DCEO now probes Tholo Energy in M40 million scandal
–as police brand Malerato Khutlisi a “shebeen queen” –while Khutlisi again implicates Holomo Molibeli in the theft scandal Staff Reporter THE alleged M40 million Tholo Energy theft...
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Publisher faces threats over pension fund stories
The publisher of the Lesotho Tribune newspaper, Phafane Nkotsi, says he is now living in fear of his life and the safety of his family members after receiving threats of...
‘New ABC NEC will deliver the goods’ Mokoatle
Mohloai Mpesi NEWLY elected All Basotho Convention (ABC) secretary general, Thebe Mokoatle, is confident that the party’s newly elected executive committee (NEC) is fit for purpose and...
Judge cancels Mothae’s arrest warrant
as the Crown concedes that it lied to get the arrest warrant issued Mothae had not been informed of court dates as originally claimed Judge...
Scott fights for freedom
Moorosi Tsiane INCARCERATED double ritual murderer, Lehlohonolo Scott, will next week know whether he can appeal his 2020 conviction. This after he pleaded with Justice...
Boarding schools for toddlers significantly helping parents in Lesotho
the boarding schools enrol babies under five years of age helping replace the practice of entrusting toddlers with nannies enhancing early childhood development Letsatsi Selikoe ...
Lesotho has lost a hero in Kobile
… mourners eulogize renowned journalist as a loving man Moroke Sekoboto LOCAL radio station Tṧenolo FM’s late founder, Mohau Kobile, was as a passionate, patient,...
Maseru Mall destruction “an act of God”
Mohloai Mpesi THE destruction visited upon Maseru Mall when a freak hailstorm wreaked havoc there a fortnight ago, was “an act of God” and “a...
Ramaphosa tells ANC it needs 14 million votes to win elections outright
The ANC has marshalled all its ministers — presumably using government resources — to start “aggressively communicating its success stories” through advertising in the next...
Female factory workers’ in outcry over unpaid maternity leave
Mathatisi Sebusi TRADE unions are disgruntled that government continues to discriminate against women working in the textile and private security sectors when it comes to maternity...
LNC bemoans malpractices by nurses
…accuse some of operating illegal clinics Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC) has warned nurses who are operating illegal clinics that they are putting lives...
Morai speaks on women, child abuse
—says one in three women have experienced GBV …urges communities to be more involved in fighting the scourge Letsatsi Selikoe GENDER based violence (GBV) is...
Former Minister charged for cattle theft
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Minister of Police and Public Safety, Lepota Sekola, has been slapped with stock theft charges for allegedly importing cattle from South Africa...
Court orders reinstatement of IEC staffer
…but it remains unclear when he’ll resume duties Moorosi Tsiane THE Labour Appeal Court has ordered the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to reinstate its Public...
Setipa’s Commonwealth candidature a milestone for Lesotho: Mpotjoane
Letsatsi Selikoe AS the race for the election of the next Commonwealth secretary general gains momentum, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lejone Mpotjoane,...
FNB-Lesotho launches card localization scheme
Hopolang Mokhopi FIRST National Bank (FNB)-Lesotho has officially launched its card localisation scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and facilitating payments. The FNB-Lesotho card localisation...
Moleko speaks on Lesotho’s first ever mining indaba
WITH just a week before Lesotho’s first ever mining indaba (Khotla) gets underway, Natural Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, says the event’s primary purpose is to...
Mining sector enmeshed in corruption – Moleko
—as DCEO probes mining department officials for demanding bribes Mohloai Mpesi/Letsatsi Selikoe Natural Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, says the country’s mining sector is enmeshed in corruption...
Kabi pinning hopes on new committee to redeem ABC
…says party facelift critical for its survival Mohloai Mpesi and Moroke Sekoboto ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says he is pinning his hopes...
Khetheng’s alleged killers “tortured”
—lawyers seek to exclude evidence Moorosi Tsiane MEDICAL doctor, Mobashshar Hassan, who examined the three police officers accused of the March 2016 murder of Police...
‘I did not steal LCA property’ – Matela
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) chief executive officer, Mamarame Matela, has denied “stealing” the Authority’s gadgets, but instead accused her successor, Nizam Goolam,...
Passport crisis continues
…as govt secures only 30 percent of needed passports Mathatisi Sebusi THE Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police will only be able to...
Livestock officers paid despite dodging work
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police has failed to effectively register and mark livestock due to officers bunking work. It...
RSL digitalizes VAT collection
Staff Reporter REVENUE Services Lesotho has embarked on a journey to develop and implement digital tax compliance solutions which will simplify and accelerate value added...
Famo gang boss pleads for peace
as another Famo gangster, Qoqotho, is brutally murdered Qoqotho had been charged for one of the most heinous murders to rock Lesotho PM Matekane asked...
Fresh turmoil hits ABC, days before elective indaba
…as former GS Mphaka is disqualified for deputy leader’s position …and Mr Mphaka challenges that decision in court Moroke Sekoboto THE former ruling All Basotho...
Former police boss Mhlakaza refuses to testify in Mahao murder
…faces jail for contempt of court …as Molibeli takes the witness box Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Police Commissioner, Kizito Mhlakaza, has allegedly refused to testify against...
AD bigwigs jump ship to join RFP
promise that more supporters set to dump AD for the RFP while founding leader Moleleki will now “vote with the gvt” Mohloai Mpesi ALLIANCE of...
Comesa Business Council to launch digital financial inclusion system
Own Correspondent The Comesa Business Council’s digital financial inclusion system is set to change the dynamics of intra Africa Trade as it is expected to...
Famo leader Mosotho – a “saviour” to his people
Mohalenyane Phakela TO many, the pseudonym Mosotho rings terror. But for others, among the communities of Liphakoeng in Leribe, the name evokes smiles. It represents...