Lesotho soldiers arrested for selling firearms to zama zamas
The case against two Lesotho Defence Force soldiers was postponed at the Maseru Magistrates’ Court. They are accused of... Read more
5 Feb
Why people from Lesotho cross the border illegally
With passports delayed for weeks and sometimes months, many Basotho say they are forced to cross rivers into South... Read more
14 Jan
Roof blows off Lesotho airport — after MPs raised red flags
Wind blew off part of the roof of a part of the main airport in Lesotho that is currently... Read more
7 Jan
Basotho, Mozambicans, Zimbabweans top illegal crossing list
Cape Town – The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it intercepted 8 135 people attempting to enter South Africa... Read more
8 Dec, 2025
‘No fire, no flights!’ — Airlink grounds Johannesburg–Maseru route over safety fears
Cape Town — Regional airline Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of its daily flights between Johannesburg and Maseru,... Read more
6 Nov, 2025
Call to scrap passports between Lesotho and SA
Basotho Action Party leader Nqosa Mahao addressing the media in Maseru. Photo supplied By Sechaba Mokhethi A Lesotho opposition... Read more
23 Oct, 2025
S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player
Lausanne – South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player,... Read more
30 Sep, 2025
Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, IMF warns
Lesotho’s coat of arms at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Tariff changes could halve the country’s exports to the United... Read more
26 Sep, 2025
Thato Toeba receives the 2025 FNB Art Prize
Cape Town – As Africa’s leading and longest running contemporary art fair, FNB Art Joburg is proud to announce... Read more
6 Aug, 2025
Hundreds of Lesotho diamond mining jobs to be axed following US tariff threats
Lesotho’s largest diamond mine, Letšeng Diamonds blame a weakening US dollar and uncertainty over US trade tariffs for its... Read more
30 Jul, 2025
