German minister advocates community resource ownership
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
–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...
Those the Gods want to destroy…..PART II
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...
DCEO goes after LTDC boss
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...
Former PS, LPB Chief Sales Officer charged with fraud
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),...
Tragedy strikes NUL
…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...
MISA calls for enactment of access to information law
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...
LEC allay fears of load shedding
—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...
Matela admits to beating his wife
…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...
Econet launches improved voice calls technology
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...
Petroleum Fund, LMPS join forces to fight crime
Mohloai Mpesi THE Petroleum Fund and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) have joined forces to combat criminal activities that continue to intensify within...
Matekane praises Prince Harry
…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...
LTDC marks tourism day with Sani Top herd boys
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...
Basotho anticipate Starlink launch in Lesotho
Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s meeting this week with billionaire, Elon Musk, has thrown Basotho into a frenzy, in anticipation of Starlink’s launch in Lesotho....
Exposed: M109m fraud at agric ministry
Mohalenyane Phakela A WEB of corruption and fraud, worth a whopping M109 million, involving tenders for the purchase of agricultural inputs has been unearthed...
LEC in M700m debt
…As energy minister warns of possible loadshedding Moorosi Tsiane MINISTER of Energy, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has disclosed that the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in financial dire straits primarily due to “mismanagement” by its Board of...
Order no blank cheque for brutality – Matekane
Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane says when he ordered the army to fight and uproot crime in Lesotho, it was not a blank cheque...
PM allays fears over passports, IDs
…confirms gvt has cut ties with NIKUV Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has assured the nation that his government is working hard to overcome...
Gvt halts redeployments at NSS
Staff Reporters THE government has intervened to halt the redeployment of 16 officers at the National Security Service (NSS) as it seemingly moves to...
When the army, police go rogue
…a victim’s harrowing tale of torture Mohloai Mpesi / Moorosi Tsiane IN yet another harrowing incident, Mosa Motaung of Ha-Motjoka, Teyateyaneng, in Berea district, narrowly...
‘We don’t need debt relief’ – Matlanyane
Mohloai Mpesi MINISTER of Finance and Development Planning, Retṧelisitsoe Matlanyane, says that Lesotho is “safe” and does not need relief from the burden of external...
Repressive cybercrime law poses grave threat to Lesotho’s fragile democracy
Herbert Moyo Daily Maverick NO amount of sugar coating can disguise the fact that the Lesotho Computer Crimes and Cyber Security Bill is designed to...
Mpotjoane meets new head of World Bank in Lesotho
Letsatsi Selikoe THE World Bank has appointed Dinara Djoldosheva as the new Lesotho Country Director mandated to bolster economic development in this Kingdom. Dr Djoldosheva...
Econet awards Moshoeshoe I scholarships
Seithati Motsoeneng TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho, through its social responsibility arm, the HigherLife Foundation, has awarded 10 prestigious Moshoeshoe I Scholarships to young Basotho...
RSL capacitates media on border management operations
Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has briefed the media on its border management operations intended to maximise the collection of taxes. During an...
Metropolitan introduces affordable healthcare for all Basotho
Letsatsi Selikoe THE health insurance leader, Metropolitan Health Lesotho, has reaffirmed their commitment to insure Basotho’s lives at affordable prices. Therefore, Metropolitan Health introduced Health4Me...
IMF urges govt to manage revenues properly
Letsatsi Selikoe THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for urgent reforms to Lesotho’s public financial management (PFM) systems to prevent the mismanagement of new revenues. In...
Sefalana injects M30k in dog show
Moroke Sekoboto WHOLESALERS, Sefalana Cash and Carry, hosted a dog show to promote proper pet nutrition and give back to loyal customers who purchase the Montego pet food. Sefalana...
All set for exquisite Wine Festival
Moroke Sekoboto THE 11th edition of the annual Lesotho Wine Festival, the premier wine and tourism event in the country, is set to take place...
LDF actions spark outrage, fear across nation
as army confirms killing two civilians in violent raid while “brutalized” civilians file M50 million maloti civil suits Mohloai Mpesi FEAR and anger are now...