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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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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 …
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 …
Moorosi Tsiane THE rogue behaviour of police officers continues to pile woes on Commissioner of Police, Holomo Molibeli, who has once again been dragged to court by victims of alleged police …
but minister says law is controversial hence implementation must be gradual Lesotho must also tread carefully lest it spoil relations with other nations Mathatisi Sebusi SOME Basotho businesspeople are calling …
Staff Reporter THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has partnered with different media houses and social media influencers to roll out its three-year strategic plan, Lesokoana, to ease the dissemination of information …
Tokelo Khausela STANDARD Lesotho Bank has expanded its footprint in the country after launching its Cathedral Area Branch in Maseru last week Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, the governor of …
Moroke Sekoboto UNITED States ambassador to Lesotho, Maria Brewer, says fostering better security relations between Lesotho and the US has been at the forefront of her mission. Ms Brewer spoke this …
…as 771 897 teen and older women in Lesotho risk developing cancer at any given time Hopolang Mokhopi CERVICAL cancer ranks as the most ubiquitous cancer among women between 15 …
Tokelo Khausela THE Road Fund increased revenue collection by about 19 percent in 2023 to a whooping M219 million. The remarkable revenue hike level was a result of increases in …
Seithati Motsoeneng AS Basotho youth alarmingly slip down the dark abyss of drug abuse, with teenagers and young adults living primarily in urban slums across the country hooked on narcotics, …
Seithati Motsoeneng A MASERU resident from Masowe 2, Mammiki Khemise, has emerged as the lucky Econet Telecom Lesotho customer in the ‘Hoa Hlametseha’ competition after taking home a whopping M150 …
Tokelo Khausela SOUTH African veteran actor and Sesotho playwriter, Khotso Nkhatho, has urged Basotho in the film industry to be proud of their mother tongue, saying it reflected “one’s authentic …
Jacob Mbaye The unfolding narrative of South Africa’s electricity saga has taken a dramatic turn, with the ANC-led government facing piling pressure from opposition and critics over alleged mismanagement and …
Moorosi Tsiane HIGH Court Judge, Moroke Mokhesi, has expressed disappointment over the manner in which Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, was handling the trial of 10 soldiers accused …
… reunites with three other rebellious legislators Mohloai Mpesi IN an unexpected twist, expelled ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)’s Abia constituency lawmaker, Thuso Makhalanyane, is due to be welcomed back …
Bongiwe Zihlangu SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Tlohang Sekhamane, has recognised the media as a critical cog in fostering good governance. As such it was imperative that the legislature, he leads, develops …
…as MISA-Lesotho develops toolkit to aid media in reporting on the subject Mathatisi Sebusi. The media has been urged to prioritise reporting on climate change, nutrition and the environment …
By Kamil Sokobavi One of the most pressing issues for the government and residents of South Africa in recent years has been the frequent interruptions and rolling blackouts of electricity. …
Hopolang Mokhopi LOCAL Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police Minister Lebona Lephema’s private company has allegedly been defrauded of over M1.8 million by its two employees. The minister’s Lephema Executive …
Moorosi Tsiane POLICE Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, has been slapped with an M8 million lawsuit by a Ha-Matala widow who claims her husband was killed by the police in July 2023. ‘Makhothalo …
Moroke Sekoboto BASOTHO Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO) and the Lesotho Institutes of Accountants (LIA) have partnered to provide Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with enhanced support to help improve …
…pledges 200k vaccines for adolescent girls Seithati Motseoneng THE Principal Chief of Phamong, Nthati Bereng, has pledged to secure at least 200 000 cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 …
Tokelo Khausela TELECOMMUNICATIONS giants, Vodacom Lesotho, through its charitable arm, Vodacom Foundation, has donated 50 smart pens to visually impaired students at St Catherine’s High School in Maseru. The donation …
—as it celebrates three decades of existence Moroke Sekoboto ALLIANCE Insurance has committed to repaying Basotho for their loyalty to the company in its three decades of existence by helping vulnerable …
Mohloai Mpesi ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) secretary-general, Lebohang Hlaele, has dismissed as baseless mounting speculation that his party is on the verge of joining Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s seven-party coalition …
—also blames Ramaphosa for the death Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Police Commissioner, Khothatso Tšooana, has accused former army commander Tlali Kamoli of directly masterminding the murder of his slain successor, Maaparankoe Mahao. Lieutenant …
—as conflicting statements issued on mediator Mohloai Mpesi & Bongiwe Zihlangu THE country’s protracted national reforms process is now mired in new confusion. Deputy Prime Minister, Nthomeng Majara, who had …
Tokelo Khausela THE Central Bank of Lesotho was cyber-attacked by a group of cyber fraudsters, INC Ransomware, in December 2023 who demanded a ransom from the bank. It refused …
Moorosi Tsiane FUEL company, Main North 1 (PTY) LTD, has dragged its two former employees to court, demanding more than M12 million the duo allegedly stole from the company’s Mookoli …
… while “ignoring” her sexual harassment case Mathatisi Sebusi THE Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) has fired its Public Relations Manager, Lineo Moqasa, for allegedly occupying a parking lot reserved …