Category : Local News

…says army would never torture lawyers  …but vows to crack down on famo gangsters  Moorosi Tsiane  ARMY commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, says the army...

…who now demands M5 million compensation from the LDF  Moorosi Tsiane  DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has landed the army in hot soup.  It has been slapped...

Moorosi Tsiane  MASERU Resident Magistrate, Motlatsi Kolisang, and his Quthing counterpart, Palesa Rantara, came under intense scrutiny during interviews for High Court judges in Maseru this week.  The two magistrates, alongside Itumeleng ‘Mamokhali Shale, Head of...

…as judges and magistrates undergo refresher training  Moorosi Tsiane  WHITE collar crime remains the biggest challenge crippling the country’s economy.  Minister of Law and Justice,...

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has destroyed 557 cartons and 76 boxes of illegal cigarettes with an estimated street value of M126 000.  The...

Leemisa Thuseho  FORMER Lesotho Boxing Association (LeBA) president, retired Captain Moses Kopo, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court yesterday facing a sexual assault charge.  Kopo (46), of Ha-Bosofo...

LOCAL media personality and actress, Matšeliso Mohale, who has featured in several popular South African productions including Muvhangho and Showmax’s OutLaws, is truly the girl...

Letsatsi Selikoe  TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), is sending two remarkable Basotho scholars, Matlala Sefale and Katleho Mokhele, to the United States (US) to...

Moroke Sekoboto  A LARGE crowd gathered in Qacha’s Nek on Friday to witness the handover of a brand new Nissan NP200 to Tšanelo Mongali, the...

Hopolang Mokhopi  PRIME Minister Sam Matekane says his Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) initiative is a crucial mechanism for fostering private sector growth and improving Lesotho’s business climate.  He said the...

—As His Majesty praises organisation    Moroke Sekoboto    THE SOS Children’s Village recently celebrated three decades of taking care of orphaned and vulnerable children, giving them...

OPPOSITION political parties must begin some serious soul searching on their role in the national reforms process.  They recently made it clear through their spokesman...

Seithati Motsoeneng  The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has collected M4 million in levies since the introduction of the Tourism Levy Regulations, 2021, about 18...

…as accusations continue to more than a decade later  Mathatisi Sebusi  CONVICTED ritual murderer, Lehlohonolo’s Scott’, now infamous October 14, 2012, jail escape while awaiting...

As acting DG is accused of running the vital institution into the ground   It thus cannot be relied upon to help end rampant crime    Staff...

…constituency officials who sided with the PS also given marching orders  Mohloai Mpesi  The Basotho Action Party (BAP) this week axed Principal Secretary, Tankiso Phapano, from...

  KING Letsie III recently met with FAO Director General Qu Dongyu, at the Matsieng Royal Palace in Maseru, where they discussed among others, Lesotho’s...

…says compelling LSL to withdraw Thejane fraud case an “injustice”  …compromises victim  as a criminal case “will take forever” to complete   Mohloai Mpesi  LAW Society...

… says LSL must report fraudster lawyer Thejane to the police  …accuses it of protecting crooked lawyer  …says he wishes defrauded client could sue  …and...

—requires concerted action to address  Letsatsi Selikoe  THE fact that 86 percent percent of Basotho women and girls have experienced gender-based violence (GBV), underscores that...

Mathatisi  Sebusi  UNLIKE most young people of her age, Mampho Malefane, was never enticed with the prospect of running around depositing her curriculum vitae at...

…75th anniversary celebrations, a story of rising above the tide and achieving set goals leaving no stone unturned Silence Charumbira The 75th anniversary of the...

In areas where infrastructure is lacking or water is scarce, steel water tanks provide a sturdy and dependable way to store and distribute this vital...

….says she has been “incompetent” long before getting top job  …but confirms DPM Majara indeed asked her to drop treason charges against the gvt’s allies ...

—as Japanese group donates 20 dialysis machines  Mathatisi Sebusi  JAPAN’s Tokushukai Medical Group has donated 20 dialysis machines to Lesotho, bringing sharp relief for renal patients, many of who have...

as another ghastly famo killing makes headlines  journalist caught in the crossfire  Mohloai Mpesi  The army has expressed frustration over members of the armed forces who continue to “protect...