[Lesotho Times] The demand by Members of Parliament (MPs) to receive three percent of the national budget, an amount estimated to exceed M1 billion, for the operations of the National Assembly and Senate has sparked controversy and public debate.
Tuesday 28 October 2025
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Lesotho: Is Parliament s M1 Billion Bid Feasible?
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