Hope for Lesotho’s poultry sector
…as US government injects $31.4 million investment Mathatisi Sebusi The US government’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Lesotho M589 million ($34.1 million) capital injection
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Snowball effects of poultry ban adversely affecting retailers
Seithati Motsoeneng RETAILERS and restaurants in Lesotho have been forced to issue notices advicing consumers of the lack of chicken products in their outlets while
Four assassins behind shooting of DMA CEO & young son
Four assassins are believed to be behind last night’s murders of Disaster Management Authority (DMA) Chief Executive Officer, ‘Makhotso Mahosi and her 9 year old
Lesotho plunges into Constitutional Crisis
Staff Reporters LESOTHO has been plunged into a constitutional crisis after the heads of security agencies vowed not to allow Prime Minister Sam Matekane to
No confidence motion against PM on hold
Staff Reporters Prime Minister Sam Matekane can heave a sigh of relief for now. This after a no confidence motion, that was certain to topple
Phamotse continues to shine in volleyball
Leemisa Thuseho LEPERENG Olympafrica Centre (LOC) and national volleyball team middle-blocker and outsider-hitter, Relebohile Phamotse, is undoubtedly destined to be Lesotho’s next volleyball star. At
Signs of a Bubble: Detecting the Financial Storm Clouds
Financial markets, as much as they are grounded in economic indicators and corporate fundamentals, are deeply intertwined with the collective psyche of their participants. The
RFP dragged into BAP fights
As Mahao accuses RFP of funding Thotanyana to destabilize BAP… But Thotanyana hits back, accusing Prof Mahao of ruining BAP… While RFP rejects all allegations
Basotho trafficked to SA illegal mines
Mohalenyane Phakela The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 10 people suspected to have kidnapped and trafficked Basotho to illegal mining operations in Mpumalanga.
Minister says govt to address jobs bloodbath in textile industry
…as another company sends 600 workers on unpaid leave Tokelo Khausela The Minister of Trade, Industry, Business, Development and Tourism, Mokhethi Shelile, says government
RFP is a scam – Ramatšella
…lashes out at IEC for aiding RFP ‘fraud’ ’Marafaele Mohloboli FIREBRAND Democratic Congress (DC) politician, Bokang Ramatšella, says Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s Revolution for Prosperity
African Development Bank injects M285 000 into contentious expo
Moroke Sekoboto NATURAL Resources minister, Mohlomi Moleko, has confirmed the participation of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the upcoming water and energy conference. The
Mahao’s alleged killers frustrated
Moorosi Tsiane FIVE soldiers facing charges in relation to the 25 June 2015 murder of former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Maaparankoe Mahao, have expressed
World Vision embarks on disaster mitigation project
Moroke Sekoboto World Vision International Lesotho has embarked on a mission to prepare communities for climate-related disasters. The targeted communities are mostly in hard-to-reach areas
Associations cry foul on sin tax reduction
Tokelo Khausela THE Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) wants to know what made the government review the Alcohol and Tobacco Levy Act of
Mexican-American visual artist visits Lesotho
…urges government to support the arts industry Tokelo Khausela MEXICAN-American visual artist, Beatriz Vasquez, has urged the Lesotho government to invest in the arts industry
Maputsoe one of the filthiest towns in Lesotho
…as officials look to the courts to address the age-old problem haunting most urban areas of the Kingdom. ‘Malepotisa Masilo MAPUTSOE might be Lesotho’s second
Mahao speaks on BAP divisions
The Basotho Action Party (BAP) has been rocked by infighting, which now threatens the very survival of this organisation formed by former All Basotho Convention
M2M celebrates crucial milestone
Hopolang Mokhopi A local non-profit organisation, Mothers2Mothers (M2M), has successfully implemented its project aimed at the virtual elimination of the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The
UNICEF donates sanitary towels to Hlokomela Banana Foundation
Seithati Motsoeneng Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso’s poverty alleviation and girl-child upliftment charity organisation, Hlokomela Banana Foundation, yesterday received a generous donation of 515
Plot to oust PM loses momentum
…as opposition parties lose appetite for a no-confidence motion Staff Reporters OPPOSITION parties, which had appeared so determined to remove the coalition government led by
Abeco Tanks: Pioneering Water Security Solutions in Lesotho
Lesotho, known as the “Kingdom in the Sky” due to its mountainous terrain, faces a pressing crisis related to water security and aging infrastructure. This
Lesotho’s soldiers “suffering” in Mozambique
….deprived of adequate food rations ….. as gvt is accused of “neglecting” army Tokelo Khausela THE government has been accused of neglecting the army, with
Minister urges new RSL boss to broaden tax net
Leemisa Thuseho/Moroke Sekoboto Finance and Development Planning Minister, Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, has urged newly appointed Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, ‘Mathabo Mokoko, to broaden the tax
Mothae outshines African counterpart
Seithati Motšoeneng Mothae Kimberlite Mine has beaten its Angolan sister company, Lulo Alluvial Mine, in diamond production from the period January to June 2023. The
Top lawyer in land “scam”
… Phafane accused of improperly getting LCS land for private use ’Marafaele Mohloboli A company owned by prominent lawyer, Advocate Salemane Phafane (King’s Counsel), allegedly
Govt steps up bid to terminate airport contract
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane OFFICIALS from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Tuesday met a delegation from South African company, Lesedi Technical
Maqutu vows to deprive non-compliant parties of IEC funds
…asserts he is ready to call to order even the bigger political parties …vows to sue and continue to deregister parties for non-compliance Bongiwe Zihlangu
Econet donates oral hygiene essentials to students and herd-boys in Thaba-Tseka
Staff reporter Econet Telecom Lesotho has donated toothbrushes and toothpaste worth M10 000 to students and herd-boys in Thaba-Tseka district. The donation was in commemoration
Covid-19 expenditure under scrutiny
…as Public Accounts Committee grills PS and other Covid-19 staff. Tokelo Khausela PARLIAMENT’S Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week grilled the principal secretary to the