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…Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks ---Calls for their expulsion from Board of Trustees
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...as Judicial Commissioner’s Court struggles under financial strain Hopolang Mokhopi THE Judicial Commissioner’s
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  Mohloai Mpesi IN the heart of Lesotho, where tales of struggle and resilience are

…Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks

—Calls for their expulsion from Board of Trustees

—Slates Akani and Mergence’s Semoli Mokhanoi for impropriety 

Mohloai Mpesi 

THE massive corruption at Lesotho’s M12 billion Pension Fund has been laid bare in a report by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Some of the Fund’s trustees, according to the report, have accepted kickbacks from service providers competing for contracts from the Fund.

Some trustees are business associates and friends of the Fund’s Principal Officer, tasked with running its.

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  Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council (LMDPC) has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal
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  Moorosi Tsiane IN yet another harrowing case of alleged police brutality, a man from Koro-Koro has been
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...and innovative payment system Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), in collaboration with
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Tariff negotiations still on’ – Shelile

  Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO will engage in virtual negotiations with the United States
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Justice denied for the poor

...as Judicial Commissioner’s Court struggles under financial strain Hopolang Mokhopi THE Judicial Commissioner’s
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  Mohloai Mpesi IN the heart of Lesotho, where tales of struggle and resilience are

…and innovative payment system

Moroke Sekoboto

THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), in collaboration with the banking sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation in the national payment system and building a secure, inclusive, and future-focused financial ecosystem.

Speaking at the launch of Point of Sale (POS) functionality on LeSwitch yesterday at the Lehakoe Recreational and Cultural Centre, Standard Lesotho Bank’s Samuel Koatla, said the initiative began in 2016, with the conceptualisation phase concluding in 2021.

Mr Koatla explained that the National.

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  Moroke Sekoboto  THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), with support from the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI)
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...after social media misinformation  Leemisa Thuseho  INSURANCE Powerhouse, Alliance Insurance, has reassured its clients of its unwavering commitment to
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Lesana lists on Maseru Securities Market 

Moroke Sekoboto  Lesana Financial Services’ Medium-Term Note has been listed on the Maseru Securities Market (MSM).  The landmark
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MINISTER of Trade, Industry, and Business Development, Mokhethi Shelile

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A fortnight ago, non-governmental organisation, Pitsong Institute of Implementation Research (PIIR), berated Government

 

ASSET declaration, a critical tool for preventing corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust, is a legal requirement for public officials to disclose their financial assets and interests. 

Asset declarations are designed to identify potential conflicts of interest and unjustified wealth, thereby deterring and detecting corruption among public servants. 

They also enhance overall transparency and accountability in government. Importantly, asset disclosures help foster public trust in state institutions – a vital element in a country like Lesotho, where corruption is rampant in the civil service and other societal strata. 

Yet it is deeply concerning that the vast majority of Lesotho’s government officials, including legislators and senators, have failed to comply with this crucial anti-corruption measure. 

Recent data is alarming – of the 1,044 Lesotho’s public officials required to declare their assets in the 2024-2025 reporting period,.

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…Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks ---Calls for their expulsion from Board
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  Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO will engage in virtual negotiations with the United States
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Justice denied for the poor

...as Judicial Commissioner’s Court struggles under financial strain Hopolang Mokhopi THE Judicial Commissioner’s

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—Partners with YME for annual Spring Music Festival

—To develop talent and broaden perception of insurance

Seithati Motṧoeneng

IN a strategic move intended to broaden the perception about insurance products while supporting young local talent, LNIG Hollard Lesotho has teamed up with the Young Musicians Emporium (YME) to host the annual Spring Music Festival.

The event, which takes place every November but is planned for several months in advance, aims to educate young musicians about copyright laws, royalties, and other vital aspects of.

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Step Afrika! dances into the heart of Lesotho 

Letsatsi Selikoe  THE picturesque landscape of Lesotho has come alive with energy and rhythm as the renowned United States
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With renewed hope for climate sustainability 

Seithati Mots’oeneng 

THE just ended Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food-insecure Populations (IACoV) project, has made significant strides in enhancing climate sustainability in Lesotho. 

IACoV officially concluded on a triumphant note this week, having empowered more than 10 000 families across Lesotho over a five-year period, to combat the pressing challenges of climate change and enhance food security. 

Launched in 2020 and funded to tune of.

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Urgent need to address methane emissions 

---to enhance fight against climate change   Seithati Motsoeneng   AS the global community confronts the undeniable effects of climate
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  Seithati Motšoeneng  THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record

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