PS says Cabinet gave nod to diplomat’s appointment
MASERU — The principal secretary of foreign affairs, Tebello Metsing, says it was the cabinet that recommended a senior defence ministry official for a diplomatic...
23 killed in Christmas madness
MASERU — Twenty-three people were murdered throughout the country on Christmas Day, up from 11 last year, police reported. Police spokesperson Masupha Masupha told the...
LCD endorses results in 36 constituencies
MASERU — The ruling Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) party has so far only endorsed primary election results in 36 out of the 80 constituencies...
NUL must set new rules of engagement
The National University of Lesotho (NUL) yesterday finally reopened its doors after two tumultuous months of bitter standoff between lecturers and management over pay and...
A new year, a new you!
“Not a single person is born in the world who has not a certain capacity which will make him proud, who is not pregnant with...
People’s coup — Africa’s new fad
YEARS ago, when most African leaders declared, “the people have spoken”, they lied. What they meant was that they had spoken, or the ruling and...
Zahara, Nomhle mesmerise Maseru fans
MASERU — Popular South African jazz artistes Nomhle and Zahara on Thursday set a fully packed ’Manthabiseng Convention Centre on fire during the Lesotho Tourism...
Fans go crazy as Kommanda launches album
MASERU — Kommanda Obbz launched his album, Tšepe, at a packed Litaleng on Christmas Eve. Among those who attended the launch were local hip hop...
Matlama FC deny responsibility
MASERU — Matlama FC has denied responsibility for their supporters’ unruly behaviour witnessed a fortnight ago. Instead the Maseru football giants say the Vodacom Soccer...
Former minister divorces
MASERU — Former trade minister Popane Lebesa’s 28-year marriage ended last week over a child he sired out of wedlock. Lebesa’s marriage to ’Mamoroke Lebesa,...
And the nominees are . . .
THE red carpet has been rolled out for Scrutator’s 2011 Mediocrity Awards. Next week we reward the men and women who have struggled through thick...
Top lawyer fights to represent ABC
MASERU — Prominent lawyer, Haae Phoofolo, was on Sunday elected to be the All Basotho Convention (ABC)’s candidate for the Maseru Central constituency No 32...
Rogue police hitman arrested for murder
MASERU — A rogue police officer who shot and killed a 24-year-old man from Thaba-Tseka Bokong was arrested last Saturday. The officer confessed to the...
MP wants party boss grilled
MASERU — BNP leader Thesele ‘Maseribane must be prepared to undergo rigorous audit over how he handled party funds, the party’s former treasurer said this...
'Maseribane vows to punish party rebels
MASERU — Basotho National Party (BNP) leader, Thesele ‘Maseribane, says the party will punish leaders of a faction that claims to have formed an alliance...
Thakaso eyes parliamentary seat
MASERU — Mohau ‘Whitehorse’ Thakaso, a cntroversial businessman and sports personality, says he is going to stand as an independent in next year’s general election....
Lesotho teachers to hold elective conference
MASERU — The Lesotho Teachers Trade Unions (LTTU) will next month hold an elective congress that will look into teachers’ conditions of service in Lesotho....
No Xmas cheer for hard-pressed Basotho
MASERU — It is three days before Christmas but the mood doesn’t feel like it. There is an eerie silence enveloping Maseru. The usual hype...
New wood efficient fuel stove to help rural poor
MASERU — A new wood efficient fuel stove to assist rural communities with their heating needs while conserving wood was launched recently in Maseru. Known...
Heavy rains expected
MASERU — The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has warned of heavy rains between this month and March. “We are expecting lots of rain and storms...
Free press critical for a democratic Lesotho
What a roller coaster year this has been! We want to take this time to thank you our loyal readers and advertisers for your unflinching...
Random acts of kindness week
“If man really becomes human – not only in name but in reality – he will not need any rules. Very few people have realised...
Now, welcome to real people’s republics!
IF there was any fairness in the world, two countries would today cease to style themselves as “people’s republics”. These are the People’s Republic of...
Likhopo FC up for sale
MASERU — Premier league side FC Likhopo is up for sale. The side’s owner, Bishop Molatoli, told the Lesotho Times on Monday that he is...
Matlama lift Vodacom trophy
MASERU — Matlama added another chapter to their decorated history on Sunday by winning the 2011 Vodacom Soccer spectacular after a dramatic penalty shootout win...
Bantu scores another first
MASERU — Premier league outfit Bantu have scored another first. They are now producing their own bottled mineral water starting from the beginning of this...
Likuena, Tjoka light up sporting scene
MASERU — Matlama’s Vodacom Soccer Spectacular penalty shootout win on Sunday was an exciting way to end 2011. High notes haven’t always been all-around this...
Diamonds stolen
MASERU — About 1 000 rough diamond carats are alleged to have been stolen from Kolo Kimberlite project in Mafeteng, the Lesotho Times can reveal....
MPs walk out over NUL Bill
MASERU — Opposition MPs walked out of parliament in protest over the National University of Lesotho (Amendment) Bill 2011. The MPs said they felt “cheated...
Playing lotto with public funds
E ureka! This week Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili found his voice to condemn the rampant corruption that has engulfed this country like a cancer. Scrutator...