As gvt moves to bolster private sector Amid new US tariffs that have upended economy While World Bank urges private sector led growth Seithati Motṧoeneng Prime Minister Sam Matekane has announced a M400 million loan scheme for Basotho entrepreneurs as his government seeks to bolster the private sector and spur local economic growth amid the […]
…temporarily saves over 12k textile jobs in Lesotho Mathatisi Sebusi / Mohloai
Mpesi The government can heave a sigh of relief for now after the United States government suspended the steep tariffs it had imposed across its trade partners including Lesotho which had been slapped with a massive 50 percent tax. US President, Donald Trump, yesterday announced a 90-day suspension of the […]
…Blasts gvt for delaying salaries of appeal court judges …Law Society leader Tuke gives govt ultimatum to resolve issue Moorosi Tsiane COURT of Appeal President, Justice Kananelo Mosito, has slammed the government for failing to pay Court of Appeal judges their salaries on time for the last session held in October 2024. Justice Mosito made the remarks during the […]
Mohloai Mpesi Former Energy Minister Professor
Nqosa Mahao has questioned the appointment of Professor Molibeli Taele as the new Director of the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company (LEGCO) arguing the latter was “unfit” for the position. Prof Taele was appointed LEGCO director three months ago, shortly after the dismissal of the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) […]
—Putting 18 000 Basotho at risk of not getting paid ‘Mathatisi Sebusi A TOTAL of 18,000 Basotho who worked on community development projects under the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) are at risk of not being paid, parliament has heard. This is due to the DMA struggling to recover M900,000 that was mistakenly overpaid to other beneficiaries […]
—As varsity celebrates 80th Anniversary Moroke Sekoboto KING Letsie
III, Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), has commended the university for its academic excellence, dedication, and transformative service to Lesotho and the African continent. The King acknowledged NUL as it celebrated its 80th anniversary this week, a milestone he said marked the institution’s enduring […]
Mohloai Mpesi IN a tragic incident, a vehicle belonging to the security detail of His Majesty King Letsie III was involved in an accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian yesterday evening. According to an official statement released by the Office of the King last night, the accident occurred on Wednesday, April 9th, […]
…after social media misinformation Leemisa Thuseho INSURANCE
Powerhouse, Alliance Insurance, has reassured its clients of its unwavering commitment to fulfilling its mandate of providing compensation to those it insures. This follows confusion sparked by social media claims suggesting that the company fails to honour certain types of insurance claims. This week, Facebook posts surfaced alleging that […]
—Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets LESOTHO has exported a significant portion of its textile products and other goods, including trout, vehicle seats, and diamonds, to the US market duty-free for nearly half a century under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) since 2001. Enacted in […]
–As unemployment and poverty continues to plague Lesotho Mohloai Mpesi
FOSTERING a private sector-driven economy is essential for rejuvenating Lesotho’s ailing economy, the World Bank Group has said. As Lesotho gradually emerges from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the private sector has been largely sidelined, resulting in the government becoming the predominant employer, […]
Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has urged clients to sue incompetent lawyers who neglect completing
their cases. The visibly angry Justice Sakoane made the remarks yesterday while responding to Law Office lawyer, Advocate (Adv) Molefi Masoabi’s request for the court’s indulgence to re-allocate a 2015 divorce case between Lesaoana Thahe and Matebello Thahe. The matter was among 28 cases listed on a dismissal […]
There is something fundamentally wrong with these creatures we call our Members of Parliament (aka MPs). We have encountered their destructive shenanigans in all the successive parliaments we have had throughout the entire history of our God forsaken Kingdom that “nobody has ever heard of”. Scrutator had hoped the current crop of MPs (in […]
Seithati Motšoeneng THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has
reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record globally. Temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels. This alarming milestone marks a significant escalation of the global climate crisis, as human-induced climate change continues to drive irreversible environmental impacts. The WMO’s “State of the […]
Moroke Sekoboto Lesana Financial Services’ Medium-Term Note has been listed on the Maseru Securities Market (MSM). The landmark event was held yesterday at the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL). The MSM is a government non-profit initiative implemented by the CBL. It was established to centralise the trading of financial securities and is part of broader […]
In wake of her damning report against LDF DPM Majara rubbishes allegations
she orchestrated the move Mohloai Mpesi OUTSPOKEN and highly regarded Ombudsman, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, faces heightened personal security risks after the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) abruptly withdrew her security detail. The withdrawal came soon after she issued a scathing report accusing the LDF of […]
…As gvt insists Letsoela will retire in August Mohloai Mpesi
THE government’s move to amend the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Act to extend the army commander’s retirement age to 62 has sparked division among Members of Parliament (MPs). While some argue that the Lesotho Defence Force (Amendment) Bill 2025 requires thorough interrogation, others have dismissed it outright and demanded its withdrawal. […]
…challenges suspension, disciplinary inquiry Moorosi Tsiane EMBATTLED Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences
(DCEO) Principal Investigations Officer (PIO), Tsotang Likotsi, has petitioned the High Court to nullify his 24 April 2024 suspension and to block impending disciplinary proceedings against him. Mr Likotsi also seeks full disclosure of all evidence that DCEO Director General, Brigadier Mantšo Sello, intends to […]
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Commissioner of Police (ComPol), Kizito Mfolosi Mhlakaza, has taken Prime Minister Sam Matekane to court, demanding M3,476,760 as compensation for being placed on early retirement in 2014. Mr Mhlakaza was appointed Police Commissioner in July 2012 but was forced into early retirement at the age of 47 by then-Prime Minister Thomas […]
…after Justice Hlaele recuses herself from his bail case Moorosi Tsiane
HIGH Court Judge, Mabatšoeneng Hlaele, has recused herself from hearing the bail application of former National Security Service (NSS) Director-General and Military Intelligence boss, Colonel Tumo Lekhooa, who is accused of attempting to topple her father’s government in August 2014. Justice Hlaele is the daughter of former Prime […]
Moroke Sekoboto ALL roads lead to the scenic Ramabanta
Trading Post in the outskirts of Maseru this weekend, where the highly anticipated Econet APICA 2025 festival will take place from tomorrow until Sunday. Telecommunications powerhouse Econet Telecom Lesotho has injected over M700 000 alongside organisers Global Events to make this edition one to remember. As one of Lesotho’s […]
Moorosi Tsiane OUTSPOKEN Democratic Congress (DC)
Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when High Court Judge, Fumane Khabo, granted them M10 000 bail each. The duo, along with their employee, Thupa Suoane, stands accused of the attempted murder of Lesotho Public Motor Transport Company co-director, Tšepang Phangoa, […]
‘Mathatisi Sebusi ACCESS to educational resources tailored to the unique
requirements of children with autism, clinically referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to pose a considerable challenge in Lesotho. This situation persists despite the guarantees outlined in the Constitution of Lesotho and the Education Act (2010), which affirm education as a fundamental human […]
…surpassing target by 3% Moroke Sekoboto THE Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has remitted M9.74 billion to the government in tax collections for the 2024/35 fiscal year. This represents a positive variance of M261.19 million (3%) from the M9.48 billion set as the target by the government at the beginning of the financial year, which […]
Mohloai Mpesi PRIME Minister Sam Matekane must aggressively and
effectively address the pervasive corruption plaguing Lesotho’ – an issue he has largely ignored despite mounting evidence that the scourge of graft is ever worsening, experts have urged. According to analysts who spoke to the Lesotho Times this week, a litany of corrupt activities, have been repeatedly […]
Moroke Sekoboto THE Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) and the Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing their shared interests. These include enhancing the delivery of justice and protection of fundamental human rights, to ensure that government officials and statutory organizations comply with the law. The […]
Moroke Sekoboto THE M140 million reconstruction and full rehabilitation
of the A5 road from St. Michael’s to Roma, including the 2km loop road via St. Joseph’s Hospital to Ha Mafefooane has commenced and will be completed in slightly over a year. The Roads Directorate Corporate Communication Manager, Nozesolo Mpopo, said in a statement this week this significant project had been awarded to […]
Seithati Motšoeneng VODACOM Lesotho has unveiled
a groundbreaking expansion of its M-Pesa mobile money service, making it accessible to all mobile users in the country, regardless of their network provider. This move is set to revolutionize financial transactions, particularly in the local fashion industry, by eliminating previous network restrictions and enabling every designer, boutique […]
—As tax entity recognizes compliant taxpayers Moroke
Sekoboto IN a move to improve public awareness, Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has capacitated the media on its contact centre services, providing them with firsthand experience of the organization’s operations. RSL Manager: Contact Centre, ‘Mamphotleng Mahao, explained that the media tour was part of a broader strategy to […]
Hopolang Mokhopi LOCAL non-profit organization, Partners In Health (PIH) Lesotho, has joined the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), marking
a significant step towards reinforcing its commitment to provide safeguards against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) within its workforce. The MDS facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers and is currently implemented by over 320 organizations globally. It […]
The DCEO must strictly enforce asset declaration laws
ASSET declaration, a critical tool for preventing corruption and ensuring
transparency, accountability, and public trust, is a legal requirement for public officials to disclose their financial assets and interests. Asset declarations are designed to identify potential conflicts of interest and unjustified wealth, thereby deterring and detecting corruption among public servants. They also enhance overall transparency […]