Doti, LNFOD condemn rapist Thoahlane
Limpho Sello SOCIAL Development Minister ‘Matebatso Doti has condemned convicted rapist Retšelisitsoe Thoahlane for abusing his position to rape an 11-year-old minor under his care....
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Mokhothu vows to professionalise police force
. . . promises DC govt will invest M1 billion in two years to stimulate economic growth Moorosi Tsiane DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, says...
Editor’s shooting trial to begin next week
Mohalenyane Phakela THE trial of four soldiers accused of the July 2016 attempted murder of former Lesotho Times editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, has been postponed to...
ABC no closer to unity despite leadership change: Analysts
…Kabi’s election only opens a new chapter of infighting in the fractious party, Bongiwe Zihlangu THE fractious All Basotho Convention (ABC) is nowhere closer...
TRC boss cleared of corruption charges
Mohalenyane Phakela THE board of the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) has cleared its executive director, Tsikoane Peshoane, of the corruption charges levelled against him by...
Prosecute trafficking in persons suspects, US tells govt
. . . failure to increase efforts to fight scourge could lead to loss of MCC Compact II, aid. Limpho Sello THE United States...
Mahao re-elected BAP leader
…Maqelepo, Thotanyana also win big at BAP’s inaugural elective conference ’Marafaele Mohloboli BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has been re-elected unopposed at...
M725 million loan funding for MSMEs
Bereng Mpaki THE small enterprise sector is set to receive a M725 million financial boost courtesy of a World Bank loan to the government, Finance...
Tšutšulupa fired
Leemisa Thuseho BANTU has fired coach, Thabo Tšutšulupa, allegedly for unacceptable behaviour, the Lesotho Times can reveal. Although Tšutšulupa was fired yesterday, the writing has...
Ramakongoana shines in eThekwini marathon
Leemisa Thuseho MARATHONER, Tebello Ramakongoana, was on Sunday crowned champion in the eThekwini Best of Best Marathon 21km category. The race was held at Kings...
CFL announces team for Zone 4.5 Chess Championship
Leemisa Thuseho THE Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL) has named its team for the upcoming African Zone 4.5 Individual Chess Championship. Lesotho will host the...
Mokhotho launches sports academy
Leemisa Thuseho OLYMPIAN, Moroke Mokhotho, has launched his Rocket Sports Academy (RoSA) in Ha-Thetsane, Maseru. Launched this week, the academy is piloting its work...
“Cut MPs’, top civil servants’ salaries”
Bereng Mpaki THE government must cut the salaries of legislators and those of top public servants in the upcoming 2022/23 national budget. This will...
Kabi asks Majoro to quit now
Moleleki and others support the call ’Marafaele Mohloboli NEWLY-ELECTED All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has dramatically changed his stance and asked Moeketsi Majoro...
Go now, Moleleki tells Majoro
’Marafaele Mohloboli FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki has urged Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro to resign and hand over power to newly-elected All Basotho...
DC steps up elections’ preparations
Moorosi Tsiane DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader Mathibeli Mokhothu has urged party members to put aside their personal ambitions for the greater good of the...
DPP Motinyane reignites war with Justice Sakoane
Seeks leave to appeal Sakoane’s refusal to recuse himself from Kamoli &others’ treason trial, Accuses him of imposing himself when he knew the case had...
Top soldier implicates colleagues in civilians’ murder
Mohalenyane Phakela AN accomplice witness in the trial of 10 soldiers accused of the May 2017 murder of three civilians has thrown the accused under...
Police, teachers, nurses gang up on govt
…demand whooping 25 percent wage hike for all civil servants Bereng Mpaki POLICE, teachers, nurses have ganged up to demand a massive 25 percent wage...
Patients hit hard as Tšepong woes persist
Kaleen Chikowore QUEEN ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) patients continue to experience serious challenges due to the lack of diagnostic medical equipment and shortages of skilled...
Please forgive us and accept us back into the community- Terene faction
ALONGSIDE the famous Mokorotlo hat, Maluti beer, the iconic Thaba Bosiu mountain and the Maletsunyane Falls in Semonkong, Famo music is one of the...
Gruesome murders escalate
As 5 people – including prominent lawyer – killed in just 5 days. ’Marafaele Mohloboli LESOTHO has once again been rocked by five gruesome...
Magistrates slammed for drunkenness, absenteeism, insubordination
… Berea Magistrate Bale, who is vying to be a judge, singled out as the main culprit Mohalenyane Phakela MAGISTRATES have come under fire...
Third acting judge sworn in
…as judiciary steps up efforts to clear 4000-plus cases backlog Mohalenyane Phakela MAGISTRATE Palesa Rantara has been sworn-in as an acting judge. She is third...
I don’t support recruitment of foreign judges and prosecutors: Rakuoane
…but govt will not stand in the way if the JSC wants them…. Kaleen Chikowore LAW and Justice Minister Lekhetho Rakuoane says the government...
Parly set to debate no confidence motion against Majoro
…but major political parties refuse to support Mapesela’s bid to oust PM Bongiwe Zihlangu PARLIAMENT will tomorrow finally debate Mokhotlong legislator Tefo Mapesela’s much-delayed...
Molibeli talks tough on human trafficking
…says only effective actions like prosecuting complicit officials will guarantee development aid Limpho Sello POLICE Commissioner Holomo Molibeli says only concrete action, including the...
Elon Musk and brother under investigation for alleged insider trading
Light pollution is a modern scourge but a concerted effort to bring the darkness to Wales is under way – with the help of astronomy...
Hot days lead to more mental health emergencies, study finds
Light pollution is a modern scourge but a concerted effort to bring the darkness to Wales is under way – with the help of astronomy...
Post-18 funding: changes and their effects on advance education
Light pollution is a modern scourge but a concerted effort to bring the darkness to Wales is under way – with the help of astronomy...