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Court to resolve St John’s leadership tussle
Moorosi Tsiane THE leadership wrangle within Father Masango’s St John Apostolic Faith Mission is now set for judicial review. The High Court is expected to...
Magistrate sends strong message to child abusers
–as she sentences man to 10 years without parole Hopolang Mokhopi MASERU Magistrate, Puseletso McPherson, has delivered a strong warning against child abusers, stressing that children were vulnerable and...
Tšoele cracks whip
…as he outlines his vision for his ministry …says it is time for accountability Mohloai Mpesi Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police Principal Secretary, Mpopo Tšoele, says it...
Employment, skills transfer and community upliftment key to LHWP Phase II success
Leemisa Thuseho WITH the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II progressing steadily, employment, skills transfer and community upliftment remain central to measuring the...
BNC to deliberate on IDs usage to cross border
Moroke Sekoboto IN a landmark move aimed at strengthening regional integration, Basotho may soon be able to enter South Africa using only their national...
The Peka horse race and the shocking audacity of Ramela
THERE is absolutely nothing that excites Lady Scrutator more than an event that promises glitz, glamour and an opportunity to be seen. So imagine...
FELETU moves to block nurse killer’s bail
…as High Court defers bail hearing to May Hopolang Mokhopi THE Federation of Lesotho Trade Unions (FELETU) has urged the High Court to deny bail...
Malane’s Namibian stint nears end
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO international defender, Thabang Malane’s stint with Namibian giants African Stars appears to be drawing to a close, with his contract set to...
Ramakongoana pockets M221k
…after impressive outing in the USA Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO’s leading marathoner, Tebello Ramakongoana, has pocketed US $13,500 (M221,110) after finishing sixth at the Boston Marathon. The race was...
Mphahama is new softball, baseball president
Leemisa Thuseho MOLOPE Mphahama has been appointed the new president of the Lesotho Baseball and Softball Association (LBSA). He fills the vacancy left by...
Relief for NUL postgraduate students
…as parly committees urge NMDS to review termination decision Moroke Sekoboto THE Economic and Development Cluster and the Social Cluster parliamentary Committees have offered temporary relief...
Taxi fare demands out of step with economic reality
THE latest push by taxi operators to raise fares from M13 to M23 for short distances is not only ridiculous — it is profoundly disconnected from...
Court reserves judgment in LEC tariff case
Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court will on 2 June 2026 rule on the legality of the Lesotho Electricity Company’s (LEC) electricity tariff increase for...
Govt to increase minimum wage
Ithabeleng Qhasho THE Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced a breakthrough in the long-delayed adjustment of minimum wages, raising fresh hopes for both workers and employers. ...
Mohale Dam soldiers’ murder trial nears climax
…as accused decline to testify in their defence Moorosi Tsiane THE trial of two soldiers accused of the 2017 triple murder of civilians is nearing completion in...
Bangladeshi community celebrates New Year
…marks beginning of Eid reunion Moroke Sekoboto THE Bangladeshi Association of Lesotho (BAoL) hosted a vibrant double celebration in Maseru on Sunday, marking the Bengali New...
“Pharmacy of death”
…how a routine visit to Life-Line Pharmacy turned fatal for Lesotho Times staffer Moorosi Tsiane A routine stop for medication turned into a fatal ordeal when the Lesotho Times and the Sunday Express Head...
SABA transforms student dreams into reality
Makananelo Manamolela THE Spelling A Business Africa (SABA) has transformed the lives of five university and college students after awarding them substantial funding to launch...
Ombudsman exposes Mohlomi’s “disastrous” living conditions
…as Lesotho’s only psychiatric hospital crumbles Mohloai Mpesi THE absence of a resident psychiatrist and therapist, crumbling infrastructure, and persistent health and hygiene crises —...
Monokoane forms new party
…says several RFP MPs are joining him Mohloai Mpesi THE Peka constituency legislator, Mohopoli “Hippo” Monokoane, is forming a new political party. He says the...
M500m surveillance deal awaits final verdict
…as LCA argues Matela acted outside her powers in awarding the tender in 2020 Moorosi Tsiane THE Court of Appeal will on 15 May 2026...
Stagnant budget cripples LCS — Ombudsman
Mohloai Mpesi THE limited budget allocated to the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) is placing severe strain on the institution already buckling under overcrowding and shortages of basic...
National Census hits snag
Bokang Mofoka THE long-anticipated Lesotho Population and Housing Census, which was expected to commence last week, has reportedly been clouded by a range of...
When elephants fight, the grass suffers
THERE is an old African proverb that warns, “when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” It is a timeless caution against the destructive consequences...
Toxic beauty: The hidden dangers of synthetic hair fibres flooding Lesotho
Rethabile Pitso FOR thousands of women across Lesotho, beauty begins with a braid. From neat cornrows to flowing weaves, synthetic hair fibres have become a...
No Lesotho official for FIFA World Cup
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO will have no representation at the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup after no local official made the final list of match...
Shot in the arm for national boxing teams
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho boxing national teams have received a significant morale boost after being handed off-ring attire by retailer, Redline Fruits and Vegetable. The tracksuits—featuring the country’s...
Lesotho faces mounting economic headwinds
…as Africa’s recovery stalls Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO is facing growing economic headwinds as a new report by the World Bank Group warns that Sub-Saharan Africa’s...
Metropolitan unveils new Boiketlo Life Cover
…to secure the future of Basotho families Seithati Motšoeneng INSURANCE heavyweight, Metropolitan Lesotho, has launched its latest product, Boiketlo Life Cover, marking a new...
Govt strengthens efficiency on SADC electoral ICT guidelines
Moroke Sekoboto THE government has stepped up efforts to modernise and sharpen the effectiveness of regional electoral monitoring as it hosts a week-long training for...