Govt, EU launch child welfare project
Letsatsi Selikoe THE Ministry of Gender, Youth, and Social Development, in collaboration with the European Union and UNICEF, has launched the Ntlafatsa Bana project aimed at enhancing...
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Shelile opens another factory
Hopolang Mokhopi MINISTER of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mokhethi Shelile, this week launched an expansion project at Jiao Yang textiles factory in Maputsoe, which has created 100 new jobs, with another 150 on the...
Police, soldiers “rob” detainee of M1.2 million
Moorosi Tsiane A BEREA man has petitioned the High Court for an order compelling Police Commissioner, Borotho Matsoso, and army chief, Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Mojalefa Letsoela, to return about M1.2 million he claims...
Estate agent in court over M1.4 million fraud
Moorosi Tsiane LANDLINE Housing and Property director, ‘Mabotle Lerotholi, has been charged for defrauding clients of about M1.4 million through the illegal sale of land at Ha-Abia, Maseru. ...
Pro deo lawyers boycott cases
Moorosi Tsiane THE non-payment of lawyers representing accused persons in high profile cases, on a pro deo basis, is hindering their progress. High Court Judge, Charles Hungwe, who is handling some of...
LAA warns against unregistered estate agents
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Land Administration Authority (LAA) has cautioned Basotho against dealing with unregistered estate agents, who often sell land that later leads to disputes. ...
‘We want an NSS that is fit for purpose’ – Tau
MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Office, Limpho Tau, recently blocked National Security Service (NSS) Acting Director-General (DG), Lebohang Mafisa, from forcefully redeploying 16 officers. ...
Sebabatso Initiative promoting youth entrepreneurs
Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving economic growth and social development through the Sebabatso Initiative. ...
Sannere becomes new LNIG-Hollard face
Leemisa Thuseho LOCAL Sesotho hip-hop star, Sannere, has been roped in as the new brand ambassador for the Lesotho National Insurance Group (LNIG) Hollard. Born Relebohile Monapathi, Sannere, was unveiled as the...
Vitality Health conducts safety drill at Polihali
Letsatsi Selikoe IN an effort to strengthen safety procedures at the Polihali Dam construction site, where a new water transfer tunnel is being built, Kopano Ke Matla (KKM) contractors, in...
Why Lesotho’s Pension Funds Act is expensive to administer?
When I first read the Pension Funds Act 2019 (PFA), my impression was that it is an expensive legislation to administer. But the fact that...
New judge to be sworn in
Moorosi Tsiane THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) Head of the Department of Procedural and Adjectival Law, Itumeleng ‘Mamokhali Shale, will today be sworn in...
Ministries told to accept SA banknotes
Mohloai Mpesi CENTRAL Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has issued a stern warning to government ministries, advising them to accept payments made with South African banknotes. ...
LAA explains land ownership procedures
WITH a rise in land disputes across the country, the Lesotho Times reporter Mathatisi Sebusi sat down with Land Administration Authority (LAA) Director of Corporate Services, Tankiso Sephoso, to understand...
German minister advocates community resource ownership
Letsatsi Selikoe EMPOWERING people to take ownership of their natural resources is key to creating a resilient and flourishing society, a German minister has said. ...
‘Matekane has achieved much despite challenges’ – Tau
–as PM prepares to mark two years in office Bongiwe Zihlangu PRIME Minister Sam Matekane is poised to celebrate two years in office on 28...
Those the Gods want to destroy…..PART II
A friend called me to discuss my recent column condemning the so-called Business Licensing Regulations, which seek to “empower” and “enrich” Basotho by banning foreigners from...
DCEO goes after LTDC boss
Mohloai Mpesi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and misuse of power by the Lesotho Tourism...
Former PS, LPB Chief Sales Officer charged with fraud
Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Post Bank (LPB) Chief Sales Officer, ‘Mathabo Tšehlo, and former Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sport and Recreation Principal Secretary (PS),...
Tragedy strikes NUL
…as student is suspected of murdering lover before killing himself Moorosi Tsiane IT is one thing to see tragic events depicted on television and in movies. But when such tragedies...
MISA calls for enactment of access to information law
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Media Institute of Southern Africa – Lesotho Chapter (MISA-Lesotho) has called on the government and Parliament to expedite the enactment of the...
LEC allay fears of load shedding
—as Muela shutdown begins Following widespread complaints from Basotho regarding the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC)’s service delivery inefficiencies, particularly delays in electricity connections, the Lesotho Times (LT)’s reporter, ‘Mathatisi Sebusi, spoke to LEC...
Matela admits to beating his wife
…pleads for culpable homicide conviction Moorosi Tsiane IN a sudden twist of events, murder accused Qamo Matela has admitted to assaulting his wife, ‘Mahlompho Matela (née Rethabile...
Econet launches improved voice calls technology
Staff Reporter TELECOMMUNCATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), has once again demonstrated its commitment to transforming communication across Lesotho with the introduction of Voice over...
Petroleum Fund, LMPS join forces to fight crime
Mohloai Mpesi THE Petroleum Fund and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) have joined forces to combat criminal activities that continue to intensify within...
Matekane praises Prince Harry
…as the Duke of Sussex visits Lesotho Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has commended Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for his long-standing dedication...
LTDC marks tourism day with Sani Top herd boys
Seithati Motšoeneng THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) commemorated World Tourism Day with Sani Top herd boys as a way of acknowledging the crucial role they...
Basotho anticipate Starlink launch in Lesotho
Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s meeting this week with billionaire, Elon Musk, has thrown Basotho into a frenzy, in anticipation of Starlink’s launch in Lesotho....
Exposed: M109m fraud at agric ministry
Mohalenyane Phakela A WEB of corruption and fraud, worth a whopping M109 million, involving tenders for the purchase of agricultural inputs has been unearthed...
LEC in M700m debt
…As energy minister warns of possible loadshedding Moorosi Tsiane MINISTER of Energy, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has disclosed that the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in financial dire straits primarily due to “mismanagement” by its Board of...