Govt has no desire to root out corruption: Mochoboroane
MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader, Selibe Mochoboroane, says the rampant corruption and abuse of public funds are a result of lack of political will...
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Jelušić plots Seychelles scalp
Leemisa Thuseho NATIONAL senior soccer team coach, Veselin Jelušić, is confident that his charges will beat Seychelles next week when the sides clash in two 2023 Africa Cup...
Majoro survives no confidence vote
PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro has survived the no confidence which was filed against him and his administration by Basotho Patriotic Party (BPP) leader, Tefo Mapesela....
“DC ready to welcome Majoro” — Qoo
’Marafaele Mohloboli DEPUTY Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu’s Democratic Congress (DC) is ready to embrace everyone who wants to join its ranks including Prime Minister Moeketsi...
Thabane murder trial in false start
Mohalenyane Phakela THE much-anticipated murder trial of former Prime Minister Thomas Thabane and his wife, ‘Maesaiah, failed to take off Tuesday because the prosecution had...
ABC upbeat about retaining Hololo constituency
Bereng Mpaki ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, is confident that his party will reclaim the Hololo constituency in the upcoming general elections after...
Killer photographer captured a decade later
’Marafaele Mohloboli KILLER photographer, Habofanoe Ntsie, who mysteriously fled from court and sought refuge in South Africa during his judgment reading for double murder in...
Kamoli’s treason and murder trial in limbo
Mohalenyane Phakela THE trial of former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, and his co-accused in their treason and murder trial is in limbo as Chief Justice...
Editor narrates shooting ordeal
. . . explains how his shooters waylaid him and left him for dead . . . says the injuries he sustained ended his journalism...
Step aside for Kabi: PM told
. . . Mochoboroane advises pro-Majoro ABC MPs to support Kabi to secure their political future Bongiwe Zihlangu MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader, Selibe...
GBV legislation not enough to end violence against women: analysts
Kaleen Chikowore THE National Assembly last week approved the Counter Domestic Violence Bill 2021, to try and end the scourge of gender violence, but analysts...
Matekane donates uniforms, boots to LMPS
Tokelo Khausela | Khothatso Sehloho The Sam Matekane Foundation (SMF), this week donated 1000 uniforms and boots to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). The...
Drama as ABC “pulls out” of coalition
Kabi blocks Minister Sophonea from presenting budget citing “collapse of govt”, As rival ABC MPs exchange blows, While Mapesela relaunches no confidence vote. ’Marafaele Mohloboli/Bereng...
Mapesela files fresh no confidence motion
Bereng Mpaki BASOTHO Patriotic Party (BPP) leader, Tefo Mapesela, yesterday filed a fresh no confidence motion against Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro. The motion was filed...
Victory in sight for domestic violence victims
. . . as parly approves Counter Domestic Violence Bill Moorosi Tsiane LESOTHO has moved a step closer to enacting the much-anticipated law to...
Treason accused hit back at DPP Motinyane
Mohalenyane Phakela TREASON and murder accused former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, and his co-accused argue that their trial cannot be deferred just because of...
11-year-old minor’s rape horror
orphaned child repeatedly raped by senior Social Development officer who took her in, officer’s adult son also raped the minor on several occasions, duo...
Doti, LNFOD condemn rapist Thoahlane
Limpho Sello SOCIAL Development Minister ‘Matebatso Doti has condemned convicted rapist Retšelisitsoe Thoahlane for abusing his position to rape an 11-year-old minor under his care....
Mokhothu vows to professionalise police force
. . . promises DC govt will invest M1 billion in two years to stimulate economic growth Moorosi Tsiane DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, says...
Editor’s shooting trial to begin next week
Mohalenyane Phakela THE trial of four soldiers accused of the July 2016 attempted murder of former Lesotho Times editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, has been postponed to...
ABC no closer to unity despite leadership change: Analysts
…Kabi’s election only opens a new chapter of infighting in the fractious party, Bongiwe Zihlangu THE fractious All Basotho Convention (ABC) is nowhere closer...
TRC boss cleared of corruption charges
Mohalenyane Phakela THE board of the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) has cleared its executive director, Tsikoane Peshoane, of the corruption charges levelled against him by...
Prosecute trafficking in persons suspects, US tells govt
. . . failure to increase efforts to fight scourge could lead to loss of MCC Compact II, aid. Limpho Sello THE United States...
Mahao re-elected BAP leader
…Maqelepo, Thotanyana also win big at BAP’s inaugural elective conference ’Marafaele Mohloboli BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has been re-elected unopposed at...
M725 million loan funding for MSMEs
Bereng Mpaki THE small enterprise sector is set to receive a M725 million financial boost courtesy of a World Bank loan to the government, Finance...
Tšutšulupa fired
Leemisa Thuseho BANTU has fired coach, Thabo Tšutšulupa, allegedly for unacceptable behaviour, the Lesotho Times can reveal. Although Tšutšulupa was fired yesterday, the writing has...
Ramakongoana shines in eThekwini marathon
Leemisa Thuseho MARATHONER, Tebello Ramakongoana, was on Sunday crowned champion in the eThekwini Best of Best Marathon 21km category. The race was held at Kings...
CFL announces team for Zone 4.5 Chess Championship
Leemisa Thuseho THE Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL) has named its team for the upcoming African Zone 4.5 Individual Chess Championship. Lesotho will host the...
Mokhotho launches sports academy
Leemisa Thuseho OLYMPIAN, Moroke Mokhotho, has launched his Rocket Sports Academy (RoSA) in Ha-Thetsane, Maseru. Launched this week, the academy is piloting its work...
“Cut MPs’, top civil servants’ salaries”
Bereng Mpaki THE government must cut the salaries of legislators and those of top public servants in the upcoming 2022/23 national budget. This will...