𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 | The National Assembly has postponed the adoption of the Portfolio Committee report on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in terms of Standing Orders. The move follows fierce opposition from Mechechane MP Jane Lekunya

Every now and then, I love stepping away from the grand ceremonies to document the quieter, more ordinary moments in the lives of Lesotho’s Royal Family. Beyond the crowns, titles and royal responsibilities, these are moments that reveal the human side of the monarchy.

VIDEO | Messages of congratulations are pouring in for Prime Minister Sam Matekane following his election as the incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation at the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government.

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 | Opposition leaders react to National Assembly Speaker Tlohang Sekhamane’s decision to bar MPs from asking questions without prior notice. The decision follows last week’s ruling that the Prime Minister must answer questions in terms of Standing Order 27.

Doorstep Interview | Members of Parliament weigh in on whether Prime Minister @MatekaneSam should be required to answer questions in Parliament.

The current session of the Appeal Court has the highest number of Basotho judges on the bench in recent history. Among them is Dr Tekane Maqakachane, an academic and practising lawyer.

For the next six months, I’ll be shifting my reporting focus towards Parliament. One thing I’ve learnt on the parliamentary beat is that building relationships requires you to arrive early, spend time at the porte-cochère, and master the art of doorstep interviews.

NEWS | Prime Minister @MatekaneSam is set to answer questions in Parliament for the first time in four years since taking office, following a ruling by the Speaker, Tlohang Sekhamane, on Wednesday. He will henceforth answer questions every third Tuesday of the month.

BREAKING NEWS | Health Minister 'Mamokete Ntšekhe has announced a #measles outbreak in northern Lesotho, particularly in Leribe and Butha-Buthe, with more than 300 confirmed cases. @WHO_Lesotho @UnicefLesotho

COURTS | The second week of the October sitting of the Court of Appeal opens with several high-profile appeals, including Justice Monaphathi vs Chief Justice, suspended RSL boss ‘Mathabo Mokoko vs the RSL Board and ‘Mamarame Matela vs LCA

Yesterday, I visited Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, where I met a group of South Africans calling themselves the Galela Campaigners. They have been living in makeshift tents around South Africa’s Constitutional Court for three years. Most are women in their 60s and 70s. . .

Nothing says confidence and style like a woman in a perfectly tailored suit. Whatever the occasion, a suit from @khosibespoke is your statement of style, confidence, and distinction.

UPDATE | At least 57 of the 60 Senate members are siding with Acting NUL Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kananelo Mosito in a virtual Senate meeting currently underway. The other three members recused themselves, citing a conflict of interest, as they are also members of the NUL Council.

UPDATE | NUL Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Kananelo Mosito has responded to yesterday’s suspension letter from the University Council. In his 10-page response, Mosito accuses the Council of overreaching and rejects the suspension, saying he will report for duty this morning.

UPDATE | NUL Council has fired back at Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Kananelo Mosito, suspending him over alleged insubordination after he revoked the precautionary suspension of the Registrar. The suspension letter bars Mosito from entering the university campus.

NEWS | Members of Senate have unanimously rejected the proposed regulations to the controversial Administration of Estates and Inheritance Act. The Act, which some members have described as “American-sponsored,” has faced strong opposition from sections of Basotho society.

NEWS | BNP leader Machesetsa Mofomobe says he is abandoning his motion on the monetisation of content in Lesotho after the Business Committee refused to place it on the Order Paper for nearly two years. Mofomobe said content monetisation could help address youth unemployment.

NEWS | At least 28 police officers who are currently on leave pending retirement will return to work next month, according to Police Minister Voeswa Tsheka. Tsheka said their return will not affect the recruitment of the 500 officers directed by the Prime Minister.

NEWS | The National Assembly had to be adjourned early today after the House was left with only 28 members, falling short of the 35 required to constitute a quorum. About seven members left during a recess, forcing the House to adjourn, much to the disappointment of the Speaker.

ABC MP Montoeli Masoetsa has filed a motion in Parliament seeking lifetime diplomatic passports for Members of Parliament. Masoetsa argues that MPs have served the country and therefore deserve the honour of retaining their diplomatic passports even after their tenure ends.