M-Pesa celebrates 10 years of changing lives
Moroke Sekoboto TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has been hailed for changing Basotho’s lives through its mobile money platform, M-Pesa. Different testimonies poured out on Monday...
Human trafficking under the spotlight
Moroke Sekoboto PEOPLE exposed to unstable living conditions are primary targets of the multi-billion-dollar human trafficking industry, says She-Hive vice-president Tebelo Phomane. Such communities, she...
Mahlaha extends Matlama stay
Leemisa Thuseho MATLAMA head-coach, Halemakale Mahlaha, has extended his stay at the club for another season. Mahlaha joined Tse Putsoa – as Matlama are affectionately...
All systems go for Bantu gala
Leemisa Thuseho VETERAN South African television star, Connie Ferguson, has been billed to grace this year’s edition of the Bantu Football Club gala dinner to...
Drama at Matlama AGM
… as Khojane is elected new chairperson Leemisa Thuseho MATLAMA’s newly-elected president, Moeketsi Khojane, has vowed to revive the club’s glory days and restore its...
Maboee sets bar high for volleyball team
Leemisa Thuseho National volleyball team coach, Thabiso Maboee, has set an ambitious target for his charges when they take part in the 2023 Women’s African...
Mohau to grace netball world cup
Leemisa Thuseho NETBALL administrator, Matšepo Mohau, will fly the national flag high as she is set to participate in the 2023 Netball World Cup tournament...
Boxers miss African championships
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO has failed to send representatives to this year’s African Boxing Championship currently underway in Cameroon due to financial challenges, the Lesotho Boxing...
A very happy belated… Your Majesty
ALLOW me Your Majesty to wish you a very happy belated 60th. I had written this column for the edition of the 13th of July...
SA tycoon Majola “defrauds” gvt of M8.4 million
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE government has “fraudulently” paid M8.4 million to a controversial South African businessman, Thulani Majola, who was in November 2021 awarded...
Mofomobe escalates fight against mining firms
Seithati Motšoeneng / Tokelo Khausela BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, has launched a broadside at Prime Minister Sam Matekane and two of his...
Mafeteng man jailed for stealing Econet equipment
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Mafeteng Magistrate Court has sentenced a local resident to four years in jail for stealing Econet Telecom Lesotho’s manhole cover. Tsókolo Maoene...
Law society gives Matekane ultimatum
… demands increase of judiciary budget or it will sue gvt. ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) has demanded an increase of the...
Financial management under the spotlight
Moroke Sekoboto Rising unemployment coupled with surging inflationary pressure require citizens who are well-equipped with personal financial management skills and understand the benefits and risks...
Parly to meet for reforms on eve of SADC summit
Bongiwe Zihlangu PARLIAMENT has yet again been recalled from its mandatory winter recess to sit for a special meeting on Monday next week and transact...
Iconics score big at exporters awards ceremony
Leemisa Thuseho HEALTH and safety apparels manufacturer, Iconics Clothing, emerged the overall winner of the 2023 Lesotho Annual Exporters Awards whose presentation ceremony was held...
Enrich supermarket taken to court over outstanding rent
Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO-OWNED supermarket, Enrich Store, has been taken to court by its landlord, Moosa Group of Companies, over outstanding rent amounting to over half-a-million...
Aviation boss suspended
Mohalenyane Phakela THE bitter fight between the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Matjato Moteane, and the Director of Civil Aviation, Motsoaole Lesupi, over flight...
Chief Justice warns prosecutor
Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has issued a stern warning to prosecutor Advocate Motene Rafoneke, telling the lawyer he would not allow him to...
Maseru hospital nears completion
Mohalenyane Phakela The construction of Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic is expected to be complete by the end of this year with operations set...
Econet hosts digital expo
Tokelo Khausela TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho, is hosting a two-day expo showcasing its latest digital technologies, products, and services the company says are drivers...
Gem awakens film industry
Seithati Mphatsoane Gem Institute, in partnership with the National Commission for UNESCO, have launched a new film series which they said was the first of...
Molibeli sued for M950k
Moorosi Tsiane UNDERFIRE Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, has once again been slapped with a lawsuit—this time by a Khubetsoana man who alleges he was tortured...
Agric college fails to meet international standards
Tokelo Khausela THE Lesotho Agricultural College (LAC) is failing to provide internationally accredited programmes because it cannot meet the required standards to be recognised as...
EDITED LNDC to boost local businesses … corporation also reveals ISUZU dealership launch in Maseru Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) says...
CBL increases Net International Reserves
…. as lending rate stays unchanged Leemisa Thuseho THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has resolved to increase its Net International Reserves (NIR) target...
Editorial Comment 10/08/23
We cannot afford more delays LESOTHO’s reforms process that has been moving at a snail’s pace could be delayed by yet another blow, if the...
FNB extends helping hand to leaners
Tokelo Khausela FIRST National Bank (FNB) Lesotho has donated over 500 pairs of school shoes and socks to learners in the 10 districts across the...
Journalists complete two-week seminar in China
Hopolang Mokhopi Thirty-one journalists and media executives from 13 countries have completed a two-week seminar on China’s media convergence, communication strategies, and culture in Jinhua,...
World Vision boosts health sector with medical equipment
Seithati Motsoeneng World Vision Lesotho has donated medical supplies worth M377 951 to the Ministry of Health to uplift the health sector and prevent diseases...