Mhlakaza on leave
By Bongiwe Zihlangu MASERU — Police Commissioner Kizito Mhlakaza yesterday went on an indefinite leave which police department insiders said was “enforced pending possible expulsion”,...
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School losses M3 700 to suspected conman
By ‘Mantoetse Maama Butha-Buthe — A Motswana man allegedly fleeced a school of M3 700 on the pretext that he would assist them acquire equipment...
DCEO initiates corruption awareness in schools
By Ntsebeng Motsoeli MASERU — The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has for the past three days visited secondary schools in Hlotse to...
Call to renew community policing initiative
By Limpho Sello MASERU — Strengthening community policing can help reduce the rate of crime which has since skyrocketed countrywide, police spokesperson Inspector Thato Ramarikhoane...
Phohleli murder sentence today
By Nat Molomo There are no extenuating factors that would lessen the blameworthiness of Tello Mabusela in the murders of three people he killed in...
Justice Ramodibedi in bid to block impeachment
By Nat Molomo MASERU — In a bid to stop the Prime Minister from impeaching him, Justice Michael Ramodibedi has filed an application in...
MPs in row over tax
By Bongiwe Zihlangu MASERU — The treasury department has started taxing MPs’ housing and constituency allowances. In a move that has angered MPs, Finance Principal...
Motanyane preaches unity
By Bongiwe Zihlangu PARLIAMENT — Speaker of Parliament Sephiri Motanyane yesterday urged MPs to unite across the political divide. In a feel-good address on the...
Coalition love on the rocks: Moleleki
By Bongiwe Zihlangu MASERU — The “love affair” between the three coalition government parties is now “on the rocks” because it’s objective was only to...
Coalition responds
By Bongiwe Zihlangu MASERU — Lesotho’s coalition government partners should not walk on eggshells when dealing with fundamental governance issues as this would be tantamount...
‘I was forced to kill’
By Nat Molomo MASERU — A man convicted of killing Astoria Bakery managing director, Thabo Phohleli, says he was forced to commit the crime by...
Passport fees up
By Billy Ntaote MASERU — The government has increased passport fees by 300 percent, according to the government gazette. This follows the launch of electronic...
Luct denies ‘softening’ government
By Limpho Sello MASERU – Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Luct) has denied using its cosy relationship with government to ride roughshod over court orders...
’Maseribane showing dictatory tendencies, claims ’Mokose
By Billy Ntaote Maseru — The main opposition Democratic Congress (DC) Secretary General Ralechate ’Mokose says the Basotho National Party (BNP) Thesele ’Maseribane’s threat to...
’Maseribane threatens to suspend councillors
By Billy Ntaote QUTHING — Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Thesele ’Maseribane has threatened to suspend community councillors for allegedly sabotaging government projects. ’Maseribane’s threat...
Shock and disbelief as grave is tampered with
By ’Mantoetse Maama and Ntsebeng Motsoeli BEREA — ’Maitumeleng Lethibelane is a shaken woman. Barely a month after she buried her 13-year-old daughter, the grave...
Boost for sex workers
By Ntsebeng Motsoeli MASERU — About 18 sex workers will receive funds from the Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) to start income generating projects. The...
Father tries to drown children
By Tsitsi Matope MASERU — A desperate man from Motimposo went to Maqalika Dam on Monday night intending to drown his two sons after his...
Tourism celebrations to target herdboys
By Tsitsi Matope MASERU — For years, numerous reports detailing the stoning of tourists by some herdboys in many parts of the country have become...
High maternal, child mortality rate attributed to poverty
By Limpho Sello MASERU — Mothers continue to die during child birth, with 1 155 per 100 000 deaths reported, according to the 2009 Demographic...
Renal patients give up as treatment costs bite
By Tsitsi Matope MASERU — After living with high blood pressure for years nothing seemed worse than a lifetime of medication for ‘Matlokotsi Makoa (46)...
Morija Arts and Cultural Festival roars into life
By Mohalenyane Phakela MASERU — The Morija Arts and Culture Festival was officially launched in Morija yesterday. The festival, which runs until October 6, will...
Staff exodus hits Machabeng
By Caswell Tlali MASERU — Machabeng College has been rocked by massive resignations amid allegations of misappropriation of funds, racial tensions and pay squabbles. Machabeng...
Move to suspend Justice Ramodibedi gathers pace
By Caswell Tlali MASERU — The process to suspend Court of Appeal President Michael Ramodibedi is expected to start next Wednesday, the Lesotho Times can...
Suspected aluminium thief brutally murdered
By ’Mantoetse Maama and Thato Matsie MASERU — Limpho Mokoetje’s body was still burning when his aunt, Malithelo Sekheo, arrived. He had been set on...
Varsity accused of ignoring court orders, workers rights
By Limpho Sello MASERU — Congress of Lesotho Trade Unions (Coletu) says the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Luct) is using its cosy relations with...
Morija Arts and Cultural Festival roars into life
By Mohalenyane Phakela MASERU — The Morija Arts and Culture Festival was officially launched in Morija yesterday. The festival, which runs until October 6, will...
Hotel hosts wine tasting fiesta
By Mohalenyane Phakela and ‘Mathabana Kotelo MASERU — Local beverage distributors Station Liquor City in collaboration with Sun International Lesotho hosted a wine tasting fiesta...
LTV presenter remembered
By Thato Matsie MASERU — The late Lesotho Television cameraman, Tshephe Mpopo, has left a huge void that will be difficult to fill at the...
MMB launches Copa Coca-Cola schools soccer tournament
By ’Mathabana Kotelo MASERU — Beverages giant Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) on Thursday launched the fifth annual Copa Coca-Cola schools soccer tournament. The tournament which...