Diplomat recalled to answer charge
MASERU — The government has recalled a diplomat who had been posted to South Africa after revelations that he was facing a criminal charge. Makhabane...
Matter of fact
IN OUR last issue of the Lesotho Times we published a letter written by one Molepe alleging that prominent lawyer Haae Phoofolo had served time...
Lesotho: keyhole gardens equal hope
Sarah Oughton – AS climate change, food crises and the HIV pandemic continue to hit hard in Africa, Lesotho has found one small but successful...
LDF hammer Likhopo to tighten grip on log
MASERU — Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Football Club boosted their status as serious contenders for the premier league title on Sunday after posting an impressive...
League season to be extended
BEREA — The premier league management committee says it might be forced to extend the league season to June because of a mounting backlog of...
Sonopo finally secures visa
MASERU — Lioli winger Sonopo ‘Montoeli is finally set to leave for Spain tomorrow after he secured his travel visa. ‘Montoeli sealed a three-year contract...
Sex workers need society’s support
Nthabiseng Masia-Mapetla – THIS article seeks to explore the often secretive industry of sex work. Sex work has been on this planet for centuries. This...
Electoral commission must get basics right
Thakabanna Nyokana – 2012 is here, the year that will see Basotho people going all out to elect the government of their choice. Yes this...
ANC mirror has cracks
THERE is hardly a country in Africa whose struggle for independence from colonial rule was not inspired by the African National Congress (ANC) of South...
Matlama to fight M230 000 fine
MASERU — Matlama Football Club say they will fight the M230 000 fine imposed on the club by the Vodacom Soccer Spectacular organising committee for...
Lefa unhappy with ministry move
MASERU — The sports ministry has withdrawn a house and vehicle allocated to the Lesotho Football Association (Lefa) in 2009 during former Likuena coach, Zavisa...
Youths ‘insult’ minister
MASERU — A Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) youth from Likhoele constituency in Mafeteng district has landed herself in hot water for allegedly insulting and...
When journalists play the ombudsman’s role
Scrutator did not know whether to cry or laugh when she heard that a local journalist was thoroughly beaten by a group of police officers...
LCD to hold special conference month-end
MASERU — The ruling Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) will hold a special conference on January 27 and 28 to decide the fate of the...
Lectures resume at troubled NUL
MASERU — Lectures at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) resumed on Tuesday with the teachers’ union saying negotiations to find a solution to the...
LLA veterans to contest polls
MASERU — Members of the Lesotho Liberation Army Veterans Association (LLA-VETA) say they will stand in this year’s parliamentary election under the Lesotho People’s Congress...
Two youngsters shot dead in New Year celebrations
MASERU — Two young boys were shot dead and a further six people were seriously injured when a group of unknown men opened fire on...
Cabinet not aware of diplomat’s criminal case
In our issue published on December 29, 2011, we carried a story headlined: PS says Cabinet gave nod to diplomat’s appointment. We reported that Foreign...
Sefate Democratic Congress attacks plan to deregister it
MASERU – The Sefate Democratic Congress (SDC) has lashed out at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over its attempts to strike it off the roll...
Reforming Lesotho’s policy towards people with disabilities
YESTERDAY Lesotho joined the rest of the world in remembering Frenchman Louis Braille for his invention of the literacy for the blind citizens of the...
The strength to fight poverty
AFRICA will have learnt during 2011 that the fight against poverty needs people with fire in their bellies — a contradiction, some might say. The...
It’s time for change in the new year
The year finally came to an end, thank you Almighty, phew, about time! With that I think you realise that I had been waiting for...
Chinese businessman faces attempted murder charge
MASERU — A Chinese businessman yesterday appeared in the Maseru Magistrate’s Court to answer a charge of attempted murder. Zhang Zhang Jian is accused of...
Choral groups to lock horns in contest
MASERU — The Choral Music Federation of Lesotho (CMFL) will host a two-day national competition in April. CMFL spokesperson, Sam Letima, told the Weekender this...
Vodacom premier league roars into life
MASERU — The Vodacom premier league is set to roar into life this Saturday with the pick of the crop being the Bantu versus Lesotho...
Netball association to select national teams
MASERU — The Lesotho Netball Association (LNA) will hold a tournament next week to select two national teams. LNA development officer, Ramafahla Thamae, told the...
King to take part in SOS Charity Golf Day
MASERU — His Majesty King Letsie III is expected to take part in the SOS Charity Golf Day at Maseru Gold grounds on January 21....
Phoofolo sues ABC
MASERU — Prominent local lawyer, Haae Phoofolo, is suing the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party for M750 000 for defamation of character. He has also...
University of cash and tosh
AFTER a meticulous verification of votes Scrutator is thrilled beyond measure to announce that Limkokwing University is the 2011 winner of the Mediocrity Award. Hooray!...
Businessman denies stealing diamonds
MASERU — Peter Mosebo, the businessman accused of stealing 1 000 diamond carats, says the allegations against him are lies meant to mask corporate malfeasance...