Lipholo hunt continues
…as fugitive politician allegedly flees back to Israel Moorosi Tsiane THE hunt for fugitive Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, continues, with the...
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China reaffirms multilateralism and Lesotho ties
…as Beijing marks 55th anniversary of restoration of its UN seat Seithati Motšoeneng CHINA has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and strengthening relations with Lesotho,...
Lephema ‘plots new party’
…in conjunction with disgruntled ABC members …as his plot to oust Majara now appears doomed Mohloai Mpesi DISGRUNTLED business tycoon, Lebona Lephema, is now seriously...
Mafeteng Hospital sued M2 million over botched surgery
…as patient alleges he went seven days without medical attention after stomach operation Moorosi Tsiane MAFETENG Hospital is facing a M2 million lawsuit over alleged...
Southern Africa’s women are online, but the law protecting them has yet to follow
By Silence Charumbira For many women and girls in Southern Africa, the mobile phone has opened doors that were long closed to them. A schoolgirl...
Lesotho gets top SADC post
Mohloai Mpesi IN what is clearly a remarkable change of fortunes, Lesotho, which for long has been the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s poster child...
PM’s advisor Setšabi finally charged
for allegedly sexually assaulting priest Tuoane Hopolang Mokhopi PRIME Minister’s advisor, Joseph Jankie Setšabi, has finally been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting female priest Relebohile...
NICR services provided in insecure shack
as poor working conditions raise fears over safety of state documents and stamps ‘Makananelo Manamolela THE National Identity Card Registry (NICR) officers serving the Ha...
Justice Mahase slapped with punitive costs
over Constitutional Court bench’s recusal bid — as judges describe application as calculated abuse of court process Staff Reporter SUSPENDED High Court Judge ‘Maseforo Mahase...
Sekhamane accused of shielding Matekane
Mohloai Mpesi NATIONAL Assembly Speaker, Tlohang Sekhamane, has been accused of shielding Prime Minister Sam Matekane from parliamentary scrutiny after opposition legislators walked out of...
Green City accused of exploiting Abia residents
as residents decry food parcels as payment for 12-hour shifts — Minister Mokhosi, MP Makhalanyane condemn estate management Rethabile Pitso THE management of Green City...
Ramoeletsi blamed for IEC M80 million misprocurement
as PAC questions diversion of unspent election funds to buy headquarters Moroke Sekoboto MINISTER of Law and Justice Richard Ramoeletsi has been implicated in the...
M5bn Khubetsoana drug case pushed to November
as two Chinese accused remain on the run Hopolang Mokhopi THE M5 billion Khubetsoana drug case has failed to proceed this week due to the...
SECTION 2 drags Rapapa to court
over school fees row — as it seeks to stop schools from barring indebted learners from final examinations Moorosi Tsiane HUMAN rights activists, SECTION 2,...
Lehakoe manager remanded over alleged sexual assault of colleague
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lehakoe Club manager, Senoko Pitikoe (40), has been remanded in custody pending a ruling on his bail application after appearing before the...
Ntsie’s last freedom bid
as double murder convict claims self-defence — accuses police of tampering with evidence Moorosi Tsiane DOUBLE murder convict Habofanoe Ntsie is making a last-ditch bid...
Boloetse calls for inquiry into alleged abduction
urges Matekane to act as journalists demand accountability and stronger protection Moroke Sekoboto KANANELO Boloetse has urged Prime Minister Sam Matekane to establish a commission...
Moleko challenges LHDA to drive meaningful social development
Minister says Authority must prioritise local livelihoods — as landmark project marks 40 years Seithati Motšoeneng NATURAL Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, has challenged the Lesotho...
Police sued for M6.9m over impounded vehicle
as Mokhotlong man alleges police stripped and returned his car as a wreck Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF of Police, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, is facing a M6.9...
NUL-Mosito battle pushed to next year
as proposed settlement hits a brick wall Moorosi Tsiane THE bitter leadership battle between the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Council and its suspended Acting...
AHF urges Lesotho to step up HIV/AIDS response
calls for improved access to treatment and stronger focus on children Staff Reporter AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Lesotho has called on the government to renew...
LDV targets Basotho motorists with durability, performance and value for money
Makananelo Manamolela VEHICLE manufacturer, LDV, is positioning itself to offer Basotho motorists a wider choice of vehicles, combining durability, performance, comfort and value for money...
Seven men jailed over revenge killings
Kabelo Masoabi THE continued release on bail of people accused of “premeditated” murder back into the same communities where they allegedly committed their crimes is...
Basotho urged to learn, invest and build wealth
‘Makatleho Khotle BASOTHO have been urged to develop sound financial habits, invest wisely and work collectively to build lasting wealth. The call was made at...
Primary healthcare under threat
…as govt dismantles health facilities unit …living 1.3m Basotho at risk By Mohloai Mpesi THE health of more than 1.3 million Basotho, over half the...
Food specialist warns against unsafe food handling
…as she urges Basotho to improve hygiene at funerals, gatherings By Rethabile Pitso FOOD mishandling could be contributing to a range of illnesses in communities....
Lesotho makes history
…as first country to validate Data Value Creation Blueprint By Seithati Mots’oeneng LESOTHO has become the first country in Africa to validate the Data Value...
Roads Directorate unveils first inclusive traffic signals
By Moroke Sekoboto THE Roads Directorate has upgraded traffic lights to include countdown timers and audible buzzers to help visually and hearing-impaired pedestrians cross roads...
RSL targets planting 24 000 trees
By Ithabeleng Qhasho REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) is targeting the planting of approximately 24 000 trees this year as it continues its campaign to contribute...
Gospel Alive unites Basotho in night of worship
By Ithabeleng Qhasho GOSPEL music lovers gathered at Maseru Club on Saturday for Gospel Alive, an evening of music, worship and celebration that continued into...