Civil servants, govt in talks over salary dispute
Mohalenyane Phakela/ Moorosi Tsiane THE police, nurses and teachers’ planned protest march to force the government to award them a massive 25 percent wage hike
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We will win elections: Kabi
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has told his supporters that he will win the elections and become the next prime minister.
Mixed feelings over Matekane’s political entry
some analysts say the RFP is unlikely to transform Basotho’s lives, while others say it offers hope after years of failure by “corrupt” career politicians.
Ex -LCA CEO Matela breathes fire
authors venomous letter accusing mobile operator of state capture and industrial espionage, accuses PM Majoro of corruption and repeats sexual abuse allegations against Minister Sello.
Long time politicians react to Matekane’s move into politics
’Marafaele Mohloboli/ Bereng Mpaki LONG established political parties seem to be quaking following the launch of Sam Matekane’s Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party ahead
Seven new judges appointed
Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER Prime Minster Thomas Thabane’s daughter, ‘Mabatšoeneng Grace Hlaele (nee Nkoya Thabane), is among seven new High Court judges who will soon be
DPP blasts Kamoli
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, has blasted murder and attempted murder accused former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, for wasting the
ECONET donates house to Thaba-Tseka internet sensation
Tšoloane Mohlomi ECONET Telecoms Lesotho (ETL) last weekend handed over a brand-new house to Mosiuoa Hlaheng, a Thaba-Tseka man who coined the organisation’s marketing
Letsoela sued M10 million by assault victims
Mohalenyane Phakela LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, has been slapped with a M10 million lawsuit by four Maseru civilians who were
US pumps US$7, 5 million into Covid-19 fight
Bereng Mpaki LESOTHO will receive US$ 7, 5 million (about M105 million) towards fighting the Covid-19 pandemic from the United States. This was announced by
Kabi heads to court in fresh bid to oust Majoro
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, and his allies who were left with egg on their faces, when their bid to oust
Apex court to rule on Sakoane recusal application next month
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Court of Appeal has resolved to hear the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Hlalefang Motinyane’s appeal against Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane’s decision
Proliferation of political parties will not enhance democracy: analysts
Kaleen Chikowore THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recently registered seven new political parties bringing the total number of such entities in tiny Lesotho to a staggering 53.
We are ready to deliver credible elections: IEC
THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) appointed Advocate Mpaiphele Maqutu as the new director of elections. The appointment is for five years with effect from 1 March
I am prepared to die: Kamoli
former army boss takes the stand for the first time, declares he won’t get a fair trial accuses judge and prosecutor of plotting to have
Kabi rips into Majoro
attacks the PM as an “irrelevant nobody” with no mandate to remain in govt says he remains confident of ousting him in a no confidence
Civil servants’ strike looms
’Marafaele Mohloboli | Bereng Mpaki A CRIPPLING civil servants’ strike is looming. This after the coalition of Lesotho Public Employees (COLEPE) announced its intention to
Molibeli, LEPOSA fight takes new twist
as LEPOSA president fights looming suspension accuses Commissioner Molibeli of discrimination Mohalenyane Phakela THE long-drawn fight between Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, and the Lesotho Police
Peace Corps volunteers resume duties
Bereng Mpaki THE United States (US) Peace Corps Volunteers are set to resume services in Lesotho later this year after the 2020 suspension of
I will not flee prosecution: Mochoboroane
. . . accuses state of fabricating cases and hiring “mercenary judges” to sink him and Metsing Bongiwe Zihlangu MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader,
Lawyer blasts police, govt for teenager’s killing
. . . says there is no political will to end police brutality Moorosi Tsiane/ Mohalenyane Phakela HUMAN rights lawyer, Advocate Napo Mafaesa, has blasted
Polls on mid-October: IEC
Kaleen Chikowore THE much-anticipated 2022 general elections are most likely going to be held around mid-October, the newly appointed director of elections at the Independent
Mokete must answer to sex abuse charges: Crown
Mohalenyane Phakela DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Paseka Mokete, who is currently in court over allegations of sexually assaulting a subordinate, has a case
DC members sue to force internal elections
Mohalenyane Phakela CRACKS have started emerging in the Democratic Congress (DC) after two of its members petitioned the High Court to force the party
Govt has no desire to root out corruption: Mochoboroane
MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader, Selibe Mochoboroane, says the rampant corruption and abuse of public funds are a result of lack of political will
Plus size model defies beauty stereotypes
Senate Lerotholi SINCE 2017, plus size beauty queen, Sebabatso Litlali (21) has been defying the fashion business stereotype that models are petite individuals. She was
Face of Lesotho winners speak
Senate Lerotholi Modelling is hard work: Relebohile Buti Modelling requires a lot of hard work, the recently crowned Face of Lesotho queen, Relebohile Buti, has
Factory workers, employers deadlocked on wage hike
Bereng Mpaki FACTORY workers and their employers are deadlocked on the rate by which their 2022/23 wages should be adjusted. Through their trade unions, the
China Geo workers suspend strike
Bereng Mpaki CONSTRUCTION workers in the Marakabei to Monontša road project will today suspend their strike to give their employer a chance to address their
Jelušić plots Seychelles scalp
Leemisa Thuseho NATIONAL senior soccer team coach, Veselin Jelušić, is confident that his charges will beat Seychelles next week when the sides clash in two 2023 Africa Cup