LEC fails to account for M568m

  ---In yet another expose of gross mismanagement at the utility Mohloai Mpesi IN yet another dumbfounding episode of humungous mismanagement in the public sector, the country’s main power...

Matekane welcomes new 90-day visa rule

Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has thanked South Africa for granting Basotho a significant extension of their visa-free stay in that country from 30 to 90 days. A visibly elated Mr Matekane thanked South Africa in a televised address on Friday. The extension had long...

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...

‘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...

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...

Let?eng donates four classrooms to Mokhotlong school

  Hopolang Mokhopi IN a significant act of community investment, Let?eng Diamonds has donated four classrooms to Ntlholohetsane...

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 farewell to former Government Secretary Moahloli Mphaka. The distinguished accountant and...

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...

Let?eng donates four classrooms to Mokhotlong school

  Hopolang Mokhopi IN a significant act of community investment, Let?eng Diamonds has donated four classrooms to Ntlholohetsane...

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Opposition criticize gvt’s ‘frivolous’ agreements? 

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

DCEO to investigate 14,000 litres diesel fraud 

Mohloai Mpesi  THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) says it is set to...

Govt, LMPS dismiss Lipholo arrest claims 

  Moorosi Tsiane  THE government has rubbished allegations that it is colluding with its South African...

Rape trial of three year old infant resumes 

  THE trial of rape-accused Bafokeng Khanye resumed on Friday at the Maseru Magistrate's Court,...

Kamoli’s trial stalls 

  Moorosi Tsiane  THE attempted murder trial of former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, has stalled after...

Lucky ETL winner walks away with Toyota GD6 grand prize 

  ---to conclude Baso200 campaign on high note  Moroke Sekoboto  A LARGE crowd gathered in Mafeteng on...

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...

Lucky ETL winner walks away with Toyota GD6 grand prize 

  ---to conclude Baso200 campaign on high note  Moroke Sekoboto  A LARGE crowd gathered in Mafeteng on...

SUN JV hosts Spelling Bee competition? 

  Leemisa Thuseho  THE SUN Joint Venture (JV), one of the contractors responsible for the construction...

Moteane unfazed by PAC sacking recommendation

...as committee also demands suspension of PS Koele, DPS Ntoane Mohloai Mpesi MINISTER of Public Works...

Committee wants travel budget slashed by 50%

Mohloai Mpesi THE Portfolio Committee on the Economic and Development Cluster has recommended slashing the budget for...

Mahao blames Sekhamane for deepening BAP woes

Mohloai Mpesi BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has accused National Assembly Speaker,...

PAC members admonished for “bullying, vulgarity”

As Speaker urges them to respect civil servants appearing before them Mohloai Mpesi NATIONAL assembly speaker,...

Tsatsanyane brothers seek bail

Hopolang Mokhopi INCARCERATED Democratic Congress (DC) legislator Mokherane Tsatsanyane and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, have...

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Matekane welcomes new 90-day visa rule

Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has thanked South Africa for granting Basotho a significant extension of their visa-free stay in that country from 30 to 90 days. A visibly elated Mr Matekane thanked South Africa in a televised address on Friday. The extension had long...

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...

Opposition criticize gvt’s ‘frivolous’ agreements? 

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

DCEO to investigate 14,000 litres diesel fraud 

Mohloai Mpesi  THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) says it is set to...

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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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Lesotho faces a decisive moment

ONE One of New Zealand’s most respected politicians, Rajen Prasad, is in Lesotho on...

Let’s seize moment and instil culture of peace

THE handover of the report on the New Zealand trip to the government of...

Ethiopian bloggers, journalists charged with terrorism

A group of Ethiopian bloggers and journalists have been charged with terrorism for having...

Local rapper gets recognition in SA

  . . . Axo Mind named Artist of the Month Mohalenyane Phakela LOCAL rapper Axo Mind,...

Vodacom Foundation partners Edu-Reloaded

Mohalenyane Phakela EDUCATIONAL television show Edu-Reloaded on Wednesday partnered with the Vodacom Lesotho Foundation thereby...

The Forgotten Kingdom in the spotlight at Maseru screening

Mohalenyane Phakela THE screening and ensuing discussion of the multi-award winning feature film The Forgotten...

Temporary reprieve for healthcare staff

Ntsebeng Motsoeli HEALTHCARE workers contracted by the Ministry of Health and Global Fund have finally...

What the New BRICS bank is all about

Fortaleza WITH the World Cup fever having receded, this past week in Fortaleza heads of...

Brisk business for Mokhotlong during birthday celebrations

Ntsebeng Motsoeli Mokhotlong’s hospitality sector experienced a rare boon in the days leading to King...

Likuena vow to beat Kenya

  . . . as Harambee Stars unfazed by Lesotho’s win over Liberia Mikia Kalati/Moroosi Tsiane National...

Mariga warns Kenya of Lesotho threat

Alex Isaboke Nairobi The Harambee Stars are out to make capital from the pressure on hosts...

Tale’s SA move in limbo

  New coach says Likuena striker is not in his plans Mikia Kalati Changes in the Free...