Twist in Mohale’s Hoek Facebook predator case
…as Masoleng claims police tortured him into false confession Moorosi Tsiane A Mohale’s Hoek man charged with the murder of three women between February and...
Lemphane-Letsie’s case must be expeditiously adjudicated
CHAIRPERSONS of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committees (PAC)s must be upstanding individuals of the highest moral character, free from corruption. This is vital to...
Big US-funded chicken project shuts down in Lesotho
…five-year plan was to up meat production by 40% Sechaba Mokhethi – GroundUp A $31.4 million (about M562-million) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
PAC boss faces M26 million graft charges
But Lemphane-Letsie unfazed by move to charge her Dismisses it as a political motivated witch-hunt Claims she is targeted for exposing graft in M184...
Former minister, daughter-in-law fight over late son’s estate
Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER Minister of Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation, ‘Mamotsie Motsie, is embroiled in a bitter dispute with her late son Motsie Motsie’s...
RFP lawmaker says he wishes death on prisoners
—Believes state should not look after them as punishment for their crimes Mohloai Mpesi IN a shocking statement, Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) legislator for Matsieng constituency, Moshe...
Magistrate Murenzi’s disciplinary hearing stalls
Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi SUSPENDED Senior Resident Magistrate Peter Murenzi’s disciplinary hearing has been postponed to next week after he was denied legal representation...
625 health workers lose jobs
—Due to USAID funding cuts Seithati Motṧoeneng AT LEAST 625 frontline health workers deployed in the Ministry of Health for treatment and prevention programs...
CHAL staffers accused of stealing drugs
…and selling them privately —as govt takes over procurement of drugs from CHAL Leemisa Thuseho THE Ministry of Health has accused the Christian Health Association of Lesotho...
M2.3b set aside for roads construction
Moroke Sekoboto The Roads Directorate will spend a whooping M2.3 billion to construct and rehabilitate Lesotho’s roads infrastructure in this 2025/26 financial year to improve connectivity,...
Israeli businessman sues Police Commissioner for M26m
Moorosi Tsiane AN Israeli businessman has filed a staggering M26,285,756 lawsuit against the Commissioner of Police, Borotho Matsoso, over the alleged destruction of his...
LHDA fights back
…wants Chairperson Phakisi’s application thrown out for lack of court’s jurisdiction Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) is challenging the High Court’s...
Lipholo fights on
…takes battle to the Court of Appeal Moorosi Tsiane THE Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Reverend Tšepo Lipholo’s wife has escalated her spirited bid...
Lesotho backs global effort to protect oceans by joining WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
LESOTHO has officially joined the global push to end harmful fishing subsidies by depositing its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies...
LNDC in financial missteps
…as leaked audit report reflects missing equipment, fuzzy finances, and mysterious debts Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) is facing serious allegations...
Econet rolls out major network upgrade
…to boost connectivity across the country Moroke Sekoboto TELECOMMUNIACATIONS giant, Econet Telecom Lesotho, has launched a bold new initiative aimed at transforming the country’s...
World Vision’s disaster risk project proves a lifesaver
Moroke Sekoboto THE World Vision Lesotho’s Consolidating and Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction (CSDRR) project has been hailed as a success, marking a significant step...
Pioneer Mall honours legendary artist Meshu Mokitimi
…with landmark art gallery located at Pioneer Mall Seithati Motšoeneng / Hopolang Mokhopi RENOWNED artist, Meshu Mokitimi has been celebrated in spectacular fashion with the...
Vodacom soars in its 2025 Financial Year (FY) 2025,
…eyes even bigger wins by 2030 Moroke Sekoboto THE Vodacom Group, parent company of Vodacom Lesotho, has delivered a strong performance for the financial...
Of yahoo lawyers and their moronic conduct
Our indefatigable and hard-working Chief Justice, Ntate Sakoane Sakoane, is doing a great job in trying to put sanity in Lesotho’s long comatose judiciary. ...
PAC lays bare the massive corruption at M12 billion Pension Fund
…Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks —Calls for their expulsion from Board of Trustees —Slates Akani and Mergence’s Semoli Mokhanoi for impropriety Mohloai Mpesi ...
LEC in another fraud and procurement scandal
… as internal audit uncovers more financial mismanagement and corruption in electricity sales and procurement Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is once again mired in fraud and procurement...
Tariff negotiations still on’ – Shelile
Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO will engage in virtual negotiations with the United States next week to seek a reversal of the 50 percent reciprocal tariffs...
Justice denied for the poor
…as Judicial Commissioner’s Court struggles under financial strain Hopolang Mokhopi THE Judicial Commissioner’s Court (JudiCom) is buckling under the weight of financial and staffing challenges,...
From adversity to advocacy: a young lawyer’s journey
Mohloai Mpesi IN the heart of Lesotho, where tales of struggle and resilience are woven into the fabric of everyday life, one young lawyer...
LHDA blasts NGOs
Hopolang Mokhopi The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has chastised non-profit organisations (NGOs), accusing them of initiating dubious legal disputes against public bodies in pursuit of political agendas....
Medical council cracks down on bogus health facilities
Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council (LMDPC) has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal health facilities and unlicensed practitioners amid growing...
Another DC MP defects to RFP
Mohloai Mpesi MOOTSI Lehata, a senior member of the main opposition Democratic Congress (DC) party, has abandoned the party to join the ruling Revolution for...
Another police torture victim left paralysed
Moorosi Tsiane IN yet another harrowing case of alleged police brutality, a man from Koro-Koro has been left paralysed after allegedly being brutalised while...
Indian firm denies corruption in M44m health tender
Moorosi Tsiane INDIAN company, Verobien Healthcare Private Limited, has dismissed allegations that it was corruptly awarded a US$3 million (about M44.6 million) contract in...