Lesotho ready for new Covid virus
Seithati Motsoeneng Lesotho is ready for a new Covid subvariant called XBB should it break out in the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has...
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HIV mortality remains high
Hopolang Mokhopi HIV continues to be one of the leading causes of illness and death among different age-groups in the country, with a high prevalence...
RFP internal conflict a ticking time-bomb: Analysts
Moroke Sekoboto THE ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) internal conflict is a ticking time-bomb which, if left unresolved, could lead to the implosion of both...
“I am rebel with a cause” : Makhalanyane
OUTSPOKEN Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) legislator for Abia constituency, Thuso Jacob Makhalanyane, has launched a broadside at his party accusing some of its members of...
Nedbank injects M350 000 into Mohakare Golf Classic
Leemisa Thuseho NEDBANK Lesotho has injected a whopping M350 000 into this year’s edition of the annual Mohokare Golf Classic tournament. This year marks...
Puma Energy rewards Maputsoe customers
Tokelo Khausela FUEL company, Puma Energy Lesotho, on Tuesday rewarded two of its loyal customers with M9 393 cash prizes each. The duo of Nicholas...
New prosecutor for Mahao murder trial
Moorosi Tsiane PROMINENT lawyer, Rethabile Setlojoane, has been appointed lead prosecutor in the trial of former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Tlali Kamoli and eight...
Minet extends helping hand to Senkatana Oncology Clinic
Hopolang Mokhopi Minet Lesotho has donated electrical appliances and blankets worth M14 200 to Senkatana Oncology Clinic, in celebration of African Women’s Month. The handover...
Cultural, societal norms and your relationship with money
In today’s society, many people unknowingly carry certain beliefs and habits that hinder their financial progress. From the educational system to cultural norms, a series...
When the bear bites, those who endure the pain shall be rewarded
Investors need equity returns to build wealth over the long term. Unfortunately, sometimes investors find it difficult to endure the sharp declines and volatility that...
Golden rules of investing
Investing is a fundamental aspect of personal finance that holds immense importance in building wealth, achieving financial goals and securing a prosperous future. By allocating...
Mercenary chief who staged mutiny in Russia is listed as a passenger on a plane that crashed, state media says
CNN — Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russian mercenary group Wagner, was listed among passengers on board a plane that crashed north of Moscow, according to...
Activists go to court to stop reforms process
…demand that it be restarted afresh …as it appears to be descending into a farce Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE much-delayed process to pass...
RFP infighting escalates
…as party MPs go for each others’ throats ’Marafaele Mohloboli INFIGHTING in the ruling Revolution For Prosperity (RFP) has reached fever pitch, with Abia constituency...
Twenty-three firearms disappear from police custody
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE police are investigating how 23 pistols which were exhibits being kept at the Robbery and Car Theft Squad (RCTS) premises, have gone...
Court’s dysfunctional recording system stalls high-profile cases
Moorosi Tsiane THE continued unavailability of the High Court’s recording system which has been dysfunctional from June this year when it was allegedly attacked by...
Fired NSS officer sues govt for M5m
…Mofomobe’s ‘girlfriend’ says her dismissal was unfair as she was not afforded a disciplinary hearing. Moorosi Tsiane/ Mohalenyane Phakela FIRED National Security Services (NSS) employee,...
No imminent solution to DPP, Abrahams fallout
Moorosi Tsiane THE high-profile trial of four police officers accused of the March 2016 murder of their colleague, Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng, was on...
Agriculture ministry under fire over ‘shabby’ report
Tokelo Khausela PARLIAMENT’S Economic Cluster Portfolio Committee has accused the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition of negligence by presenting a “shabby” report and...
Khaya breathes new life into creative industry
Seithati Motšoeneng INJECTING resources into Lesotho’s creative industry can create opportunities leading to independence for the country’s youth, while also generating much-needed revenue as it...
Human trafficking under the spotlight
Moroke Sekoboto PEOPLE exposed to unstable living conditions are primary targets of the multi-billion-dollar human trafficking industry, says She-Hive vice-president Tebelo Phomane. Such communities, she...
All systems go for Bantu gala
Leemisa Thuseho VETERAN South African television star, Connie Ferguson, has been billed to grace this year’s edition of the Bantu Football Club gala dinner to...
SA tycoon Majola “defrauds” gvt of M8.4 million
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE government has “fraudulently” paid M8.4 million to a controversial South African businessman, Thulani Majola, who was in November 2021 awarded...
Mofomobe escalates fight against mining firms
Seithati Motšoeneng / Tokelo Khausela BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, has launched a broadside at Prime Minister Sam Matekane and two of his...
Mafeteng man jailed for stealing Econet equipment
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Mafeteng Magistrate Court has sentenced a local resident to four years in jail for stealing Econet Telecom Lesotho’s manhole cover. Tsókolo Maoene...
Law society gives Matekane ultimatum
… demands increase of judiciary budget or it will sue gvt. ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) has demanded an increase of the...
Parly to meet for reforms on eve of SADC summit
Bongiwe Zihlangu PARLIAMENT has yet again been recalled from its mandatory winter recess to sit for a special meeting on Monday next week and transact...
Iconics score big at exporters awards ceremony
Leemisa Thuseho HEALTH and safety apparels manufacturer, Iconics Clothing, emerged the overall winner of the 2023 Lesotho Annual Exporters Awards whose presentation ceremony was held...
Enrich supermarket taken to court over outstanding rent
Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO-OWNED supermarket, Enrich Store, has been taken to court by its landlord, Moosa Group of Companies, over outstanding rent amounting to over half-a-million...
Aviation boss suspended
Mohalenyane Phakela THE bitter fight between the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Matjato Moteane, and the Director of Civil Aviation, Motsoaole Lesupi, over flight...