—As curtain falls on the esteemed accountant, public servant and politician Bongiwe Zihlangu ON Sunday, April 27, 2023, Lesotho awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of distinguished accountant and politician, Moahloli Mphaka, who succumbed to an asthma attack just hours after celebrating his 49th birthday with family and friends. His sudden demise has […]

  Mohloai Mpesi Two Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) are embroiled in a bitter feud, with one legislator accused of making death threats to the other’s wife. The MP for Qeme constituency, Sello Hakane, has accused Matelile MP, Maimane Maphathe, of interfering in his constituency by canvassing for his (Maphathe’s) wife, Nthati Mosebi, to unseat […]

Moorosi Tsiane A FORMER soldier facing a murder charge is now fighting to get his job back in the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), claiming he was unfairly dismissed after he had already served a sentence in the army for the same offence. Private Bokang Tsibane was arrested on 29 December 2023 for the alleged murder of Nyakallo Lefeta, whose […]

…after ConCourt throws out his wife’s application Moorosi Tsiane BASOTHO Covenant Movement (BCM) leader Reverend Tšepo Lipholo’s lawyer, Advocate Fusi Sehapi, says he will stop at nothing to seek justice for his client. This follows the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of a bizarre application by Dr Lipholo’s wife, ‘Mathapelo Lipholo, for an order to restrain the governments of Lesotho and South Africa […]

Seithati Motsoeneng THE Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Reverent Tšepo Lipholo’s controversial push to reclaim land he says was taken from Lesotho by South Africa during colonial rule has drawn sharp criticism from the Naka la Mohlomi movement. Naka la Mohlomi is a group dedicated to protecting national heritage and interests. It warned that the […]

Seithati Motšoeneng THE Chinese Embassy in Lesotho, in partnership with the National University of Lesotho (NUL), marked the International Chinese Language Day with a vibrant event that underscored the significance of language as a bridge to culture, unity, and shared humanity. Established by the United Nations, International Chinese Language Day aims to promote the teaching, learning, and appreciation […]

…over pending psychiatric report Moorosi Tsiane A 41-year-old man from Thaba-Tseka, convicted of brutally murdering his three-year-old son, will have to wait even longer to learn his fate. This after his sentencing was once again delayed as the court awaits a psychiatric report that is crucial before Justice Tšeliso Mokoko delivers the sentence. Reli Letuka of […]

  Moroke Sekoboto THE Sasai Econet Financial Services (SEFS), a subsidiary of Econet Telecom Lesotho, has upgraded its mobile money platform, EcoCash, to deliver a better, faster, and safer experience for customers. The transition also aims to establish a robust platform capable of supporting innovation and long-term growth. SEFS General Manager, Moeketsi Mafereka, reflected on […]