Category : Local News

…as severe doctor shortage threatens healthcare services  Mathatisi Sebusi  A deepening shortage of medical doctors has plunged the country’s leading referral hospital into a crisis, crippling its ability to deliver...

Mathatisi Sebusi  BUTCHERY operators have decried the continued ban on red meat imports from South Africa, saying the restriction — imposed in early August — has severely crippled their businesses.  Some said...

…MPs shocked by prevalent drug use during site visit  ‘Makananelo Manamolela  A parliamentary site visit to Leribe’s UNESCO-sponsored schools has uncovered shocking levels of dagga abuse among male students at St Philip’s...

…M300 billion portfolio a potential game changer for Lesotho  Rethabile Pitso  NATURAL Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, has vowed to “fight tooth and nail” against politicians he says are standing in...

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has clarified that it is not responsible for the appointment of its commissioners, stressing that the process remains the sole responsibility...

…says Hlaele’s remarks show bias, pushes for new judge  Moorosi Tsiane  MURDER-accused Democratic Congress (DC) legislator, Thabiso Lekitla, has intensified his efforts to have Justice ‘Mabatsoeneng Hlaele removed from presiding over his...

. . . Lesotho attracts regional attention  Rethabile Pitso  THE introduction of the E-spotfine device in 2019 has far exceeded its initial target of addressing the growing backlog...

  The French Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, David Martinon, who is based in Pretoria, has been working to strengthen France’s diplomatic and...

…launches online refund application  Moroke Sekoboto   REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) has taken another major step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the RSL...

…to improve healthcare access in Lesotho  Seithati Motsoenesng  VITALITY Health has launched the Bophelosheleng Medical Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making healthcare more affordable and accessible for...

Moroke Sekoboto  TWO Basotho joined other young African leaders in exploring the Czech Republic’s deep-rooted cultural heritage, cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities for partnership between Africa and Europe.  Among them was LSP...

Bokang Mofoka  MACHABENG College International School of Lesotho this week celebrated United Nations (UN) Day to honour the founding of the global organisation in 1945.  Although the UN...

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development, in collaboration with the Lesotho National Single Window (LNSW), has announced the successful onboarding of four more government...

…as Mokete bounces back …Matsoso “forced” to reinstate him Moorosi Tsiane POLICE Commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso’s spirited bid to oust one of his deputies, Deputy...

. . . as stalemate with RSL puts 1 800 jobs on the line Mohloai Mpesi THE Storm Mountain Diamonds (SMD), one of Lesotho’s four...

Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Women in Law Southern Africa (WILSA) Programmes Director, Mamosa Mohlabula-Nokoana, has appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court facing corruption and money laundering...

…urges shift from public sector dependency to private sector–led growth Moroke Sekoboto THE government must urgently overhaul Lesotho’s economic model to unlock private sector–led job...

…sues former director for allegedly stealing the funds Moorosi Tsiane A local betting company, Worldstar Online Group Lesotho LTD, has taken its former director, Henry John...

…as he refuses to provide key documents to the committee Moroke Sekoboto THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Chairperson,...

…as defence lawyers accuse judge of bulldozing them Moorosi Tsiane TEMPERS flared in the High Court this week after defence lawyers in the high-profile trial involving the murder of Police...

Mohloai Mpesi THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL)’s Board of Directors says it is   intervening to try and resolve the escalating feud between RSL Commissioner-General, ‘Mathabo Mokoko and Minister of Finance and...

Rethabile Pitso VODACOM Lesotho Chief Executive Officer, Mohale Ralebitso, has called on the private sector to unite in promoting inclusion and creating equal opportunities for...

. . . as institution marks 30th anniversary Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has lauded the Road Fund for 30 years of progress, partnership,...

Bokang Mofoka PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has officially opened the reconstructed Koro-Koro Bridge in Maseru, marking the end of a major infrastructure project that restores...

Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development, through its Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project, recently hosted a high-level media workshop to...

  – But Legal Storm Clouds Gather  Moorosi Tsiane  IN a fresh twist to the protracted standoff between the executive and Lesotho’s prosecutorial authority, Director...

…as Phaks JV is booted out  …And SA contractor roped in  Mohloai Mpesi  THE construction of the corruption riddled Ha Belo electricity substation in Butha-Buthe, initially...

…over breach of M13.5 million loan balance  Mathatisi Sebusi  ENRICH Holdings has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) demanding payment of...

Mathatisi Sebusi  BASOTHO working in South Africa under the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) have received a huge reprieve after South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs,...