Justice Motebele fumes
…over inmates’ failure to secure legal representation Kabelo Masoabi ACTING High Court Judge, Manapo Motebele, has expressed strong displeasure after two inmates facing a murder...
When the state perpetuates gangsterism
THE theft of state firearms by national security agents is basically an act of profound betrayal of the Constitution by those entrusted to protect it. The...
Murder accused disown confessions
…claim they were extracted under duress Kabelo Masoabi TWO men charged with murder have told the Northern Division of the High Court that their alleged confessions...
Roads Directorate commits to quality road network infrastructure
…as it consults stakeholders over new strategic plan Moroke Sekoboto THE Roads Directorate has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of the national road network,...
UNICEF, govt strengthen commitment to transform children’s lives
…sign 2026 Joint Annual Workplans Moroke Sekoboto UNITED Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the government of Lesotho have signed the 2026 Joint Annual Workplans (AWPs) in a renewed...
Lipholo trial fails to kick off
Moorosi Tsiane THE Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo’s much-anticipated sedition trial failed to get off the ground on Tuesday after the State again failed to furnish...
LHDA leads Lesotho Highlands bird survey in regional campaign
Leemisa Thuseho BIRDWATCHERS, conservationists and citizen scientists across southern Africa will converge from 6 to 9 February 2026 for a coordinated bird-monitoring campaign under the...
Letshego rewards winners of ‘Let’s Go and Win’ campaign
Makananelo Manamolela MICRO financier, Letshego Financial Services, has wrapped up the final leg of its “Let’s Go and Win” campaign by rewarding seven monthly winners for December with prizes...
HRH Lerotholi inspires youth
Ithabeleng Qhasho THE future of youth leadership and community service took centre stage over the weekend as four Rotaract clubs were officially chartered at a ceremony...
Maqelepo speaks on 2028 AFCON bid
Leemisa Thuseho MINISTER of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Motlatsi Maqelepo, has confirmed that Lesotho wants to join South Africa and other Southern African countries in a joint bid to co-host the 2028 Africa...
Badminton national teams off to Botswana
Leemisa Thuseho SENIOR men’s and women’s national badminton teams will depart the country tomorrow (Friday) for the 2026 All Africa Senior Championships to be held in Gaborone,...
Continental athletes gather at Setsoto Stadium
…as Maseru International Meet stages a continental contest Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO is set to host a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenge dubbed the Maseru International Meet, which is...
Secker revives Matlama
…speaks on sudden surge in the team’s performance Leemisa Thuseho NEWLY appointed Matlama coach, Thabile Secker, has wasted no time stamping his authority on the team and, sparking an immediate revival...
Lesotho Softball Masters Tournament kicks off
Leemisa Thuseho SOFTBALL teams, both male and female, will today converge at the Mabote Police Ground in Maseru for the 2026 Lesotho Softball Masters Tournament. Organised by...
Magistrate Murenzi faces boot
…as JSC is told to retire him …after being found guilty of misconduct Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi MASERU Senior Resident Magistrate, Peter Murenzi’s career has...
Matelile MP “rewarded” for ditching DC
…as wife lands top refugee post Hopolang Mokhopi THE Matelile legislator, Maimane Maphathe, appears to have finally been “rewarded” by the ruling Revolution For...
Evangelical church in financial mismanagement scandal
…as LECSA schools secretary is accused of misuse of funds Mathatisi Sebusi THE Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa (LECSA) is allegedly embroiled in a...
Top Home Affairs officials charged with fraud
…and abuse of power for allegedly issuing refugee certificates unlawfully Hopolang Mokhopi SUSPENDED Acting Commissioner of Refugees at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nthatisi Thabane,...
Govt to receive 7000 doses of HIV prevention drug
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Ministry of Health will next month receive the first batch of 7,000 doses of the HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, from the United States (US)...
Naledi Funeral corpses swap scandal
…as court orders compensation of affected families Moorosi Tsiane NALEDI Funeral Planners has once again found itself at the centre of a distressing court battle...
Immigration boss dealt severe court blow
…as transfer challenge ruled not urgent Moorosi Tsiane DIRECTOR of Immigration, Mantšebo Motšoanakaba, has suffered a major setback after the High Court dismissed her bid to urgently block...
DCEO’s Matekane in hot soup
…as anti -graft body goes after him for double-dipping Mohloai Mpesi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has taken action against its suspended head...
Magistrate Qoo accused of abusing judicial power
…as High Court orders her to act within 24 hours Moorosi Tsiane MASERU Magistrate, Mamorojele Qoo, is facing serious allegations of abuse of judicial power after a businesswoman dragged her before the...
M308 million for rural electrification
Rethabile Pitso THE Ministry of Energy, through the Rural Electrification Unit (REU), has awarded electrification tenders to 14 contractors in a move aimed at uplifting...
Real test for Secker
…as Matlama face Bantu this weekend Leemisa Thuseho FOLLOWING his appointment as Matlama interim coach, Thabile Secker faces a huge challenge as he looks to set the tone for...
LSRC starts AUSC preps
…with nation-wide athlete scouting programme Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) will embark on a nation-wide athlete scouting programme ahead of the African Union Sports...
Likuena embark on AFCON qualifiers journey
…as LeFA appoints interim technical team …Mafoso tipped to take over as head coach Leemisa Thuseho THE senior national football team, Likuena, has begun preparations for...
Members vow to fight relegation
…as Lioli title defence continues to suffer …Lijabatho extend impressive run Leemisa Thuseho VODACOM Premier League (VPL) strugglers, Members FC’s interim coach, Thabang Tšehla, remains optimistic that his side can turn their fortunes around and escape...
Dr Chibaya steps in to calm the storm at teachers’ college
…hits the ground running as he confronts M140 million RSL debt and charts a bold new future When Dr Samson Chibaya accepted the daunting task of...
Police brutality crisis
…when the law becomes the crime THE death of Poulo Ramangoaela in police custody in Teyateyaneng is tragic, horrifying and depressingly familiar. It is not shocking because it is...