LNDC pulls plug on Enrich bailout
. . . as Enrich loses M15m loan over failure to meet key conditions Mathatisi Sebusi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has abandoned...
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DPP Motinyane speaks
. . . As she remains locked out of her office …..Accuses gvt of wanting her out to protect its officials …. She has targeted...
Lesotho becoming a rogue state: opposition
Moroke Sekoboto/Mohloai Mpesi Opposition parties have accused the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)-led coalition government of turning Lesotho into a rogue state by repeatedly undermining the Constitution and...
JOALE hits back at DCEO
…defends judges, magistrates against corruption claims Moorosi Tsiane THE Judicial Officers Association of Lesotho (JOALE) has come out strongly in defence of judges and magistrates,...
Lipholo’s freedom bid drags on
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo’s freedom bid has been further postponed, after the prosecution pressed for the recusal of...
Deceased miners’ families plead for help
. . .Want death certificates to enable them to claim benefits Mathatisi Sebusi FAMILIES of 30 illegal miners who died in 2023 in an explosion in...
LCA embarks on cybersecurity awareness campaign
…urges people to be vigilant online …reiterates call for content creators to register Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) has launched a cybersecurity...
Lesotho introduces customised number plates with advanced security features
Rethabile Pitso THE Ministry of Public Works and Transport has unveiled Lesotho’s first customised number plates, with advanced security features designed to curb fraud...
Kamoli waits with bated breath
…as court decides his fate on Mahao murder case Moorosi Tsiane THE once-untouchable former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, now waits with bated breath as the High Court...
Letshego kicks off annual loan campaign
Bokang Mofoka MICRO lender, Letshego Financial Services, has launched its Let’s Go and Win campaign, reducing its interest rate by 1% following the Central...
AGOA is not a charitable favour – Shelile
. . . as Minister clarifies trade pact after US trip . . . takes stock of impact if it is not renewed THE Minister...
FNB launches “Swipe for Win” campaign
— A fully paid trip to AFCON is up for grabs Leemisa Thuseho THE First National Bank (FNB) Lesotho, in collaboration with digital payments provider...
Gross, Wrong and Downright Stupid
Scrutator has seen many things in this Mountain Kingdom — coups staged with army trucks that barely had fuel, counter-coups, ministers who believe “public funds” means...
Matlanyane “sits” on audit report
. . .After Auditor General gave her the report in May . . . Report should have been tabled before Parliament in 7 days . . .Minister now accused of “shielding” govt from exposure Mohloai Mpesi ...
Tension mounts at LHWC
…Secretary accused of abuse of office …as she mounts forensic and ICT audits Mohloai Mpesi TENSION is sweeping through the chambers of the Lesotho Highlands...
Major breakthrough for HIV patients
…as the US, govt roll out new treatment drug Mathatisi Sebusi LESOTHO is among the countries selected to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention...
Parly backs RSL Commissioner
…vows to protect her from Matlanyane’s “unlawful” interference Mathatisi Sebusi/Mohloai Mpesi PARLIAMENT has pledged to protect the embattled Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner General, ‘Mathabo...
Civil servants’ retirement funds at risk
. . . as govt departments fail to remit PAYE to taxman Mathatisi Sebusi THE retirement funds of government employees are in jeopardy due to...
AGOA sigh of relief
. . . as US pledges a year’s extension Hopolang Mokhopi LESOTHO will secure at least a year’s extension of the African Growth and Opportunity...
LHWC to undergo forensic audit
LESOTHO Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) Secretariat is set to undergo an intensive forensic investigation to determine whether the Commission Secretariat has been following sound financial...
Govt assets scandals unearthed
ministers, PSs “sabotage” recovery work … Leemisa Thuseho THE Government Assets Search Recovery Task Team (GASERTT) has uncovered a string of controversies surrounding government property...
Education Ministry raises alarm over adolescents’ sexual health crisis
‘Makananelo Manamolela THE Ministry of Education and Training has raised serious concern over the increasing incidents of sexual abuse, teenage pregnancies, child marriages, and...
Whistleblower Bill given the greenlight
Mohloai Mpesi THE National Assembly has approved a proposal by the Democratic Congress (DC) MP for Mekaling constituency, Thabiso Lekitla, to proceed with the...
Potatoes production partnership: Sekokong farmers and LHDA model for prosperity
EACH week in Sekokong, high in the mountains of Mokhotlong, farmers gather to harvest and package potatoes with a mix of pride and determination. ...
Former NSS chief fights for bail
…tells court he fled to escape death threats …as he paints a chilling picture of betrayal, hostility, and insecurity Moorosi Tsiane FORMER National Security...
Manyokole fights to block High Court trial
…as former PS battles DPP and DCEO over M40 million fraud case Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Local Government Principal Secretary (PS), Lefu Manyokole, is challenging...
Murder-accused soldiers freed
…as police bungle investigations …inept prosecution nails the case’s collapse Moorosi Tsiane/Hopolang Mokhopi GLARING fumbling by police investigators, coupled with inept prosecution, has let five...
China marks 76 years of resilience, development and cooperation
Moroke Sekoboto THE Chinese government this week celebrated 76 years of transformation — from poverty to prosperity, from turmoil to stability, from technological backwardness...
CBL maintains repo rate at 6.75 percent
Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has provided relief to consumers by maintaining the repo rate at 6.75...
RSL and FAFF sign MoU to strengthen compliance and drive economic growth
Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Lesotho Revenue Services (RSL), in partnership with the Federation of Agents of Foreign Firms (FAFF), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...