Lekhooa to remain incarcerated
…after Justice Hlaele recuses herself from his bail case Moorosi Tsiane HIGH Court Judge, Mabatšoeneng Hlaele, has recused herself from hearing the bail application of former National Security Service (NSS) Director-General and Military Intelligence boss, Colonel Tumo Lekhooa, who is accused of attempting to topple her father’s government in August 2014. Justice Hlaele is the daughter of former Prime […]
Econet APICA back with a bang!
Moroke Sekoboto ALL roads lead to the scenic Ramabanta Trading Post in the outskirts of Maseru this weekend, where the highly anticipated Econet APICA 2025 festival will take place from tomorrow until Sunday. Telecommunications powerhouse Econet Telecom Lesotho has injected over M700 000 alongside organisers Global Events to make this edition one to remember. As one of Lesotho’s […]
Tsatsanyane brothers finally granted bail
Moorosi Tsiane OUTSPOKEN Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when High Court Judge, Fumane Khabo, granted them M10 000 bail each. The duo, along with their employee, Thupa Suoane, stands accused of the attempted murder of Lesotho Public Motor Transport Company co-director, Tšepang Phangoa, […]
Lesotho’s education system sidelining children with autism
‘Mathatisi Sebusi ACCESS to educational resources tailored to the unique requirements of children with autism, clinically referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to pose a considerable challenge in Lesotho. This situation persists despite the guarantees outlined in the Constitution of Lesotho and the Education Act (2010), which affirm education as a fundamental human […]
RSL collects M9.74b in tax revenue
…surpassing target by 3% Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has remitted M9.74 billion to the government in tax collections for the 2024/35 fiscal year. This represents a positive variance of M261.19 million (3%) from the M9.48 billion set as the target by the government at the beginning of the financial year, which […]
‘Matekane must confront rampant corruption in Lesotho’-Experts
Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane must aggressively and effectively address the pervasive corruption plaguing Lesotho’ – an issue he has largely ignored despite mounting evidence that the scourge of graft is ever worsening, experts have urged. According to analysts who spoke to the Lesotho Times this week, a litany of corrupt activities, have been repeatedly […]
Ombudsman, LSL join forces
Moroke Sekoboto THE Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) and the Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing their shared interests. These include enhancing the delivery of justice and protection of fundamental human rights, to ensure that government officials and statutory organizations comply with the law. The […]
The DCEO must strictly enforce asset declaration laws
ASSET declaration, a critical tool for preventing corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust, is a legal requirement for public officials to disclose their financial assets and interests. Asset declarations are designed to identify potential conflicts of interest and unjustified wealth, thereby deterring and detecting corruption among public servants. They also enhance overall transparency […]