Metsing petitions court to cancel warrant for his arrest
Moorosi Tsiane FUGITIVE treason and murder-accused politician, Mothetjoa Metsing, has petitioned the High Court to cancel the warrant for his arrest. The warrant was
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We need Africa’s support against Russia: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
UKRAINIAN Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, recently briefed journalists from various countries on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it has impacted on food security
Lesotho legalises small scale diamond mining
Bereng Mpaki THE government has passed a new law legalising diamond artisanal and small scale mining (ASM). This after Mining minister, Serialong Qoo, last
Another massive 245 carat diamond find at Letšeng
Staff Reporters THE good times continue rolling at Letšeng Diamond Mine in Mokhotlong. This after the high value mine recently unearthed a 245
Road construction faces more labour disruptions
Bereng Mpaki WORKERS on the M900 million Marakabei to Monontša road construction project in Butha Buthe will tomorrow down tools over salary hike demands.
Transporters hike fares
Bereng Mpaki PUBLIC transport operators have effected fare hikes despite the government’s recent announcement of a M180 million fuel subsidy for the next six months.
DPP savages Molibeli
accuses police boss of gross ineptitude says Nthane, Moramotse acquittals due to police incompetence. Mohalenyane Phakela THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, has
A family’s tears for dead son
nation joins family and NUL fraternity in mourning student’s killing, NUL students relieve torture ordeal at the hands of police. ’Marafaele Mohloboli WHEN 22-year-old Kopano
India-bound scholars educated on human trafficking
Limpho Sello THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) recently held a training workshop to sensitise 42 India-bound youths on human trafficking. The youths will
Why Majoro finally decided to wield the axe on Molibeli
Bongiwe Zihlangu | ‘Marafaele Mohloboli AFTER two years of resisting widespread calls for Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli’s dismissal, Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro finally decided to
Moment of truth for Molibeli
as he appears in court to challenge Majoro’s moves to oust him Moorosi Tsiane THE day of reckoning has finally come for Police Commissioner, Holomo
Engage ABC in talks to form post-election coalition govt: Kabi
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says although there will not be an outright winner, he believes that his party will win
BNP ordered to pay ex-SG M234 000 damages
. . . party to challenge DDPR’s decision Bongiwe Zihlangu THE Directorate of Disputes Prevention and Resolution (DDPR) has ordered the Machesetsa Mofomobe-led Basotho National
Being a politician has been an eye opener: Kompi
MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) spokesperson, Liteboho Kompi, comes from a family with strong congress roots. Politics has been part of her diet from
Her Majesty committed to protecting children
Limpho Sello LESOTHO is fully committed to supporting efforts to improve the welfare of children and observe their rights, Her Majesty, Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso
LNDC rewards top exporters
Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) yesterday rewarded the country’s best exporting entrepreneurs during a glittering ceremony in Maseru. The awards were
DCEO weaponised against political rivals: Khaketla
FORMER Finance Minister ‘Mamphono Khaketla made media headlines in 2016 after she was sensationally accused of attempting to solicit a M4 million bribe from
DPP comes out fighting
savages Molibeli as spat gets nastier, accuses him and DCP Mokete of sabotaging Lipolelo murder probe and Thabanes’ trial, slams police ineptitude for Nthane and
Post Office introduces funeral insurance
Senate Lerotholi THE Lesotho Post has partnered with insurance company, Liberty Lesotho, in introducing a funeral insurance policy named, Mpate Sheleng ea Poso ea Lesotho.
Farmers welcome potato import ban
Bereng Mpaki THE Potato Lesotho Association (PLA) has welcomed the government’s move to temporarily ban potato imports to preserve the market for local farmers. The
Army takes over DPP’s security
. . . DPP allegedly no longer trusts the police after falling out with Molibeli, Mokete ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has taken
LHDA to hire 6000 unskilled people
Khothatso Sehloho THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) will employ about 6000 unskilled people across the country to provide labour on the Polihali dam
DCEO investigates “corrupt” fertiliser tender
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) is investigating a case of corruption in the awarding of the tender to supply the
Famo faction takes war to Mokhothu
ABC-aligned faction warns DC leader against involvement in Famo conflicts, as ABC leader Kabi pleads with gangs to reconcile Bongiwe Zihlangu SARELE Sello, a leading
Mokhothu reiterates promises to promote economic growth
Staff Reporters THOUSANDS of Democratic Congress (DC) supporters braved the chilly Mekaling, Mohale’s Hoek weather to hear party leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, articulate his party’s
Molibeli sued for M2, 1 million
…damages claims are for the “unlawful killing” of a Butha-Buthe man by a police officer Moorosi Tsiane POLICE Commissioner Holomo Molibeli has been slapped
Civic society organisations want reforms Bill amended
Silence Charumbira SOME civic society members want the 11th Amendment to the Constitution Bill reviewed before it is passed to ensure that it captures their
Govt launches fight against money laundering
Bereng Mpaki THE government has launched a campaign to sensitise non-profit making organisations (NPOs) against being used as channels for money laundering and financial terrorism.
Famo gangs wreck more havoc in Mafeteng
health delivery compromised as women forced to give birth at home, learners drop out of school, violence prevalent as gangsters declare ‘no-go’ areas Limpho Sello
Mob justice is wrong, but the judiciary must shape up: Vox Pop
TWO Maseru-based taxi operators were over the weekend burnt to death by an angry city mob who accused them of stealing gas cylinders. The