Ramatšella shelves US embassy march
. . . as PM set to address demonstrators Pascalinah Kabi OUTSPOKEN politician, Bokang Ramatšella, has shelved plans to lead a protest march to...
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BNP guns for former members’ seats
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE Basotho National Party (BNP) has filed a petition in the High Court seeking the dismissal of two former members, ’Makhotso...
Khaketla hits back at DC youths
Bereng Mpaki FINANCE Minister Dr ‘Mamphono Khaketla has dismissed allegations she attempted to solicit a M4 million bribe from a joint venture company shortlisted...
Electricity dream a reality in Masite
Limpho Sello VILLAGERS in Masite Nek and surrounding villages in the Rothe Constituency are over the moon after they were finally connected to electricity....
Chinese firm donates to vulnerable families
Limpho Sello THE Metolong community received a shot in the arm from Chinese firm Sinohydro Corporation Limited who donated blankets and clothes to sixty vulnerable...
Robbery suspects remanded in custody
THREE men facing armed robbery charges have been remanded in custody after appearing in the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Holomo Kane (39), Reentseng...
Chief caged 15 years for raping minor
Pascalinah Kabi SIXTY two-year old Chief Makoko Rapalo of Ha Rapalo, Masoeling will spend the next 15 years behind bars for raping a seven-year...
Man kills wife over food portions
A 31-yearold Sekhutlong, Ketane man is in custody awaiting trial for allegedly murdering his 25-year old wife after a dispute over food portions. According...
Corrupt cops kill tourism – LTDC
Mohalenyane Phakela ROGUE police officers soliciting bribes from tourists are a major threat to the tourism industry in Lesotho. This was said by Lesotho...
Manyokole’s case deferred
Tefo Tefo FORMER Health Ministry Principal Secretary (PS) Lefu Manyokole’s case in which he seeks reinstatement as Ultimate Radio Station Manager has been rescheduled...
EU committed to innovative energy facilities
Pascalinah Kabi EUROPEAN Union (EU) Ambassador Dr Michael Doyle has said the union is committed to helping Lesotho develop innovative approaches to providing households...
Mofaya festival targets 10k revellers
Mohalenyane Phakela ENERGY drink Mofaya Lesotho’s brand ambassador and artiste Mega Hertz says the company’s December music festival will go a long way in...
SADC Oversight Committee in limbo
Bereng Mpaki THE operationalisation of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Oversight Committee meant to act as an early warning mechanism in the event...
SA special permit deadline looms
WITH less than three weeks to go before the closing date for Lesotho Special Permits (LSP) applications, Lesotho nationals living in South Africa illegally...
Chaos at NUL
Pascalinah Kabi and Mohalenyane Phakela THE long drawn out strike by National University of Lesotho (NUL) students over delayed allowances by the National Manpower...
Ministry lobbies for women, youth quotas
Pascalinah Kabi GENDER, Youth, Sports and Recreation Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu has called on cabinet to amend the procurement policy to give women and youth...
Civil servants in court for fraud
Tefo Tefo TWO Ministry of Small Business Development, Cooperatives and Marketing employees, Thandi Lesita and ‘Maretšepile Mahanetsa yesterday appeared before the Mohale’s Hoek Magistrate’s...
Uhuru torch reaches Maseru amid calls for peace
Limpho Sello THE Matlama community this week received the Independence Torch which has been rotating throughout all 10 districts as part of the country’s...
Mosisili warns DC of ‘ABC resurgence’
Bereng Mpaki DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader, Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili, has warned rival factions they risked returning the All Basotho Convention (ABC) to power...
Government worker sues money lenders
Tefo Tefo MINISTRY of Finance employee ‘Malifelile Busisiwe Ntoi is suing three money lending companies for allegedly charging her more than 25 percent interest...
Farmers urged to prepare for planting season
. . . as normal rainfall expected in the next six months Mohalenyane Phakela GOVERNMENT has advised farmers to intensify preparations for the farming...
Judgement reserved in LPC case
Tefo Tefo HIGH Court judge Justice ‘Maseshophe Hlajoane on Monday reserved judgement to a tentative date of 29 September 2016 in a case in...
Missing cop case postponed after black out
Tefo Tefo THE case in which missing policeman Mokalekale Khetheng’s father Mr Thabo Khetheng is seeking a High Court order to compel the police...
Polihali Dam project on schedule: Mosisili
Bereng Mpaki PRIME Minister Dr Pakalitha Mosisili has insisted that contrary to reports in some sections of the South African media, the Polihali Dam...
Exiled leaders stand ground on return
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE tripartite opposition bloc has insisted their exiled leaders would only return to Lesotho when their security concerns were “genuinely” addressed and...
Alliance ‘worried’ over new SADC chair
. . . as Swaziland’s King Mswati III takes over reins at summit Lekhetho Ntsukunyane CIVIC groups falling under the “Alliance of Non-State Actors”...
No charge for ‘humiliated’ priest
. . . as Rev Khaketla is dramatically arrested during church service Lekhetho Ntsukunyane SUSPENDED Anglican Church priest, Reverend Father Maieane Khaketla, who was...
Cleansing ceremony after priest’s arrest
Mohalenyane Phakela THE head of the Anglican Church of Lesotho (ACL), Bishop Mallane Adam Taaso, yesterday held a cleansing ceremony at St James and...
LCS speaks out on radio station saga
Marafaele Mohloboli THE Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) has denied its members who barged into Thahakhube (TK) FM studios during a live broadcast on Wednesday last...
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