DMA struggling to recoup M900 000 in erroneous payments
—Putting 18 000 Basotho at risk of not getting paid ‘Mathatisi Sebusi A TOTAL of 18,000 Basotho who worked on community development projects under the Disaster...
King commends NUL for academic excellence
—As varsity celebrates 80th Anniversary Moroke Sekoboto KING Letsie III, Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), has commended the university for its academic excellence,...
Tragedy strikes as King’s security vehicle kills pedestrian
Mohloai Mpesi IN a tragic incident, a vehicle belonging to the security detail of His Majesty King Letsie III was involved in an accident...
Alliance allays fears for its policies
…after social media misinformation Leemisa Thuseho INSURANCE Powerhouse, Alliance Insurance, has reassured its clients of its unwavering commitment to fulfilling its mandate of providing compensation to...
What a piece of good news from Ntate Maphathe
Something very unusual has just happened in Lesotho’s politics. It’s not something that I think should go unnoticed because it is an issue of...
Lesotho seeks dialogue with Trump’s gvt over his destructive tariffs
—Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets LESOTHO has exported a significant portion of its textile products and...
World Bank urges private sector led growth
–As unemployment and poverty continues to plague Lesotho Mohloai Mpesi FOSTERING a private sector-driven economy is essential for rejuvenating Lesotho’s ailing economy, the World...
Sakoane blasts lawyers for negligence
Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has urged clients to sue incompetent lawyers who neglect completing their cases. The visibly angry Justice Sakoane made the remarks yesterday while responding to Law Office lawyer, Advocate...
Our MPs are truly rare interesting creatures
There is something fundamentally wrong with these creatures we call our Members of Parliament (aka MPs). We have encountered their destructive shenanigans in all...
Global climate crisis escalates to alarming new levels
Seithati Motšoeneng THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record globally. Temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold...
Lesana lists on Maseru Securities Market
Moroke Sekoboto Lesana Financial Services’ Medium-Term Note has been listed on the Maseru Securities Market (MSM). The landmark event was held yesterday at the Central...
Ombudsman’s army security withdrawn
In wake of her damning report against LDF DPM Majara rubbishes allegations she orchestrated the move Mohloai Mpesi OUTSPOKEN and highly regarded Ombudsman, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki,...
LDF Amendment Bill divides MPs
…As gvt insists Letsoela will retire in August Mohloai Mpesi THE government’s move to amend the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Act to extend the army commander’s retirement...
DCEO top investigator fights back
…challenges suspension, disciplinary inquiry Moorosi Tsiane EMBATTLED Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) Principal Investigations Officer (PIO), Tsotang Likotsi, has petitioned the High Court to...
Former ComPol demands M3m compensation
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Commissioner of Police (ComPol), Kizito Mfolosi Mhlakaza, has taken Prime Minister Sam Matekane to court, demanding M3,476,760 as compensation for being...
Lekhooa to remain incarcerated
…after Justice Hlaele recuses herself from his bail case Moorosi Tsiane HIGH Court Judge, Mabatšoeneng Hlaele, has recused herself from hearing the bail application of former...
Econet APICA back with a bang!
Moroke Sekoboto ALL roads lead to the scenic Ramabanta Trading Post in the outskirts of Maseru this weekend, where the highly anticipated Econet APICA 2025 festival will take...
Tsatsanyane brothers finally granted bail
Moorosi Tsiane OUTSPOKEN Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when High Court...
Lesotho’s education system sidelining children with autism
‘Mathatisi Sebusi ACCESS to educational resources tailored to the unique requirements of children with autism, clinically referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to...
RSL collects M9.74b in tax revenue
…surpassing target by 3% Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has remitted M9.74 billion to the government in tax collections for the 2024/35...
The DCEO must strictly enforce asset declaration laws
ASSET declaration, a critical tool for preventing corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust, is a legal requirement for public officials to disclose their...
‘Matekane must confront rampant corruption in Lesotho’-Experts
Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane must aggressively and effectively address the pervasive corruption plaguing Lesotho’ – an issue he has largely ignored despite...
Ombudsman, LSL join forces
Moroke Sekoboto THE Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) and the Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on...
M140m St. Michael’s-Roma Rd rehabilitation project begins
Moroke Sekoboto THE M140 million reconstruction and full rehabilitation of the A5 road from St. Michael’s to Roma, including the 2km loop road via St. Joseph’s Hospital to...
M-Pesa expands to other networks
Seithati Motšoeneng VODACOM Lesotho has unveiled a groundbreaking expansion of its M-Pesa mobile money service, making it accessible to all mobile users in the...
RSL sensitizes media on its contact centre services
—As tax entity recognizes compliant taxpayers Moroke Sekoboto IN a move to improve public awareness, Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has capacitated the media on its...
PIH joins scheme to curb sexual abuse
Hopolang Mokhopi LOCAL non-profit organization, Partners In Health (PIH) Lesotho, has joined the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), marking a significant step towards reinforcing its commitment...
Stadium Food Court expands footprint with new drive-thru in Katlehong
Seithati Motsoeneng FOOD outlet, Stadium Food Court, has officially opened its latest store, featuring a drive-thru, marking another milestone in the company’s mission to...
Letsoepa makes shocking revelations
…claims he was fired for refusing to conceal Lipolelo Thabane’s murder …as he denies murdering PC Khetheng Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi FORMER Commissioner of...
MP Lekunya challenges M109m agric fraud charges
accuses DPP of abuse of power . . . “In September 2024, the RFP made arrangements with Ntaote to supply them with fertilizers and...