…Auditor General shocked by “depth of financial mismanagement” Mohloai Mpesi/Mathatisi Sebusi THE Maseru City Council (MCC) has failed to account for more than M200 million over
as PAC orders Health PS Ntene to terminate Tsebo Health Solutions contract while PS warns of legal consequences if the deal is terminated Moroke Sekoboto
…as court refuses to treat her application as urgent Moorosi Tsiane SUSPENDED High Court Judge, ’Maseforo Mahase, has suffered an early setback in her attempt to overturn her
…accuses chief of extortion Mathatisi Sebusi A Berea-based crusher miner, Kang Shaoping, has accused the Ha Lephallo community in Bela-Bela — along with their area chief — of making unreasonable
. . As annual economic growth rate is revised from 3.4 to 1.3 percent Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO continues to face fiscal pressures because of its overdependence on Southern
…alleges deteriorating health in prison …claims double-murder convict Scott saved his life Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, says he is ready to face
Moroke Sekoboto THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has blasted Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) management for “illegally” appointing Tšele Sehlabo as Senior Finance Manager, ahead of a more deserving Hlasa Hlasa. In earlier
. . . as world marks 16 days of activism campaign Moorosi Tsiane THE European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV) in Lesotho, announcing a
Kabelo Masoabi TWO Leribe police officers are accused of conniving with a 49-year-old woman, Ntebaleng Chaka, to defraud ‘Mammethe Maphokoane of M5000. Chaka appeared before Magistrate Thoora Semela in the Leribe Magistrate Court this week facing robbery and
. . . outlines improvements made in the past 5 years Moroke Sekoboto THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership
. . . as financial constraints compromise preparations Leemisa Thuseho THE senior women’s netball team, Lishoeshoe, is set to participate in the 2025 Africa Netball Cup scheduled for 8 to 14
…calls for strengthening of exchange programmes Leemisa Thuseho SOUTH Africa’s national soccer team assistant coach, Helman “Midnight Express” Mkhalele, has said he would like to see Lesotho grow into a stronger
Leemisa Thuseho THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) and International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Coach Educator, Serame Letsoaka, has said coaches’ training is a key component in improving the standard of football
Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again provided relief to consumers by reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points, from
…as Bela Bela communities cry foul over lost livelihoods …accuse chiefs of accepting bribes to ignore concerns Mathatisi Sebusi/Mohalenyane Phakela A Chinese-owned crusher and quarry
. . . Secures freedom after “dodgy” settlement . . . Makara’s co-accused in the dark about it Mohalenyane Phakela/Moorosi Tsiane THE much-talked-about M109 million fertiliser corruption
…fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000
…demands M5 million for defamation Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court Assistant Registrar, Tebello Mokhoema, has launched a M5 million defamation lawsuit and wants the courts
Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court has sentenced four men to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of 32-year-old Moeletsi Makepe in Mokhotlong. However, Acting
…blasts rampant graft in the RFP-led government …Government spokesperson Sekonyela hits back Moroke Sekoboto THE Basotho Development Front (BDF) leader, Bothata Mahlala, has called
…fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000
THE controversy engulfing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has now escalated to a point where Parliament
…as battle against child sexual abuse and exploitation intensifies Moroke Sekoboto THE mental and psychosocial well-being of children and youth are fundamental in building a
Moorosi Tsiane THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a full hearing of a constitutional challenge next month. This
…peeved by “secrecy” of warrant in car seizure dispute Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has sharply criticised the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for allegedly
Rethabile Pitso THE Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) this week rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering
If Lesotho ever establishes a Ministry of Comedy, Scrutator proposes that the first order of business should be to award the Ministry of Trade, Industry and
…denies incompetence claims …remains out of office despite court order Mohloai Mpesi Embattled Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, Advocate ‘Mathabo Mokoko, has categorically rejected allegations of poor performance that