DC govt will engage SA for a corridor to the sea: Mokhothu
Bongiwe Zihlangu | ‘Marafaele Mohloboli UPON winning power, one of the first tasks of a Democratic Congress (DC) government will be to engage South Africa
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Mahao attacks “incompetent” Majoro, Mokhothu
’Marafaele Mohloboli | Bongiwe Zihlangu BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has laid into Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro and his deputy, Mathibeli Mokhothu, over
Murder-accused Moramotse walks free
judge blames shoddy police investigations for the acquittal Moorosi Tsiane LOCAL Government and Chieftainship Affairs Minister, Lehlohonolo Moramotse’s murder-accused son, Thabo Moramotse, is a free
National Assembly approves cyber-crime bill
Bereng Mpaki THE National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at combating cybercrimes. The Computer Crimes and Cyber Security Bill, 2022, was approved on
Momentous occasion as Lesotho, US sign US$300 million Compact II
Staff Reporters THE big day has finally arrived. Today all roads lead to ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre for the official signing ceremony of a US$300 million
High Court opens in Leribe
Mohalenyane Phakela | Bereng Mpaki THE long-awaited northern division of the High Court in Leribe will be officially opened on Monday. Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro
Health DG accused of maladministration, corruption
Limpho Sello THE Ministry of Health’s director general of health services, Nyane Letsie, has once again been accused of maladministration and corruption. Some health workers
Midwives seek approval to conduct home deliveries
Limpho Sello THE Independent Midwives’ Association of Lesotho (IMAL) has appealed to the government to come up with a policy that allows them help expectant
Legalise abortion: Vox Pop
Limpho Sello THE 2022 State of the World Population Report launched last week revealed that about 60 percent of unintended pregnancies in Lesotho end in
Vodacom launches Patala Ka M-Pesa
Bereng Mpaki | Tsoloane Mohlomi M-PESA users can now pay for online purchases using their mobile money accounts, thanks to the introduction of
Crypto in South Africa: What is the relationship?
Pixabay Love it or hate it, cryptocurrencies are here to stay. The world has begun to embrace cryptocurrencies as an exchange currency and not just
Mon-tech Institute awards qualifications to graduates
Tšoloane Mohlomi MON-TECH Institute has held its first graduation since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The ceremony saw 14 students graduating with diplomas
Econet fibre turns “normal homes into smart homes”
Staff Reporter ECONET Telecom Lesotho on Saturday launched the Econet Fibre Days campaign exhibitions at its Maseru Mall, LNDC and Masianokeng branches. The exhibitions
Matekane wants to go it alone
says he wants outright victory because coalitions are a recipe for disaster, refutes claims that he ventured into politics to protect his business interests. Bongiwe
New US Ambassador Brewer speaks out in first interview
“MCC Compact II will empower women and youths, “Law enforcement agencies lack capacity to conduct credible investigations, “FBI has helped digitise 70 000 criminals’ fingerprints
Cervical cancer vaccine launched
Senate Lerotholi Women should seek cervical cancer services as early as possible because it is one of the most treatable forms of cancer when detected
Army sued for a staggering M17, 5 million
. . . damages claims are for the 2021 torture of a police officer, five civilians in Mohale’s Hoek Moorosi Tsiane DECEASED Police Constable (PC)
Mokete sexual assault judgement date set
Moorosi Tsiane/ Mohalenyane Phakela JUDGEMENT in Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Paseka Mokete’s application for discharge in his sexual assault trial will be delivered on
Molibeli under pressure
…as family of murdered businesswoman fights for justice Staff reporters A distraught and grief-stricken family has given Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli an ultimatum to explain
Thabane, ‘Maesaiah trial for murder beckons
Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER Prime Minister Thomas Thabane and his wife, ‘Maesaiah, are expected to reappear in the High Court today to stand trial for the
Kamoli slams judiciary’s “special treatment” of Thabane, Mochoboroane
. . . says politicians’ kid-gloved treatment is a mockery of justice Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER army commander, Tlali Kamoli, has accused the judiciary of
New law to protect women’s economic rights
Bongiwe Zihlangu The National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at economically empowering women married under customary law. Styled the Laws of Lerotholi
From Indiana to Maseru: Ambassador Brewer has carved her own niche
Silence Charumbira TO most Basotho and others all over the world, the state of Indiana in the United States (US) is synonymous with its famous
Mahao promises a better Lesotho
‘Marafaele Mohloboli THE Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao has promised his supporters a better Lesotho should he be voted into power in
Teenager kills elderly woman, rapes her corpse
. . . Thaba-Tseka villagers still in shock after gruesome attack ’Marafaele Mohloboli IN yet another incident of gender-based violence that has left a Thaba-Tseka
Licensing abolished for non-risky businesses
Bereng Mpaki CERTAIN business enterprises that previously required licensing before operating will no longer need it, thanks to a new law to be implemented
We’re working to reposition Lesotho’s tourism — Nko
LESOTHO Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) last month appointed Dr Retselisitsoe Nko as its chief executive officer. In this interview Nko chats to Lesotho Times
Pencil artiste gets recognition from Steve Harvey
Senate Lerotholi SOME are born great; some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. The famous quote by William Shakespeare probably rings true
Lifofane halt Matlama
Leemisa Thuseho LIFOFANE came from a goal down to beat Vodacom Premier League leaders Matlama 1-2 at Ratjomose Ground yesterday. The results also saw Lifofane
Lesotho face Zambia, Comoros and Ivory Coast in AFCON qualifiers
Leemisa Thuseho THE senior national soccer team, Likuena, has been drawn alongside, Zambia, Comoros and Ivory Coast in Group H of the 2023 Africa Cup