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As Scrutator has always argued, Lesotho has too many lawyers—far too many—squeezed into a tiny market where the available clients can barely fill a
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Notši fired
…technical team also dismissed …search for new coach begins Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has fired senior national team Likuena coach, Leslie Notši,
M1.4 million legacy debt haunts LSRC
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) is under pressure to settle about M1.4 million in legacy debt inherited from the previous administration.
Drama over Lioli coach exit
Leemisa Thuseho LEAGUE giants, Lioli FC, could soon face a lawsuit from former coach Bongani Maseko, who reportedly feels forced to resign. Lioli confirmed Maseko’s
National teams off to Africa Rugby 7s tourney
Leemisa Thuseho SENIOR Rugby Sevens national men’s and women’s teams are set to depart for South Africa today for the 2025 Africa Khan’sicala Rugby
Litabe aims to draw from IBA experience
…defies early knock-out setback Leemisa Thuseho PROMISING Lesotho boxing star, Toka Litabe, is looking forward to building on the experience gained from the ongoing International
Sporting codes for Maputo games announced
…as LSRC bemoans poor funding for AUSC Region 5 Games Leemisa Thuseho THE African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 has unveiled the 13 sporting
Senior national cricket team in camp
Leemisa Thuseho THE senior and Under-19 women’s national cricket teams have assembled for a joint training camp at Sofia High School in Butha-Buthe. The week-long
LEC senior staffer “forced” to resign “at gunpoint”
Mohloai Mpesi FORMER Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) Procurement Manager, Peo Mputsoe, has sensationally claimed that he was forced to resign at gunpoint by a senior government official at State House. He narrates
Journalist Joki’s killers convicted
…as Justice Mokoko delivers damning verdict in chilling triple-murder case Moorosi Tsiane HIGH Court Judge, Tšeliso Mokoko, has convicted three men for the brutal murder of radio personality Ralikonelo “Leqhashasha” Joki, bringing to
Paray hospital drowning in M12 million debt
…limits services as it struggles to pay staff and buy medicines Mathatisi Sebusi PARAY Mission Hospital is drowning in a debt of close to M12 million, a crisis that has forced
Knives out for Anglican Church Bishop
Accused of treating the church like a personal “fief” Accused of leaving “poor Diocese” in M5 million debt Mohloai Mpesi A disgruntled priest of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa – Lesotho chapter, Reverend Lebohang Kheekhe, has
Lugy’s pleads for time to settle M2 million LNDC loan
…promises to make first M500 000 payment in February Moroke Sekoboto CONTROVERSIAL textile outlet, Lugy’s Manufacturing’s Acting Managing Director, Mairoon Adams, has pleaded with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to grant her
LDF bombs used at Maesaiah, Tšooana homes: witness
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) forensic scientist, Mofo Setloboko, has delivered explosive testimony informing Judge Charles Hungwe that the bombs used in the simultaneous attacks
High Court dismisses murder suspect’s bid for discharge
Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court has dismissed an application by murder-accused Ntisa Ramosebetsi to be acquitted before placing his defence, ruling that the prosecution has presented a case he must
DCEO “frustrated” by Peka MP’s acquittal
…vows to investigate the “shocking” dismissal of the corruption case …while MP Monokoane labels the case a witch-hunt Hopolang Mokhopi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) Director General, Advocate
Mosotho, Tsikoane await verdict on their IEC challenge
Moorosi Tsiane PROMINENT lawyer, Attorney Tumisang Mosotho, and human rights activist, Tsikoane Peshoane, will tomorrow know whether they were erroneously disqualified from being appointed as the new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) commissioners. This
Pitseng torture: soldiers have no business policing communities
THE horror that unfolded in Pitseng last week is not an isolated incident — it is the latest and most jarring display of an army that has repeatedly
15 years for fatally stabbing a man in Maputsoe
Kabelo Masoabi HIGH Court Judge, ‘Makampong Mokhoro, has sentenced Tieho Mojakisane, from Mazenod in Maseru, to 15 years in prison without the option of a fine for killing a 28-year-old man in Maputsoe in 2013. However, the
Lesotho, SA private sectors foster collaboration
…launch business council to activate regional integration Moroke Sekoboto THE Private Sector Foundation of Lesotho (PSFL) and the Black Business Council (BBC) have established the Lesotho–South
Baylor Children’s Foundation celebrates health milestone
Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Lesotho has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of lifesaving healthcare services for children and adolescents affected
Persecuting a Madman While Real Criminals Run Free
Lesotho’s government has finally perfected the art of national foolishness. Not content with losing control over crime, unemployment, and the general collapse of the state,
Cinematic star shines on international stage
Seithati Motsoeneng A talented young visionary, 29-year-old Kananelo Mphana from Lithabaneng, Maseru, is making waves in cinematography and marketing, after he recently earned an AFDA award for best cinematographer — one of the most prestigious
Mofosi urges Basotho to explore aquaculture
Moroke Sekoboto MINISTER of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Thabo Mofosi, has called on the private sector to explore the underdeveloped aquaculture and fisheries sector, noting its potential
Lesotho hosts 2025 IWTO Wool Round Table
…experts chart future of sustainable wool amid global industry shifts LESOTHO hosted the 2025 International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) Wool Round Table in partnership with the Lesotho National
Seutloali reflects on successful season
…says running has transformed his life Leemisa Thuseho OLYMPIAN, Khoarahlane Seutloali, has reflected on what he describes as one of the most successful seasons of his career, highlighted by two major victories
Monumental task ahead for Mohoanyane at Lioli
Leemisa Thuseho LIOLI FC assistant coach, Kenny Mohoanyane, faces a mammoth task to turn the tables and revitalise the team as they seek to regain consistency in their Vodacom Premier League (VPL) title
Basketball Summer Slam Charity tourney beckons
Leemisa Thuseho FOURTEEN teams will battle it out in the 2025 Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) Summer Slam Charity Tournament which will be held at the Matsieng Indoor Courts
King commends nation’s HIV/AIDS response progress
…as Lesotho joins World AIDS Day commemoration Moroke Sekoboto HIS Majesty King Letsie III has commended the country’s progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while acknowledging that significant challenges persist.
Sesotho Media pushes for domestic violence law
…as it marks HIV/AIDS Day in style Moorosi Tsiane SESOTHO Media and Development (SM&D) marked this year’s World AIDS Day in Mahobong, Leribe, with a vibrant celebration that