Economy contracts by 12.6 percent
Bereng Mpaki LESOTHO’S economic performance slowed down by 12.6 percent in the second quarter of 2020 on the back of Covid-19 induced economic pressures.
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Law indexing critical for economic reforms- Mokuku
Bereng Mpaki CERTAIN laws governing businesses must be revised if the economic reforms process which is being spearheaded by the Private Competitiveness and Economic
‘Cabinet must stay away from tender and procurement processes’
DEVELOPMENT Planning minister, Selibe Mochoboroane, recently toured 20 government projects across the country and made shocking findings most of the projects remained incomplete despite that
I am ready for Chippa-Khooa
Moorosi Tsiane BANTU defender Tsietsi Khooa says he is ready for life at South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) side, Chippa United. Chippa United is
Ngatane called up for Likuena
Moorosi Tsiane MANONYANE skipper Tumelo Ngatane has been called up for senior national team duty for the first time after he was named in Thabo
Men’s netball team invited for SA championship
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho men’s netball national team has been invited to play in the 2020 South Africa Netball Males’ championship to be held in
LeFA in coaches’ workshop
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) is running a five-day workshop for premier league and A-Division coaches in preparation for the return of football
We could finally be doing something right
Moorosi Tsiane THE Bantu defending duo of Tsietsi Khooa and Bokang Sello has travelled to Port Elizabeth where they are expected to join Premier Soccer
Improve prison conditions
THE government must urgently fix the country’s prisons and bring them up to the acceptable standards for human habitation. For a long time, our
Haae to you Ntate Phoofolo
You have to give it up to Ntate Phoofolo. He is a very decent man. A prolific, erudite, eloquent and sagacious lawyer. Very humble,
AG Phoofolo sacked
after the ABC’s NEC recommended the move, NEC also wants Mahase sacked as acting chief justice Pascalinah Kabi PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro has effectively
Mahao loyalist Koma joins Thabane faction
legislator said to be unhappy with cabinet snub after his efforts in pushing for Thabane’s ouster Pascalinah Kabi ANOTHER chapter has been added to
Maesaiah vows to contest Mapesela for Mokhotlong seat
Pascalinah Kabi ALTHOUGH general elections are still two years away, outspoken former First Lady ‘Maesaiah Thabane and the equally garrulous Mokhotlong legislator, Tefo Mapesela, are
EGPAF retrenches 161 workers
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has resolved to lay off 161 workers due to funding challenges. In a statement this week,
Another week in SA custody for LDF duo
Ntsebeng Motsoeli TWO Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) officers who are languishing in a South African prison since their arrest two months ago will spend another
Missing records stall soldiers’ murder trial
Mohalenyane Phakela THE trial of 10 soldiers accused of murdering three civilians in 2017 failed to take off on Monday due to the High Court’s
Moleleki slams Mahao, govt for “bootlicking” SA
Nthatuoa Koeshe FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki has attacked Law and Justice Minister Professor Nqosa Mahao and the government over their handling of the
Govt moves to gag media
Pascalinah Kabi THE government is working on classifying its documents and correspondences and any media organisation which publishes confidential government information will be liable to
High Commissioner ‘Mokose dies
Nthatuoa Koeshe LESOTHO’S High Commissioner to Canada, Ralechate ‘Mokose, has died at the age of 71. The government said Mr ‘Mokose died in Canada in
Judge’s sickness delays LEPOSA case
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA)’s Constitutional Court battle with Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli failed to take off on Tuesday due to
Thotanyana sues NRA
Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER mining minister, Lebohang Thotanyana, has dragged the National Reforms Authority (NRA) to court over what he claims to be his “unclear” disqualification
Woman arrested for Koalabata killings
’Marafaele Mohloboli A THETSANE woman has been arrested and charged with the gruesome murders of four women in Koalabata, Berea on 1 August 2020.
Majoro demands action on delayed government projects
Ntsebeng Motsoeli | Bereng Mpaki PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro has ordered cabinet ministers to speedily finish up pending multi-million maloti projects and report back
KFC introduces customer delivery service
Bereng Mpaki KFC Lesotho customers can now order meals in the comfort of their homes or offices through a new delivery service introduced by
I have played my part: AG Phoofolo
PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro this week ordered the Attorney General, Advocate Haae Phoofolo, to go on terminal leave pending the expiry of his contract
Letšela features Kommanda Obbs on new single
Nthatuoa Koeshe HIP hop artiste Mosotho Letšela has released a fresh single featuring Kommanda Obbs. Titled Pelo ea ka, the track was released last week
Sensi Ranks in the studio with Bongo Riot
Nthatuoa Koeshe REGGAE and Dancehall artiste, Sensi Ranks, is working on two singles with South African reggae powerhouse Bongo Riot. Bongo Riot recently won the
Expert transmits tapestry skills in Maseru
Mohalenyane Phakela LOCAL tapestry expert, Reitumetse Molapo, is on a nationwide drive to develop the crafts skill to equip locals with means to earn
Is “Mathoho” heading back to Bantu?
Moorosi Tsiane KICK4LIFE is on the brink of losing the services of their skipper Johannes “Mathoho” Molapo after the team has struggled to pay
I am ready for the LeFA challenge-Bullock
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Kick4Life director of football, Chris Bullock, who was recently appointed Lesotho Football Association (LeFA’s) deputy secretary general says he was ready