Medical school calls for more govt support
Motsamai Mokotjo LESOTHO School of Medicine (LSoM) Dean, Dr Musi Mokete, says the support the institute was receiving from government was not enough to...
Plight of informal traders in the spotlight
Rethabile Pitso OVER the course of this year, a number of swanky buildings have been constructed along Maseru’s main Kingsway thoroughfare in a bid...
Lesotho’s dominance under threat
Mikia Kalati Lesotho Amateur Athletics Association (LAAA) public relations officer, Sejanamane Maphathe, is worried local runners could come short in the upcoming High Altitude...
‘The population is dying’
UNFPA Assistant Representative Retšelisitsoe Nko says Lesotho faces a real threat from diseases such as HIV The United Nations Population Fund-Lesotho (UNFPA) in April...
Top cop remanded on bail
Brian Chiwanza LESOTHO Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) president, Inspector Molibeli Damane, who is facing attempted murder charges, was on Tuesday remanded to 1 December...
Battle of the fittest
Mikia Kalati Fans are waiting with great anticipation for this weekend’s independence tournament which brings together four of the biggest football teams in the...
How mobile money can shut down state graft
MOBILE money systems not only lift people out of poverty, they can also aid in closing down opportunities for state corruption, improving the lives...
Minister reassures protesting taxi operators
Motsamai Mokotjo Police Minister Monyane Moleleki on Tuesday assured protesting taxi operators that seven days were enough for government to respond to their grievances....
Giving life shouldn’t cost a life
Andrew Mews IN September this year, two-year-old Mpho was supposed to become a big brother. Instead, because his parents could not afford to pay...
Oscar Pistorius: From Olympic fame to murder appeal
A snapshot of the events that began more than two years ago with the shooting on Valentine’s Day of Reeva Steenkamp. Lawyers for Oscar...
Benzema arrested over sex tape
PARIS-French footballer Karim Benzema was arrested yesterday in connection with blackmail over a sextape featuring fellow player Mathieu Valbuena, a source close to the...
Van Gaal relieved after win
MANCHESTER-Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted to feeling “relieved” after Wayne Rooney ended the club’s 404-minute scoring drought to secure a 1-0 victory...
Caddy exposes Tiger in new book
SYDNEY-Caddy Steve Williams has broken his silence for the first time since the Tiger Woods sex scandal, revealing his former boss also had a bad temper,...
Halle Berry’s angry exes speak out
LOS ANGELES – Halle Berry is reportedly very upset with ex-husband David Justice. The Oscar winner, who recently announced her split from third spouse...
The journey to the bottom of a (craft) beer glass
Beer-eaucracy is putting the cork in a craft beer revolution that could provide widespread development. We’re inside the Copperlake Brewing Company brewpub in Johannesburg’s Broadacres,...
‘Spying’ on the pope: Vatican leaks reveal dirty dealings
The latest scandal to hit the Vatican has unearthed claims of theft, debauchery and betrayal within the Catholic Church. Leaked documents set to be...
Shell accused of lying over Nigerian oil spill cleanup
Shell has been accused of making false claims about its oil spill cleanup operations in Nigeria and has been urged to help the worst-hit...
Postbank robbed of M870 000
Pascalinah Kabi Two gunmen robbed Lesotho Postbank along Kingsway of an estimated M870 000 at midday on Monday this week. According to police spokesperson...
Kamoli faces fresh contempt charges
Tefo Tefo LAWYERS representing 22 soldiers detained at the Maseru Maximum Security Prison say they are considering filing another court application to have Lesotho...
Minister accused of insulting Mosisili
Billy Ntaote The Lesotho People’s Congress (LPC) wants party leader Molahlehi Letlotlo fired as Social Development minister. Mr Letlotlo stands accused of not respecting...
ABC divided over parly
Main opposition party leadership meets lawyers today to seek advice on way forward Billy Ntaote The main opposition All Basotho Convention (ABC) is seeking...
Molapo remains defiant over parly
Billy Ntaote Basotho National Party (BNP) deputy leader, Joang Molapo, says opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) are not going to be in the legislature...
PM to receive doctorate in India
Billy Ntaote PRIME Minister Pakalitha Mosisili will be conferred with an honorary doctorate on Saturday by India’s Lovely Professional University (LUP). Dr Mosisili is...
Police union boss granted bail
Brian Chiwanza Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) president, Inspector Molibeli Damane, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with attempted murder....
Weekend of bliss beckons
. . . as Spring Madness, MORN and Halloween parties lined up Mohalenyane Phakela REVELLERS will be spoilt for choice this weekend, with an...
Maliehe not in a hurry to assume Likuena post
Mikia Kalati Matlama coach Moses Maliehe can only take over the national team after next weekend’s Independence Cup tournament, the Lesotho Times can reveal....
Lioli face Bantu test
Mikia Kalati Vodacom Premier League action is back in full swing with Bantu battling Lioli on Sunday at Setsoto and Likila United hosting Matlama...
Forged passport lands Kenyan in hot water
Keiso Mohloboli A KENYAN, who is in custody for allegedly forging a Lesotho passport, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on Monday seeking bail....
Doping tops athletics AGM agenda
Mikia Kalati The Lesotho Amateur Athletics Association (LAAA) is set to hold its annual general meeting (AGM) this Saturday in Maseru. According to LAAA...
Hit list ‘targets’ speak out
Keiso Mohloboli HIGH profile personalities placed on a “hit list” that has been circulating on social media networks say they are fearing for their...