Political parties in trouble with IEC for failing to account for funds
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Movement for Economic Change (MEC) and Basotho Patriotic Party (BPP) are among political parties which have failed to account for campaign funds
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Lesotho in urgent need of quality palliative care for cancer patients
…lack of adequate palliative care exacerbating patients’ pain …ministry says making concerted efforts to improve access to care Mathatisi Sebusi WHILE cancer is a known
Four Police Officers dismissed by LMPS
Hopolang Mokhopi Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli, has fired four errant police officers for ill discipline and “tarnishing” the image of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service
US urges gvt to complete legislative reforms to access Compact II
…despite impressive MCC scorecard on eligibility …Lesotho must complete reforms to access funds Mathatisi Sebusi / Leemisa Thuseho THE United States has implored Lesotho to complete requisite legislative reforms
Government to pay suppliers
Mathatisi Sebusi MINISTER of Finance and Development Planning, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, says Cabinet has approved the allocation of M500 million to settle the government’s outstanding debts to
GVT establishes counter terrorism unit
Mathatisi Sebusi The government has established a counter terrorism unit to deal with what Finance and Development Planning Minister, Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane, describes as “hostile domestic
Relief for Mofomobe
Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, heaved a sigh of relief yesterday after Labour Court president, Teboho Thoso, temporarily interdicted his incarceration
Murder accused cop fights dismissal
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER police officer, Lebohang Moletsane, who was fired by Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli after he was charged with fatally stabbing his wife, has
M250 million set aside to light the nation-PM
Hopolang Mokhopi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane says the government has set aside M250 million for the rehabilitation and installation of new streetlights across the country
Kamoli attempted murder case drags
Moorosi Tsiane IT remains unclear when the trial of former commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), Tlali Kamoli, who is facing attempted murder charges,
Mahlala launches development foundation
Mohloai Mpesi QUTHING business tycoon, Bothata Mahlala, will on Saturday launch a charity foundation through which he will help vulnerable communities throughout the country. The
Mukuru introduces instant money transfer
Moroke Sekoboto Mobile money platform, Mukuru, has enhanced its money transfer services as monies deposited via Mokuru Lesotho platforms can now reflect into South African accounts
Businessman found dead
Leemisa Thuseho A man identified as the owner of a popular chain of fast food restaurants was found dead in his vehicle with gunshot wounds
US urges Basotho to exploit more AGOA benefits
Mathatisi Sebusi United States Ambassador to Lesotho, Maria Brewer, has encouraged Basotho to explore other products to sell duty free to the US market under
Shocking death statistics in Lesotho’s prisons
Mathatisi Sebusi A SIGNIFICANT number of inmates have died in Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS)’s facilities nationwide due to insufficient medical care and unfavourable living conditions.
No suspects in Soro’s death
Mohloai Mpesi Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Hlalefang Motinyane, has reported that there are still no suspects in the death of Ministry of Home
Lephema praises police
…praises Molibeli, senior officials for restoring his confidence …as Mofomobe questions new police vehicles’ procurement process Mohloai Mpesi and Hopolang Mokhopi THE Minister of Local
Expo for women in tourism to uplift their businesses
Tokelo Khausela SMALL scale women-led businesses in the tourism sector will get an opportunity to showcase their products at the upcoming Women in Tourism Annual Summit
We just cannot continue like this
The unfolding disturbing political events in Lesotho snowballing from the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sam Matekane should prompt Basotho into some serious soul searching
Molefe’s harrowing dagga addiction past
…as he narrates road to addiction …and healing journey that drained his mother Mathatisi Sebusi A MONTH ago, he was driven to Mohlomi Hospital
Matlama maintain early log lead
…as Bantu drop points for the second time Leemisa Thuseho MASERU soccer giant, Matlama FC has recorded its fourth consecutive outright win to maintain their
Top local runners set for Soweto Marathon
Leemisa Thuseho TOP local runners will this weekend be out in full force as they battle for honours in the 2023 edition of the
CAVB Zone VI impressed with club championships preps
…the games are coming to Lesotho for the first time Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO Volleyball Association (LVA) president Lehlohonolo Ncheke says the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB)
An Opportunity to Deepen Trade and Investment between the United States and Lesotho
Op-Ed by Ambassador Maria Brewer “The United States is all in on Africa,” President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. The future
Relief as key Nigerian players are ruled out of Likuena tie
Lesotho’s national football team, Likuena will face a weakened Nigeria when the two teams meet for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Nigeria on 16
Judgment reserved in no confidence motion case
Moorosi Tsiane OPPOSITION parties behind a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sam Matekane say the Constitutional Court has no jurisdiction to hear an application trying
Expediency forces PM to backtrack
Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane had taken a brave decision to slash Lesotho’s bloated cabinet from about 30 ministers to only 15 to save
Community in shock over brutal murder of Mahosi, son
… murder allegedly meant to stop her from “spilling beans” over looting of Covid-19 funds. Mohloai Mpesi, Hopolang Mokhopi & Mathatisi Sebusi ANOTHER gruesome assassination has
Opposition vows to oust Matekane
…says it will proceed with no confidence motion against his new coalition …as SADC arrives to try and quell renewed instability …while RFP bids to
M50 million fraudster Selate assets to be handed over to government
Staff Reporter A house belonging to M50 million suspected fraudster Lehlohonolo Selate has been seized in Bloemfontein. It is expected to be handed over to