Lesotho Legal Insights

The long awaited Workman’s Compensations Regulations have been passed. The Workmen’s Compensation Regulations 2024 Workmen’s compensation is a concept that mandates compensation for workmen who

Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Control Authority Act 2023 Lesotho is among 12 African countries that adopted and implemented the African Union Model Law on

The New Labour Act in Lesotho We are honoured to be invited to contribute to the ENSafrica website. Click here to read about Lesotho’s new

Lesotho Minimum Wage Update 2024 The Minister of Labour & Employment in Lesotho has issued the latest directive pertaining to the minimum wage in the

Administration of Estates in Lesotho Administration of Estates & Inheritance Act 2024 comes as a long-awaited review of the law relating to inheritance, administration, and distribution

Termination of an employee’s employment for operational reasons is called a retrenchment. Three main reasons may bring about such a termination/dismissal: fiscal strains on the

The Science and Technology Act was enacted on 24 December 2021. This came as a breath of fresh air, seeing as the world has gone

As a proclaimed state, Lesotho is empowered by the Master of the High Court of South Africa to dissolve moveable and immovable assets present in

Has COVID-19 been attributed to the death of the wet signature? Many business owners are now opting for electronic signatures to conclude commercial transactions globally.

The protection of personal information in Lesotho is dealt with under the Data Protection Act, 2011 (“Act“). The provisions of the Act apply to the

In today’s interconnected world, transferring money across international borders has become integral to global commerce. However, with the increasing complexities of regulatory environments, understanding the

The probationary period in an employment contract allows employers to assess employees before a permanent employment position is offered. Probationary periods allow employers to continually

Police Minister Mr. Lebona Lephema has imposed a nationwide curfew by enacting the Internal Security Curfew Order, 2023. The curfew starts at from 10pm to

The Financial Consumer Protection Act, 200 was enacted in Lesotho to establish the rights of consumers of financial products or services and the manner of

The Lesotho Government has now introduced sin taxes in the Kingdom of Lesotho.  was enacted on 27 January 2023.  The Act makes provision for the

The new Public Procurement Act, 2023 has now been passed in Lesotho. The Act makes room for the creation of institutions necessary to ensure the

Employers and employees need to keep an eye on the recommendations pertaining to minimum wages in Lesotho. Click here to access the latest gazette:  LC

Prior to the enactment of the Competition Act 2022, Lesotho had no competition law or overall competition regulator. Article 40 of the SACU Agreement provides for

    Since the enactment of the Business Licensing and Registration Act, 2019 many queries have arisen as to the future of certain enterprises in

Companies in Lesotho are governed by the Companies Act, 2011 and the Companies Regulations 2012. Company incorporations are processed through the One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre