Love triangle murderer gets 30 years behind bars
Moorosi Tsiane A Motimposo man, Thabo Khama, will spend the next three decades in prison for brutally killing his partner and the man he found her
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Security guard murder trial takes off in High Court
Hopolang Mokhopi THE trial of a security guard accused of murdering a tenant at the premises he guarded in 2013 has commenced in the High
Roma duo await verdict in “revenge killing”
Moorosi Tsiane TWO men from Roma are expected to learn their fate today after pleading guilty to the brutal murder of Molojoa Mabokoane, a killing believed to have
Adaptation Fund Mission assesses climate resilience projects
Bokang Mofoka A high-level mission from the Adaptation Fund, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is in Lesotho this week to assess progress on a major climate resilience initiative
The high cost of illegal crossings at Mohokare
THE tragic disappearance of a young man in the waters of the Mohokare River is yet another painful reminder of a dangerous reality that has
Europe Month celebrations kick off
…as EU convene structured dialogue with CSOs Moroke Sekoboto THE European Union (EU) in Maseru has officially launched its Europe Month celebrations by convening the second Structured Dialogue with local Civil
Matekane hands over animal dip tank
Moroke Sekoboto AS part of the Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL) project to promote environmental conservation and agricultural productivity, Prime Minister Sam Matekane recently handed
Police in major drug bust
…but accused of sweeping same case under carpet …presumably to protect private interests Moorosi Tsiane THE police are said to have made a major drug bust,
SIRD tackles electoral violence ahead of 2028 elections
Moroke Sekoboto THE Strategic Institute for Research and Dialogue (SIRD) has stepped up efforts to prevent electoral violence ahead of the 2028 general elections. Electoral
Naledi Funeral Planners squabble intensifies
Mohloai Mpesi A power struggle at Naledi Funeral Planners continues to deepen, with the latest flashpoint centring on the Company Secretary, Advocate Peter Matekane, who has
Matekane overhauls cabinet
…in first major reshuffle since taking power …. fires Shelile, Adontši … introduces four new faces …. but one declines appointment Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has implemented his
Monokoane to sue DCEO
…over “malicious” prosecution, defamation …labels anti-graft body a political lapdog Mohloai Mpesi PEKA legislator and businessman, Mohopoli Monokoane, has reacted with anger—not relief—after the withdrawal
Bid to revive NRA
…as Tenth Amendment is challenged again …heritage group wants original reforms bill restored Moorosi Tsiane HERITAGE and Basotho rights movement, Naka la Mohlomi, has approached
Ombudsman slams LHDA over Polihali social crisis
Moroke Sekoboto A scathing inspection report by the Office of the Ombudsman has laid bare deepening social and economic distress linked to the multi-billion-maloti Lesotho Highlands
NUL power struggle turns ugly
…as top officials trade serious accusations …Matlosa brands Mosito a “bully” …pushes for foreign judges as Vice-Chancellor battle intensifies Moorosi Tsiane TENSIONS at the National
EU not leaving Lesotho – Mpotjoane
Moroke Sekoboto THE European Union (EU) is not shutting down its embassy in Lesotho, Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, has said. Dismissing social media rumours
Senate calls for stronger HIV response targeting vulnerable girls
‘Makananelo Manamolela THE Senate has called for an increase in HIV response programmes targeting young women, identified as the most vulnerable group to new
Chief accused of harassing adult content creator
Hopolang Mokhopi THE chief of Masianokeng Ha Mapetla, Mabusetsa Motumi, has come under fire following allegations that he harassed social media personality and adult
Relief for inheritance beneficiaries
…as govt slashes fees and raises thresholds Moroke Sekoboto MINISTER of Law and Justice, Richard Ramoeletsi, has announced sweeping reforms to the Administration of
Chief Magistrate Nthunya rallies new magistrates
…urges professionalism and strict ethical conduct Hopolang Mokhopi CENTRAL Chief Magistrate ‘Mantankiso Nthunya has urged three newly sworn-in magistrates to uphold professionalism, impartiality and integrity
The LHWP treaty must be reviewed: from engineering excellence to human rights
Adv. Lepeli Moeketsi The inauguration of the Senqu Bridge on the 22 April 2026 in Mokhotlong was celebrated as a triumph of engineering and bilateral
Kamoli pushes for acquittal in bombing trial
Moorosi Tsiane THE long-running trial over the 2014 Maseru bombings has entered a decisive phase, with former army commander Tlali Kamoli asking the court to
Vodacom Lesotho marked three decades
…of pioneering mobile communications Moroke Sekoboto Vodacom Lesotho yesterday commemorated 30 years since commencing operations, at a time when mobile communication was virtually unknown in the country. As the
Second chance for struggling learners
Ithabeleng Qhasho A new education initiative aimed at giving struggling learners a second chance to study again has been launched at Trinity High School in Quthing. The “Ha u Felle Mona” (Your
DIRECTORATE ON COMEDY AND EMBARRASSMENT OF OPTIMISTS
…ridicule first, investigate later I used to think critics of the so-called Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) were being unnecessarily harsh when they called it a toothless dog.
Top golfers set for 2026 Region 5 Championship
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO has assembled a strong team to represent the country at the 2026 Region 5 Golf Championship. The region’s premier golfing event is scheduled to take place from
Lekomola ready for maiden test
…as beach volleyball embarks on Olympic Games qualification journey Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho senior women’s beach volleyball team is set to begin its Olympic Games qualification
Finance ministry ‘frustrating’ Auditor-General
Mohloai Mpesi THE Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is facing accusations of frustrating the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) by failing to allocate sufficient
NICR lobbies for 1973 identity law review
…reforms aim to recognise unwed fathers and introduce double-barrel surnames Rethabile Pitso THE Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, through its National Identity
LDF backtracks on promises to fallen soldiers’ families
…says it will no longer pay children’s fees Moorosi Tsiane FAMILIES of three Lesotho soldiers, who died during the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique