Angry Mapoteng residents want ‘abusive’ Chinese businessman to leave
‘Mantoetse Maama Scores of angry Mapoteng residents took to the streets yesterday morning to protest the “abuse” they are allegedly subjected to by a...
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Govt freezes Mochoboroane’s salary
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE government has suspended Selibe Mochoboroane’s salary and benefits following his dismissal as Communications, Science and Technology minister last month, the Lesotho...
EU pledges M2b for Lesotho
Rethabile Pitso THE European Union (EU) has pledged to invest M2 billion into Lesotho between 2014 and 2020 to ensure there is political and...
Top judges off Metsing’s case
Chief Justice Nthomeng Majara and Justice Tšeliso Monaphathi recuse themselves from deputy premier’s trial. Tefo Tefo TWO High Court judges have recused themselves from...
Thahane, Khethisa graft trial postponed again
Tefo Tefo FORMER Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs minister, Timothy Thahane, and suspended Finance ministry Principal Secretary Mosito Khethisa will only know of their...
Limkokwing students undergo internship at LNDC
’Mantoetse Maama THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) will host 48 Public Relations students from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) next year under...
LNDC rewards whizkids
’Mantoetse Maama THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) on Monday this week rewarded four whizkids from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), Centre for...
Leaders see red over Mokhochane’s suspension
…Independent Electoral Commission says Acting Director’s suspension only meant to ensure smooth and transparent election Billy Ntaote The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s decision to...
Stakeholders endorse school-feeding policy
‘As government, we are required to create an environment where children can learn, grow healthy and reach their full potential,’ says Education Minister ‘Makabelo...
Court cancels MKM auction
…as 11 creditors file new application seeking to completely block the sale Lekhetho Ntsukunyane The High Court yesterday cancelled the auction of MKM properties,...
Security bosses ‘stuck’ in SA
Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho’s three senior security officers— Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao and Lt Gen Tlali Kamoli of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) and Lesotho...
Pioneer Mall marks five years of operation
Mohalenyane Phakela MASERU-BASED shopping complex, Pioneer Mall, on Tuesday held a “Champagne Breakfast” in commemoration of five years in operation since opening in 2009....
Africa turns to sunshine to meet power demand
LONDON – Cut in half by the equator, sunshine is one thing that Africa has in abundance. Now a growing number of African enterprises...
Thabane, ‘Maseribane ‘anger’ Ramaphosa
Premier and his coalition government partner miss crucial meeting with SA deputy president this week after attending conference in Johannesburg Keiso Mohloboli SOUTH African...
Humiliated lawyer narrates MKM ordeal
…as MKM properties go under the hammer in Ladybrand Lekhetho Ntsukunyane HUMILIATED before his friends and colleagues, prominent Maseru-based lawyer, Stefan Carl Buys, can...
Govt wants top SADC security officers booted out
South African Police Service Lieutenant Colonel and Brigadier accused of leaking confidential information to ‘enemies’. Keiso Mohloboli Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has requested the...
We are ready to die for DPP: Metsing
Tefo Tefo Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing has vowed to protect the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Leaba Thetsane and fight for him to...
Cops probe theft and vandalism of IEC equipment
’Mantoetse Maama and Billy Ntaote POLICE are yet to arrest any suspects in the vandalism of Mobile Registration Units (MRUs) and disappearance of 21...
Econet joins fight against Ebola
Limpho Sello ECONET Telecom Lesotho has joined the fight against the Ebola virus disease (EVD), with the mobile telecoms operator handing over M176 000...
Bail conditions for Scott’s mother relaxed
Tefo Tefo The High Court this week relaxed the bail conditions of suspected ritual murderer, ‘Malehlohonolo Scott, which it imposed in August 2013. ‘Malehlohonolo...
Metsing fears LCD split
… as DPM begs Reformed Congress of Lesotho architects to reconsider decision to break away Billy Ntaote LESOTHO Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader, Deputy...
Mochoboroane defiant after court victory
‘The case was an abuse of court processes to settle political scores’ Tefo Tefo THE prosecution this week withdrew sedition charges against fired Communications,...
Lesotho needs a research council
In last week’s Lesotho Times edition Kelebone Lekunya made another contribution to thoughts on advancing Lesotho’s development. He offered a ‘simple cure’ for solving...
Election a two-horse race with coalition parties in tow
UTLOANG KAJENO IMAGINE, after the 2015 election, Lesotho being run by a coalition of so-called small political parties that go on to appoint their...
SABMiller ponders route to global brand
LONDON—In 2002, soon after acquiring Miller Brewing Co. from Philip Morris Cos., the newly formed SABMiller PLC unveiled its plan for world beer domination:...
Ebola virus’ new victim: African tourism
SAFARI tents remain zipped, hotel pools are empty, game guides idle among lions and elephants. Tour operators across Africa are reporting the biggest drop in...
BAL launches fraud awareness campaign
Limpho Sello BANKERS Association of Lesotho (BAL), on Monday, launched a fraud awareness campaign at Lancers Inn in Maseru. Held under the theme “Be...
DJ Ready D to rock Maseru
Mohalenyane Phakela ENTERTAINMENT outfit, Grown Folk Music, in collaboration with 4fordy and Castle Lite beer, will play host to long-time South African Disc Spinner,...
Emotional send off for Zambia’s Michael Sata
African leaders joined thousands of Zambians as they bid farewell to late president Michael Sata on Tuesday. Southern Africa’s political who’s who and other African...
Mochoboroane faces sedition charge
Keiso Mohloboli FORMER Communications, Science and Technology Minister, Selibe Mochoboroane, has been summoned to appear before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court next week charged with...