Bloodshed mars festive season
’Mantoetse Maama Twenty-seven people died when their cars crashed along the country’s roads between 20 and 25 December, police spokesperson Lebona Mohloboli said this...
Bloody end to domestic disputes
’Mantoetse Maama A 27-year-old security guard is in police custody after allegedly fatally shooting his wife on Christmas day. According to Police Spokesperson Lebona...
Brewery in landmark initiative to fight HIV/AIDS
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) has partnered Population Services International (PSI) Lesotho in the fight against HIV and AIDS through a pilot condom...
Sobering advice from brewery boss
‘We appeal to all consumers of our beverages to enjoy them responsibly and that our alcoholic products are not used by children under the age...
Why Bantu might just edge it
Moorosi Tsiane It was D-Day on Monday last week as the Confederation of African Football (Caf) conducted the much-anticipated 2015 Champions League draw. Lesotho...
Schumi’s greatest battle continues
BERLIN – One of the greatest sportsmen in history continues his fight for life. The fate of motor racing legend Michael Schumacher has gripped...
Heartbreak for hotel staff
Rethabile Pitso The Labour Court this week postponed to 14 January 2015, a case in which the National Union of Commerce, Catering and Allied Workers...
Suarez upbeat despite lack of goals
BARCELONA- Barcelona forward Luis Suarez is confident his scoring form will return and he can put a slow start to his debut season in...
Wenger eyes top four spot
LONDON- Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are gathering momentum at the right time after they enhanced their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League with...
Sipho Makhabane in a coma after accident
Swazi-born gospel super star Sipho ‘Big Fish’ Makhabane is in a coma after he was involved in a nasty car accident in Middelburg. Makhabane, who...
‘Basotho must be self-reliant’
The Prime Minister’s Office is driving a campaign to eradicate poverty and promote a culture of self-reliance among Basotho. The campaign is being conducted...
Pioneer mall profile continues to grow
Rethabile Pitso Over 700 000 people have visited Pioneer Mall in December alone—up from the 500 000 who came to the upmarket centre last...
Biggest petrol price drop looms
JOHANNESBURG- The Automobile Association (AA) says the petrol price drop coming on the first Wednesday of 2015 could be among the largest on record....
Airfares predicted to fall in 2015
LONDON- Long-haul economy class airfares in Europe are predicted to drop one percent in 2015 against a background of global price falls, according to...
Thahane abandons LCD
..becomes third heavyweight to leave the party in a week Lekhetho Ntsukunyane FORMER Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs minister, Timothy Thahane, has quit...
Phoofolo, ex-chauffeur in bitter poll dispute
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane The police were called in yesterday to mediate in a vicious dispute between Law and Constitutional Affairs minister Haae Phoofolo, and his...
LCD youths on the warpath
…accuse ABC and BNP leadership of being corrupt Keiso Mohloboli Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) Youth League leader Tšoanelo Ramakeoana yesterday accused Prime Minister...
Durban embassy probed
…as staff makes sensational allegations against Consul General Lerato Tšosane Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has launched an investigation...
‘Societies’ help members beat festive season blues
’Mantoetse Maama The festive season is upon us once again and Basotho are out in their numbers making purchases for themselves and their loved...
Police intensify operations
…as 10 people die on the roads in a single week ’Mantoetse Maama Police have intensified anti-crime operations to ensure law and order during...
Rantšo elected Reformed Congress of Lesotho leader
Keiso Mohloboli Labour and Employment minister Keketso Rantšo was unanimously elected leader of the newly formed Reformed Congress of Lesotho (RCL) during the party’s...
Phooko quits LCD
…blames party leader for the sensational departure Keiso Mohloboli Veteran politician and Public Service minister, Dr Motloheloa Phooko, has quit the Lesotho Congress for Democracy...
Prison guards’ go-slow spreads
Keiso Mohloboli Operations at Maseru, Berea, Butha-Buthe and Mohale’s Hoek prisons have been severely affected after disgruntled warders intensified their go-slow in an effort...
Mosisili tears into Thabane
…as DC launches poll campaign Billy Ntaote Democratic Congress (DC) leader Pakalitha Mosisili says Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is not fit to hold office and...
High court under spotlight
Tefo Tefo SENIOR High Court judge Justice Semapo Peete has attributed the poor administration of justice in Lesotho to incompetent support staff. Justice Peete...
Setipa ventures into politics
Setipa ventures into politics …former LNDC boss to stand for LCD in next year’s parliamentary elections Letuka Chafotsa Former Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) boss...
Bantu target Notši
Premier League champions want to boost coaching department ahead of continental jamboree Mikia Kalati Bantu are hoping to add former national team coach Leslie...
MKM boss enters political fray
…Thebe-ea-Khale to represent ABC in next year’s parliamentary elections Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Embattled MKM boss, Simon Thebe-ea-Khale, will represent the All Basotho Convention (ABC) in next...
A year to remember!
Mikia Kalati A great sporting year is coming to a close—a year in which Lesotho came so close to rewriting the history books. However,...
Sun International workers to down tools
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane Sun International workers are set to embark on a month-long strike on Tuesday next week after failing to reach an agreement with...