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 cannabis expert and pioneering producer of cannabis in Lesotho, who stressed the importance of strengthening policies and regulations to unlock this potential. Mr Matsipa shared […]
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 marketplace. Held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, the Expo, which will run for six months from 13 April to 13 October 2025, […]
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 previous successful sessions in the southern and northern regions, RSL held a central regional symposium on Tax and Customs International Instruments this week at Victory Hall […]
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 result, the SAPS, and the Lesotho government, are calling on Basotho to assist in the identification process by conducting DNA tests. According to North West Police spokesperson, Brigadier Sebata […]
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 zero in the 2022 general elections, says it has formulated new policies aimed at revitalising economic growth should it regain power in the next elections. Speaking 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 January 2025, returned to work this Monday without his security detail. DCEO spokesperson, ‘Matlhokomelo Senoko, confirmed yesterday that Adv Molelle was no longer accompanied by […]
…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 investigation for alleged negligence, malpractice and unethical conduct. One of the doctors is accused of reporting to work while intoxicated and neglecting patients, putting their […]
…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. Speaking at a press briefing at the BNP Centre in Maseru this week, Mr Mofomobe alleged that the spy agency was interfering with police investigations […]
—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 land he claims was stolen from Basotho by South Africa, an official who enabled him to travel to the United States to push his campaign […]
—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 Electricity Company (LEC), the High Court has ruled. However, the ex-minister was wrong to press ahead with appointing a new board while the previous board’s […]
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 treatment in South Africa, a substantial financial burden compounded by the rising number of cancer cases. He said that in 2023, the Sankatana Oncology Centre […]
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 causes cervical cancer. He is also spearheading the establishment of the country’s first cancer treatment centre, and addressing issues of mismanagement and alleged patient neglect at […]
…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 it struggles to dispose of efficiently due to insufficient resources, Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane has said. For example, in 2024 alone, Magistrates’ Courts across the […]
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, Kananelo Mosito, will recuse himself from a case in which they are seeking to retrieve their M280 million invested in Lesotho. Judge Moroke Mokhesi had […]
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 publication, Masapo shared his vision of creating a platform for upcoming comedians by hosting three major stand-up comedy shows this year, starting with the Lovers and […]
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 improving the living and working conditions of LDF members as they carry out their duties to protect and serve the nation. The official handover ceremony […]
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 7.25 percent. This decision aims to align with prevailing domestic economic conditions and the broader regional monetary policy environment. The repo rate, which is the […]
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 at Makhaleng Primary School in Mohale’s Hoek. This marked the third consecutive year Mr Sehlabaka celebrated his birthday by supporting the needy. Mr Sehlabaka said […]
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. Mr Maqelepo yesterday dragged the party before the Constitutional Court, challenging the Central Executive Committee (CEC)’s decision to dissolve its constituency executive committees. In his application, Mr […]
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 of five refurbished child-friendly courts under the Citizen Voices Addressing Violence Against Children (CVAVAC) project. The project is funded by the European Union in Lesotho […]
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 settles an alleged debt to him. Inside the seized building is equipment worth M3 million belonging to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development. This […]
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 to recover from the psychological and emotional toll of her ordeal. Ms Phiri made these remarks while addressing the media after one of the alleged […]
…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 the help of the police. Commonly known as Tiger, Tšoaeli resurfaced from shaft 11 of the Stilfontein mine, where the South African Police Service (SAPS), […]
—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 of Public Works and Transport, Tšepang Koele, has been ordered to re–appear before the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) next week. This after she failed to explain how a portion of the […]
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 government and integrity for Lesotho – no small feat in a country whose three previous coalition governments collapsed dramatically, leading to repeated Southern African Development […]
Moroke Sekoboto A BUTHA Buthe woman, ‘Makaete Grace Lefaso, has become the first winner of the M200 000 cash prize in Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL)’s ongoing Baso200 campaign. The telecommunications giant presented her with the cheque on 17 January 2025 during a lively celebration in the Butha Buthe CBD. Launched on 29 November 2024, the Baso200 campaign […]
Mathatisi Sebusi THE new film, Echoes of Change, has been released in an effort to communicate climate change information innovatively and ensure it reaches diverse audiences. This project is a collaboration amongst the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the World Food Programme (WFP) under its project, Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food-Insecure Populations (IACOV), and […]
Mohloai Mpesi BUSINESSMAN and Democratic Congress (DC) activist, Bothata Mahlala, has harshly criticized Lesotho’s politicians, accusing them of frequently lying and making false promises to the people. Mr Mahlala urged Basotho to end what he described as the era of unchecked political deception by their politicians and demand accountability from them in the next general […]
Seithati Motšoeneng AS plastic waste reaches critical levels both in Lesotho and globally, impacting ecosystems and human health, swift interventions have become imperative. To effectively tackle this crisis, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a compulsory plastic levy to try and curb […]
…by “deliberately” delaying state projects …As airport upgrade budget skyrockets from M50 million to M184 million Mohloai Mpesi THE parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused construction giant, LSP Construction, of “milking” the state by “deliberately” delaying projects while escalating their costs. The PAC spoke this week after it learned that the cost of refurbishment of Moshoeshoe I International […]
