Mphatlalatsane in turmoil
MASERU — If there is a team that will be in a jam come the start of the season in a fortnight, that team will...
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Lesotho returns to international tennis
MASERU — Lesotho tennis looks set to return to the Davis Cup next year after almost a decade without the men’s national teams participating in...
Association hails unveiling of racing track
MASERU — Tumisang Taabe, the Lesotho Cycling Association vice-president and founder of Tumi’s Bike Club, has hailed the unveiling of a BMX bicycle racing track...
Lesotho to take part in World Netball qualifier
MASERU — Lesotho will next month be among nine African countries that will take part in the World Netball Championships qualifiers to be held in...
Youth celebrate Selemo sa Basotho
By Khahliso Khama MASERU — The Maseru Central Park was a hive of activity last weekend as Basotho youths celebrated the start of the ploughing...
‘Soulo pushed me out’
MASERU — Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) leader Macaefa Billy says the split between his party and the All Basotho Convention (ABC) was instigated by people...
Maphalla blames ABC for split
MASERU — Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) deputy leader, Sello Maphalla, has lashed out at the All Basotho Convention (ABC) for causing last week’s split in...
Court orders minister to recognise healers’ council
MASERU — The High Court has ordered Health Minister Mphu Ramatlapeng to recognise and confirm the new traditional healers’ council which was elected in January....
SA dispels border disruption fears
MASERU — The seven-day South African civil servants strike which begins today is not expected to disrupt operations at the Lesotho-South Africa border, a senior...
Soulo pushed me out: Billy
MASERU – The alliance between the All Basotho Convention (ABC) and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) came to an abrupt end last week. As part...
Alliance split weakens struggle for democracy
MASERU — The dramatic split of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) alliance could leave the opposition severely weakened...
Public Eye columnist claims torture
MASERU — The trial of former Public Eye newspaper columnist Tukula Makhake who is facing charges of armed robbery took a dramatic twist on Tuesday...
Workers protest boss’ bonus
MASERU — Workers at the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) are up in arms over a human resources executive they accuse of getting a full...
Villagers seek divine help to combat crime
LITHOTENG — Villagers in Lithoteng will on Sunday hold a joint prayer session to seek divine intervention over a spate of crimes they say have...
‘Lesotho economy poised for growth’
MASERU — Lesotho’s economy is set to grow by three percent this year on the back of massive construction and mining projects that are currently...
Annual inflation climbs to 4.5%
MASERU — Lesotho’s annual inflation rate shot to 4.5 percent in June, up from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 percent, according to the latest...
Road works funds not fully utilised
MASERU — At least 30 percent of the funds allocated for the maintenance of Lesotho’s roads was not utilised in the last financial year, the...
Shoes dumps Lioli
MASERU — In a shock move, Lioli coach Mosholi “Shoes” Mokhothu has dumped the Teyateyaneng giants for an inferior post with his former employers LCS....
Lioli star in hot water after going AWOL
MASERU — Lioli star Sello ‘Muso is facing disciplinary action after going AWOL for nearly a month. ‘Muso only reported for training on Tuesday even...
Lihale face tough climb
MASERU — In 1996, boasting players such as the peerless late striker Ramaumane “Roma” Mahula, Lerotholi Polytechnic took silver in the Independence Cup, then Lesotho’s...
Redskins rule roost in Bloem
MASERU — Lesotho volleyball champions Redskins have put themselves on the map by winning their first international tournament since their formation nearly two decades ago....
Berea women woo US sponsors
MASERU — Berea women’s football is courting visiting Americans to sponsor the game in the district, the Lesotho Times has learnt. The seven Americans –...
Wages row turns nasty
MASERU — The dispute over the minimum wage for textile industry workers has taken a nasty turn. Veteran trade unionist Macaefa Billy has been accused...
MKM trust raises eyebrows
MASERU — A trust purportedly representing MKM depositors and creditors has raised eyebrows after it emerged one of the key people behind the trust was...
Lehohla shoots down demand to recall parly
MASERU — Deputy Prime Minister Lesao Lehohla has ruled out recalling parliament to deal with the border crisis saying Lesotho should wait for President Jacob...
Man jailed for illegal possession of diamonds
MOKHOTLONG — A 28-year-old man from Letšeng in Mokhotlong was sentenced to six years in prison for illegal possession of diamonds on July 11. Police...
Ex-minister Malie, chief in land row
TAUNG — Former trade minister Mpho Malie is embroiled in a dispute with the headman of Mats’oareng over a piece of land in Mohale’s Hoek....
Opposition MPs want five ministers fired
MASERU — Twenty four MPs from the All Basotho Convention (ABC) and Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) say they will soon petition Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili...
Stop famo violence now
WE have recently witnessed a rise in the number of deaths of famo artists in Lesotho. As a lover of famo music, I have enough...
Letseng set to meet target
MASERU — Letseng Diamonds chief executive officer, `Manthethe Maharasoa, says the mine is on course to meet its annual target of recovering 100 000 carats...