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Lesotho legalises small scale diamond mining

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

Bereng Mpaki THE government has passed a new law legalising diamond artisanal and small scale mining (ASM). This after Mining minister, Serialong Qoo, last weekend…
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Another massive 245 carat diamond find at Letšeng

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

Staff Reporters THE good times continue rolling at Letšeng Diamond Mine in Mokhotlong. This after the high value mine recently unearthed a 245 carat Type II white…
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Road construction faces more labour disruptions

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

Bereng Mpaki WORKERS on the M900 million Marakabei to Monontša road construction project in Butha Buthe will tomorrow down tools over salary hike demands. The workers…
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Transporters hike fares

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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. The new fares…
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DPP savages Molibeli

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

accuses police boss of gross ineptitude says Nthane, Moramotse acquittals due to police incompetence. Mohalenyane Phakela THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP),…
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A family’s tears for dead son

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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…
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India-bound scholars educated on human trafficking

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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 begin…
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Why Majoro finally decided to wield the axe on Molibeli

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

Bongiwe Zihlangu | ‘Marafaele Mohloboli AFTER two years of resisting widespread calls for Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli’s dismissal, Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro finally…
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Moment of truth for Molibeli

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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 Molibeli. The embattled…
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Engage ABC in talks to form post-election coalition govt: Kabi

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

’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 the biggest chunk of…
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BNP ordered to pay ex-SG M234 000 damages

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

. . . party to challenge DDPR’s decision Bongiwe Zihlangu THE Directorate of Disputes Prevention and Resolution (DDPR) has ordered the Machesetsa Mofomobe-led Basotho National…
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Women in Politics

Being a politician has been an eye opener: Kompi

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) spokesperson, Liteboho Kompi, comes from a family with strong congress roots. Politics has been part of her diet from a young age and she…
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Her Majesty committed to protecting children

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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 has said. She…
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LNDC rewards top exporters

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) yesterday rewarded the country’s best exporting entrepreneurs during a glittering ceremony in Maseru.…
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DCEO weaponised against political rivals: Khaketla

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

FORMER Finance Minister ‘Mamphono Khaketla made media headlines in 2016 after she was sensationally accused of attempting to solicit a M4 million bribe from a joint venture…
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DPP comes out fighting

Lesotho Times Jun 29, 2022 0

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 others’…
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Post Office introduces funeral insurance

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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. The new…
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Farmers welcome potato import ban

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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 Agriculture,…
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Army takes over DPP’s security

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

. . . DPP allegedly no longer trusts the police after falling out with Molibeli, Mokete ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has taken over the security of the…
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LHDA to hire 6000 unskilled people

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

Khothatso Sehloho THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) will employ about 6000 unskilled people across the country to provide labour on the Polihali dam…
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DCEO investigates “corrupt” fertiliser tender

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

’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 government with…
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Famo faction takes war to Mokhothu

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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 member…
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Mokhothu reiterates promises to promote economic growth

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

Staff Reporters THOUSANDS of Democratic Congress (DC) supporters braved the chilly Mekaling, Mohale’s Hoek weather to hear party leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, articulate his…
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Molibeli sued for M2, 1 million

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

…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 with a M2…
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Civic society organisations want reforms Bill amended

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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 views. They say that…
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Govt launches fight against money laundering

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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.…
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Famo gangs wreck more havoc in Mafeteng

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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…
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Mob justice is wrong, but the judiciary must shape up: Vox Pop

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

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 gruesome incident, which occurred…
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Your information is safe with us: mobile services operators

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

BEGINNING next week on 24 June 2022, everyone who subscribes to the country’s two mobile communications services will be required to register their SIM cards. This in line with the…
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Majoro, Kabi bury hatchet

Lesotho Times Jun 22, 2022 0

but obstacles remain in their efforts to reunite the ABC ’Marafaele Mohloboli/ Mohlomi Tšoloane PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro and his All Basotho Convention (ABC)’s leader,…
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