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Dear Knorx How dare you Comrade Knorx? Which planet do you reside on? Have you actually ever met the devil or Satan. Have you ever seen Satan’s face? Or even God’s face? I doubt you have. But Scrutator has. Which is why I am so angry with you over your calling of my brother Richard […]
-rejects accusations that he misled gvt in DPP’s impeachment bid Bongiwe Zihlangu/Mohloai Mpesi ATTORNEY GENERAL Rapelang Motsieloa has rejected suggestions that he should not have allowed Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara to confess in an affidavit that she had indeed asked Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, to drop treason charges against two prominent […]
Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Youth Development Programme (YDP) Coordinator, Major Bokang Melato, has urged the government to invest in the military to ensure the nation’s advancement. Major Melato said this while addressing the latest cohort of graduates from the army’s bootcamp project at Makoanyane Barracks on Friday. The project is meant to foster […]
—Court acquits them on corruption, fraud charges Mohloai Mpesi THE Maseru Magistrates Court has acquitted former Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police Principal Secretary (PS) Lefu Manyokole and businessman Pitso “Bikerboy” Ntsukunyane of fraud and corruption involving M4.5 million. In August 2023, the duo was indicted by the Directorate on Corruption and […]
—As Mosito appears to cast himself between a rock and a very hard place Opinion: By Investigations Desk It is almost impossible to fathom. It sounds and looks like fiction. But it still happened. On Boxing Day 2024, when most would have been relaxing and recovering from the hangovers of the previous day, when all […]
—Accuses Matekane’s gvt of perpetuating corruption and “capturing” the courts ADVOCATE Teboho Mojapela, the outspoken Socialist Revolutionaries (SR) leader, says he is challenging the government’s refusal to pass the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2024, in court to expose the self-serving nature of most of Lesotho’s politicians. Their rejection of this important bill proves that these […]
Mohloai Mpesi THE ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) spokesperson, Mokhethi Shelile, has launched a scathing attack on Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, accusing him of lacking expertise to lead a serious political party. According to Mr Shelile, Prof Mahao should reflect on his leadership journey and acknowledge that he is a political […]
The admission and enrollment of foreign legal practitioners in South Africa recently came under the judicial spotlight when an advocate who is a Lesotho national challenged certain provisions of the Legal Practice Act which are standing in her way from practising law in South Africa. Lihaelo Molapo (applicant) turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, […]
THONTṦO Moepi, a police officer stationed at the Makhaleng Police Station in Mohale’s Hoek, believes she is being victimised over her efforts to account for guns that have gone missing at the station. She is now seeking a High Court interdict to stop her impending transfer to Maseru. Inspector Moepi wants the High Court to compel […]
Mohloai Mpesi WHILE the rest of the kingdom rejoiced during this festive season, it was not the case in Mafeteng district which faced a critical shortage of water throughout the festive period. A local law firm is now threatening legal action against the Water and Sewage Company (WASCO) for “denying” local Mafeteng communities access to […]
Staff Reporter THE Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL), which represents numerous textile workers nationwide, has distanced itself from reports alleging verbal abuse of its members by the management of Presitex Enterprises. IDUL is pursuing disciplinary action against its Deputy Secretary General, Clark Letsie, who is accused of jeopardising over 2000 jobs at Presitex. According […]
Press release for KFC Lesotho Summer, what a wonderful time of year… When influencing gets too much When the news cycle gets too much When the endless queues get too much When the shopping chaos gets too much When the unavailable transport gets too much When the holiday work shifts get too much When […]
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Ha Nosi community in Qacha’s Nek is bracing for severe food insecurity as extreme heat continues to ravage the district and the rest of the country, leading to devastating harvest losses. Ha Nosi residents, who depend on farming for both consumption and income, are grappling with the reality of losing yet another […]
…and ensure freedom of Information Mathatisi Sebusi THE United States (US) government has called on the Lesotho government to intensify its efforts in combating corruption, bolstering press freedom, and upholding the rule of law. The Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Maseru, Thomas Hines, stressed the damaging effects of corruption on the economy and society while presentating Lesotho’s 2025 Millennium Challenge […]
Mohloai Mpesi MINISTRY of Public Works and Transport Principal Secretary (PS), Tšepang Koele, faced intense questioning from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week over the controversial awarding of the Moshoeshoe I International Airport refurbishment tender. The PAC alleged that the tender was granted to her boss’s company, Khatleli Tomane Architects, creating a serious conflict […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE axed Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) board of directors will learn in February 2025 whether former Energy Minister, Professor Nqosa Mahao, acted unlawfully in dismissing it on 10 October 2024. The dismissed board members argued before Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane yesterday that Prof Mahao violated the principle of sub judice when he appointed a new board while a […]
Moroke Sekoboto AT least 86 percent of Basotho women and girls have experienced gender-based violence (GBV), according to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Tebello Tšephe, shared these alarming statistics during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at Victory Hall in Maseru this week. The […]
THE Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II is not just building vital water transfer infrastructure; it’s building a stronger Lesotho. Long before the first drop of water flows to South Africa in 2028, the project is already delivering significant economic benefits and empowering communities. Phase II has become an engine of job creation, […]
Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given consumers major relief by reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.75 percent to 7.5 percent. The repo rate, which is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks, directly impacts interest rates on loans for vehicles, personal needs, […]
Moroke Sekoboto FIVE youth-led businesses have received approximately M200,000 each through the Bacha Entrepreneurship Project (BEP) to enhance their operations and foster growth. BEP is a collaborative initiative by the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO), Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), and Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB). It aims to empower unemployed youth aged 21 to 35 […]
Staff Reporter CGM Group fraud mastermind, Madhav Vasant Dalvi’s deceit and fraud ran deep. He is alleged to have funnelled another M24,840,357.59 from Presitex into a South African shell company, Alchemy, during the Covid lockdown period between May 2020 and December 2022. Alchemy, purportedly owned by Dalvi’s son, Chaitanya Madhav Dalvi, and former finance and administration manager, Sharmala Roya, acted as a […]
Seithati Motšoeneng THE Ministry of Public Service is developing a new five-year strategic work plan to realign its operations and address longstanding challenges in public service delivery. The new work plan emphasises adaptation and modernisation as essential steps towards meeting the evolving demands of the public and ensuring efficient service delivery to serve Basotho with professionalism and excellence. The planning process began with […]
Moorosi Tsiane OUTSPOKEN Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Chief Officer (CO), Bokang Ramotena, is challenging her boss, Commissioner Mating Nkakala’s decision to promote 12 LCS officers. CO Ramotena petitioned the High Court last Wednesday, seeking relief to stay the purported promotions by the LCS Commissioner. This followed Mr Nkakala’s issuance of an internal circular on […]
Hopolang Mokhopi LESOTHO is making significant strides in promoting aquaculture in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 14 about Life Below Water, which aims to promote fish farming. Aquaculture in Lesotho is poised to play a crucial role in enhancing economic stability, improving food security, and fostering rural development, making it a vital sector for the country’s future. […]
Seithati Motsoeneng DELIGHT Supermarket, a proudly Basotho-owned business in Khubetsoana, is celebrating its first anniversary of exceptional service to the local community and surrounding areas. With the actual celebrations slated for 28 November 2024, the store is already running specials as a token of appreciation to its customers who have been supportive in the maiden year. Since its […]
Moroke Sekoboto THE assessment of Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s first two years in office is a mixed bag and a case of stark contrasts. While analysts and and human rights defenders who spoke to the Lesotho Times this week praised Premier Matekane’s government in some areas, they also argued that his performance had fallen short in others. Mr […]
Mathatisi Sebusi THE government has been accused of driving Basotho men into illegal mining by failing to provide them with opportunities to live with dignity. The criticism comes from rights group, Advocates for the Supremacy of the Constitution, commonly known as SECTION 2. Speaking to the Lesotho Times this week, SECTION 2 Secretary General, Tjatjapa Sekabi, said that had […]
Mathatisi Sebusi / Hopolang Mokhopi POSTGRADUATE students at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) have petitioned the parliamentary Social Cluster Committee for intervention regarding the conditions for their sponsorships by the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS). The students, currently enrolled in master’s programs, claim that NMDS requires them to pay 50% of their previous NMDS loans upfront and […]
…says Lesotho crippled by unethical leadership practices Mohloai Mpesi Mokhethoaneng constituency legislator and Chair of Chairs of Parliamentary Committees, Mokhothu Makhalanyane, has decried the rise of corruption within government ministries. The tough-talking Mr Makhalanyane said this at the Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA)’s 47th Council Inaugural Dinner held at Lehakoe Recreational and Cultural Centre on Friday. Mr Makhalanyane urged […]
Leemisa Thuseho FRESH from winning the 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon, Olympian, Neheng Khatala, is back on the road this weekend. She is poised to compete in the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km race in South Africa’s commercial capital. The race will kick off at Corlett Drive, Illovo, outside Wanderers Cricket Stadium with the finish line at James […]
