Lesotho Times

 . . .  as police, DPP are accused of shoddy work in murder cases  . . . new law required to set parameters for bail in serious cases  …..but other…

  Bongiwe Zihlangu DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, has urged the Sam Matekane-led coalition government to reconsider its purge of civil servants saying the drive lacked a human face.…

  Tokelo Khausela SOUTH African financial services company, Akani Group, has officially launched its locally subsidiary,  Akani-Lesotho. The launch of Akani-Lesotho at Maseru Mall at the weekend adds to the growing…

  Morocco’s 2-1 win over Brazil at the weekend underlines the North African country’s growing status as a heavyweight in African football. The Atlas Lions recorded their first win over…

Leemisa Thuseho THE senior national team, Likuena, will officially don its new Umbro away jersey when they face Zambia’ in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier first leg match…

as Likuena prepare to face Zambia in AFCON qualifiers Leemisa Thuseho LIKUENA coach, Veselin Jelusiƈ, is concerned about his strikers’ lack of punch as they prepare for a crucial back-to-back…

  Leemisa Thuseho CHARITY movement, Tour de Frontline (TdF), yesterday raised a total of M340 000 through a cycling tour in Maseru. The event saw over 30 riders completing a…

  Leemisa Thuseho VODACOM Premier League side, Lifofane coach, Kabelo Malapane, resigned during the week because he was not happy with the team’s decision to bring in another coach to…

  Bongiwe Zihlangu/‘Marafaele Mohloboli THE long-drawn fight between Police Commissioner (Compol), Holomo Molibeli and one of his deputies, Beleme Lebajoa has now spilled into the public domain after the latter…

  IT is a no-brainer that Section 6 of the Constitution guarantees every person a right to liberty. Furthermore, in terms of section 12(2)(a) of the Constitution, “every person accused of…

  Leemisa Thuseho CHARITY movement, Tour de Frontline (TdF), yesterday raised a total of M340 000 via its cycling tour in Maseru. The event saw over 30 riders completing a…

’Marafaele Mohloboli POLICE Commissioner (Compol) Holomo Molibeli has fulfilled his promise to meet his perennial foes, the Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA), in an effort to bury the hatchet and work…

  Moorosi Tsiane MURDER accused, Qamo Matela, admitted to police two years ago that he had killed his wife in a feat of rage, the High Court heard on Thursday.…

  Moorosi Tsiane A NATIONAL University of Lesotho (NUL) student has dragged Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli to court claiming M200 000 compensation for the assault she says she endured at…

 . . . as DCP Lebajoa relaunches bid to have police boss  jailed for 60 days Mohalenyane Phakela DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Beleme Lebajoa, wants his boss, Police Commissioner…

  Staff Reporters THE National Security Service (NSS) says it warned the Maseru City Council (MCC) against the construction of a mosque in Maseru West, citing that it posed a…

 . . . warns those in unlawful possession of state property to come forward.  Bongiwe Zihlangu/Moroke Sekoboto THE government has established an 11-member task team to investigate and reclaim all…

Mohalenyane Phakela A SUSPECTED Famo gang assassin has been charged with three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. Litaba Nthontho appeared before the Leribe Magistrates’ Court on 13 March 2023.…

  The Canon Collins Trust announces major new scholarship funding to advance social justice causes, saying the power of networking addresses the urgent need to support African thought leadership. A…

…CBL says bleached bills have no value, ….Warns public to be on high alert, ….As Lesotho national is nabbed in SA over tainted bank notes.  Bongiwe Zihlangu/Moroke Sekoboto TAINTED South…

  LESOTHO this week joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day. The day serves as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues…

  Sports betting is an exciting and engaging activity enjoyed by many in South Africa. As such, many people are beginning to get into this thrilling hobby, leading thousands of…

Maria E. Brewer WE are currently celebrating Peace Corps Week, which is commemorated annually in the first week of March. President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps on March…

   . . .as it promises to pay suppliers to by 31 March Staff Reporters THE government plans to centralise the procurement of goods and services in a bid to…

  Mohalenyane Phakela FIRED Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) chief executive officer (CEO), Retṥelisitsoe Nko, has petitioned the Labour Court to overturn his 22 February 2023 dismissal from his plump…

   . . . as Lebona pleads with RFP members to support party leader ………….while calls for the elective conference intensify Bongiwe Zihlangu/‘Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has reiterated…

Mohalenyane Phakela TEMPERS flared in the High Court this week as lawyers fought over the recusal of a judge hearing the case of 16 principal secretaries (PSs) who have been…

Mohalenyane Phakela THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) application seeking to strip the Democratic Congress (DC) and Alliance of Democrats (AD) a combined four proportional representation seats will finally be heard…

Hopolang Mokhopi ECONET Telecom Lesotho (ETL) yesterday launched a new chatbot named Mpoi. This is an automated software powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The software enables customers to communicate with…

Moorosi Tsiane THE High Court has issued an interim order barring the government from instituting any disciplinary action against Lesotho’s diplomatic counsellor in Ethiopia, Thato Sibolla, for alleged misconduct. Justice…