Category : Local News

Moroke Sekoboto  MINISTER of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Thabo Mofosi, has called on the private sector to explore the underdeveloped aquaculture and fisheries sector, noting its potential...

…as Lesotho joins World AIDS Day commemoration  Moroke Sekoboto  HIS Majesty King Letsie III has commended the country’s progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while acknowledging that significant challenges persist.  ...

…as it marks HIV/AIDS Day in style  Moorosi Tsiane  SESOTHO Media and Development (SM&D) marked this year’s World AIDS Day in Mahobong, Leribe, with a vibrant celebration that...

…Auditor General shocked by “depth of financial mismanagement” Mohloai Mpesi/Mathatisi Sebusi THE Maseru City Council (MCC) has failed to account for more than M200 million over...

as PAC orders Health PS Ntene to terminate Tsebo Health Solutions contract while PS warns of legal consequences if the deal is terminated Moroke Sekoboto...

…as court refuses to treat her application as urgent Moorosi Tsiane SUSPENDED High Court Judge, ’Maseforo Mahase, has suffered an early setback in her attempt to overturn her...

…accuses chief of extortion Mathatisi Sebusi A Berea-based crusher miner, Kang Shaoping, has accused the Ha Lephallo community in Bela-Bela — along with their area chief — of making unreasonable...

. . As annual economic growth rate is revised from 3.4 to 1.3 percent Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO continues to face fiscal pressures because of its overdependence on Southern...

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has blasted Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) management for “illegally” appointing Tšele Sehlabo as Senior Finance Manager, ahead of a more deserving Hlasa Hlasa.  In earlier...

. . . as world marks 16 days of activism campaign  Moorosi Tsiane  THE European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV) in Lesotho, announcing a...

Kabelo Masoabi  TWO Leribe police officers are accused of conniving with a 49-year-old woman, Ntebaleng Chaka, to defraud ‘Mammethe Maphokoane of M5000.  Chaka appeared before Magistrate Thoora Semela in the Leribe Magistrate Court this week facing robbery and...

. . . outlines improvements made in the past 5 years  Moroke Sekoboto  THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership...

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again provided relief to consumers by reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points, from...

…as Bela Bela communities cry foul over lost livelihoods …accuse chiefs of accepting bribes to ignore concerns Mathatisi Sebusi/Mohalenyane Phakela A Chinese-owned crusher and quarry...

. . . Secures freedom after “dodgy” settlement . . . Makara’s co-accused in the dark about it Mohalenyane Phakela/Moorosi Tsiane THE much-talked-about M109 million fertiliser corruption...

  …fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000...

…demands M5 million for defamation Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court Assistant Registrar, Tebello Mokhoema, has launched a M5 million defamation lawsuit and wants the courts...

  Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court has sentenced four men to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of 32-year-old Moeletsi Makepe in Mokhotlong. However, Acting...

  …blasts rampant graft in the RFP-led government …Government spokesperson Sekonyela hits back Moroke Sekoboto THE Basotho Development Front (BDF) leader, Bothata Mahlala, has called...

  …fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000...

. . . as the 2020 case of traditional healer’s killing winds up Hopolang Mokhopi SIX Sefikeng men, accused of killing a traditional healer they...

  THE controversy engulfing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has now escalated to a point where Parliament...

…as battle against child sexual abuse and exploitation intensifies Moroke Sekoboto THE mental and psychosocial well-being of children and youth are fundamental in building a...

Moorosi Tsiane  THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a full hearing of a constitutional challenge next month.  This...

…peeved by “secrecy” of warrant in car seizure dispute  Moorosi Tsiane  CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has sharply criticised the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for allegedly...

  Rethabile Pitso  THE Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) this week rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering...

…denies incompetence claims …remains out of office despite court order Mohloai Mpesi Embattled Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, Advocate ‘Mathabo Mokoko, has categorically rejected allegations of poor performance that...

…demand action on corruption and incompetence Mohloai Mpesi DISGRUNTLED Revolution for Prosperity MPs have petitioned Prime Minister Sam Matekane asking him to take decisive action...

as AGOA renewal remains uncertain 420 to lose jobs in January Mathatisi Sebusi TEXTILE factories are warning of mass job losses as uncertainty deepens over the renewal of...