Sport & Culture
South Africa's Springboks defeated Scotland 42-28 in a Nations Championship match at Loftus Versfeld, becoming the first nation to beat every Six Nations and Rugby Championship team within a 12-month period. Coach Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to the starting lineup and secured his 55th test
World & Analysis
OPEC+ has approved an increase in oil output to 188,000 barrels per day starting August, contingent on the resumption of ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as exports from the strategic waterway show signs of recovery. Lesiba says: As a Southern African nation dependent on
Business & Economy
Dr Bjorn Lomborg advocates for Lesotho to adopt cost-benefit analysis to maximize the impact of limited government budgets on development priorities including education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. A regional initiative in July 2024 will train over 140 policy analysts from eight Southern African countries, including 21 Lesothan delegates, to
Business & Economy
Construction company Unik Construction Engineering Lesotho has rejected allegations of incompetence, poor workmanship, and unfair business practices, stating that claims about failed LHDA projects and underpricing tenders do not reflect its broader performance record. The company argues that project variations, design changes, and completion processes are normal in construction and
Regional & SADC
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed his spokesperson Prince Thulani Zulu following the circulation of a voice note containing insults directed at a senior royal aide. The incident has exposed internal tensions within the Zulu royal palace. Lesiba says: While this is primarily a South African royal household matter, the