Seithati Motsoeneng BUSINESSMAN, Bothata Mahlala, has through his foundation, inked a deal with the National University of Lesotho to enhance the education sector by establishing a quality assurance center at …
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Staff Reporter LESOTHO is poised to host the Africa Vision Agenda 2050 Summit (AVA2050) aimed at finding means and ways of uplifting the continent’s economy. Hosted by VisionAfric, the summit will discuss …
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Mohalenyane Phakela The M40 million allegedly defrauded from popular energy company, Tholo Energy, was not legitimately acquired, it has been alleged. Popular night club and car wash, Shelly Brown, co-owner, ‘Malerato …
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—businessman Ketso’s bank account with millions frozen in SA Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Local Government and Cabinet Principal Secretaries, Nonkululeko Zaly and Thabo Motoko, were the masterminds in the embezzlement of …
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allege water infested with “worms” WASCO promises to resolve problem Mathatisi Sebusi COMMUNITIES across the Maseru city are in distress over their drinking water which they say is infested with …
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Leemisa Thuseho NTSOELENG Mohale, is not just an engineer, but one of the top engineers Lesotho has produced to lead top construction projects in Lesotho and outside the country. Mohale …
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Seithati Motṧoeneng Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted globally in 2050, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Lesotho likely to bear the biggest brunt. The figure represents a …
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Tokelo Khausela TWO South African women, who were allegedly part of the Lehlohonolo Selate-led syndicate that defrauded the Lesotho government of more than M50 million in 2021, have been arrested …
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…as court rules his beliefs in witchcraft are an extenuating factor Moorosi Tsiane MURDER convicted Principal Chief of Tšakholo, Tebang and Ha- Seleso, Khoabane Mojela, has breathed a sigh of …
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Seithati Motsoeneng THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that as the impact of climate change intensify and the world becomes warmer, 2024 will go on record as one of …
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Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane’s government’s decision to cut out middlemen from state procurement processes and buy directly from suppliers is “destabilizing” Lesotho’s small businesses. This according to United African Transformation …
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Tokelo Khausela THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) is making progress in grading local hospitality outfits. It has so far graded more than 200 guesthouses as well as bed and breakfasts …
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…instructs them to uphold respect for human rights …as M700 million water project gets underway Moroke Sekoboto CONTRACTORS engaged in the multimillion maloti Lesotho Lowlands Water Project (LLWP)Phase II have been …
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Hopolang Mokhopi SIX Basotho women, who were allegedly lured into South Africa on a promise for domestic work, have been rescued by the Ekurhuleni Thatazonke Anti-Crime Unit from a possible …
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Tokelo Khausela CHILD malnutrition remains a critical challenge for Africa requiring African Union (AU) member states to enhance a collective approach to tackle the problem, Prime Minister Sam Matekane has said. …
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Tokelo Khausela THE African Union (AU) has extended King Letsie III‘s term as its Nutrition Champion for the next two years. The decision was taken at the 37th Ordinary Session of the …
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Tokelo Khausela MINISTER of Health, Selibe Mochoboroane, has welcomed the M3.4 billion allocated to his ministry, saying he was going to prioritise promoting primary healthcare throughout the country. He spoke shortly …
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Moorosi Tsiane A VICTIM of a 2014 shooting incident near Tlali Kamoli’s Ha Leqele, Maseru, residence this week relived a horror incident when he nearly lost his life. Tšepo Jane …
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Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP)’s top brass have updated parliament on the multi-million maloti project intended to supply Leribe district with potable water. Members of both …
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Ministers gather to unpack budget speech Leemisa Thuseho BANKING giants, Nedbank Lesotho, in collaboration with the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), hosted a post-budget gala dinner at AVANI Maseru last night to unpack the 2024/25 budget statement. The glamorous …
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says funds will help in implementation of agric policies but laments finance ministry’s delays in releasing funds Seithati Motsoeneng and Moroke Sekoboto THE M1.3 billion allocated to the agriculture sector in the …
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…accuses Matlanyane of recycling last year’s budget speech Mohloai Mpesi OPPOSITION parties have slammed the 2024/25 national budget statement saying it had been ‘plagiarised’ from last year’s one. The latest …
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as recruitment file for new MD ‘disappears’ DCEO asked to investigate Mohalenyane Phakela THE recruitment process of a new boss for the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) has been thrown into …
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Moorosi Tsiane PRINCIPAL Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, ‘Mamphaka Mabesa, has been found guilty of contempt of court after she defied a 5 …
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Seithati Mots’oeneng THE government has banned the importation of tomatoes and apples to create a market for local farmers whose produce is believed to be enough to sustain local demand. …
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… as court dismisses his bid to quash Victoria Hotel graft charges Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) director general, Mahlomola Manyokole, has been dealt a …
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as it shapes the future of youth through its LHDA Young Professionals Programme IN an effort to equip youth graduates with practical skills and address the skills and experience gap …
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Mosisili family bravely uses son’s death to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol family says people with alcoholism must be helped instead of being ostracized Hopolang Mokhopi FORMER Prime …
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THE Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) is in the process of amending the LEWA Act so that the management of the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) and Water and Sewage …
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Moorosi Tsiane THE Principal Chief of Tšakholo, Tebang and Ha- Seleso in Mafeteng, Khoabane Mojela, has been found guilty of murdering his commoner, Tšenolo Letsie in June 2020. Justice ‘Mabatṧoeneng …