Metsing in the dock
. . . as third SA judge takes oath today to preside over deputy premier’s legal battle with DCEO Tefo Tefo SOUTH Africa’s Justice...
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Metsing ratchets up ABC, BNP attacks
Letuka Chafotsa BUTHA-BUTHE – Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader Mothetjoa Metsing on Sunday urged party supporters to ensure the All Basotho Convention (ABC)...
‘Congress parties’ reunion a marriage of convenience’
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE highly publicised rapprochement between congress parties ahead of the 28 February 2015 plebiscite is merely a marriage of convenience occasioned by the...
Thabane orders firing of top LHWC official
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane PRIME Minister Thomas Thabane has ordered the dismissal, with immediate effect, of Lesotho’s chief delegate to the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC), Topollo...
Hlalele accuses IEC of ‘snooping’ on PM’s office
Billy Ntaote NEWLY-APPOINTED Principal Secretary for Cabinet Administration, Mothabathe Hlalele, has accused the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of “snooping” on the programmes being run by...
‘Metsing must explain ‘missing’ M20m’
Letuka Chafotsa MAPUTSOE — Basotho National Party (BNP) deputy leader, Joang Molapo, has launched a broadside at deputy prime minister and LCD leader, Mothejoa Metsing,...
Thabane’s ‘ex’ wife is first lady – High Court
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane PRIME Minister Thomas Thabane’s estranged wife, Lipolelo Alice Thabane, is the country’s official First Lady and should be immediately afforded all benefits she...
Ramaphosa warns Thabane on Tšooana
Bongiwe Zihlangu SOUTH African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly voiced his displeasure with Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s request to recall Police Commissioner Khothatso Tšooana...
ABC nomination row spills into High Court
Tefo Tefo A DISPUTE over the Kolonyama constituency candidature under the All Basotho Convention (ABC) ticket wound up in the High Court this week with...
Lesotho not ready for elections – IEC boss
INDEPENDENT Electoral Commission (IEC) chairman, Justice Mahapela Lehohla, has made an explosive disclosure that his electoral body is not ready to deliver a credible and...
Bloodshed mars festive season
’Mantoetse Maama Twenty-seven people died when their cars crashed along the country’s roads between 20 and 25 December, police spokesperson Lebona Mohloboli said this...
Bloody end to domestic disputes
’Mantoetse Maama A 27-year-old security guard is in police custody after allegedly fatally shooting his wife on Christmas day. According to Police Spokesperson Lebona...
Brewery in landmark initiative to fight HIV/AIDS
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) has partnered Population Services International (PSI) Lesotho in the fight against HIV and AIDS through a pilot condom...
Pioneer mall profile continues to grow
Rethabile Pitso Over 700 000 people have visited Pioneer Mall in December alone—up from the 500 000 who came to the upmarket centre last...
Airfares predicted to fall in 2015
LONDON- Long-haul economy class airfares in Europe are predicted to drop one percent in 2015 against a background of global price falls, according to...
Thahane abandons LCD
..becomes third heavyweight to leave the party in a week Lekhetho Ntsukunyane FORMER Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs minister, Timothy Thahane, has quit...
Phoofolo, ex-chauffeur in bitter poll dispute
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane The police were called in yesterday to mediate in a vicious dispute between Law and Constitutional Affairs minister Haae Phoofolo, and his...
LCD youths on the warpath
…accuse ABC and BNP leadership of being corrupt Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) Youth League leader Tšoanelo Ramakeoana yesterday accused Prime Minister...
Durban embassy probed
…as staff makes sensational allegations against Consul General Lerato Tšosane Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched an investigation...
‘Societies’ help members beat festive season blues
’Mantoetse Maama The festive season is upon us once again and Basotho are out in their numbers making purchases for themselves and their loved...
Police intensify operations
…as 10 people die on the roads in a single week ’Mantoetse Maama Police have intensified anti-crime operations to ensure law and order during...
Rantšo elected Reformed Congress of Lesotho leader
Keiso Mohloboli Labour and Employment minister Keketso Rantšo was unanimously elected leader of the newly formed Reformed Congress of Lesotho (RCL) during the party’s...
Phooko quits LCD
…blames party leader for the sensational departure Keiso Mohloboli Veteran politician and Public Service minister, Dr Motloheloa Phooko, has quit the Lesotho Congress for Democracy...
Prison guards’ go-slow spreads
Keiso Mohloboli Operations at Maseru, Berea, Butha-Buthe and Mohale’s Hoek prisons have been severely affected after disgruntled warders intensified their go-slow in an effort...
Mosisili tears into Thabane
…as DC launches poll campaign Billy Ntaote Democratic Congress (DC) leader Pakalitha Mosisili says Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is not fit to hold office and...
High court under spotlight
Tefo Tefo SENIOR High Court judge Justice Semapo Peete has attributed the poor administration of justice in Lesotho to incompetent support staff. Justice Peete...
Setipa ventures into politics
Setipa ventures into politics …former LNDC boss to stand for LCD in next year’s parliamentary elections Letuka Chafotsa Former Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) boss...
MKM boss enters political fray
…Thebe-ea-Khale to represent ABC in next year’s parliamentary elections Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Embattled MKM boss, Simon Thebe-ea-Khale, will represent the All Basotho Convention (ABC) in next...
A year to remember!
Mikia Kalati A great sporting year is coming to a close—a year in which Lesotho came so close to rewriting the history books. However,...
Sun International workers to down tools
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Sun International workers are set to embark on a month-long strike on Tuesday next week after failing to reach an agreement with...