LCD faces ‘bleak’ future
Loss of identity, infighting and failure to rebuild and rebrand itself has left the party extremely vulnerable, say analysts Bongiwe Zihlangu The Lesotho Congress...
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Minister assaults ‘old friend’ over ‘insults’
Billy Ntaote MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Office, Pitso Maisa on Sunday assaulted a Motimposo resident, Seabata Motaung, for entering his home “very drunk...
Rantšo challenges Metsing to fight ‘like a real man’
Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) stalwart, Keketso Rantšo, has challenged party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing to show “congress leadership...
Police to charge soldiers with attempted murder
Keiso Mohloboli THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) has opened an attempted murder case against members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) following last...
All set for opening of parliament
…as His Majesty signs Legal Notice No 74 of 2014 approving the House’s reopening in line with the Maseru Facilitation Declaration Bongiwe Zihlangu Parliament...
Broadcasters warned
Billy Ntaote The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) has warned radio stations to abide by the terms of their licences or risk being shut down....
Cops busted over illegal diamonds
Keiso Mohloboli Two Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Constables based at Maputsoe Police Station are expected to appear in the Maseru Magistrate’s Court today,...
Quthing to host commemorations for visually impaired
Limpho Sello THE Lesotho National League of Visually Impaired Persons (LNLVIP) will join the rest of the globe in commemorating International White Cane Day...
Nigeria threatens SA over ‘frozen’ weapons deal
Nigeria accuses SA of blocking a legal arms purchase and threatens retaliation against telecoms giant MTN, in particular, if the spat is not resolved. A...
Management to probe alleged ‘Satanism’ at Fokothi
’Mantoetse Maama A PARENTS and management meeting held at Lerotholi Polytechnic on Monday this week heard how some “devil worshippers” and the alleged discovery...
Parties agree on date for reopening of parliament
LESOTHO’S political parties on Thursday signed the Maseru Facilitation Declaration under which they agreed to reopen Parliament on 17 October 2014. Thereafter, the August house...
Ramaphosa to announce Lesotho road to stability today
Letuka Chafotsa South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to make a “major announcement” today regarding Lesotho’s future. Mr Ramaphosa was appointed Southern...
Metsing behind attack: Mphaka
Billy Ntaote Acting Government Secretary (AGS), Moahloli Mphaka, has accused Deputy Prime Minister, Mothetjoa Metsing, of being behind this week’s attack on members of...
Army blames ‘police bandits’ for Khubetsoana gun battle
…says a police inspector and superintendent were injured in the attack Billy Ntaote THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) yesterday said the gunfire which...
Commandos on the run
Keiso Mohloboli TWO members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Special Forces are allegedly on the run after “disappearing” from work three weeks ago,...
Mosisili advises Thabane to ‘go home’
…DC leader says premier no longer has mandate to rule after losing LCD support Letuka Chafotsa ROTHE – The main opposition Democratic Congress (DC)...
Manamolela slams dishonest politicians
Health minister launches spirited defence of premier Thomas Thabane Keiso Mohloboli MOHALE’S HOEK-The Minister of Health, Pinkie Manamolela, says politicians should not tarnish the...
LCE lecturers suspended
Limpho Sello TWO Lesotho College of Education (LCE) lecturers were suspended on Friday last week for alleged misconduct. The two are Mpholo Leoisa and...
Rantšo faces disciplinary action
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) is set to haul eight of its members, among them suspended Secretary General Keketso Rantšo, before...
Khetsi trial postponed
Tefo Tefo HIGH Court judge Justice Semapo Peete has postponed the corruption trial of former Ministry of Home Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Retšelisitsoe Khetsi,...
‘Hard work’ pays off for Leribe entrepreneur
Limpho Sello Mohlakapase Guesthouse in Leribe district was awarded three-star grading by the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) last Wednesday. The impressive facility is...
Japan: More bodies discovered on volcano, death toll rises
The death toll from Japan’s worst volcanic eruption in decades has risen to 48 after additional victims were discovered on the ash-covered summit. Five additional...
Nobel laureate summit cancelled over Dalai Lama visa refusal
A Cape Town summit of Nobel peace laureates has been cancelled after too many delegates pulled out over South Africa denying the Dalai Lama a...
HEI! THE Rt. Hon. Mr Speaker has the keys
Makhabane Maluke Villagers who frequently fall victim to livestock thieves know very well that a well intended search for stolen livestock can be misdirected to...
LCD to lose most from broken marriage
Utloang Kajeno DESPITE my best wishes and, at times, solemn prayers, the first-ever coalition marriage that was to benefit not only Basotho but the...
CBL launches cheque clearance system
THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) was yesterday evening expected to launch the Maseru Image Automated Clearing House (MIACH), a new automated system for...
Social media more than just business in Africa
CAPE TOWN – There is a reason you can access your Facebook account in Afrikaans, or Kiswahili, a language spoken across east and central...
Thabane bares all in Zuma letters
Premier highlights danger posed by Lt Gen Tlali Kamoli and the connection between the army commander and Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing Bongiwe Zihlangu...
MPs give Thabane ultimatum
…open Parliament by 26 September or face mass action Billy Ntaote A group of 73 Members of Parliament (MPs) have given Prime Minister...
US Embassy awards grants to seven schools
Mohalenyane Phakela THE United States Embassy in Lesotho, through its US Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, awarded seven local schools with grants worth $55 000...