Category : Local News

Seithati Motšoeneng  THE nation is gearing up for an unprecedented celebration of culture, adventure and community development with the upcoming 2026 Katse Tourism Festival.  Scheduled for 26–28 February 2026, the...

Mohloai Mpesi  MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have launched a scathing attack on the 2026/27 national budget, arguing that it fails to confront Lesotho’s most pressing socio-economic...

…calls for urgent review of wages  Seithati Motšoeneng  THE Coalition of Lesotho Public Employees (COLEPE) has rejected the government’s proposed two percent salary increase for civil...

Mohloai Mpesi THE 2026/27 national budget, scheduled to be presented next week, is facing resistance from the opposition, which is calling for its deferral pending...

…amid corruption allegations and suspension Seithati Motsoeneng THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer, Molupe Pheko, has resigned with immediate effect. He did not...

  …poor training and corruption among key causes –as Inspector of Police calls for increased state support Rethabile Pitso THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) is...

Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has spent about M12 million paying salaries to its suspended executives over the past 11 months, the Lesotho Times has learnt. The figure...

…as SAPS labels Basotho gangsters “extremely dangerous” Hopolang Mokhopi THE South African Police Service (SAPS) this week recovered six AK47 rifles and four pistols from...

Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has delivered a blistering rebuke of both the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) and the police, making it clear that...

Hopolang Mokhopi TEXTILE factory, Quantum Apparels, in Maputsoe has initiated disciplinary proceedings against 223 employees following an alleged unlawful strike that took place at the...

—as he begins five-year tenure at the helm of electoral management body THE newly appointed chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Dr John Maphephe, says Lesotho should...

Teen testifies she was threatened after filing rape complaint Kabelo Masoabi A 46-year-old man from Lisemeng, Hlotse, Lehlohonolo Mohlapisi, has appeared before the Leribe Magistrate’s Court...

  …bids to revive party to its glory days Moroke Sekoboto THE All Basotho Convention (ABC) has unveiled what it describes as a comprehensive strategic plan aimed...

…slams RFP over unfulfilled promises, rising poverty Seithati Motsoeneng THE ruling Revolution For Prosperity (RFP)-led government has failed to live up to the promises that...

  Seithati Motsoeneng THE AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has commemorated World...

Rethabile Pitso DEPUTY Prime Minister, Nthomeng Majara, says her inaugural visit to the Female Correctional Services and the Juvenile Centre was prompted by a parliamentary report tabled...

  Hopolang Mokhopi FORMER Acting Commissioner of Refugees, Nthatisi Thabane, and Director of Passport Services, Mpiko Rafono, have been hit with additional charges of attempted...

  Moorosi Tsiane ONE of the police officers accused of murdering Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng has told the High Court that the case against...

…after failing to settle guesthouse debt Kabelo Masoabi A South African man has landed in hot water after failing to pay a measly M1785 for his stay...

Kabelo Masoabi  THE Leribe armed robbery suspects, Tholoana Kano (29) and Malefetsane Lethaha (28), have disowned firearms allegedly found in their possession by the police.  Instead, the duo claims that police officers who...

  …launch integrated e-payment system  Moroke Sekoboto  THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) have partnered to transform the tax payment experience, placing convenience,...

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology took part in a two-day annual educational fair hosted by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) at Manthabiseng Convention Centre from the 05th to the 06th February 2026.   CHE Fair is...

  Mohloai Mpesi THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s Director of Elections, Advocate Mphaiphele Maqutu, opted to quit his hugely influential position in the wake of tensions with the three newly...

…as Social Development freezes payments pending verification Rethabile Pitso THE Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development has uncovered more than 4 000 old-age pension...

…as they go eights months without pay Mohloai Mpesi MANY service providers contracted under the Ministry of Health’s Maintenance Project Implementation Unit (MHPIU) have decried...

Mohloai Mpesi COMPANIES linked to Prime Minister Sam Matekane and Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Lebona Lephema, were once investigated by...

  …as Commercial Court overturns default judgment Moorosi Tsiane LOCAL shareholders in the now-defunct Tšepong Consortium — former operators of Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH)...

…with more arrests to follow Mohloai Mpesi / Hopolang Mokhopi A third soldier is expected to appear before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court today to face...

Hopolang Mokhopi YOUTH activist Tšolo “Tjeka-Tjeka” Thakeli has approached the High Court seeking to overturn the appointment of Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Youth League president,...