Category : Local News

  Lekhetho Ntsukunyane The police were called in yesterday to mediate in a vicious dispute between Law and Constitutional Affairs minister Haae Phoofolo, and his...

  …accuse ABC and BNP leadership of being corrupt Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) Youth League leader Tšoanelo Ramakeoana yesterday accused Prime Minister...

  …as staff makes sensational allegations against Consul General Lerato Tšosane Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched an investigation...

  ’Mantoetse Maama The festive season is upon us once again and Basotho are out in their numbers making purchases for themselves and their loved...

  …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...

  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...

…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...

  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...

…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...

  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 …former LNDC boss to stand for LCD in next year’s parliamentary elections  Letuka Chafotsa Former Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) boss...

  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,...

  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...

  Rethabile Pitso THE private sector should partner government in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) by investing in initiatives which ensure the practice is...

  Keiso Mohloboli The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) this week returned an assortment of firearms its members seized from Police Headquarters on 30 August 2014,...

  Keiso Mohloboli South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Maseru yesterday ahead of today’s signing of the Electoral Pledge (EP) by the leaders of...

  Tefo Tefo High Court judge Justice ‘Maseforo Mahase has refused to treat as urgent, an application by embattled  Communications, Science and Technology Principal Secretary...

  31 cattle die in two days in a single village due to the deadly disease 712 people being treated after eating contaminated meat  ...

  Billy Ntaote Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Thesele ‘Maseribane says his party would be preaching unity as it campaigns for support ahead of next...

  …as countdown to 28 February 2015 election begins Billy Ntaote Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson, Mahapela Lehohla, has lamented the “tight schedule” the electoral...

  … ABC deputy leader dismisses claims that he plans to quit the party in frustration. Keiso Mohloboli All Basotho Convention (ABC) deputy leader, Tlali...

  ‘Mantoetse Maama A constable based at Police Training College in Maseru passed away in hospital on Monday last week following a shootout with a...

  Letuka Chafotsa ACTING Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Major General Khoantle Motsomotso, has defied Acting Government Secretary Moahloli Mphaka’s directive to withdraw LDF personnel...

  . . . as MPs sit for the last time in the 8th Parliament tomorrow Bongiwe Zihlangu LESOTHO’S 8th Parliament is set to be...

  Tefo Tefo SENIOR High Court judge Justice Tšeliso Monaphathi on Tuesday this week lashed out at magistrates and the office of the Director of...

  Staff Reporters Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is mulling downsizing his cabinet soon after tomorrow’s dissolution of parliament, the Lesotho Times has learnt. A highly-placed...

  ’Mantoetse Maama Young Minds Education Director, James Mabeta, says the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic he introduced in Lesotho two years ago is helping...

  Billy Ntaote Senators have called for the postponement of next February’s parliamentary election, insisting the country is not ready for the poll. Lesotho is...

  Rethabile Pitso Finance minister Leketekete Ketso yesterday unveiled a payment plan aimed at ensuring government pays service-providers within 20 days of presenting their invoices....