‘Mathatisi Sebusi  HIGH profile inmates kept in the maximum security wing of the Maseru Central Correctional Institution (MCCI), can escape anytime due to mediocre security at the facility, Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Mating Nkakala, has said.  The facility’s walls are on the brink of collapse, its cameras are not working, and it suffers from […]

…while their clients are treated as holy cows ‘Mathatisi Sebusi FRIDAY’s commemoration of the Zero Discrimination Day by the United Nations, was a grim reminder that Lesotho’s key populations, especially sex workers, continue to suffer prejudice from both their clients and society at large. This is despite concerted efforts by global bodies like UNAIDS to […]

Mathatisi Sebusi Seven years ago, 23 years old Mpho* from Ha Thamae in Maseru ran away from home after having a fallout with her mother. She joined the streets where she met friends who introduced her to drugs and sex work. She was only 16 years old and there was no job for her to […]

after his gvt bans the Famo groups  brands them as terrorists  as the groups vow to fight ban  Mohloai Mpesi  THE infamous Famo gangs – accused of being the kingpins behind ubiquitous violent murders – have vowed to challenge recently gazetted regulations banning them.  This as Prime Minister, Sam Matekane, declared war on the Famo groups after branding them […]

Staff Reporters  PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has kickstarted the process to establish a tribunal to impeach Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate (Adv) Hlalefang Motinyane, from office.  In a letter dated 14 May 2024 to Adv Motinyane, the Prime Minister gave her a 10-day ultimatum to show cause why he should not recommend to His Majesty King […]

…as he narrates how police tortured him until he soiled himself  Moorosi Tsiane  MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Tšeliso Mokhosi, broke into tears while testifying in court this week in the murder case of four police officers accused of the March 2016 murder of their colleague, Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng.  Mr Mokhosi told the […]

Moorosi Tsiane  LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army separately in 2022 and 2023.  The duo – Fatlene Masupha of Lekokoane, Berea, and Sello Mabaleha from Matsieng in the outskirts of Maseru – have filed […]

Mohloai Mpesi  FOR Acting Commissioner of Police, Mahlape Morai, policing was never her first career port of call.  But her quest for a good challenge eventually led her into donning the navy-blue uniform.  After completing high school, Dr Morai studied teaching at the National University of Lesotho (NUL), specialising in business education (formerly accounting and […]

…His Majesty hopes the brand will stand as a symbol of unity…  Selikoe Letsatsi/ Leemisa Thuseho  THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has officially launched what it describes as the country’s Nation Brand project aimed at shoring-up its image on the international stage, attracting investors, boosting tourism, fostering international trade and driving economic diversification, amongst other objectives.  The Nation Brand logo was unveiled yesterday at ‘Manthabiseng […]

Staff Reporter  AUSTRALIAN mining giant, Lucapa Diamond Company, has put its Butha-Buthe situated Mothae Diamond Mine on sale.    Mothae is an open cast mine which began commercial operations in 2019. It is known to produce large, high-value diamonds. These include a 215 carat D-colour Type IIa, a 204 carat Type IIa and rare pink, […]

Staff Reporter  THE Water and Sewage Company (WASCO) is battling to control wastewater in Maseru hence the regular spillage of sewerage around the capital posing a threat to public health, the Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) has said.  The deficiency in waste management policy due to rapid urbanisation and financial constraints are some of the factors […]

…as police express concern over spate of child abuse cases  Moroke Sekoboto  THE police service arm, the Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU), says at least 120 child molestation cases were reported to the police in just the first three months of 2024.  According to CGPU head, Senior Inspector (S/Insp) Mojabeng Letšela-Mokotjomela, the reported molestation […]

…ahead of European Parliament elections  Letsatsi Selikoe  ON May 9 2024, the European Union (EU) mission in Lesotho celebrated Europe Day, a significant event honouring the European region’s unity, diversity, and achievements.  As the elections for the European Parliament approach, the day served as a reminder of the values and progress made by the EU.  […]

Letsatsi Selikoe  IN a joint effort to support young entrepreneurs and address youth unemployment, Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB), Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO), and Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) have launched this year’s edition of the Bacha (Youth) Entrepreneurship Project (BEP).  The second edition of this M8.8 million collaborative initiative aims to provide seed capital, mentorship, and […]

…as Minister Maqelepo bemoans rampant crime which has turned country into a “blood field”.  Letsatsi Selikoe  A NATIONAL prayer session has been penciled in for 28 June 2024 as part of the country’s bicentennial celebrations. The event will also be used to seek divine intervention to curb the social ills, particularly rampant crime, plaguing the […]

Hopolang Mokhopi  Telecommunications powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho, has donated a fully furnished two-roomed house to a destitute family in Ntlholohetsane, Mokhotlong.  The family consists of an unemployed ‘Mamolai Lelapa who takes care of her 16-year-old orphaned niece, Ntṧeliseng Lelapa, who is in grade 10 at Seeiso High School in Mokhotlong.  The duo was reported to […]

…as Karate, Table Tennis are incorporated in new programme  Leemisa Thuseho  TAEKWONDO and gymnastics have been scrapped from the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games programme.  Instead, karate and table tennis have been incorporated into the new programme.  The next edition of the games was set to be held in Windhoek, Namibia, […]

…they are officially out of the title race…    …Matlama, Lioli stay neck-and-neck…  …Naughty Boys are relegated…  Leemisa Thuseho  Vodacom Premier League champions BANTU FC will end this season without anything new to add into their trophies’ cabinet.  This, after they were officially kicked out of the title race by their longtime foes, Lioli over […]

as it fails to summon mining company  allegedly destroying communities  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE Ministry of Natural Resources has defied an order by the Natural Resources Cluster Portfolio Committee, to suspend operations of RESKOL Diamond Mining PTY Ltd at Kolo.  The portfolio committee had ordered the Department of Mining to suspend the mine’s operations a fortnight […]

Mathatisi Sebusi  THE Ministry of Health has recorded massive success in its roll out of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in its spirited efforts to curb cervical cancer.  Health Minister Selibe Mochoboroane, who is also the Acting Prime Minister, has made abolishment of cervical cancer one of his major priorities.  When the programme began, the […]

Letsatsi Selikoe   LEADER of the main opposition Democractic Congress (DC), Mathibeli Mokhothu, has launched another broadside at the ruling Revolution For Prosperity (RFP).  This time Mr Mokhothu claims that the country has been cripled by stocktheft and rampant murders since Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s RFP came to power in October 2022.  He made the scathing […]

Moorosi Tsiane  THE Socialist Revolutionaries (SR) is not backing down on its fight to retain its proportional representation (PR) seat which it argues the party leader, Teboho Mojapela, erroneously allocated to Chabasile Mabusela of Movement for Economic Change (MEC).  The SR has petitioned the High Court, sitting as a Court of Disputed Returns, to overturn […]

…as the murder rate in the country keeps skyrocketing  …extraordinary situations deserve extraordinary measures, he exhorts  Mohloai Mpesi  DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has called upon the legislature to consider imposing a three-month state of emergency to empower the army to sweep across the country and curb rampant murders gripping the nation.    […]

Leemisa Thuseho  TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has launched a car tracking service to help combat car theft incidents for its customers.  The product dubbed Connected Car, was developed in partnership with local technology company, Mafube ICT Solutions.  The launch was held at Lancer Inn, in Maseru this week.  Vodacom Manager – Enterprise Products and Services, […]

…after student protests and a bomb scare  Letsatsi Selikoe   One student, one staff member and a security officer were reported injured after a protest at Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology (LUCT).  This after the LUCT students broke into a violent protest from Monday morning, blocking the main roads passing by their two campuses in Maseru.   […]