73 years for men who slit their drinking buddy’s throat
Moorosi Tsiane TWO men who brutally beat and slit the throat of their drinking companion during a drunken brawl in Mafeteng have been sentenced to a combined 73
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Murder suspect claims he was falsely implicated
Kabelo Masoabi A Mokhotlong man charged with murder has denied any involvement in the killing, insisting that he was falsely implicated by prosecution witnesses and a co-accused who
Shelile opens locally-owned factory in Maputsoe
Moroke Sekoboto THE Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mokhethi Shelile, has opened a locally owned apparel and textile factory, marking a significant milestone in the government’s quest to harness
Letshego transforms lives in Mohale’s Hoek
Rethabile Pitso LETSHEGO Financial Services’ “LetsGo & WIN” campaign touched on Mohale’s Hoek this past Friday where lucky winners walked away with cash and prizes valued at M35 000. The
RSL plants 2000 trees at LDF base in Mafeteng base
Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the environment by planting more trees. RSL, in collaboration with the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) through its Youth Development
A sentence that speaks — but Lesotho must go further on GBV
High Court Judge Maliepollo Makhetha deserves commendation for the clarity, firmness and moral courage reflected in her sentencing of Mohau Matele to 38 years’ imprisonment for the brutal murder of Mahali Lekheloha. This was
Right diagnosis at LEC — now the hard part begins
For years, the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has staggered from one crisis to another, haemorrhaging money while offering the public a steady diet of
Opposition in denial while seeking political relevance
. . . a misplaced bare-knuckle fight to have unsubstantiated allegations of corruption gain traction Thabo Maketekete Sekonyela AS we wind-up another land-marking, monumental year in the fragile political history of
The dangers of giving platforms to untrained analysts
Gabashane Masupha IN many countries facing complex developmental, economic and governance challenges such as Lesotho, there is a growing and deeply troubling trend of allowing unqualified individuals to
RSL board members ‘jailed’ for contempt as Mokoko battle escalates
30-day sentences suspended on condition they reinstate Adv Mokoko Board vows to appeal Labour Court judgment Mohloai Mpesi THE long-running war between Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and
LeFA hunts for Likuena coach
Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has begun the hunt for fired national team, Likuena, head coach Leslie Notši’s replacement. The national football governing body is also seeking new coaches for both the male
Lesotho chess federation outlines five-year strategy
…targets the grassroots for sustained growth Moroke Sekoboto THE newly inaugurated Chess Federation of Lesotho (CFL) executive committee has unveiled its five-year strategic plan which seeks to use chess as
Lioli end Majantja’s unbeaten run
Moroke Sekoboto LIOLI have ended Majantja’s nine-game unbeaten run after beating them 1-nil at the Russell Sebatana Technical Centre in Mohale’s Hoek on Saturday. Before the Saturday encounter, Majantja had recorded seven wins and two
Govt’s skewed priorities: IEC ordered to abandon M77m building over State House “security fears”
Govt wants IEC to sell property for M25m Masowe site Prime Minister uneasy with tall building near State House IEC says it’s going nowhere Mohloai Mpesi
Mokhochane decries power vacuum at IEC
. . . as recruitment of new Commissioners stalls . . . blames voter apathy on “unclean” voters’ roll THE outgoing Chairperson of the Independent
Letsoepa to spend Christmas in jail
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Police Commissioner, Molahlehi Letsoepa, will spend this Christmas in jail after the High Court yesterday reserved judgment on his bail application until 12 January 2026.
Matekane commends China for continued support
Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has commended the government of China for supporting Lesotho’s efforts to mainstream agriculture as a key driver of economic growth. Mr Matekane lauded China’s support after receiving
RFP MP’s transport firm in M3.5 million tollgate fraud
Moorosi Tsiane HIPPO Transport, owned by the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)’s Peka MP, Mohopoli Monokoane, is accused of conspiring with a Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) agent to defraud the
Dispute over mining operations set to end
. . . as Moradi Crushers, community prepare to sign MoU Hopolang Mokhopi A long-standing dispute over the environmental impacts caused by quarry miner, Moradi Crushers, and the Mpeke community is set to end
ConCourt halts PAC’s grilling of Tšepong bosses
. . .As showdown looms over limits of parliamentary powers Moorosi Tsiane THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has interdicted Parliament’s watchdog Public Accounts Committee (PAC) from probing
Man sentenced to 10 years for killing sibling
Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court has sentenced 40-year-old Ts’eliso Chabalala to 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine of M20,000 after finding him guilty of culpable homicide for killing his
90 chefs graduate
…as Dona@balos holds 13th graduation ceremony Rethabile Pitso POPULAR local culinary school, Dona@balos, held its 13th graduation ceremony in Maseru on Monday this week. A total of 90 fresh chefs
Missing exhibit guns: Proof — yet again — that the LMPS is rotten at the core
Suspicion that elements within the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) are working hand-in-glove with criminals has once again exploded into public view — this
Crown wants Judge Ralebese recused from Letsoepa bail hearing
Moorosi Tsiane ACTING Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Advocate (Adv) Lehlanako Mofilikoane has called for High Court Judge Mafelile Ralebese to recuse herself from presiding
Knives out for PAC boss
…as QMMH bosses demand her recusal …labels her “corrupt and unfit” to lead PAC Mohloai Mpesi A parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into the administration
Relief for health sector
…as the US pours M4.2 billion into Lesotho’s health system …signs a 5-year MoU committing to building the sector Moroke Sekoboto THE United States government has renewed its commitment to strengthening Lesotho’s health sector
Thieving lawyer booted out
…barred from legal practice over stolen client funds Moorosi Tsiane ADVOCATE Dyke Thejane has suffered a devastating professional blow after Acting High Court Judge, Sekake Malebanye, struck him off the
‘Restructure or shut down’ – Matlanyane
…says govt won’t bail out ailing parastatals Mathatisi Sebusi THE government will not bail out any ailing parastatals that owe taxes to the Revenue Services
“Unfazed” Lipholo forges on
…vows to press ahead with land-return mission despite “state intimidation” Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, has vowed to forge ahead
Mosotho, Tsikoane escalate IEC fight to appeal court
Moorosi Tsiane ATTORNEY Tumisang Mosotho and human rights activist Tsikoane Peshoane have taken their fight to overturn the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recruitment process to