Monthly Archives: February 2025

By Silence Charumbira In the evolving landscape of luxury fashion, Braveleo Couture positions itself as a challenger brand, attempting to dismantle the Eurocentric monopoly on high-end menswear. Founded by Orugba Osima, the label presents a vision of African luxury that is both ambitious and compelling. However, while its aspirations are clear, the execution raises critical […]

Seithati Mots’oeneng KING Letsie III has warned that malnutrition exacts a steep social and economic toll across the globe, with African countries bearing the brunt of this devastating issue. The King has also expressed grave concern over the staggering economic impact of malnutrition in Africa, noting that it causes African economies to lose between 1.9-16 percent of […]

Moroke Sekoboto THE Bangladeshi Association of Lesotho (BAoL) marked its first anniversary with a vibrant and culturally rich celebration, reflecting on its achievements while setting ambitious goals for the future. The event, held in Maseru West on Thursday, brought together association members, distinguished guests, and dignitaries in an evening of camaraderie, cultural exchange, and appreciation. […]

Moorosi Tsiane  MEDICAL doctors’ consultation rooms are supposed to be safe spaces for their patients, where the sterile walls and medical charts symbolise professionalism. However, this has not been the case for the embattled Dr Hlalele Mofubelu of Naledi Family Clinic, who has allegedly been sexually harassing his patients.  Some of his victims have come […]

Hopolang Mokhopi  THREE initiation school operators have been charged with the murder of an initiate, Matela Matekane, who was allegedly tortured to death.  The accused—Tšolo Cheba (65) of Ha Montši, Sekhobe Masupha (36), and Moreboli Kamo (31) of Ha Letsie, on the outskirts of Maseru—appeared before Magistrate Thabang Tapole, who charged them with murder. They […]

Silence Charumbira Rwandan lawmakers this week adopted a sweeping resolution in response to the protracted insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the European Parliament’s Resolution (2025/2553 (RSP)) of 13 February 2025. While the text pulls no punches in critiquing what it sees as one-sided narratives from the European Parliament, it also […]

  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE recent suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical cog in development aid efforts in poor countries, is a wakeup call for African governments – including Lesotho’s – to take responsibility for the health of their citizens, analysts say.  President Donald Trump, who took office last month, […]

  Moroke Sekoboto  MEDICAL cannabis holds significant potential to drive job creation and economic growth, presenting both immediate and long-term opportunities for Basotho.  This according to Bokang Matsipa, a medical cannabis expert and pioneering producer of cannabis in Lesotho, who stressed the importance of strengthening policies and regulations to unlock this potential.  Mr Matsipa shared […]

Hopolang Mokhopi  LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international marketplace.  Held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, the Expo, which will run for six months from 13 April to 13 October 2025, […]

Moroke Sekoboto  REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) has once again engaged the business community to explore key aspects of global trade and taxation that significantly impact business operations worldwide.  Building on previous successful sessions in the southern and northern regions, RSL held a central regional symposium on Tax and Customs International Instruments this week at Victory Hall […]

Mathatisi Sebusi  THE South African Police Service (SAPS) is struggling to identify 79 of the 88 bodies of illegal miners retrieved from the Stilfontein mine shaft last month.  As a result, the SAPS, and the Lesotho government, are calling on Basotho to assist in the identification process by conducting DNA tests.  According to North West Police spokesperson, Brigadier Sebata […]

Moroke Sekoboto  THE All Basotho Convention (ABC) has embarked  on a rehabilitation path to reclaim its former glory.  The political party, which saw its representation drop from 51 constituencies in 2017 to zero in the 2022 general elections, says it has formulated new policies aimed at revitalising economic growth should it regain power in the next elections.  Speaking to […]

Mohloai Mpesi  THE embattled Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) Director General, Knorx Molelle, has been stripped of his bodyguards.  Advocate Molelle, who had been on leave since 13 January 2025, returned to work this Monday without his security detail.  DCEO spokesperson, ‘Matlhokomelo Senoko, confirmed yesterday that Adv Molelle was no longer accompanied by […]

  …for holding dubious credentials, patient negligence and intoxication  Mathatisi Sebusi  TWO medical doctors from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), employed at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH), are under investigation for alleged negligence, malpractice and unethical conduct.  One of the doctors is accused of reporting to work while intoxicated and neglecting patients, putting their […]

…claims agency wants to destroy evidence  Mohloai Mpesi  BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, has accused the National Security Service (NSS) of attempting to derail investigations into his shooting incident.  Speaking at a press briefing at the BNP Centre in Maseru this week, Mr Mofomobe alleged that the spy agency was interfering with police investigations […]

—While in the US, Lipholo “lobbied” the UN to help Lesotho reclaim land “stolen” by SA  Mohloai Mpesi  AS legislator, Tṧepo Lipholo, continues to lead his one man crusade to reclaim land he claims was stolen from Basotho by South Africa, an official who enabled him to travel to the United States to push his campaign […]

—as court upholds Mahao’s decision to dismiss it  Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi  FORMER Energy Minister Nqosa Mahao acted within his rights to dismiss the former board of the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC), the High Court has ruled.  However, the ex-minister was wrong to press ahead with appointing a new board while the previous board’s […]

Mathatisi Sebusi  LESOTHO is facing a worsening cancer crisis, prompting urgent calls for investment in local healthcare infrastructure and expertise.  Minister of Health, Selibe Mochoboroane, said the government spent approximately M250,000 per cancer patient for treatment in South Africa, a substantial financial burden compounded by the rising number of cancer cases.  He said that in 2023, the Sankatana Oncology Centre […]

  HEALTH Minister, Selibe Mochoboroane, continues to spearhead his transformative agenda for Lesotho’s healthcare sector.  He is leading intense vaccination programs to eradicate ailments like the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which causes cervical cancer. He is also spearheading the establishment of the country’s first cancer treatment centre, and addressing issues of mismanagement and alleged patient neglect at […]

…says courts are overwhelmed with criminal cases  …while crippled by lack of resources  Moorosi Tsiane  THE judiciary is buckling under the weight of a growing number of criminal cases, which it struggles to dispose of efficiently due to insufficient resources, Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane has said.  For example, in 2024 alone, Magistrates’ Courts across the […]

Moorosi Tsiane  THE directors and officers of multi-national financial services company, Platcorp Holdings Limited, will have to wait until Friday 14 February, 2025, to know if Court of Appeal President, Kananelo Mosito, will recuse himself from a case in which they are seeking to retrieve their M280 million invested in Lesotho.  Judge Moroke Mokhesi had […]

  Moroke Sekoboto  RENOWNED comedian Tšepo Mpiti, popularly known as Masapo, is among top comedians on a mission to transform the stand-up comedy scene in the country.  Speaking to this publication, Masapo shared his vision of creating a platform for upcoming comedians by hosting three major stand-up comedy shows this year, starting with the Lovers and […]

Seithati Motšoeneng  BLUE Sky Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has donated air conditioning and installation equipment valued at M700,000 to the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF).  This generous gesture is aimed at improving the living and working conditions of LDF members as they carry out their duties to protect and serve the nation.  The official handover ceremony […]

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again given major relief to consumers by reducing the repo rate by another 25 basis points from 7.5 percent to 7.25 percent.  This decision aims to align with prevailing domestic economic conditions and the broader regional monetary policy environment.  The repo rate, which is the […]