Lesotho already benefitting from Guptas: Molapo
Billy Ntaote HOME Affairs Minister Joang Molapo says Lesotho is already benefitting from Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s decision to appoint members of South Africa’s...
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Exam blunder rocks NULIS
..as parents give principal seven-day ultimatum to explain why students studied wrong English literature syllabus Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE National University of Lesotho International...
Lesotho to host indaba on vulnerable children
Limpho Sello THE government of Lesotho, in conjunction with child welfare organisations, is set to host a four-day conference to find ways to assist...
Pressure mounts on Ntsekele to vacate ABC post
Bongiwe Zihlangu Pressure is mounting on All Basotho Convention (ABC) Secretary General (SG) Samonyane Ntsekele, to step down and “make room for more capable...
Judge erupts over Thahane trial
‘It now seems to be the tradition to postpone these high-profile cases, and this should not be tolerated because it affects the reputation of...
Kamoli security roadmap ‘impresses’ Ramaphosa
Keiso Mohloboli A “Security Roadmap” proposed by Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli “for the February 2015 general elections and beyond” has allegedly impressed Southern African...
Nedbank launches internet kiosks
Mohalenyane Phakela NEDBANK Lesotho Limited, on Tuesday, launched an internet kiosk at their Pioneer Mall branch in Maseru. The kiosk enables customers to perform transactions...
Standard Lesotho Bank scoops top global awards
STANDARD Lesotho Bank last week scooped two Global Banking and Finance Review Awards with the financial services group’s CEO, Mpho Vumbukani, winning the coveted...
MMB in anti-alcohol abuse drive
Mohalenyane Phakela WITH the festive season upon us, Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) has embarked on a drive to discourage alcohol abuse. MMB Managing Director,...
Corruption ‘hiding in plain sight’
JOHANNESBURG – Transparency International warns that just because a company has an anticorruption programme, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t corrupt — it’s just less...
Kamoli accused of violating security accord
Defence PS appeals to SADC to urgently remove fired LDF commander by any means from Lesotho for peace to prevail. Keiso Mohloboli THE Ministry...
Ramaphosa back in Lesotho
Keiso Mohloboli SOUTH Africa’s Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, who arrived in Lesotho yesterday, is today expected to meet Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant...
Director grilled over M170 000 Nikuv ‘loan’
Keiso Mohloboli and Billy Ntaote THE Ministry of Home Affairs Director of National Identity Civil Registration, Tumelo Raboletsi, is in hot water over a M170...
Scott’s extradition trial postponed indefinitely
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane The Durban North Magistrate’s Court yesterday indefinitely postponed a case in which Lehlohonolo Scott is fighting extradition to Lesotho to face two...
Soulo ‘to quit’ ABC
Former party chairman said to be considering joining either the LCD or DC Bongiwe Zihlangu Former All Basotho Convention (ABC) chairman, Molobeli Soulo, is...
Palace construction to resume
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE Ministry of Public Works and Transport has contracted a new firm of architects from South Africa to complete the construction of...
Govt yet to secure funds for election
Billy Ntaote THE Minister of Human Rights, Law and Constitutional Affairs, Haae Phoofolo, yesterday told Senate government is yet to secure funding for next...
LCE rector snubs furious staff
Limpho Sello LESOTHO College of Education (LCE) Rector, John Oliphant, on Tuesday this week snubbed Lesotho College of Education Staff Union (LECESU) members who...
BNP to hold indaba as poll looms
Billy Ntaote THE Basotho National Party (BNP) will hold a two-day conference this weekend to prepare for next year’s snap election scheduled for February....
D-Day for Thetsane
Director of Public Prosecutions to know his fate today regarding his retirement age Tefo Tefo THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Leaba Thetsane...
Monyake to officially launch PD
MASERU- Former Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Mophato Monyake, will officially launch his party — the Progressive Democrats (PD) — on 29 November at...
Cops probe traffic headquarters burglary
’Mantoetse Maama THE police are yet to make an arrest in connection with a burglary which took place at the Department of Traffic headquarters...
Athletes need more support
Mikia Kalati Lesotho’s long-distance runners have continued to do the country proud over the years, dominating South African races and making locals the athletes...
Fich affirms Lesotho’s ‘stable outlook’
GLOBAL rating agency, Fitch, has affirmed Lesotho’s long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BB-’ and ‘BB’, respectively, adding that the...
FNBL launches ‘first’ Chip and PIN card
Letuka Chafotsa THE First National Bank Lesotho (FNBL), on Tuesday, launched a Chip and Pin-enabled card, which the financial services provider said would improve...
SADC mission to gobble M85 million
Keiso Mohloboli A staggering $7.76 million (M85 million) is needed for the on-going Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission to restore political stability in...
Auction to seal MKM’s fate
Six commercial buildings in Maseru go under the hammer next month, ending the company’s hopes of a political solution to its troubles Lekhetho Ntsukunyane...
Judge announces new dates for Khetsi trial
Tefo Tefo The High Court yesterday announced new dates for the corruption trial of former Ministry of Home Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Retšelisitsoe Khetsi...
Killers must also die: Thabane
Premier calls for implementation of death penalty following brutal killing of two Berea residents Keiso Mohloboli Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has called for the...
Parly dismisses motion to limit premier powers
Billy Ntaote The National Assembly yesterday dismissed a motion which sought to regulate the prime minister’s powers to prorogue parliament. National Independent Party (NIP)...