Help us please: Matlanyane’s plea to development partners
Leemisa Thuseho FINANCE and Developing Planning Minister, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, has implored Lesotho’s development partners to help the country in its battle to contain the myriad...
Vodacom Lesotho launches ultra-low premium funeral scheme
Moroke Sekoboto VODACOM Lesotho (VCL), in partnership with Alliance Funeral Planners, has launched its latest product, the Mpate Sheleng Funeral Plan, described as Lesotho’s most...
Traders to benefit from new SACU deal
Tokelo Khausela FIVE states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) meant to benefit accredited traders in the...
Nedbank injects M80k in cycling
Leemisa Thuseho NEDBANK Lesotho in collaboration with the Lesotho Cycling Federation (CFL) yesterday launched three new cycling competitions for the year 2023. The launch was...
Bantu to reward Mafoso with new contract
Leemisa Thuseho THE 2022/23 Vodacom Premier League (VPL) champions, Bantu, are on the verge of giving their current coach Bob Mafoso a new contract, the...
West hails cyclists
Leemisa Thuseho CYCLING national team coach, Mark West, has hailed local cyclists’ performance at the just ended African Mountain Bike (MTB) Championships. The championships were...
LNOC capacitates LMPS, LDF on sport administration
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) is hosting a week-long Level 1 Sport Administration Course (SAC) for personnel involved in the running of sports...
Leqele Queens continue local netball dominance
…as they win league title four times in a row Leemisa Thuseho LEQELE Queens have once again proven to be Lesotho’s netball giants after winning...
Chief Justice Sakoane blasts DPP again
Mohalenyane Phakela AN IRATE Chief Justice, Sakoane Sakoane, has once again launched a broadside at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, accusing her of “loitering” around...
NSS has no powers to probe crimes
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE National Security Service (NSS) has no powers to investigate and prosecute criminal cases. It is only clothed with powers...
Former diplomat ordered to pay M80 000 for defaming subordinate
Moorosi Tsiane THE Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by Lesotho’s former High Commissioner to Britain, Rethabile Mokaeane, to overturn a judgment ordering her...
DCEO sued M1million for assault
Moorosi Tsiane A QACHA’S Nek man has sued the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for one million maloti over an alleged assault by...
Immigration boss suspended
—after UAE ambassador denied entry into Lesotho Mohalenyane Phakela THE Director of Immigration, ‘Mantšebo Motšoanakaba, has been suspended from duty on allegations she failed to...
M1.2 billion for construction of roads & bridges
Leemisa Thuseho THE Roads Directorate has mobilized about M1,2 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the current 2023/24 fiscal year, the institution’s...
New Law Society boss Tuke hits the ground running
…as his main challenger Sehapi threatens to challenge that victory in the courts ’Marafaele Mohloboli NEWLY elected Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) president, Advocate Lintle...
LHDA speaks on inaccuracies over its conduct at Polihali
THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) a fortnight ago launched the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) in Malingoaneng, Mokhotlong. The colourful...
LHDA clears the air
…rejects allegations it has short-changed poor communities displaced by its Phase II project… …promises to compensate everyone and every community involved… Mohalenyane Phakela THE Lesotho...
Adequate resources needed to market Lesotho – LTDC CEO
LESOTHO Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) acting Chief Executive Officer, Tebello Thoola, says the miniscule budget, that the department of tourism is allocated, not only hampers...
World Vision celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day
Moroke Sekoboto World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL) National Director James Chifwelu has emphasised the importance of promoting menstrual hygiene and raising awareness about it. Addressing...
‘I have been scarce but I haven’t neglected you’ – Matlanyane assures her constituents
Moroke Sekoboto MINISTER of Finance and Development Planning, Retšlisitsoe Matlanyane, has expressed gratitude to her native Qalabane constituents in Mafeteng for electing her to represent...
Seleke Leaves LEC
Mohalenyane Phakela LESOTHO Electricity Company (LEC) Managing Director, Mohato Seleke, will leave the power company on 30 June 2023 after he and the LEC board...
We have lost hope: bereaved families of miners say
’Marafaele Mohloboli FAMILIES of the 31 Basotho illegal miners who died in a disused methane-filled shaft in Harmony, Virginia, about a month ago say they have...
Why Matekane will hire his own staff
—and not rely on the Public Service Commission PRIME Minister Sam Matekane recently caused widespread consternation among his political opponents when his government approved regulations...
‘Support Matekane’s coalition’ – Rapapa implores supporters
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALLIANCE of Democrats (AD) leader, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, has reiterated his party’s full support and confidence in Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s Revolution for...
Man of 48 years accused of raping 3-year-old girl
Hopolang Mokhopi A 48-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court over allegations he raped a three-year-old child, leaving her badly injured. Letsema Letsema appeared before the...
Mine employee arrested for theft of diamonds worth M1 million
Hopolang Mokhopi A LIQHOBONG Diamond Mine employee has appeared in court accused of stealing 19 diamonds worth an estimated M1 million. Telekiso Lekoko, (32), of...
China-Africa initiative brings smiles to underprivileged children
Leemisa Thuseho THE “Warm Children’s Hearts: A China-Africa Joint Action” initiative yesterday brought smiles to the faces of orphans and underprivileged children by handing them...
TRC boss lashes out gvt over reforms snub
Moorosi Tsiane TRANSFORMATION Resource Center (TRC) executive director, Tsikoane Peshoane, has lashed out at the government for snubbing a meeting called by non-governmental organisations (NGOs)...
Responsible Sports Betting: Setting Limits and Managing Risks
Watching your favorite sports may be even more thrilling by participating in sports betting, an entertaining and engaging hobby. However, to ensure that sports betting...
Botswana Government Sets Record Straight on Ian Khama Benefits
The Botswana government has clarified the issue of former head of state Ian Khama’s presidential benefits, following allegations that he was being deprived of his...