Soldier challenges law outlawing famo gangs
Moorosi Tsiane THE Internal Security (Declaration of Unlawful Organisation), Notice No. 40 of 2024, which criminalises famo groups, is being challenged in court by a soldier married
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MPs oppose new police retirement age proposal
Mohloai Mpesi MEMBERS of Parliament have expressed strong opposition to a proposed legal amendment that seeks to raise the retirement age for police officers from 55 to 60
QMMH sued M8m for negligence
Moorosi Tsiane QUEEN ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) has been slapped with an M8.29 million lawsuit by a Berea man who alleges that negligence by
PS for local govt accused of abuse of power
…while DCEO claims Town Clerk not yet off the hook Mohloai Mpesi Following the withdrawal of fraud charges against him, former Maseru City Council (MCC)
MISA director Ntsukunyane charged with fraud
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Director of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA – Lesotho Chapter), Lekhetho Ntsukunyane (47), has been charged with defrauding the institution of M34
‘Maesaiah’s son recounts narrow escape from death
Moorosi Tsiane MEMORIES of the early hours of 27 January 2014 remain vivid for Victor Ferreira, the son of former First Lady ’Maesaiah Thabane,
DCEO battles to counter illicit money flows
…As Lesotho debt distress rises Mohloai Mpesi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) is struggling to curb the rampant illicit financial flows (IFFs)
Fate of murder-accused police officers hangs in the balance
Moorosi Tsiane EIGHT police officers accused of murdering three detainees will have to wait at least three months to learn their fate. This follows
LNDC bids to revive textile industry
Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), with support from the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project, is in the process of promoting
IACoV concludes on triumphant note
With renewed hope for climate sustainability Seithati Mots’oeneng THE just ended Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food-insecure Populations (IACoV) project, has made significant strides
Urgent need to address methane emissions
—to enhance fight against climate change Seithati Motsoeneng AS the global community confronts the undeniable effects of climate change, there is an increasing focus on
Gvt launches promising poverty alleviation project
Hopolang Mokhopi DESPITE grappling with perennial poverty challenges, Lesotho has reason for optimism after the recent launch of Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP),
What a piece of good news from Ntate Maphathe
Something very unusual has just happened in Lesotho’s politics. It’s not something that I think should go unnoticed because it is an issue of
PM announces M400 million loan scheme for local entrepreneurs
As gvt moves to bolster private sector Amid new US tariffs that have upended economy While World Bank urges private sector led growth Seithati Motṧoeneng
Trump suspends 50% tariffs
…temporarily saves over 12k textile jobs in Lesotho Mathatisi Sebusi / Mohloai Mpesi The government can heave a sigh of relief for now after the United States government suspended
Mosito bemoans poor working conditions for judges
…Blasts gvt for delaying salaries of appeal court judges …Law Society leader Tuke gives govt ultimatum to resolve issue Moorosi Tsiane COURT of Appeal President, Justice Kananelo
Mahao questions Taele’s LEGCO appointment
Mohloai Mpesi Former Energy Minister Professor Nqosa Mahao has questioned the appointment of Professor Molibeli Taele as the new Director of the Lesotho Electricity
DMA struggling to recoup M900 000 in erroneous payments
—Putting 18 000 Basotho at risk of not getting paid ‘Mathatisi Sebusi A TOTAL of 18,000 Basotho who worked on community development projects under the Disaster
King commends NUL for academic excellence
—As varsity celebrates 80th Anniversary Moroke Sekoboto KING Letsie III, Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), has commended the university for its academic excellence,
Tragedy strikes as King’s security vehicle kills pedestrian
Mohloai Mpesi IN a tragic incident, a vehicle belonging to the security detail of His Majesty King Letsie III was involved in an accident
Alliance allays fears for its policies
…after social media misinformation Leemisa Thuseho INSURANCE Powerhouse, Alliance Insurance, has reassured its clients of its unwavering commitment to fulfilling its mandate of providing compensation to
What a piece of good news from Ntate Maphathe
Something very unusual has just happened in Lesotho’s politics. It’s not something that I think should go unnoticed because it is an issue of
Lesotho seeks dialogue with Trump’s gvt over his destructive tariffs
—Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets LESOTHO has exported a significant portion of its textile products and
World Bank urges private sector led growth
–As unemployment and poverty continues to plague Lesotho Mohloai Mpesi FOSTERING a private sector-driven economy is essential for rejuvenating Lesotho’s ailing economy, the World
Sakoane blasts lawyers for negligence
Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has urged clients to sue incompetent lawyers who neglect completing their cases. The visibly angry Justice Sakoane made the remarks yesterday while responding to Law Office lawyer, Advocate
Our MPs are truly rare interesting creatures
There is something fundamentally wrong with these creatures we call our Members of Parliament (aka MPs). We have encountered their destructive shenanigans in all
Global climate crisis escalates to alarming new levels
Seithati Motšoeneng THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record globally. Temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold
Lesana lists on Maseru Securities Market
Moroke Sekoboto Lesana Financial Services’ Medium-Term Note has been listed on the Maseru Securities Market (MSM). The landmark event was held yesterday at the Central
Ombudsman’s army security withdrawn
In wake of her damning report against LDF DPM Majara rubbishes allegations she orchestrated the move Mohloai Mpesi OUTSPOKEN and highly regarded Ombudsman, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki,
LDF Amendment Bill divides MPs
…As gvt insists Letsoela will retire in August Mohloai Mpesi THE government’s move to amend the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Act to extend the army commander’s retirement