Another police torture victim left paralysed
Moorosi Tsiane IN yet another harrowing case of alleged police brutality, a man from Koro-Koro has been left paralysed after allegedly being brutalised while in police custody. The victim, Tanki Phahla, claims he was beaten on the spine with a knobkerrie during a violent interrogation incident at Flight-One Police Station in Maseru on 30 December 2022. […]
Indian firm denies corruption in M44m health tender
Moorosi Tsiane INDIAN company, Verobien Healthcare Private Limited, has dismissed allegations that it was corruptly awarded a US$3 million (about M44.6 million) contract in 2018 to refurbish medical equipment in government hospitals across Lesotho. Speaking to the Lesotho Times this week from India, Verobien Director, Vineet Arora, said they only became aware of the corruption claims […]
LNIG Hollard investing in Lesotho’s music industry
—Partners with YME for annual Spring Music Festival —To develop talent and broaden perception of insurance Seithati Motṧoeneng IN a strategic move intended to broaden the perception about insurance products while supporting young local talent, LNIG Hollard Lesotho has teamed up with the Young Musicians Emporium (YME) to host the annual Spring Music Festival. […]
Econet opens 2025 Moshoeshoe I Scholarships
Moroke Sekoboto THE Higherlife Foundation Lesotho – a social responsibility arm of ECONET Telecom Lesotho – has invited applications for the fourth cohort of the prestigious Moshoeshoe I Scholarship. This merit-based academic initiative is named in honour of King Moshoeshoe I, the visionary founder of the Basotho nation. It offers support to academically gifted […]
Banking sector in push for financial inclusion
…and innovative payment system Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), in collaboration with the banking sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation in the national payment system and building a secure, inclusive, and future-focused financial ecosystem. Speaking at the launch of Point of Sale (POS) functionality on LeSwitch yesterday at the Lehakoe […]
Remain in hiding please, Ntate Lipholo
—we should never hear from you again Scrutator is immensely gratified by the news that one Tšepo Lipholo has gone into hiding. I pray that this “good” reverend, who moonlights as a politician, remains in hiding forever so we never have to hear from him again. For those among us who live under huge rocks, […]
LBA leadership dispute remains unresolved
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) has lifted the suspension of the Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) and reinstated the association’s previous executive committee. However, the power struggle over LBA’s leadership is far from over. In 2023, the LSRC had suspended the LBA from being an affiliate member in good standing after the […]
Lioli have one hand on title
—as VPL enters its final lap Leemisa Thuseho The 2024/25 Vodacom Premier League (VPL) season is nearing its conclusion, with just two matchdays remaining for each team. These final matches will determine the top four finishers, the teams relegated, and the eventual league champions. The dominant Lioli still need a single point from their […]