A chance for a new start
AFTER a successful conference over the weekend the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) has a chance to start on a clean slate. The former ruling...
A hole in the bucket
“In Africa, the water issue belongs to women: they go to get water and bring it back in a bucket.” — Courtès Ketcha, from Cameroon...
Local artistes want copyright law revised
MASERU — Local artistes say they are losing royalties because the Copyright Act does not adequately protect their work against piracy. The Lesotho Music Right...
Sheila launches second book
MASERU — A local author and poet is expected to launch a poetry book at Pioneer Mall’s Ster-Kinekor Cinema today. Sheila Khala’s second book titled...
Warrant of arrest for Ntsie
MASERU — Controversial cameraman Habofanoe Ntsie who is facing a possible death sentence for double murder is now on the police’s wanted list after he...
‘Media must name and shame corrupt officials’
MASERU — Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili yesterday called on the media to name and shame corrupt civil servants so that the public prosecutor can haul...
Mosisili charms youths
MASERU — Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on Sunday promised to create thousands of jobs and education opportunities for Basotho youths. Mosisili made the remarks while...
But analysts say it’s too early to determine DC prospects
MASERU — The success of the Democratic Congress (DC)’s maiden rally on Sunday should not be seen as an indication that the party will romp...
Year of the peasant
T HIS is the year of the peasant in Lesotho. Once again the peasants, so long forgotten, will have their time on May 26. They...
‘We are marked for death’
MASERU — The Lesotho Political Parties Leadership Forum yesterday alleged there is a “hit squad” that had been assigned to kill prominent people ahead of...
DC on charm offensive to win polls
MASERU — The Democratic Congress (DC) has gone on a charm offensive to win the youth vote promising to push for the “inclusion and influence...
Gunmen rob businessman
MASERU — Top Maseru businessman Frank Baffoe says he was robbed by four armed men who attacked his home last Thursday. Baffoe said the robbers,...
ABC ‘to dump Land Act’
MASERU — The main opposition All Basotho Convention (ABC) party says it will reverse the 2010 Land Act that allows foreigners to own land in...
Makhakhe dies
MASERU — Former principal secretary in the Prime Minister’s office, Kubutu Makhakhe, died on Monday after a short illness. A family spokesperson, Lebohang Makhakhe, said...
TB stalks ex-mine workers
MASERU — When Pheello Senkhane landed a job at Harmony Gold mine in Welkom in 1970, his dream was to give his family the best...
Teacher dismissed for alleged human trafficking
MASERU — A teacher at City International High school in Qoaling who is facing charges of trafficking two women to South Africa has been fired....
Strengthen fight against corruption
PRIME Minister Pakalitha Mosisili yesterday launched the Business Action Against Corruption (BAAC), a public-private Commonwealth initiative to fight corruption. He called on the media to...
The secret life of women
“Women make the best beekeepers, because they have a special ability built into them to love creatures that sting. It comes from years of loving...
Standard bank donates to King’s trust
By Lennon Nota MASERU — Standard Lesotho Bank on Tuesday presented a cheque for M20 000 to Matsieng Development Trust Fund that helps disadvantaged...
LCS reclaim top spot
MASERU — Defending champions Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) reclaimed top spot on the Vodacom Premier League log after they posted an impressive 2-0 victory over...
Lesotho dominates Metropolitan Inter-club netball tournament
By Tebello Moalosi MASERU — Lesotho dominated the Lesotho Correctional Service Metropolitan Inter-club netball tournament last weekend, scooping three gold medals in four categories....
Lefa to send top referee for refresher course
MASERU — Top Lesotho referee and Caf instructor Teele Ntšonyane will next month attend a one-week refresher course in Cameroon. Lesotho Football Association (Lefa) technical...
Local athletes to compete in Mauritius
MASERU — Four local athletes are set to compete at the Mauritius International Neet competition in Mauritius on April 14 as Lesotho steps up its...
Health system ailing
IN the past 10 years, the government of Lesotho has made the right moves in terms of improvement of health systems. These include, the free...
Youths at the receiving end of poverty
The reality is that most of our fellow citizens in Lesotho whether young or old live a very deprived and dehumanising existence. However, just because...
The fight for African dignity
FATHER and mother were wallowing in the afterglow of you-know-what when they heard shouts of Hooray! Yippee! God is Great! Praised be Jesus! “It can’t...
AKA to grace pilot Hip Hop Xplosion
MASERU — South African award winning artiste AKA is billed to perform at the Hip Hop Xplosion show pencilled for next Saturday at Manthabiseng Convention Centre....
Youthful Serumula finds going tough at Sedibeng festival
MASERU — Serumula Performing Arts Academy found the going tough at the Sedibeng Choral Music Festival held in South Africa on Sunday. They came eighth...
Moleleki, Mosisili sued for M20m
MASERU — Former Letšeng Diamond Mine security manager Bofihla Makhalane is suing Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili and Natural Resources Minister Monyane Moleleki for M20 million....
Aspiring DC candidate assaulted 'over T-shirt'
MASERU — An aspiring Democratic Congress (DC) candidate for the upcoming election says he was beaten to a pulp for wearing his party’s T-shirt. Refiloe...