‘Snap elections looming’ – opposition
Mohloai Mpesi LEADERS of political parties represented in Parliament say snap elections are now possible in Lesotho in light of the ongoing ructions in the ruling Revolution for Prosperity...
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Monokoane’s farming revolution brings hope to Leribe
…from fighting poverty and crime to creating jobs and feeding communities Mohloai Mpesi LONG before businessman and philanthropist, Mohopoli Monokoane, became the elected Member of Parliament for Peka, he had already begun planting...
M5 billion Khubetsoana drug bust in limbo
…as alleged Asian drug manufacturers flee …amid Matsoso’s claims investigations are ongoing Moorosi Tsiane THE two Asian nationals allegedly linked to a M5 billion drug...
Census enumerators strike
…over unpaid wages and allowances Hopolang Mokhopi/Seithati Motsoeneng THE national 2026 Population and Housing Census has hit a snag after workers downed tools yesterday over unpaid wages and...
Magistrates testify in murder trial
…dispute accused confessed under duress Hopolang Mokhopi THREE magistrates, who were summoned by the High Court to testify in a murder trial, have denied that...
China urges Lesotho to tap into Chinese market
…as Ambassador Xiaokun outlines zero-tariff policy Moroke Sekoboto THE Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho, Yang Xiaokun, has urged Basotho to fully utilise China’s zero-tariff policy, saying it presented new...
India-Africa Summit expected to help Lesotho
Bokang Mofoka THE upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit is expected to deepen cooperation between India and Lesotho while opening new opportunities for trade, investment, skills...
Groundbreaking oxygen project catches SADC attention
Rethabile Pitso THE national oxygen plant in Mafeteng is set to serve as a benchmark for similar facilities to be established in eSwatini and Malawi. This...
Despite its latest successes, DCEO must still redeem itself
THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has every reason to celebrate its recent courtroom successes. Four victories at the Court of Appeal...
Journalists face financial hardships
…despite press freedom gains Seithati Motsoeneng THE Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Lesotho has commemorated World Press Freedom Day amid growing concern over the...
Old business partners in M5 million court fight
Moorosi Tsiane A dispute between former business partners has ended up in the Commercial Division of the High Court, with businessman, Tlhalefo Moloi, accusing his former colleague, Moeketsi Williams, of...
Casino sued for M1.5 million
…as consultancy firm accuses gambling giant of breaching agreement Moorosi Tsiane A Maseru-based casino, Goldrush Lesotho (PTY) Ltd, has been dragged to court by a consultancy...
Lesotho’s financial stability under pressure
…despite recent resilience amid elevated external risks Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO’s economy is under growing strain as a series of external shocks filter through to the domestic...
Crown seeks more witnesses in Mabothile trial
Moorosi Tsiane THE murder trial of Sello “Scalo” Mabothile, who is accused of fatally shooting his associate Tebello Koelane, took a dramatic turn this week after the...
Leribe siblings jailed 40 years each
Kabelo Masoabi TWO Leribe siblings will each serve 40 years in prison after the High Court, sitting at the Tšifa-li-Mali Complex, convicted them for the 2020 murder of Masiu Manare Sasanyane of Matlameng, Ha Phalole. ...
Madidilane’s future at Lijabatho uncertain
Leemisa Thuseho DESPITE leading Lijabatho to their historic maiden Vodacom Premier League (VPL) title, coach James Madidilane says his future at the club remains uncertain. Although the South African tactician harbours ambitions...
Digital technologies transforming lives despite growing challenges
Bokang Mofoka DIGITAL technologies are increasingly transforming the way Basotho live, learn, communicate, and conduct business, but challenges such as cybercrime, limited connectivity, and high infrastructure...
Lack of business laws limits investment pool – CAFI
Seithati Motsoeneng THE absence of comprehensive investment laws continues to hinder Lesotho’s ability to attract a wider pool of investors, the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Managing Director, Chaba Mokuku, has said. ...
Jealous lover kills woman in front of her children in Mokhotlong
…as husband says victim suffered 26 stab wounds Kabelo Masoabi TWO siblings from Salang village, have given emotional testimonies in the High Court, recounting how they witnessed their mother being fatally stabbed...
Army petitions Parly over non-payment for partial disability
…as Prime Minister’s Committee summons relevant ministries to address the matter Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has raised concerns over the non-payment of compensation to...
Man consumes human flesh
–As another ritual murder grips nation Hopolang Mokhopi YET another suspected ritual murder has shocked the country after a 26-year-old man, Katleho Mpharoane, was accused of...
LEC uncovers massive M81 million fraud
… through a bogus electricity sales scheme …drags employee and accomplices to court Mohloai Mpesi / Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has uncovered an alleged M81 million electricity fraud...
LEC loses M9m to vandalism
Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) suffered losses amounting to more than M9 million due to vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure during the...
Moorosi vows to heal RFP
…ahead of 2028 polls Mohloai Mpesi REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) secretary general, Nthati Moorosi, has pledged to reunite the ruling party amid growing concerns over factionalism...
New LNDC chief envisages new economic direction for Lesotho
SINCE taking over as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lesotho National Development Corporation in November 2025, Thabo Khasipe has wasted little time redefining the institution’s role in Lesotho’s economic transformation...
“We need digitisation to combat corruption” — Moorosi
Mohloai Mpesi FOR Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Nthati Moorosi, digitisation is no longer a luxury for Lesotho — it is a necessity. From online government services and...
Matsoso rejects allegations of crystal meth cover-up
…claims investigations are ongoing Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF of Police, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, has dismissed allegations that senior police officers are attempting to cover up a major crystal meth manufacturing case...
China reaffirms one-China principle
…announces new developments Moroke Sekoboto CHINESE Ambassador to Lesotho, Yang Xiaokun, has urged every country to firmly oppose all forms of Taiwan independence and resolutely...
Ombudsman exposes Home Affairs rot
…says corruption and mismanagement at Passport Office have rendered citizens “stateless” Seithati Motšoeneng OMBUDSMAN, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, has recommended that the Minister of Home Affairs...
Nurses warned against ridiculing patients’ illnesses
…as they mark International Nurses Day Bokang Mofoka NURSES have been warned against ridiculing or mocking patients suffering from illness, with healthcare workers urged to...