Lesotho launches successful environmental projects
Seithati Motsoeneng IN a significant step towards addressing climate change, Lesotho has launched two ambitious initiatives: the Resilient Landscape Restoration (ROLL) and the Integrated
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Vodacom donates computer lab to New Millennium
Seithati Motšoeneng IN a major boost for digital learning, Vodacom Lesotho has handed over a fully equipped computer lab to New Millennium High School
Welcome to the (at times) lucrative industry of forming political parties Ntate Bothata
Dear Ntate Bothata A VERY warm welcome to the realm of forming political parties, Lesotho’s ever flourishing “industry”. It has been a while since I
Mathibeli Mokhothu: An open letter to you ntate.
Soon or later, you are going to have to make an important decision; i.e whether you want to become relevant to Lesotho’s politics as
Bid to oust LHDA chief
Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) has asked Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) board chairperson, Lehlomela Stephen Phakisi, to resign from his cushy post for allegedly violating the Authority’s conflict of interest policy. Mr
SOEs fail to declare dividends to govt
Mathatisi Sebusi AN alarming 60 percent of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and companies in which the State owns shareholding have failed to pay dividends to the government as expected. In fact,
Assistant High Court registrar shot by lover
…as women protest escalating femicides Moorosi Tsiane A High Court Assistant Registrar, Tebello Mokhoema, has narrowly survived death after being shot by her boyfriend this past Saturday
Ombudsman orders LDF, LMPS to probe torture incidents
Mohloai Mpesi OMBUDSMAN, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, has ordered internal investigations into rogue members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) and Lesotho Mounted Police Service
Welcome to the (at times) lucrative industry of forming political parties Ntate Bothata
Dear Ntate Bothata A VERY warm welcome to the realm of forming political parties, Lesotho’s ever flourishing “industry”. It has been a while since
More woes for M186 million airport project
…as parly committee recommends project be re–tendered Mohloai Mpesi THE corruption plagued M184 million Moshoeshoe I International Airport refurbishment project has hit yet another snag after a parliamentary committee this week recommended
RSL probes 10 employees for misconduct
Mohloai Mpesi THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has suspended 10 employees pending investigations into allegations of dishonesty and misconduct. The employees, all Customs Inspectors,
Parly committee calls for dialogue with MMB
—As brewery opposes latest alcohol levy hike Mathatisi Sebusi THE Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) must dialogue over the
Lesotho must embrace cleantech – Moleko
Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO must embrace clean technologies to ensure its energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability, Energy Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, has said. Mr
Moshoeshoe Walk, Lesotho’s own version of the Long March: a walk of resilience to triumph
From 6 to 8 March 2025, hundreds of people from diverse backgrounds joined Basotho on the Moshoeshoe Walk from Leribe to Thaba Bosiu. The
DCEO no-show in Peka MP theft case
…as docket “mysteriously” disappears from court Moorosi Tsiane THE theft case against Peka constituency legislator, Mohopoli Monokoane, failed to resume yesterday after the court was informed
Prosecutor challenges his arraignment over M1500 bribe
Hopolang Mokhopi A BEREA prosecutor, Lefu Penane, who faces criminal charges of soliciting a M1500 bribe, is challenging the decision by the Director of Public
Tšosane community up in arms
…questions government’s commitment to dumpsite rehabilitation Mathatisi Sebusi / Seithati Motšoeneng THE community of Ha Tšosane has lost faith in the government’s promise to rehabilitate a local
No to Musk, Trump and their Starlink
It is often said competition is good for the consumer. The more the competition in any business sector, the better the service or product
Mahlala forms new party
Mohloai Mpesi / Mohalenyane Phakela BUSINESSMAN Bothata Mahlala has confirmed he is in the process of forming a new political party after initially denying that he would
Another failed coup “mastermind” jailed
Hopolang Mokhopi TABLES have turned on retired soldier, Colonel Thato Phaila, who has gone from being a Crown witness in high-profile cases against his former
H.E. Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to South Africa speaks on Women’s Day
Rwanda celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme – “Empowered Women, Stronger Nation” On this International Women’s Day, HE Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to
Public Works budget in limbo
….as committee demands evidence of withdrawal of court case Mohloai Mpesi THE Portfolio Committee on Natural Resources has directed the Ministry of Public Works
Setback for eight cops facing murder charges
…as they lose the first leg of their bid to stop DPP from prosecuting them Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Leribe Criminal Investigation Division (CID) boss, Superintendent
Lesotho Housing sued for M15m
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Housing and Land Development Corporation (LHLDC) is facing a M15 million lawsuit for allegedly terminating its contract with Rendeals Four
Police urge Dr Mofubelu’s sexual harassment victims to come forward
Moorosi Tsiane ALLEGATIONS of sexual harassment against medical practitioner, Hlalele Mofubelu, have prompted more women to come forward, sharing their harrowing experiences with the doctor. Dr Mofubelu
Dr Mofubelu’s sexual assault cases highly disturbing
DOCTORS, just like lawyers, judges, among other professionals, hold significant authority within society. We all seek their expertise and their presumed extensive knowledge of
Teacher who “stabbed” student to represent himself in court
Hopolang Mokhopi A PHUTHIATSANA High School teacher accused of stabbing his student in December last year has chosen to represent himself in his trial before
LTDC drives tourism sensitization campaign
—Engages Butha-Buthe communities, schools Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) recently organized a pivotal event in Butha-Buthe to sensitize primary schools and local
Govt bids to enhance service delivery
Moroke Sekoboto The government has taken steps to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery by introducing client service charters for civil servants. Speaking at
Minister of Natural Resources’ Site Visit Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
MOKHOTLONG – The Minister of Natural Resources, Hon Mohlomi Moleko, undertook a comprehensive oversight visit to key sites of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project