Deaf shopkeeper recounts armed robbery ordeal
Kabelo Masoabi A 46-year-old deaf shopkeeper from Ha Setene this week gave harrowing testimony in the Leribe Magistrates’ Court, recounting how she was robbed at gunpoint...
Private security sector in crisis
…as workers struggle and companies protest regulations Ithabeleng Qhasho THE private security sector is facing a deepening crisis, with underpaid guards struggling to survive while...
Mahao Killers ‘rewarded with promotions’
…prosecutor drops bombshell in court Moorosi Tsiane THE trial of nine soldiers accused of murdering former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander Lieutenant-General (Lt-Gen) Maaparankoe Mahao...
Vodacom empowers Basotho youth in STEM
Seithati Motšoeneng TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has reinforced its commitment to transforming lives through education by awarding fully funded international scholarships to six outstanding...
A blatant betrayal of the poor and the Constitution
THE Law Society of Lesotho’s decision to bar non-governmental organisations from representing indigent citizens in court is not only self-serving and ill-considered; it is...
Roads Directorate in M1.4 billion Matlali–Lebakeng Road project
Moroke Sekoboto THE Roads Directorate has commenced the design phase for the upgrading and construction of a 45-kilometre road from Ha Matlali to Lebakeng in Qacha’s Nek District. The M1.4 billion...
Shelile confident AGOA extension will be approved
MINISTER of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mokhethi Shelile, has assured Basotho that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) will be extended, despite the...
Two schools investigated in suspected malpractice
Seithati Motsoeneng THE Examination Council of Lesotho (ECoL) is investigating two high schools suspected of examination malpractice during the 2025 Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary...
China, Lesotho strengthen diplomatic relations
…launch quarterly coordination mechanism …highlight successful visit of China’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi Moroke Sekoboto THE People’s Republic of China and Lesotho have reaffirmed their...
DCEO drags NUL lecturer to court
…over corruption and fraud charges Hopolang Mokhopi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has hauled National University of Lesotho (NUL) lecturer Professor Mosotho...
Mme Lehlanako Mofilikoane: For the sake of this country, please appeal this travesty
Basotho, welcome to the New Year of our Lord, 2026. I hope the new 2026 calendars are proudly hanging on your walls, the festive hangovers have...
Coaching shake-up at Matlama
…Secker roped in to save VPL giants Leemisa Thuseho MASERU-based Vodacom Premier League giants, Matlama FC, have made a coaching shake-up as they seek...
VPL season half-way review
…Lijabatho, Lifofane making waves, finish first round strong …Traditionally top-table teams endure ‘unsteady’ performances …League newbies continue struggle to find their feet Leemisa Thuseho...
Selialia calls for professionalisation of rugby in Lesotho
Leemisa Thuseho THE Federation of Lesotho Rugby (FLR) has outlined its strategic vision to transition the country’s rugby from an amateur to a professional sport....
Rapokolana Centre earmarked for upgrading
…as Lesotho, SA reaffirm commitment to sports infrastructure development Leemisa Thuseho THE Rapokolana High-Altitude Training Centre in Thaba-Putsoa, in the Maseru highlands, has been earmarked...
Mehalalitoe start COSAFA preps
Leemisa Thuseho THE women’s senior national team, Mehalalitoe, this week began a non-residency camp to prepare for the upcoming Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Women’s Championship title. The next...
Top DCEO man in new scandal
…accused of brazen violation of the law …by taking private sector job while still a DCEO staffer …Uses DCEO role to promote private interests Mohloai...
Govt, IEC clash over Maseru West office
…As govt wants Commission relocated to a new place in Masowe IV —Barely two years after electoral body spent M77 million on new office …But...
Bid to oust Rapapa goes to court
Moorosi Tsiane/Mpesi Mohloai DISGRUNTLED members of the Alliance of Democracy (AD) have taken their battle to oust party leader, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, and his executive committee to...
Van Rooyens Gate is the most porous – SA
…over 5 000 Basotho intercepted for entering SA illegally Mathatisi Sebusi VAN Rooyens Gate border post is now the leading hotspot for illegal migration between South Africa and Lesotho after...
Govt pushes for IEC commissioners’ appointment
…says litigation challenging recruitment cannot stop the process Mohloai Mpesi/Mathatisi Sebusi THE government is pushing for the finalisation of the stalled recruitment of Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)...
Elderly pensioners under siege
…fall prey to mobile money scams in Maputsoe Kabelo Masoabi IN Maputsoe, Lesotho’s second-largest town, elderly residents are increasingly falling victim to sophisticated mobile money...
Fear grips Masitenek village
… as brutal killing of granny unsettles community Makananelo Manamolela MASITENEK village at Ha ’Majane on the outskirts of Maseru is no longer the quiet, close-knit community it used to...
RSL fires corrupt officers
Rethabile Pitso THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has dismissed 14 customs officers allegedly involved in tax fraud and corruption that reportedly cost the government about...
Lioli edge LU
…LU coach Makhetha takes swipe at referees …Lijabatho run riot against Maroala Leemisa Thuseho LIOLI FC have returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2–1...
Mothobi vows to the turn tables at Maroala
…despite unsatisfactory start Leemisa Thuseho NEWLY appointed Maroala coach, Molebatsi Mothobi, has vowed to turn the team’s fortunes around and help it stay in the...
Likuena, Seychelles set to renew AFCON rivalry
Leemisa Thuseho THE senior national team, Likuena, have once again been pitted against Seychelles in the preliminary rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Liqhomane, Rugby Academy face off
…as Econet Rugby reaches the finals Leemisa Thuseho THE stage is set for an epic showdown between Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) side Liqhomane and Lesotho...
Lesotho to host continental athletics tour
Leemisa Thuseho THE Federation of Athletics Lesotho (FAL) is gearing up to host one of its biggest events of the year — the African...
Moteane tightens screws on drunk driving
…reduces alcohol limit from 100mg to 50mg Rethabile Pitso WITH effect from April 2026 motorists whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds 50 milligrams per 100 millilitres...