RFP is a scam – Ramatšella
…lashes out at IEC for aiding RFP ‘fraud’ ’Marafaele Mohloboli FIREBRAND Democratic Congress (DC) politician, Bokang Ramatšella, says Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) is not a political party but a scam which does not comply with any provisions of the National Assembly Electoral Act, 2011. Mr Ramatšella told the Lesotho Times that […]
African Development Bank injects M285 000 into contentious expo
Moroke Sekoboto NATURAL Resources minister, Mohlomi Moleko, has confirmed the participation of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the upcoming water and energy conference. The event, dubbed Metsi Ke Bophelo Water and Hydrogen in a Digital Future Conference and Expo, is scheduled for ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru from 12 to 13 October. The conference […]
Mahao’s alleged killers frustrated
Moorosi Tsiane FIVE soldiers facing charges in relation to the 25 June 2015 murder of former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Maaparankoe Mahao, have expressed frustration over the absence of the judge presiding over their trial. Zimbabwean judge, Justice Charles Hungwe, is presiding over the trial and was not in the High Court on Monday […]
World Vision embarks on disaster mitigation project
Moroke Sekoboto World Vision International Lesotho has embarked on a mission to prepare communities for climate-related disasters. The targeted communities are mostly in hard-to-reach areas of Maseru, Mokhotlong, Leribe, and Thaba-Tseka According to the humanitarian organisation’s National Director, James Chifwelu, the initiative focuses on strengthening and consolidating national and community capacities for effective disaster preparedness […]
Associations cry foul on sin tax reduction
Tokelo Khausela THE Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) wants to know what made the government review the Alcohol and Tobacco Levy Act of 2023. The organization is arguing the review, which ultimately saw government reducing tax on tobacco and alcohol products, would result in an increase of alcohol and tobacco abuse in Lesotho. […]
Mexican-American visual artist visits Lesotho
…urges government to support the arts industry Tokelo Khausela MEXICAN-American visual artist, Beatriz Vasquez, has urged the Lesotho government to invest in the arts industry as it tells stories of Basotho and also has the potential to grow the country’s economy. Ms Vasquez made a name for herself through her work of experimenting with the […]
Maputsoe one of the filthiest towns in Lesotho
…as officials look to the courts to address the age-old problem haunting most urban areas of the Kingdom. ‘Malepotisa Masilo MAPUTSOE might be Lesotho’s second largest economic hub after Maseru, but its garbage-strewn environment makes a mockery of this otherwise proud status. The litter, which ranges from plastic, bottles and car-scraps to soiled baby nappies, […]
Mahao speaks on BAP divisions
The Basotho Action Party (BAP) has been rocked by infighting, which now threatens the very survival of this organisation formed by former All Basotho Convention (ABC) members in April 2021. At the heart of this strife are party leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao and the party’s secretary-general (SG) Lebohang Thotanyana, whose public spats are increasingly pointing […]