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Moorosi Tsiane  MEDICAL doctors’ consultation rooms are supposed to be safe spaces for their patients, where the sterile walls and medical charts symbolise professionalism. However, this has not been the …

Hopolang Mokhopi  THREE initiation school operators have been charged with the murder of an initiate, Matela Matekane, who was allegedly tortured to death.  The accused—Tšolo Cheba (65) of Ha Montši, …

  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE recent suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical cog in development aid efforts in poor countries, is a wakeup call for …

Moorosi Tsiane  A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Thaba-Tseka has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing his 3-year-old son 21 times with a knife on 13 October 2018.  Reli Letuka, …

  Moorosi Tsiane  THE treason and murder trial of former army commander Tlali Kamoli, alongside politicians Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane, resumed yesterday amid threats by prosecutors to withdraw from …

  Moroke Sekoboto  MEDICAL cannabis holds significant potential to drive job creation and economic growth, presenting both immediate and long-term opportunities for Basotho.  This according to Bokang Matsipa, a medical …

Hopolang Mokhopi  LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international …

Moroke Sekoboto  REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) has once again engaged the business community to explore key aspects of global trade and taxation that significantly impact business operations worldwide.  Building on …

Mathatisi Sebusi  THE South African Police Service (SAPS) is struggling to identify 79 of the 88 bodies of illegal miners retrieved from the Stilfontein mine shaft last month.  As a …

Moroke Sekoboto  THE All Basotho Convention (ABC) has embarked  on a rehabilitation path to reclaim its former glory.  The political party, which saw its representation drop from 51 constituencies in 2017 to …

Mohloai Mpesi  THE embattled Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) Director General, Knorx Molelle, has been stripped of his bodyguards.  Advocate Molelle, who had been on leave since 13 …

  …for holding dubious credentials, patient negligence and intoxication  Mathatisi Sebusi  TWO medical doctors from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), employed at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH), are under …

…claims agency wants to destroy evidence  Mohloai Mpesi  BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, has accused the National Security Service (NSS) of attempting to derail investigations into his shooting incident.  …

—While in the US, Lipholo “lobbied” the UN to help Lesotho reclaim land “stolen” by SA  Mohloai Mpesi  AS legislator, Tṧepo Lipholo, continues to lead his one man crusade to reclaim …

—as court upholds Mahao’s decision to dismiss it  Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi  FORMER Energy Minister Nqosa Mahao acted within his rights to dismiss the former board of the Lesotho …

Mathatisi Sebusi  LESOTHO is facing a worsening cancer crisis, prompting urgent calls for investment in local healthcare infrastructure and expertise.  Minister of Health, Selibe Mochoboroane, said the government spent approximately M250,000 per cancer patient for …

  HEALTH Minister, Selibe Mochoboroane, continues to spearhead his transformative agenda for Lesotho’s healthcare sector.  He is leading intense vaccination programs to eradicate ailments like the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which …

…says courts are overwhelmed with criminal cases  …while crippled by lack of resources  Moorosi Tsiane  THE judiciary is buckling under the weight of a growing number of criminal cases, which …

Moorosi Tsiane  THE directors and officers of multi-national financial services company, Platcorp Holdings Limited, will have to wait until Friday 14 February, 2025, to know if Court of Appeal President, …

  Moroke Sekoboto  RENOWNED comedian Tšepo Mpiti, popularly known as Masapo, is among top comedians on a mission to transform the stand-up comedy scene in the country.  Speaking to this …

Seithati Motšoeneng  BLUE Sky Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has donated air conditioning and installation equipment valued at M700,000 to the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF).  This generous gesture is aimed at …

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again given major relief to consumers by reducing the repo rate by another 25 basis points from 7.5 percent to …

Moroke Sekoboto THE Democratic Congress Youth League (DCYL) leade, Pheello Sehlabaka, has once again extended a helping hand to the vulnerable by donating 25 pairs of school shoes to children …

  Moorosi Tsiane  A FRESH legal battle has erupted within the troubled Basotho Action Party (BAP), with the suspended deputy leader, Motlatsi Maqelepo, now challenging the constitutionality of the party’s own constitution.  …

Moorosi Tsiane  CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has urged Magistrates to impose harsh punishments on perpetrators of sexual offenses against children.  Justice Sakoane made these remarks on Tuesday during the handover …

  Mathatisi Sebusi  INFAMOUS Chinese businessman, Yan Xie, popularly known as John, has vowed to retain control of the government-owned Lesotho Promotions and Marketing Services (LPMS) building until the government …

  Moroke Sekoboto  NINETEEN-year-old abduction victim, Reitumetsi Phiri, remains deeply traumatised following the harrowing events of 24 August 2023.  According to her mother, Boneswa Phiri, Reitumetsi is currently undergoing rehabilitation …

…as SA government vows to discipline “corrupt” SAPS officers  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE South African government remains embarrassed by the escape of Lesotho-born illegal mining kingpin, Neo James Tšoaeli, allegedly through …

—as Civil Aviation department says it is unaware of project.  —while PS fails to explain why Minister Moteane’s “former” company was awarded tender  Mohloai Mpesi / Moroke Sekoboto  PRINCIPAL Secretary …

Bongiwe Zihlangu  IN more than two years as Prime Minister, Sam Matekane has achieved remarkable progress and accomplishments, a cabinet minister has argued.    He has restored stability for his coalition …