More govt agencies adopt LNSW
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...
Maseru’s newest hotspot lights up social scene
Moorosi Tsiane A sizzling new entertainment destination is set to shake up the Maseru city’s social scene. Nestled right next to Hills View junction, Hotspot lounge is the latest hangout haven promising...
Phafane, Nthunya face off again
Leemisa Thuseho MACHOKHA Football Club president, Lijane Nthunya, will once again attempt to unseat long-serving Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) president, Salemane Phafane, in what promises to be another high-stakes...
Sad year-end for Mehalalitoe
…as COSAFA women’s tourney is deferred Leemisa Thuseho THE women’s senior national football team, Mehalalitoe, has been dealt a major blow as it will end this year without any significant international...
Mofolo now set to debut in US marathon
…after Cape Town race is cancelled at the 11th hour Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO short distance and half-marathon rising star, Kamohelo Mofolo, will have to wait until next month to make...
Notši reflects on abortive World Cup campaign
…says country needs to invest in soccer development …calls for cooperation from club coaches Leemisa Thuseho AFTER another failed bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, Likuena coach,...
Likatola coach pleads for support
…bemoans lack of cooperation from clubs Leemisa Thuseho RUGBY senior national team, Likatola, coach, Khauhelo Raphepeng, has pleaded for more support from local clubs, lamenting...
Mohokare Golf Classic roars into life
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO’s biggest international golfing event, the Mohokare Golf Classic, is set to take centre stage this weekend. Starting tomorrow and running through Saturday,...
Boost for table tennis development
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Table Tennis Association (LTTA) has received a consignment of equipment from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) as part of the...
Rift at the LMPS top
…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...
Kao Mine needs M250 million bailout
. . . as stalemate with RSL puts 1 800 jobs on the line Mohloai Mpesi THE Storm Mountain Diamonds (SMD), one of Lesotho’s four...
WILSA ex-director charged in M5.6 million scandal
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...
IMF calls for economic reform
…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...
Betting company defrauded of M10 million
…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...
PAC orders top RFP man Kobeli to pay M6.5 million debt to the LNDC
…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,...
Tensions rise in Khetheng trial
…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...
RSL board moves to resolve Mokoko, Matlanyane tiff
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...
Vodacom urges the private sector to champion disability inclusion
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...
Matekane commends Road Fund for its diligence
. . . as institution marks 30th anniversary Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has lauded the Road Fund for 30 years of progress, partnership,...
PM opens reconstructed Koro-Koro Bridge
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...
CAFI project highlights achievements
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...
Motinyane booted out again
– But Legal Storm Clouds Gather Moorosi Tsiane IN a fresh twist to the protracted standoff between the executive and Lesotho’s prosecutorial authority, Director...
Ha Belo power project costs spiral to M170 million
…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...
Enrich sues LNDC
…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...
Reprieve as SA extends Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP)
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,...
LNDC’s internal auditor unqualified — PAC
. . . says she was rewarded for “cleaning up” adverse audit report . . . allegedly shares family ties with board chairperson Mohloai Mpesi ...
Letsoepa’s bail challenged
…Khetheng family demands his re-arrest …argues that since he absconded for seven years, he is unfit for bail Moorosi Tsiane THE family of slain Police...
Fugitive SA murder suspect nabbed in Lesotho
…faces firearm charges Hopolang Mokhopi AN alleged famo assassin, Motlatsi Pebane, wanted in South Africa for serious criminal charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to...
Financial constraints hamper Parly operations
…hinder localisation of SADC model laws Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO’s Parliament is unable to designate a focal person to monitor the domestication of Southern African Development...
GVG speaks out on controversial “spy” tender
. . . insists system cannot be used to spy on citizens’ private calls . . . but ensures effective regulatory protocols and revenue collection AMID the...