Econet springs surprise for children’s home
Rethabile Pitso CHILDREN at the Ministry of Hope sanctuary were treated to a “happy surprise” courtesy of Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) on Tuesday with...
France pledges support for Lesotho
Mohalenyane Phakela FRANCE’S ambassador to South Africa and Lesotho, Elisabeth Barbier, hosted belated Bastille Day commemorations on Monday at the residence of the European...
EU calls for more trade with Lesotho
Rethabile Pitso EUROPEAN Union (EU) Ambassador Michael Doyle has urged Lesotho to take full advantage of the trade opportunities available under the Southern African...
Chocolate Soul takes on ‘mature’ sound
Mohalenyane Phakela REFILOE “Chocolate Soul” Thoahlane says he is continuing with his musical evolution which has culminated in a fusion of hip hop and...
‘HIV positive women vulnerable to abuse’
Motsamai Mokotjo Mazenod WOMEN have the right to decide on their sexual relations and those with HIV/AIDS should protect themselves from further infection. This...
The mirage of SADC’s Commission of Inquiry
By Advocate Haae Phoofolo (King’s Counsel) I joined the legal profession in this country almost 40 years ago...
Basketball star shares journey to the top
Mikia Kalati National Basketball Association (NBA) star, Festus Ezeli-Ndulue, arrived in the country on Monday this week and proceeded to hold coaching clinics at...
Planned wind farms could endanger birds
CAPE TOWN – Lesotho’s proposed first wind farms could put the southern Africa nation’s bearded vulture population at risk of collision with turbines if the...
PM expands mandate for probe team
…as Ramaphosa arrives to formally introduce SADC Commission of Inquiry Bongiwe Zihlangu SADC Facilitator to Lesotho Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Maseru this evening...
Basketball scores a first
…as Econet and Lesotho Basketball Association bring NBA superstar Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli–Ndulue to Lesotho Mikia Kalati The Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) and Econet Telecom...
Minister calls for new health sector approach
Limpho Sello HEALTH Minister ‘Molotsi Monyamane has called for a paradigm shift in the approaches used to fight the prevalence of diseases and...
Netball league ready to roll
Moorosi Tsiane The 2015 Lesotho Netball League resumes on Saturday at LCS Ground with the Lesotho Correctional Service hoping to continue with their fine...
Likuena back at work
Mikia Kalati National team coach, Seephephe Matete, has named a 20-member squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Algeria scheduled...
Detained soldiers fight for freedom
Tefo Tefo THREE detained members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) filed an urgent application in the High Court on Thursday last week seeking...
Tale issue needs to be handled with care
Mikia Kalati Premier league side Likhopo have vowed to punish star-striker Thapelo Tale for training with Bantu and playing for the Mafeteng giants in...
Eight PSs fired
Keiso Mohloboli Eight principal secretaries have been sent on special leave pending the termination of their contracts in yet another decisive move by government...
Stars galore at AVANI bash
Mohalenyane Phakela A COMPLEMENT of nine deejays, two artists and one comedian are billed to light up the AVANI Comes Alive Party tomorrow as...
Bantu lead the way
Sign lucrative deal with funeral home Moorosi Tsiane Lesotho Funeral Services (LFS) has unveiled a M600 000 five-year sponsorship and a luxury coach for...
Reason to rock 4fordy anniversary
Mohalenyane Phakela CLUB 4Fordy will tomorrow celebrate its first year in operation with a bash headlined by South African rapper Sizwe “Reason” Moeketsi and...
Misery dogs farming families
A combination of climate-related catastrophes and a freak of nature leaves many households facing acute food shortage. Makhopotso Mothusi HA-MAKOATHI-Napo Ramalepe looks at...
LNFOD lobbies for passing of disability bill
Limpho Sello THE Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has embarked on a countrywide campaign to lobby for the speedy...
Alliance Française tackles climate change
Motsamai Mokotjo ALLIANCE Française de Maseru (AF) is set to host a series of events running from Friday to Monday to raise awareness on...
AGOA trade benefits in jeopardy
LESOTHO and other African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiaries risk losing their competitive advantage if a trade agreement between the United States and...
Relief for refuge
…as Maseru Mall, Ackermans reach out to Ministry of Hope Children’s Home Mohalenyane Phakela Maseru Mall on Tuesday this week teamed-up with apparel chain-store...
Lioli take preseason preps to SA
Mikia Kalati Premier league champions Lioli are on preseason tour in South Africa where they faced Orlando Pirates in Johannesburg yesterday and meet SuperSport...
Doom and gloom
…as former army commander Major General Metsing Lekhanya speaks out on SADC, Mosisili, Kamoli, Mahao, government and the opposition. Former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander...
Plus size fashion shakes up style world
SAO PAULO – Sao Paulo’s Plus Size Fashion Week took diversity as its inspiration. Fashion and beauty enthusiasts gathered to watch leading Plus Size...
New malls reflect African metamorphosis
JOHANNESBURG – At the entrance to the Shoprite supermarket in downtown Lusaka, women wrestle with shopping trolleys. It is the end of the month...
SADC probe team arrives
Bongiwe Zihlangu Botswana Judge Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi arrives in Maseru today to lead a 12-member team appointed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC)...
Acting Health PS booted out
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane and Keiso Mohloboli Acting Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Piet McPherson, was booted out of office last week and...