Sun International workers to down tools
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Sun International workers are set to embark on a month-long strike on Tuesday next week after failing to reach an agreement with...
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Ntsoale to lead African delegation to US
…as continent presses panic button over America’s continued delay to extend AGOA Mohalenyane Phakela Lesotho’s textile industry faces massive job losses if the American...
Vodacom launches anti-GBV campaign
Rethabile Pitso THE private sector should partner government in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) by investing in initiatives which ensure the practice is...
Army returns seized weapons
Keiso Mohloboli The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) this week returned an assortment of firearms its members seized from Police Headquarters on 30 August 2014,...
Party leaders to sign electoral agreement today
Keiso Mohloboli South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Maseru yesterday ahead of today’s signing of the Electoral Pledge (EP) by the leaders of...
Khomari suffers setback in fight to remain PS
Tefo Tefo High Court judge Justice ‘Maseforo Mahase has refused to treat as urgent, an application by embattled Communications, Science and Technology Principal Secretary...
Anthrax outbreak hits Mohale’s Hoek
31 cattle die in two days in a single village due to the deadly disease 712 people being treated after eating contaminated meat ...
‘Maseribane outlines BNP poll strategy
Billy Ntaote Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Thesele ‘Maseribane says his party would be preaching unity as it campaigns for support ahead of next...
Lehohla laments ‘tight’ poll schedule
…as countdown to 28 February 2015 election begins Billy Ntaote Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson, Mahapela Lehohla, has lamented the “tight schedule” the electoral...
Khasu blasts detractors
… ABC deputy leader dismisses claims that he plans to quit the party in frustration. Keiso Mohloboli All Basotho Convention (ABC) deputy leader, Tlali...
Cop dies after shootout with soldier
‘Mantoetse Maama A constable based at Police Training College in Maseru passed away in hospital on Monday last week following a shootout with a...
SA’s Harmony Gold to cut jobs
JOHANNESBURG – Harmony Gold, South Africa’s third-largest bullion producer, said Tuesday it will cut jobs at its troubled Kusasalethu mine to try returning the operation...
Opera expands Africa ad business
NEW YORK – Opera Mediaworks, the Norwegian browser maker’s US-based advertising subsidiary, has acquired South African mobile ad network AdVine. The buyout gives Opera...
Army commander defies PS directive
Letuka Chafotsa ACTING Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Major General Khoantle Motsomotso, has defied Acting Government Secretary Moahloli Mphaka’s directive to withdraw LDF personnel...
End of an era
. . . as MPs sit for the last time in the 8th Parliament tomorrow Bongiwe Zihlangu LESOTHO’S 8th Parliament is set to be...
Judge lashes out at magistrates
Tefo Tefo SENIOR High Court judge Justice Tšeliso Monaphathi on Tuesday this week lashed out at magistrates and the office of the Director of...
Central bank governor hails new laws
Letuka Chafotsa Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)Governor, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane says the five new laws enacted this year would ensure the country achieves the anticipated...
Thabane to trim cabinet
Staff Reporters Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is mulling downsizing his cabinet soon after tomorrow’s dissolution of parliament, the Lesotho Times has learnt. A highly-placed...
Initiative helps students overcome maths phobia
’Mantoetse Maama Young Minds Education Director, James Mabeta, says the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic he introduced in Lesotho two years ago is helping...
Senators want poll postponed
Billy Ntaote Senators have called for the postponement of next February’s parliamentary election, insisting the country is not ready for the poll. Lesotho is...
Government to speed up payment to service providers
Rethabile Pitso Finance minister Leketekete Ketso yesterday unveiled a payment plan aimed at ensuring government pays service-providers within 20 days of presenting their invoices....
Nedbank scores a first
…Pioneer Mall branch to open Sundays beginning this weekend Rethabile Pitso Nedbank Lesotho Pioneer Mall Branch would now be opening for normal business on...
Tšooana , Mahao leave SA
…but Lt Gen Kamoli remains in Johannesburg while SADC finalises his departure for Uganda Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander Lieutenant General Maaparankoe...
Knowing your status is key: King Letsie III
Limpho Sello King Letsie III says one of the most effective weapons to fight HIV and AIDs with is through testing for the virus...
Soulo re-joins LCD
I am joining a party within which I have always had a place, and where I can have peace of mind, which I could...
Namibian elections underway, with ruling party tipped to win
Namibians are casting their votes in Africa’s first e-vote, with some hoping for a stronger opposition. Voting began on Friday in Namibia’s presidential and legislative...
DPP’s office needs more protection
By Sofonea Shale The public reaction to the finality of the legal battle for Director of Public Prosecutions to remain in office until attainment...
MKM saga another skeleton from congress closet
Utloang Kajeno THE MKM saga is yet another stinking skeleton to come out of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), later Democratic Congress (DC), closet....
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...
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...