Daily Archives: February 6, 2025
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 […]
