Three bodies still missing
MAFETENG — The search is still on for three bodies of children who drowned after a car accident in Mafeteng in February. Eleven people died
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Revenue authority beats collection target
MASERU — The Lesotho Revenue Authority surpassed the government’s set targets for tax collection for the just ended financial year. The LRA exceeded the targets
Man fatally stabs brother
BUTHA-BUTHE — A 21-year-old man from Sekubu in Butha-Buthe was last week arrested for stabbing and killing his 26-year-old brother, Lebona Letsatsi. The police public
Feeding scheme flawed
THE lead story we carried two weeks ago exposed serious problems in the government’s school feeding programme. The scheme, started with noble intentions of feeding
Let’s do more to develop sport
BASOTHO are a sport-loving people who go to great lengths to support their athletes. Sports can unite a people and rally them towards a common
When DJs masquerade as journos
This week we start with a quiz but there are no prizes for the correct answer. Who spilled this bile last week: “I beg you
Metrorrhagia is common
Doctor’s Corner IN the last two articles we discussed metrorrhagia, which is the medical term used to define bleeding between periods for women in the
Single ladies in the house
Steaming It Off LAST week I brought up the thousand-kilometre journey of single women. Okay, I only mentioned that some women are really single for
DJs clash over slot
MASERU — Ultimate FM presenter Dallas T has tried to play down his altercation with South African entertainer Thabo Kalane, better known as DJ Tabloid,
Moshate redoing album after settling SA dispute
MASERU — Local Afro-jazz group Moshate is re-recording its debut album after finally settling a dispute with a South African engineer who handled the band’s
UK varsity group gives local actors stage lessons
MASERU — Ten students and a lecturer from the University of Sunderland in England are in the country to train local theatre groups on how
Lulo Café launches album at big party
MASERU — With the who-is-who of the entertainment industry present, the official launch of Lulo Café’s house compilation in Lesotho was arguably the biggest party
Likhopo in financial crisis
MASERU — Former Premier League champions Likhopo are facing a serious financial crisis that could force the side to fold. Likhopo owner Bishop Molatoli, who
Lioli refuse to throw in towel
MASERU — Football can really be a cruel game. Just when Lioli fans were beginning to entertain thoughts of a first league title in 24
LDF confirm title favourites tag
MASERU — While Easter is a time for families to enjoy and relax, for others it’s a time when destinies are shaped and dreams crushed
‘Local athletes risking careers’
MASERU — The Lesotho Amateur Athletics Association (LAAA)’s spokesman has warned that athletes are putting their careers at risk by taking part in too many
Rovers crowned champs at last
MASERU — It’s always hard to understand when people claim that the thrill of the chase can be more satisfying than leading from the front.
Boxing gala in town
MASERU — The Lesotho Amateur Boxing Association (LABA) is hosting a five-day Zone VI boxing tournament that started yesterday and ends tomorrow. The tournament is
Rugby clinic coming
MASERU — A Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) delegation is expected in the country to train more than 30 local referees and coaches next weekend.
Knives out for BNP boss
MASERU — Pressure is mounting on Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Metsing Lekhanya (pictured) to step down immediately. A faction in the former ruling party
Knives out for BNP boss
MASERU — Pressure is mounting on Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Metsing Lekhanya (pictured) to step down immediately. A faction in the former ruling party
Knives out for BNP boss
MASERU — Pressure is mounting on Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Metsing Lekhanya (pictured) to step down immediately. A faction in the former ruling party
Knives out for BNP boss
MASERU — Pressure is mounting on Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Metsing Lekhanya (pictured) to step down immediately. A faction in the former ruling party
PFD says to step up its game
MASERU — Butha-Buthe businessman, Thabang Kholumo, was last weekend elected the vice-president of the opposition Popular Front for Democracy (PFD) party. Kholumo was elected to
Prince Harry’s charity failing
MASERU — Sentebale, a charity set up by Britain’s Prince Harry in Lesotho has seen dramatic fall in donations since last year. Donations to the
They pulled my balls, soldier tells court
MASERU — A Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) officer last week told the High Court that members of the army pulled his testicles and beat him
Clean up mess
We would accept it if the failure to comply with government regulations was to due to genuine ignorance of what needed to be done. We
Look who’s throwing stones
SCRUTATOR seldom reads the rotund one’s tortuous instalments in a local tabloid, but last week something disgraceful caught my eye. I was shocked to note
Crisis leaves textiles sector in dire straits
MASERU — Lesotho’s ailing textile industry has shed 6 000 jobs over the past eight months as the global crisis begins to take its toll
New tax thresholds
MASERU — The Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) last Wednesday began implementing new individual tax thresholds for taxpayers for the new fiscal year. In a statement