Category : Local News

MAPOTENG –– Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s partner, Liabiloe Ramoholi, was in Mapoteng yesterday where she presented three villagers living with disabilities with goods worth M6000....

  Deputy prime minister under investigation over road deal Staff Writers Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing is under investigation for alleged corruption in the awarding...

Bongiwe Zihlangu THE highly anticipated second leg of reconciliatory talks between the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), All Basotho Convention (ABC) and Basotho National Party...

Keiso Mohloboli Eight Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) officers have been suspended in connection with Lehlohonolo Scott’s dramatic escape from the Maseru Central Prison on 14...

  Deputy Finance Minister  says all it takes is unity for Lesotho to have its first female premier. Tsitsi Matope The Deputy Minister of Finance,...

  . . . deputy premier says LCD under attack from other parties Bongiwe Zihlangu The Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader, Mothetjoa Metsing, has...

Tefo Tefo The Constitutional Court is, next Wednesday, set to hear a case in which the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Leaba Thetsane, is challenging...

Tsitsi Matope The Deputy Minister of Finance, ‘Matšepo Ramakoae, says Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s “tough stance” on corruption and underperforming ministries has contributed to the...

Billy Ntaote The World Bank has approved US$15.435 million (M135 million) for Lesotho’s Water Sector Improvement Project Phase Two. The project will further support the...

  . . . party accuses premier of using prorogation as ‘survival device’ Keiso Mohloboli The country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Congress (DC), says...

Billy Ntaote The National University of Lesotho (NUL) is said to be “returning to its glory days” following this week’s release of the students’ results...

  …as parties seek fresh mandate for crunch talks Bongiwe Zihlangu THE All Basotho Convention (ABC), Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) and Basotho National Party...

  DPP files urgent court application challenging government’s bid to remove him from office  Tefo Tefo The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Leaba Thetsane yesterday...

. . . as LDF guards deny police commissioner and his deputy entry ‘Mantoetse Maama THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Commissioner Khothatso Tšooana and...

Tefo Tefo The Maseru Magistrate’s Court is today expected to set a trial date for former Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs Minister Timothy Thahane and...

Billy Ntaote The South African High Commission and American Embassy have allayed fears their respective countries could pull the plug on Lesotho funding due to...

impho Sello The Deputy Minister of Health, Nthabiseng Makoae, says the continued “revitalisation” of the nursing profession helps strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Dr Makoae...

Limpho Sello The Maseru City Council (MCC) this week exhumed the body of 80-year-old Adelina Tau from a Motimposo church backyard where it had been...

Letuka Chafotsa The Popular Front for Democracy (PFD) is calling for a Government of National Unity (GNU) comprising all the major political parties “in order...

Billy Ntaote The decision by Deputy Prime Minister and Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader Mothetjoa Metsing to enter into an alliance with the Democratic...

Keiso Mohloboli QUTHING –– Prime Minister and All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Thomas Thabane, has challenged his party to win the 2017 general election with...

  . . . as LCD leader breathes fire Bongiwe Zihlangu/Billy Ntaote A political pact of three political parties that gave birth to Lesotho’s first...

Keiso Mohloboli THE Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) Commissioner, Napo Sefali, was suspended yesterday for alleged corruption, incompetence and insubordination. According to an LCS source privy...

Billy Ntaote The President of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba — who is also chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and...

Billy Ntaote The High Court on Monday postponed to August 5, a case in which three Members of Parliament (MPs) are seeking to stop a...

  DC members attend LCD press conference in solidarity Billy Ntaote PRIME Minister Thomas Thabane’s decision to prorogue (suspend) parliament for nine months will adversely...

Tsitsi Matope The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with various partners, have completed compiling the draft alcohol policy, which seeks to help reduce the abuse...

Keiso Mohloboli Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has reiterated his commitment to implement a new salary structure for the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). In a...

  …as Lesotho commemorates Day of the African Child Limpho Sello LESOTHO joins the rest of the continent on 16 June in commemorating the International...