Irate man axes wife to death
BEREA — A 53-year-old man from Sefikeng in Berea last week axed his wife to death following a dispute over the cooking of sugar beans....
Anti-Trafficking Bill welcome
IN this edition we carry a story about the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Bill (2010) that the government of Lesotho has proposed. The law is meant...
I have a soft spot for the charming boy
Here is an interesting tale about aged leaders. Ntate Mosisili meets Ntate Thabane with his youth league leaders on the 7th floor at the LNDC...
Lesotho economy set to grow
By Mpeshe Selebalo MASERU — Lesotho’s economy is on the recovery path in line with current global trends, a local economist has said. Sephooko Motelle,...
Textiles industry on recovery path
MASERU — At last there is good news for Lesotho’s embattled textiles and clothing sector. The sector which saw massive factory closures last year is...
Bomba is back
MASERU — Former senior national team coach Mahao “Bomba” Matete has been appointed technical adviser for Lesotho’s Under-17 team. Matete received his appointment letter from...
Rewrite history: Notši
MASERU — Lesotho’s under-20 coach Leslie Notši has called on his charges to “rewrite history” when they clash with South Africa in the second leg...
Boost for LDF
MASERU — Insurance firm Metropolitan Lesotho continued its support of local football by donating M40 000 worth of sporting equipment to Vodacom Premier League side...
Mphatlalatsane in turmoil
MASERU — If there is a team that will be in a jam come the start of the season in a fortnight, that team will...
Lesotho returns to international tennis
MASERU — Lesotho tennis looks set to return to the Davis Cup next year after almost a decade without the men’s national teams participating in...
Association hails unveiling of racing track
MASERU — Tumisang Taabe, the Lesotho Cycling Association vice-president and founder of Tumi’s Bike Club, has hailed the unveiling of a BMX bicycle racing track...
Lesotho to take part in World Netball qualifier
MASERU — Lesotho will next month be among nine African countries that will take part in the World Netball Championships qualifiers to be held in...
Bhudaza hosts show to remember
By Lerato Matheka MASERU—”I am overwhelmed.” That’s how Bhudaza Mapefane described the rousing reception he got from the nearly 300 people who attended his Likhomo...
Glamour-Les’ fashion show a big flop
By Lerato Matheka MASERU — It was intended to be a red-carpet fashion show. But the show turned out to be the mother-of-all-flops. The show,...
Youth celebrate Selemo sa Basotho
By Khahliso Khama MASERU — The Maseru Central Park was a hive of activity last weekend as Basotho youths celebrated the start of the ploughing...
‘Soulo pushed me out’
MASERU — Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) leader Macaefa Billy says the split between his party and the All Basotho Convention (ABC) was instigated by people...
Maphalla blames ABC for split
MASERU — Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) deputy leader, Sello Maphalla, has lashed out at the All Basotho Convention (ABC) for causing last week’s split in...
Court orders minister to recognise healers’ council
MASERU — The High Court has ordered Health Minister Mphu Ramatlapeng to recognise and confirm the new traditional healers’ council which was elected in January....
SA dispels border disruption fears
MASERU — The seven-day South African civil servants strike which begins today is not expected to disrupt operations at the Lesotho-South Africa border, a senior...
Soulo pushed me out: Billy
MASERU – The alliance between the All Basotho Convention (ABC) and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) came to an abrupt end last week. As part...
Alliance split weakens struggle for democracy
MASERU — The dramatic split of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) alliance could leave the opposition severely weakened...
Public Eye columnist claims torture
MASERU — The trial of former Public Eye newspaper columnist Tukula Makhake who is facing charges of armed robbery took a dramatic twist on Tuesday...
Workers protest boss’ bonus
MASERU — Workers at the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) are up in arms over a human resources executive they accuse of getting a full...
Villagers seek divine help to combat crime
LITHOTENG — Villagers in Lithoteng will on Sunday hold a joint prayer session to seek divine intervention over a spate of crimes they say have...
Lesotho opposition in turmoil
THE dramatic collapse of the alliance between the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) is the most vivid illustration that...
The nyatsi has fallen from favour
So, that sham of a marriage between the All Basotho Convention (ABC) and the Lesotho Workers Party (LWP) is finally over. ABC, which seems to...
‘Lesotho economy poised for growth’
MASERU — Lesotho’s economy is set to grow by three percent this year on the back of massive construction and mining projects that are currently...
Annual inflation climbs to 4.5%
MASERU — Lesotho’s annual inflation rate shot to 4.5 percent in June, up from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 percent, according to the latest...
Road works funds not fully utilised
MASERU — At least 30 percent of the funds allocated for the maintenance of Lesotho’s roads was not utilised in the last financial year, the...
Shoes dumps Lioli
MASERU — In a shock move, Lioli coach Mosholi “Shoes” Mokhothu has dumped the Teyateyaneng giants for an inferior post with his former employers LCS....