Lesotho Times

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again provided relief to consumers by reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points, from...

…as Bela Bela communities cry foul over lost livelihoods …accuse chiefs of accepting bribes to ignore concerns Mathatisi Sebusi/Mohalenyane Phakela A Chinese-owned crusher and quarry...

. . . Secures freedom after “dodgy” settlement . . . Makara’s co-accused in the dark about it Mohalenyane Phakela/Moorosi Tsiane THE much-talked-about M109 million fertiliser corruption...

  …fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000...

…demands M5 million for defamation Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court Assistant Registrar, Tebello Mokhoema, has launched a M5 million defamation lawsuit and wants the courts...

  Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court has sentenced four men to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of 32-year-old Moeletsi Makepe in Mokhotlong. However, Acting...

  …blasts rampant graft in the RFP-led government …Government spokesperson Sekonyela hits back Moroke Sekoboto THE Basotho Development Front (BDF) leader, Bothata Mahlala, has called...

  …fails to appear before PAC Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has confirmed that Duty-Free Sourcing Inc has only paid M100 000...

. . . as the 2020 case of traditional healer’s killing winds up Hopolang Mokhopi SIX Sefikeng men, accused of killing a traditional healer they...

  THE controversy engulfing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has now escalated to a point where Parliament...

…as battle against child sexual abuse and exploitation intensifies Moroke Sekoboto THE mental and psychosocial well-being of children and youth are fundamental in building a...

Moorosi Tsiane  THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a full hearing of a constitutional challenge next month.  This...

…peeved by “secrecy” of warrant in car seizure dispute  Moorosi Tsiane  CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has sharply criticised the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for allegedly...

  Rethabile Pitso  THE Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) this week rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering...

…denies incompetence claims …remains out of office despite court order Mohloai Mpesi Embattled Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, Advocate ‘Mathabo Mokoko, has categorically rejected allegations of poor performance that...

…demand action on corruption and incompetence Mohloai Mpesi DISGRUNTLED Revolution for Prosperity MPs have petitioned Prime Minister Sam Matekane asking him to take decisive action...

as AGOA renewal remains uncertain 420 to lose jobs in January Mathatisi Sebusi TEXTILE factories are warning of mass job losses as uncertainty deepens over the renewal of...

  …says it is unlawful to pay for trip from the contingency fund Mohloai Mpesi OPPOSITION parties have come down heavily on what they say is the government’s reckless decision to draw over...

  Mohloai Mpesi PARLIAMENT’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Cluster is set to summon the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr Retŝelisitsoe Matlanyane to respond...

  …warns country descending into dictatorship amid corruption, lawlessness Moroke Sekoboto THE leader of the Basotho Action Party (BAP), Professor Nqosa Mahao, has strongly condemned...

Mohloai Mpesi GOVERNANCE experts have raised the alarm over the growing erosion of accountability and good governance under the current Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)-led coalition...

…over his alleged infidelity Kabelo Masoabi THE High Court this week heard chilling details of how a Leribe woman allegedly masterminded the brutal murder of...

  Hopolang Mokhopi A 40-year-old Lesia High School teacher, Makarabo Khanare, of Lesia, Ha Thetsane, has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband, Teboho...

Mathatisi Sebusi THE Law and Public Safety Committee has sharply criticised the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police over the continued encroachment...

…holds reception on the Taiwan question Moroke Sekoboto THE People’s Republic of China has commemorated the adoption of the 25 October 1971 United Nations General...

  A New Journey for Chinese Modernization (H.E. Ambassador Yang Xiaokun) All eyes are on China as the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central...