Lesotho seeks dialogue with Trump’s gvt over his destructive tariffs
—Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets LESOTHO has exported a significant portion of its textile products and...
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We threatened to sue GS after she refused to meet us – Pitsong
A fortnight ago, non-governmental organisation, Pitsong Institute of Implementation Research (PIIR), berated Government Secretary (GS), Teboho ‘Mokela, for failing to enter into performance contracts with...
Inexperienced ministers a problem: Makhalanyane
PARLIAMENT’s Social Cluster Portfolio Committee has recently earned praises for being one of the most effective and transparent parliamentary committees. It has done a...
Frequent court challenges hampering the work of Parliament – Mosena
Tṧepang Tṧita-Mosena, the deputy leader of the Movement for Economic Change (MEC) is one of influential female politicians who have careered to the pinnacle of politics....
Maqutu warns political big guns against non-compliance
…vows to deny funding to parties that fail to adhere to electoral laws …says preparations for local government elections in full swing INDEPENDENT Electoral Commission...
LCA boss speaks out
“Our mission is to contribute to meaningful universal connectivity by making communications infrastructure accessible; broadband affordable; narrowing the digital divide and creating a safe cyberspace...
Adequate resources needed to market Lesotho – LTDC CEO
LESOTHO Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) acting Chief Executive Officer, Tebello Thoola, says the miniscule budget, that the department of tourism is allocated, not only hampers...
I’m on a journey to revitalise ABC: Kabi
ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says after his party’s humiliating performance in the 7 October 2022 elections, he had to hibernate and...
Glen Mpani: a vital cog in the successful RFP election campaign
Herbert Moyo BY now Basotho and the whole world are aware of the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)’s stunning electoral victory at the 7 October 2022...
No hard feelings: Sekhamane
“I left DC because it couldn’t chart a new economic path for Lesotho,” new parly speaker says, says he is above partisan politics, will steer...
Lesotho needs credible polls to achieve stability: Commonwealth
THE Commonwealth organisation recently deployed a six-member team to observe Lesotho’s general elections which will be held tomorrow. Ahead of the team’s deployment, the 56-nation...
LCD’s track record speaks for itself: Metsing
LESOTHO Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader, Mothetjoa Metsing, who had been in self-imposed exile in South Africa since December 2021, finally returned home in...
Ambassador Lei speaks on one-China principle
HIS Excellency Lei Kezhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Lesotho says Taiwan is China’s Taiwan. The comments...
We need Africa’s support against Russia: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
UKRAINIAN Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, recently briefed journalists from various countries on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it has impacted on food security...
Your information is safe with us: mobile services operators
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....
Basotho should be worried about Matekane’s party: Thotanyana
LESOTHO Times (LT) deputy editor, Silence Charumbira, recently sat down with newly elected Basotho Action Party (BAP) secretary-general (SG), Lebohang Thotanyana to discuss his...
Women emancipation starts with the right mentality: Mahadi Granier
PARIS-based Mosotho, Mahadi Granier has landed a prestigious post at Google where she has been appointed Program Manager tasked with driving Diversity, Equity and...
Ambassador Gonzales speaks in farewell interview
US$302, 9 million worth of goods exported to the US under AGOA in 2021, Lesotho ranked 2nd in terms of value of goods exported under...
New CBL governor must have entrepreneurial mindset: Matete
THE Central Bank of Lesotho has advertised for a new governor following the expiry of the incumbent, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane’s contract on 31 December 2021. In...
There is no war in ABC, only differences of opinion: Hlaele
THE main ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) celebrated its 15th anniversary over the weekend. The celebrations were held at party leader, Thomas Thabane’s home...
Much more needs to be done before second MCC compact is signed: Gonzales
Over the weekend, the United States Ambassador to Lesotho, Rebecca Gonzales, announced that Lesotho had been upgraded to the Tier 2 Watch List on...
We had to step in to restore the peace: army commander
TWO months ago, the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) arrested 74 people, mostly youths aged from 15 to 34 and detained them at Makoanyane Military Barracks....
There’s more to SLB than just profits: Ramaili
IT has been two years since ‘Mannete Ramaili was appointed chairperson of Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB). The Lesotho Times (LT) this week sat down with Ms Ramaili, a...
Mahao abandons plans to topple Majoro
says he will focus on winning next year’s elections, slams SADC’s transitional justice idea, says it’s the most stupid thing ever. FORMER All Basotho Convention...
Underfunding has created a dire situation in the judiciary: Phoofolo
It has been two months since former Attorney General, Advocate Haae Phoofolo (KC), left his post after the expiry of his contract at the...
‘Vodacom committed to assisting Covid-19 fight’
THE Vodacom Group and Vodafone Foundation have pledged US$1 million (about M15 million) for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines. The pledge came at an...
So much at stake if Lesotho fails to address human trafficking concerns: US
FOR decades, Lesotho has benefitted from various forms of development assistance from the United States (US) government. Apart from funding to combat HIV and...
Govt in race against time to avert airport closure: Lesupi
MOSHOESHOE I International Airport, the country’s only international airport, faces forced closure by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). ICAO is unhappy with the...
Lesotho needs to urgently do more to win US support: Gonzales
THE board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) usually holds its meetings every December to decide which countries are eligible for development assistance in...
I cannot lead an unprincipled party: Thabane
Ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader Thomas Thabane (Mr Thabane) has largely been consigned to the margins ever since his own party’s national executive...