Mediator seeks AG’s input in PR seats row
MASERU — Bishop Philip Mokuku, the mediator appointed by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) to help resolve Lesotho’s political dispute over proportional representation seats,...
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. . . As opposition takes SADC rep to task
MASERU — Lesotho’s opposition parties told SADC’s executive secretary, Tomaz Salamao that they have lost confidence in the ability of the regional body to mediate...
Serial rapist gets 32 years in jail
MASERU — A convicted serial rapist yesterday stunned the court when he refused to plead for clemency saying it was tantamount to admitting guilt. Convicts...
Opposition parties draw battle lines on Land Bill
LERIBE — The government’s proposed Land Bill (2009) has come under a barrage of attacks from opposition parties that have vowed to block it from...
Man facing M2.8m fraud charge appeals bail ruling
MASERU — Steven Dlamini, who is facing charges of defrauding the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) of M2.8 million, on Monday pleaded with the Court...
Students petition NMDS
MASERU — Students at Lerotholi Polytechnic on Monday petitioned the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS) to speed up the processing of their loans. The president...
They don’t call him Nutty T for nothing
A sadistic lot they are, these LDF soldiers. At least that is what the dreadlocked young man at the local watering hole would like us...
TB wreaks havoc in Lesotho
MASERU — Smoke emerges from the cracks of an old wooden door. As you get closer to the house a pungent stench almost over-powers you....
SADC’s double standards threatening its integrity
By Tsikoane Peshoane OVER the past 10 years the countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have experienced a major shift towards adherence and...
Vodacom, Lefa in record deal
MASERU — Vodacom Lesotho has signed a three-year Premier League sponsorship deal worth M3 million with the Lesotho Football Association (Lefa), bringing the company’s total...
Rain washes out matches
MASERU — A day after beating high-flying Bantu 2-1 in Mafeteng, to briefly climb atop the Vodacom Premier League, Matlama were forced to sit out...
Alliance, Lioli make history
MASERU — Lioli Football club has received sponsorship worth a staggering M1.2 million from Alliance Insurance. This is the first and biggest team sponsorship deal...
Lesotho firm Cosafa favourites by default
MASERU — At a time when most countries at this year’s Cosafa Castle Challenge are scrambling, hastily trying to gather their foreign-based stars, Lesotho is...
CAF sucked into Lioli, LCS row
MASERU — The confusing and drawn-out wrangle over Lesotho’s only Champions League spot continues, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) apparently getting involved. The...
Likuena, SA draw
MASERU — In their last game before the Cosafa Castle Challenge Likuena could only muster a goal-less draw in 120 minutes against a reserve South...
Lesotho runner caught in ASA money squeeze
MASERU – Long-distance athlete Motlokoa Nkhabutlane might have to wait until December to get the M30 000 prize money he won for finishing second in...
Articles unfair to law students
THE article, “No cheers for the graduates,” which appeared in the October 1-7 issue of the Lesotho Times referred to National University of Lesotho (NUL)...
LDF responds to torture claim
WE find it worthy to respond to Captain Mokhantšo’s narrative which appeared in the Lesotho Times issue of 24 October 2009 under the headline “LDF...
PM sees key role for private sector
MASERU — Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili last Friday said the private sector can act as an engine and catalyst for economic growth. Mosisili made the...
‘Finance, management skills shortage hampering business’
MASERU – A senior consultant at Reids Consulting, Teboho Molope, said the majority of businessmen in Lesotho lack cutting edge business management skills to grow...
FNB sex scandal
By Nat Molomo MASERU — A branch manager at FNB Bank is facing a M15 million lawsuit over harassment which has been linked to an...
They don’t call him Nutty T for nothing
A sadistic lot they are, these LDF soldiers. At least that is what the dreadlocked young man at the local watering hole would like us...
Rape victims suffer in silence
By Ntsebeng Motsoeli MASERU — ‘Meisi (not her real name) of Ha-Toloane could not stop blaming herself for the rape of her 15-year-old daughter. She...
OPINION: The role of judiciary in promoting democracy
By Tsikoane Peshoane THE judiciary in Lesotho has recently been subjected to serious public scrutiny following the passing of controversial judgments by judges of the...
Senkantana moves to elect leadership
By Bongiwe Zihlangu MASERU — Senkatana leader Lehlohonolo Tséhlana on Wednesday said his party could hold its elective conference for the national executive committee in...
DOCTOR’S CORNER: Dealing with liver diseases
Alcoholic Liver Disease ALCOHOLIC liver disease is damage to the liver that results from excessive drinking of alcohol. It is a common but preventable health...
Former factory workers appeal death sentence
By Tefo Tefo MASERU — Six former Precious Garments factory workers who are on death row on Monday begged the Court of Appeal to quash...
Tough love will reduce road carnage
IT seems that road accidents and deaths have now become the new face of the annual graduation season as shown by the story you carried...
Player wrangle rages on
MASERU — Mphatlalatsane winger Kopano Tseka’s career remains in limbo. The 18-year-old Lesotho youth international has not featured in a premier league game so far...
Bantu lead as voting closes
By Teboho Molapo MASERU — Voting for this year’s Vodacom Soccer Spectacular closes at midnight tomorrow. It is safe to say that Bantu, in first...