Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns

Garment exports make up 80% of the country’s exports to the United States

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Brief | 26 September 2025

Malawian politician, fired in 2022, appointed to Lesotho Highlands Water Commission

Helen Buluma’s appointment as deputy CEO of the National Oil Company of Malawi was declared invalid in 2022

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News | 23 September 2025

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Grievances listed include unsatisfactory relocations, damaged homes, a lack of compensation and loss of livelihoods caused by the project

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News | 22 September 2025

Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences accused Mohalenyane Phakela of posing as an officer to obtain documents

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News | 12 September 2025

Dump site fire leaves Maseru residents in choking smoke for days

The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years

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News | 11 September 2025

Lesotho’s giant dam takes shape

Polihali Dam will boost water transfers to Gauteng

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News | 7 September 2025

Medical refrigeration vehicle found transporting cement

Lesotho health ministry has suspended the driver

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Brief | 25 August 2025

Lesotho’s outdated laws fail to protect threatened plant species

Maximum fine of R200 hasn’t been updated since 1967

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Feature | 22 August 2025

Pair charged with multi-million rand fraud in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Moeketsi Victor Williams and business partner Mabohlokoa Itumeleng Chaka allegedly siphoned off R4.5-million from one of the contracting companies

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News | 19 August 2025