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Ongoing disruption to the global economic and financial order, to the geopolitical balance, and to the scale and scope of government policy interventions, has defined...
Joki killer wants bail
…labels his arrest a “publicity stunt” …claims he bought guns used to kill Joki after the crime had already been committed Moorosi Tsiane MOABI Sesioane,...
Kabi says ABC should fight to regain power
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says it’s high time his party reclaimed its glory days. Mr Kabi said it was time for...
Lesotho reaffirms relations with SA
…after Minister Mantashe’s scathing attack on PM Matekane’s government ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE government has reaffirmed Lesotho and South Africa’s cordial relations despite the recent scathing...
NSS officers in court to fight for better pay
Mohalenyane Phakela EIGHT National Security Service (NSS) officers have gone to court to fight for salary structures that are equal to those of other three uniformed...
Molibeli faces another M3 million lawsuit
Moorosi Tsiane COUNTLESS lawsuits keep pouring against police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli. The latest is a M3 million claim by a Mohale’s Hoek man who was shot...
Two Basotho die in KZN fire
Tokelo Khausela TWO Basotho working in Newcastle, Kwa-Zulu Natal, have died and 17 others injured after two factories were engulfed in a raging inferno. The...
Vodacom encourages small businesses to embrace technology
Moroke Sekoboto TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has urged micro, small, and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) to adapt to the innovative use of technologies in order...
LTDC suffers setback in Nko’s case
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has been dealt a heavy blow by the Labour Appeal Court which has refused...
Metropolitan launches asset management firm to bolster Basotho’s investment options
Mohalenyane Phakela INSURANCE giant, Metropolitan Lesotho, has broadened its horizons through the establishment of an asset management company meant to cater for the different savings...
Joki’s killers arrested
—arrests a major breakthrough in a case that tainted the nation Hopolang Mokhopi/’Marafaele Mohloboli POLICE have arrested four alleged Famo gangsters believed to have killed popular radio...
Crushing victory for Mofomobe, Shale
….as court condemns the NSS for seizing their phones …BNP leader immediately demands M5million from NSS for defamation Moorosi Tsiane MACHESETSA Mofomobe has demanded M5...
Mofomobe goes after Ralenkoane
–accuses NSS boss of engaging in ‘sex for favours’ Moorosi Tsiane/Hopolang Mokhopi GLOVES are off in what promises to be a nasty fight between Basotho...
Nyakane’s murder case stalls over server issue
Moorosi Tsiane The case in which controversial soldier, Captain Litekanyo Nyakane, is accused alongside four other army officers, of killing three civilians in Mafeteng in...
‘Catch a Ride’ scheme faces severe headwinds
…passengers now face severe risks from irate and reputedly SA taxi owners ’Marafaele Mohloboli Basotho motorists, who transport people via the popular ‘Catch a Ride’ scheme...
Trade minister and PS sued for contempt
Mohalenyane Phakela The “fired” chief executive officer of the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), Retśelisitsoe Nko, wants a cabinet minister and his principal secretary jailed...
No justice in sight for Makutoane family
…as one year on, no one has been charged for their son’s murder LAST Friday marked exactly a year since the cold-blooded killing of National...
LNIG Hollard and Tracker launch insurance product for women
Tokelo Khausela LNIG Hollard has partnered with Tracker Lesotho to come up with an insurance policy specifically tailored to cover women drivers. Dubbed ‘All for Her...
Likuena go down to Togo
Leemisa Thuseho NATIONAL team, Likuena, suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Togo in an international friendly game at Sturrock Park Stadium in Johannesburg...
Tough rules on expatriate players
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has resolved to restrict the usage of expatriate players in the Premier League, A Division League, as well...
Athletics relays team shine in Botswana
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO’s athletics relay team brought home two trophies from an international competition in Botswana over the weekend. The competition organised by Botswana’s Lefika...
“Discipline errant judges” – Court of Appeal tells Chief Justice Justice Sakoane
…as apex court expresses frustration at judges who do not provide reasons for their decisions Moorosi Tsiane JUDGES are highly esteemed people who are paid...
Gvt, opposition break deadlock over reforms
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE government and the opposition in parliament have agreed to break their deadlock over the much-delayed reforms process. They were due to have...
‘I am clean’: Maqutu
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s Director of Elections, Mpaiphele Maqutu, has rubbished allegations that he “corruptly” procured the ballot papers for the 7...
“We are losing the plot” – RFP MP
–criticises his own party for failing voters –accuses RFP officials of awarding themselves tenders ‘Marafaele Mohloboli and Moroke Sekoboto THE Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) is...
Senior IEC official fights to keep job
… as court blocks the IEC from disciplining him Mohalenyane Phakela THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s public relations manager, Tuoe Hantši, has successfully petitioned the...
Joki’s killers in court
Moorosi Tsiane IT seems justice will finally be served for slain journalist, Ralikonelo Joki, as four alleged assassins were on Monday charged by the Maseru...
King Letsie hails the SOS Children’s Village
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development, Pitso Lesaoana, has called upon different companies to donate to the SOS Children’s...
Mahao to sue gvt over ‘nepotism’ and ‘vote buying’
’Marafaele Mohloboli BASOTHO Action Party leader (BAP), Nqosa Mahao, says plans are afoot to interdict the government from hiring its supporters for jobs in various...
DPP pleads for time to resolve “logistical” issues over high-profile trials
Moorosi Tsiane THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, has pleaded with the High Court for time to sort out “logistical” issues over her...