Court hears how Facebook predator lured, murdered women

Moorosi Tsiane A chilling account of how a suspected serial killer used Facebook to lure women to their deaths has unfolded in the High Court in...

Maseru Fire Station construction begins

Hopolang Mokhopi THE long-awaited construction of a new fire station in Maseru has officially begun, marking a major step forward in strengthening Lesotho’s emergency response capabilities. The new station is being built near the Central Bank of Lesotho and is funded by the Chinese government. The facility is part...

Khetheng’s “killers” want discharge

  …as the Crown wraps up its case Moorosi Tsiane THE four police officers accused of murdering...

Govt approves visa-free travel for EU nationals

...as govt, EU sign M324 million cooperation pact Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has revealed...

Basotho action party (BAP) flawed perception on the role of the speaker of parliament under the Westminster system

By Dr. Fako Likoti Political Scientist and Governance Analyst Despite BAP being led by academics of...

LEC fails to account for M568m

  ---In yet another expose of gross mismanagement at the utility Mohloai Mpesi IN yet another dumbfounding episode...

LEC loses M10m to vandalism

  …wants further electricity hikes to recoup losses Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is anticipating another increase...

NDSO helps vulnerable pupils

  …donates school shoes to five high schools in Mafeteng Moroke Sekoboto THE National Drug Services Organisation...

LHDA boosts primary healthcare in Mokhotlong

  Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is making a major investment in the health and well-being of communities and schools in the Phase...

384 Botho students graduate

  ...ready to shape the future Seithati Motsoeneng IT was a day of pride, joy, and new...

We can only hope for Trump’s mercy

  We can only hope and pray that the expected dialogue between Lesotho and the US...

NDSO helps vulnerable pupils

  …donates school shoes to five high schools in Mafeteng Moroke Sekoboto THE National Drug Services Organisation...

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A hero’s send off for former GS Moahloli Mphaka

  Moroke Sekoboto Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Lifefo ground in Ha Thetsane to bid...

SA finally approves 90-day visa for Basotho

  …PS Lebesa says gvt elated by the move Mathatisi Sebusi THE South African government has officially...

LDF warns of disturbing new drug trend

Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has raised alarm over a dangerous new drug...

‘It’s time to wake up from our slumber’ – Mochoboroane

Mohloai Mpesi MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader, Selibe Mochoboroane, says Lesotho should not be shocked by the...

UN urges Lesotho to criminalize torture

  ...and end corporal punishment Moroke Sekoboto THE United Nations Human Rights Committee has called on Lesotho...

Relief for convicted Mokhotlong businessman

…as the Court of Appeal reduces his sentence by 19 years Moorosi Tsiane A Mokhotlong businessman, Lepota...

EU reaffirms longstanding commitment to Lesotho

  --affirmation a welcome relief after American aid cuts Seithati Mot?oeneng The European Union (EU) mission in...

Maqelepo drags Mahao back to court

  Moorosi Tsiane MOTLATSI Maqelepo, the suspended deputy leader of the Basotho Action Party (BAP), has...

TRS marks 19th year anniversary with act of compassion

  Seithati Mot?oeneng INSURANCE company, Thaba-Bosiu Risk Solutions (TRS), has marked its 19th anniversary with a...

Relief for convicted Mokhotlong businessman

…as the Court of Appeal reduces his sentence by 19 years Moorosi Tsiane A Mokhotlong businessman, Lepota...

It’s not yet over: Maqelepo

…as he prepares to launch another case at the Constitutional Court Moorosi Tsiane SUSPENDED Basotho Action...

Lawyer petitions parly to declare April 2 Constitution Day holiday

---To enhance national consciousness, civic education Mohloai Mpesi CONSTITUTIONAL Law and Public Law Researcher, Advocate Mokitimi...

Metolong villagers promote tourism and unity

  Seithati Motsoeneng IN a bold move to celebrate cultural diversity, foster community unity and enhance their...

Parly Joins forces with Tshiamiso Trust

  ---to expedite compensation for silicosis ex-miners ‘Mathatisi Sebusi PARLIAMENT has joined hands with Tshiamiso Trust to expedite...

Another major US snub for Lesotho

as tariff talks fail to take off  leaving country in severe limbo still...

Opposition criticize gvt’s ‘frivolous’ agreements? 

  Mohloai Mpesi/’Mathatisi Sebusi  LESOTHO’s opposition parties and a rights group have strongly criticized Prime Minister...

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Maseru Fire Station construction begins

Hopolang Mokhopi THE long-awaited construction of a new fire station in Maseru has officially begun, marking a major step forward in strengthening Lesotho’s emergency response capabilities. The new station is being built near the Central Bank of Lesotho and is funded by the Chinese government. The facility is part...

Khetheng’s “killers” want discharge

  …as the Crown wraps up its case Moorosi Tsiane THE four police officers accused of murdering...

Govt approves visa-free travel for EU nationals

...as govt, EU sign M324 million cooperation pact Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has revealed...

A hero’s send off for former GS Moahloli Mphaka

  Moroke Sekoboto Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Lifefo ground in Ha Thetsane to bid...

SA finally approves 90-day visa for Basotho

  …PS Lebesa says gvt elated by the move Mathatisi Sebusi THE South African government has officially...

crime & courts

DC MP’s murder trial delayed again 

  Moorosi Tsiane  THE much-anticipated murder trial of Democratic Congress (DC) Mekaling legislator, Thabiso Lekitla, has been delayed once more due to late filings by his...

Three shortlisted for judges positions 

Moorosi Tsiane  RESIDENT Magistrates Palesa Rantara and Motlatsi Kolisang?are?among three candidates to be interviewed on 15 August 2024 for three vacant judge positions at the...

Mokaloba loses temper 

---insults Kamoli’s lawyer  Moorosi Tsiane  THE ongoing attempted murder trial of former army commander Tlali Kamoli...

Journalist Joki’s killers slapped with another murder charge 

…for?plotting?to assassinate witness  Moorosi Tsiane  TWO men charged with the 14 May 2023 murder of radio...

Three shortlisted for judges positions 

Moorosi Tsiane  RESIDENT Magistrates Palesa Rantara and Motlatsi Kolisang?are?among three candidates to be interviewed on 15 August 2024 for three vacant judge positions at the High Court.  They will be joined by Itumeleng ‘Mamokhali Shale, Head of the Department of Procedural and Adjectival Law at the...

Wanted famo gangsters ready to surrend to police 

…but they first want a court to order to protect them from torture  …they are wanted over a spate of violent murders  Moorosi Tsiane  TWO famo gang...

DCEO empowered to probe money laundering outside Lesotho

Bereng Mpaki PARLIAMENT on Thursday amended the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act to equip the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) with...

Foreign judge resigns

…cites frustration with behaviour of criminal suspects who cause trials to be frequently postponed. Pascalinah Kabi/Mohalenyane Phakela ONE of three foreign judges recruited to...

business news

Nedbank launches cross-border money transfer system 

Leemisa Thuseho  BANKING giant, Nedbank Lesotho, has officially launched a new cross-border remittance service dubbed...

Vitality capacities LDF Air Wing 

Moroke Sekoboto  Vitality Health, a provider of first-aid services, has equipped the Lesotho Defence Force...

Lesotho Flour Mills unveils vigorous new brand 

  Hopolang Mokhopi  THE Lesotho Flour Mills recently unveiled their new logo and packaging, rooted in...

Post Bank donates to the cerebral palsy community 

Seithati Motsoeneng  Lesotho Post Bank has donated groceries to the Mo-Rate Cerebral Palsy Foundation?as part...

301km tourism trail on the cards 

Hopolang Mokhopi  THE Thapoha Hiking Club, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), will embark on the “3 Ranges Trail,” a 14-day, 301 km long trail from Lesotho’s lowest point in Morifi, Mohale’s Hoek,?to the highest point, Thabana Ntlenyane in...

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PM plays down motion of no confidence

…keeps cards close to the chest over intentions in case motion succeeds Pascalinah Kabi PRIME Minister...

Lesotho now has 50 medical marijuana licences-Thabane

Bereng Mpaki THE government now has more than 50 licences for the production of medical...

Lesotho forges tourism synergies with RSA   

Bereng Mpaki THE chief executive officer of the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), Mpaiphele Maqutu,...

Matete relishes Nedbank challenge

Bereng Mpaki THE recently appointed Nedbank Lesotho Managing Director, Nkau Matete, has promised to maintain...

Historic film festival on the cards

Nthatuoa Koeshe SOUTH AFRICAN film industry development facilitator, Aubrey Silinyana, will next year lead a...

T-Mech reunites with MC Conundrum

Nthatuoa Koeshe RAPPERS T-Mech and MC Conundrum have reunited for the second edition of...

Sera impresses at Celtic trial

as Marabe is sent home Moorosi Tsiane MATLAMA striker Motebang Sera has impressed Bloemfontein Celtic...

National under-15 League on the cards

Moorosi Tsiane LESOTHO Football Association (LeFA) youth development officer Mohaila Letseka says they are contemplating...

Mehalitoe’s COSAFA dream shattered

Moorosi Tsiane THE senior women’s soccer national team will not be part of the regional...

Mabitle relives horror accident

Moorosi Tsiane FEDERATION of Lesotho Rugby (FLR) vice president, Letsielo Mabitle, who is also the...

Solum graeco vel at Has ad alienum

Quo natum nemore putant in, his te case habemus. Nulla detraxit explicari in vim. Id eam magna omnesque. Per cu dicat urbanitas, sit postulant disputationi ea. Duo ad graeci tamquam interesset, putant iuvaret vel ad. Id stet malis tritani est.

Death threats for Thabane’s daughter

’Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Thomas Thabane’s daughter, Advocate ’Mabat?oeneng Hlaele, says she has been receiving...