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PAC blasts Foreign Affairs ministry for negligence

Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024October 21, 20240269

… as its officers appear before committee unprepared Moroke Sekoboto THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has chastised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for neglecting Lesotho’s properties...

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Moorosi defends Cyber Security Bill

Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 20240938

…amidst harsh criticism of her from MISA Mathatisi Sebusi MINISTER of Information, Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nthati Moorosi, has refuted claims by the Media Institute of Southern...

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Alliance, MCC join forces to keep Maseru clean

Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 202401132

Moroke Sekoboto INSURANCE giant, Alliance Insurance, has committed to a significant investment aimed at keeping the city of Maseru clean. The company has pledged...

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Govt, EU launch child welfare project

Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 202401020

Letsatsi Selikoe THE Ministry of Gender, Youth, and Social Development, in collaboration with the European Union and UNICEF, has launched the Ntlafatsa Bana project aimed at enhancing...

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Shelile opens another factory

Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 21, 20240323

Hopolang Mokhopi MINISTER of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mokhethi Shelile, this week launched an expansion project at Jiao Yang textiles factory in Maputsoe, which has created 100 new jobs, with another 150 on the...

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Police, soldiers “rob” detainee of M1.2 million

Lesotho TimesOctober 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 15, 20240944

Moorosi Tsiane A BEREA man has petitioned the High Court for an order compelling Police Commissioner, Borotho Matsoso, and army chief, Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Mojalefa Letsoela, to return about M1.2 million he claims...

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Estate agent in court over M1.4 million fraud

Lesotho TimesOctober 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 15, 20240905

Moorosi Tsiane LANDLINE Housing and Property director, ‘Mabotle Lerotholi, has been charged for defrauding clients of about M1.4 million through the illegal sale of land at Ha-Abia, Maseru. ...

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Pro deo lawyers boycott cases

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240263

Moorosi Tsiane THE non-payment of lawyers representing accused persons in high profile cases, on a pro deo basis, is hindering their progress.   High Court Judge, Charles Hungwe, who is handling some of...

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LAA warns against unregistered estate agents

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 202401160

Mathatisi Sebusi THE Land Administration Authority (LAA) has cautioned Basotho against dealing with unregistered estate agents, who often sell land that later leads to disputes. ...

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‘We want an NSS that is fit for purpose’ – Tau

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240380

MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Office, Limpho Tau, recently blocked National Security Service (NSS) Acting Director-General (DG), Lebohang Mafisa, from forcefully redeploying 16 officers. ...

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Sebabatso Initiative promoting youth entrepreneurs

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20242 1131

Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving economic growth and social development through the Sebabatso Initiative. ...

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Sannere becomes new LNIG-Hollard face

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 202401358

Leemisa Thuseho LOCAL Sesotho hip-hop star, Sannere, has been roped in as the new brand ambassador for the Lesotho National Insurance Group (LNIG) Hollard. Born Relebohile Monapathi, Sannere, was unveiled as the...

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Vitality Health conducts safety drill at Polihali

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240289

Letsatsi Selikoe IN an effort to strengthen safety procedures at the Polihali Dam construction site, where a new water transfer tunnel is being built, Kopano Ke Matla (KKM) contractors, in...

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Why Lesotho’s Pension Funds Act is expensive to administer?

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240936

When I first read the Pension Funds Act 2019 (PFA), my impression was that it is an expensive legislation to administer. But the fact that...

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New judge to be sworn in

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240304

Moorosi Tsiane THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) Head of the Department of Procedural and Adjectival Law, Itumeleng ‘Mamokhali Shale, will today be sworn in...

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Ministries told to accept SA banknotes

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240299

Mohloai Mpesi CENTRAL Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has issued a stern warning to government ministries, advising them to accept payments made with South African banknotes. ...

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LAA explains land ownership procedures

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 202401164

WITH a rise in land disputes across the country, the Lesotho Times reporter Mathatisi Sebusi sat down with Land Administration Authority (LAA) Director of Corporate Services, Tankiso Sephoso, to understand...

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German minister advocates community resource ownership  

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240267

Letsatsi Selikoe EMPOWERING people to take ownership of their natural resources is key to creating a resilient and flourishing society, a German minister has said. ...

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‘Matekane has achieved much despite challenges’ – Tau

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20245 867

–as PM prepares to mark two years in office Bongiwe Zihlangu PRIME Minister Sam Matekane is poised to celebrate two years in office on 28...

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Those the Gods want to destroy…..PART II

Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 10, 2024October 15, 20240264

A friend called me to discuss my recent column condemning the so-called Business Licensing Regulations, which seek to “empower” and “enrich” Basotho by banning foreigners from...

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DCEO goes after LTDC boss

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240387

Mohloai Mpesi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and misuse of power by the Lesotho Tourism...

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Former PS, LPB Chief Sales Officer charged with fraud

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024October 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024October 5, 202401169

Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Post Bank (LPB) Chief Sales Officer, ‘Mathabo Tšehlo, and former Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sport and Recreation Principal Secretary (PS),...

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Tragedy strikes NUL

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 202401208

…as student is suspected of murdering lover before killing himself Moorosi Tsiane IT is one thing to see tragic events depicted on television and in movies. But when such tragedies...

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MISA calls for enactment of access to information law

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240303

Mathatisi Sebusi THE Media Institute of Southern Africa – Lesotho Chapter (MISA-Lesotho) has called on the government and Parliament to expedite the enactment of the...

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LEC allay fears of load shedding

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240268

—as Muela shutdown begins Following widespread complaints from Basotho regarding the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC)’s service delivery inefficiencies, particularly delays in electricity connections, the Lesotho Times (LT)’s reporter, ‘Mathatisi Sebusi, spoke to LEC...

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Matela admits to beating his wife

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240975

…pleads for culpable homicide conviction Moorosi Tsiane IN a sudden twist of events, murder accused Qamo Matela has admitted to assaulting his wife, ‘Mahlompho Matela (née Rethabile...

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Econet launches improved voice calls technology

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024October 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024October 5, 20240301

Staff Reporter TELECOMMUNCATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), has once again demonstrated its commitment to transforming communication across Lesotho with the introduction of Voice over...

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Petroleum Fund, LMPS join forces to fight crime

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240392

Mohloai Mpesi THE Petroleum Fund and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) have joined forces to combat criminal activities that continue to intensify within...

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Matekane praises Prince Harry

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20240351

…as the Duke of Sussex visits Lesotho Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has commended Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for his long-standing dedication...

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LTDC marks tourism day with Sani Top herd boys

Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 2024

by Lesotho TimesOctober 5, 20242 277

Seithati Motšoeneng THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) commemorated World Tourism Day with Sani Top herd boys as a way of acknowledging the crucial role they...