Category : Local News

  …fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000...

. . . as the 2020 case of traditional healer’s killing winds up Hopolang Mokhopi SIX Sefikeng men, accused of killing a traditional healer they...

  THE controversy engulfing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has now escalated to a point where Parliament...

…as battle against child sexual abuse and exploitation intensifies Moroke Sekoboto THE mental and psychosocial well-being of children and youth are fundamental in building a...

Moorosi Tsiane  THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a full hearing of a constitutional challenge next month.  This...

…peeved by “secrecy” of warrant in car seizure dispute  Moorosi Tsiane  CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has sharply criticised the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for allegedly...

  Rethabile Pitso  THE Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) this week rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering...

…denies incompetence claims …remains out of office despite court order Mohloai Mpesi Embattled Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, Advocate ‘Mathabo Mokoko, has categorically rejected allegations of poor performance that...

…demand action on corruption and incompetence Mohloai Mpesi DISGRUNTLED Revolution for Prosperity MPs have petitioned Prime Minister Sam Matekane asking him to take decisive action...

as AGOA renewal remains uncertain 420 to lose jobs in January Mathatisi Sebusi TEXTILE factories are warning of mass job losses as uncertainty deepens over the renewal of...

  …says it is unlawful to pay for trip from the contingency fund Mohloai Mpesi OPPOSITION parties have come down heavily on what they say is the government’s reckless decision to draw over...

  Mohloai Mpesi PARLIAMENT’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Cluster is set to summon the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr Retŝelisitsoe Matlanyane to respond...

  …warns country descending into dictatorship amid corruption, lawlessness Moroke Sekoboto THE leader of the Basotho Action Party (BAP), Professor Nqosa Mahao, has strongly condemned...

Mohloai Mpesi GOVERNANCE experts have raised the alarm over the growing erosion of accountability and good governance under the current Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)-led coalition...

…over his alleged infidelity Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court this week heard chilling details of how a Leribe woman allegedly masterminded the brutal murder of...

  Hopolang Mokhopi A 40-year-old Lesia High School teacher, Makarabo Khanare, of Lesia, Ha Thetsane, has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband, Teboho...

Mathatisi Sebusi THE Law and Public Safety Committee has sharply criticised the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police over the continued encroachment...

…holds reception on the Taiwan question Moroke Sekoboto THE People’s Republic of China has commemorated the adoption of the 25 October 1971 United Nations General...

  A New Journey for Chinese Modernization (H.E. Ambassador Yang Xiaokun) All eyes are on China as the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central...

…as court reserves judgment Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court’s assistant registrar, Advocate Tebello Mokhoema’s shooter and sister’s killer will on 21 November 2025 know whether...

…as Justice Sakoane questions soldiers’ actions Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has raised serious concerns over glaring inconsistencies in the army’s handling of crucial evidence in...

Seithati Motšoeneng VODACOM Lesotho has reinforced its commitment to digital inclusion and youth empowerment with the official handover of a fully equipped computer lab to...

…as World Vision, Habitat and Stanlib built them new houses Moroke Sekoboto THE World Vision Lesotho, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho and with...

…eye specialist’s suspension leaves parent in distress Mathatisi Sebusi WHEN ‘Mamolemohi Ramokotjo’s five-year-old daughter finally smiled again after years of agonising eye pain, it felt...

  Ithabeleng Qhasho IN a continued effort to bring banking services closer to Basotho, First National Bank (FNB) Lesotho has officially opened a new branch...

…as management demands improved performance Leemisa Thuseho VODACOM Premier League (VPL) defending champions Lioli’s coach, Bongani Maseko, is already feeling the heat early in the...

…as High Court nullifies govt’s decision to fire Phaks JV from M170 million project …putting in limbo decision to appoint new company to take over project Mohloai...

…say it fuels family conflicts, sidelines chiefs Mathatisi Sebusi SENATORS have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Administration of Estate and Inheritance Act, 2024, claiming it...

  Mathatisi Sebusi MOSEPELE Foundation Development Forum (MFDF), a youth-led local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) offering community-led monitoring of HIV and TB services, has been left...

. . . govt says its planning to formalise task team Mohloai Mpesi THE Senate has questioned the government’s decision to dissolve the Government Asset...