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How a Quthing Farming Project Helped Villagers Overcome Drought, Hunger and Unemployment

15 May 2026 by Pascalinah Kabi A sharp, restless wind swept across Ha Mohlakoana in Quthing district, slicing through the skin of 17 journalists as they stepped out of a 22-seater sprinter. The biting cold threatened to disrupt their work, but for the villagers gathered there, harsh weather was nothing [...]

From Boxes to Business: RSDA and Taché Foundation Empower Phamong Farmers with Beekeeping Project

10 March 2025 by Paballo Juliet Kabi and Pascalinah Kabi Est. Read Time: 5 min Listen to this article: The brown boxes, covered with silver metals, almost mimic the rocky foothills of the Maloti Mountains, rising just a stone’s throw from the Rural Self-Help Association (RSDA) offices in Phamong, Mohale’s [...]

‘All Mining Ministers Captured by Mines That Withhold Dividends’

4 March 2025 by Pascalinah Kabi Lesotho’s mining ministers have been accused of protecting diamond mines that refuse to pay dividends, raising suspicions of deep-seated corruption and backdoor deals. Appearing before the Natural Resources parliamentary committee on March 3, 2025, Commissioner of Mines Pheello Tjatja revealed that while the government [...]

“Sustaining Lesotho’s Future for Generations to come: A commitment to protecting Land, Water, and Livelihoods.

13 December 2024 by Nthabiseng Matjama Est. Read Time: 3m 41s Listen to this article: As a proud patriot of the Kingdom of Lesotho, I am deeply concerned about how our environmental resources, particularly land and water, are poorly managed despite their critical role in sustaining our economy and livelihoods. Lesotho’s [...]

Government Neglects Investment in Agricultural Value Chain

2 December 2024 by Monyane Khau A National University of Lesotho consumer science lecturer, Dr Pulane Nkhabutlane, says Lesotho farmers are having a hard time to reach full potential because government has neglected investment in agricultural value chain. Dr Nkhabutlane says some farmers struggle to deal with spoiled crops because [...]

Cannabis Industry’s High Water Consumption Raises Concerns in Lesotho Amid Global Study – Part 2

18 November 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Est. Read Time: 3m 42s In Lesotho, a single cannabis facility consumes approximately 90,000 litres of water per day. While the full impact of this high water usage on the country’s overall water availability remains unclear, a recent study published by ScienceDirect raises concerns about [...]