West and Central Africa to join forces against Boko Haram
An extraordinary Ecowas security summit has announced plans for a partnership with Central African states to fight “terrorism” in the region. The Economic Community of...
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Malawi’s Banda concedes defeat in presidential election
Joyce Banda has congratulated her arch-rival Peter Mutharika for winning Malawi’s presidential election whose result she initially challenged. Conceding defeat, Banda congratulated Mutharika for his...
ABC ‘courts’ DC
. . .opposition MPs ‘offered’ ministerial posts in a move that has angered the LCD Bongiwe Zihlangu THE Democratic Congress (DC) spokesperson, Serialong Qoo,...
SA introduces tough immigration laws
Tefo Tefo SOUTH Africa has introduced new stringent immigration regulations, which would see visitors who overstay their allotted days being banned from entering the country...
E-Tolls on the cards
… as plan to make motorists pay meets stiff resistance Ntsebeng Motsoeli LESOTHO is planning to introduce toll-roads in order to generate more revenue...
‘Maseribane slams opposition over call for SADC intervention
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE standoff between the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) and Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) which led to opposition political parties seeking international intervention,...
LCE students back down
‘Mantoetse Maama Protesting Lesotho College of Education (LCE) students had to back down this week after management gave them an ultimatum to resume classes or...
NUL steps up search for vice-chancellor
Keiso Mohloboli THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) on Monday offered professors Nqosa Mahao and Mafa Sejanamane — the two candidates shortlisted for the position...
Scott extradition hearing date set
Tefo Tefo KOALABATA ritual murder suspect Lehlohonolo Joseph Scott’s bid for freedom has suffered a huge blow after the Durban North Magistrate’s Court denied him...
Baphuthi should present concerns to govt: Molapo
Tsitsi Matope The Director of Chieftainship in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs, Mikia Molapo says his ministry is willing to listen to...
Moteane up for African business award
Ntsebeng Motsoeli AWARD-WINNING chef, author and entrepreneur, Sekamotho Moteane has made it to the final of the Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government...
Families queue for food aid as Amcu strike enters 18th week
About 12 000 people affected by the Amcu strike on the platinum belt have received food from nonprofit organisations. Thousands of people have received food aid...
Army takes control of Thai government, says chief
Thailand’s army has taken control of government two days after its general declared martial law on the protest-hit country. Thailand’s army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha...
State gets ‘off the hook’ on Marikana
The inquiry’s new mandate appears to “immunise” the government from culpability for the massacre. Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa will...
SADC intervenes
…bloc sends team to mediate in army, police turf war Bongiwe Zihlangu A high-powered Southern African Development Community (SADC) delegation arrived in the country...
Police salary shocker
… govt moves swiftly to avert crisis after constables’ salaries are reduced Keiso Mohloboli THE government has moved swiftly to avert a crisis in...
Army still defiant over suspects request
Keiso Mohloboli The Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Commissioner, Khothatso Tšooana, this week said he was not part of the team investigating the simultaneous bombing...
Litšiba is a traitor: Thabane
Billy Ntaote The All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader and Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane, has labelled Koro-Koro legislator, Thabiso Litšiba, “a traitor” for his decision to...
Monyake launches scathing attack on ABC
Bongiwe Zihlangu The Stadium Area constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Mophato Monyake, has quit the ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) citing “poor decision-making at both...
Deputy rector ‘assaults’ guard over parking
. . . LCE in the news for wrong reasons hardly a month after two senior members of staff brawl over parking space Billy...
Ramathebane in row with chief
BBDP leader says village chief is persecuting him for proposing a no-confidence motion against govt Tefo Tefo The Basotho Batho Democratic Party (BBDP) leader,...
Malema: EFF is SA’s future ruling party
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and party member Dali Mpofu fired up the crowd at a gathering to celebrate the EFF’s election success. The...
‘Econet very serious about enhancing lives’
Tsitsi Matope THE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is arguably the fastest growing business in the word today. This boom could be attributed to...
Abuse outrage must not be selective
In his doctoral thesis, “Gendered Consciousness as Watershed of Masculinity: Men’s Journey with Manhood in Lesotho”, Dr Tlali Phohlo explores the operations of Sesotho masculinity,...
Banks launch regulatory code
. . . as Central Bank Governor expresses concern over abuse of loans by borrowers Ntsebeng Motsoeli The Central Bank of Lesotho Governor, Retšelisitsoe...
Why PS killed himself
Staff Reporters MINISTRY of Local Government, Chieftainship and Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary, Montoeli Molefe, who was found dead in his Lithabaneng home this week, shot...
Fatal shooting at Kamoli’s house
Four LDF members give statements to the police regarding incident which left woman dead and her boyfriend injured. Keiso Mohloboli FOUR members of the...
Maseru Bridge introduces new border controls
Billy Ntaote The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Department of Immigration Services is tomorrow migrating its border controls to the automated biometric system at the Maseru...
Mda sues govt over ID
Top lawyer told he is not a Lesotho citizen Tefo Tefo FORMER Law Society of Lesotho President, Advocate Zwelakhe Mda KC, is suing the...
Litšiba quits ABC
Billy Ntaote KORO-KORO — Member of Parliament (MP) Thabiso Litšiba yesterday dumped the ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) and joined the main opposition Democratic Congress...