Seithati Mphatsoane Gem Institute, in partnership with the National Commission for UNESCO, have launched a new film series which they said was the first of many aimed at uplifting the country’s film industry. The initiative called ‘Wish for my daughter’, is an umbrella of 10 films, which will be locally produced by Basotho and Batswana […]
Moorosi Tsiane UNDERFIRE Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, has once again been slapped with a lawsuit—this time by a Khubetsoana man who alleges he was tortured by three police officers in January this year. Pule Mohale has told the High Court in his civil claim that he was tortured by Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) officers […]
Tokelo Khausela THE Lesotho Agricultural College (LAC) is failing to provide internationally accredited programmes because it cannot meet the required standards to be recognised as an institution of higher learning. According to the college’s acting principal, ‘Mamoeketsi Ntimo, one of the reasons why the institution found itself in such a dire situation was its lack […]
EDITED LNDC to boost local businesses … corporation also reveals ISUZU dealership launch in Maseru Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) says it will spend the next years focusing on facilitating and investing in businesses and value-chains to create jobs. The investment approach, explained interim chief executive officer, Advocate Molise Ramaili, would […]
…. as lending rate stays unchanged Leemisa Thuseho THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has resolved to increase its Net International Reserves (NIR) target from USD690 million (M12.2 billion) to USD820 million (M145 billion) to maintain the exchange rate peg of Lesotho’s Loti with the South African Rand. The CBL Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) […]
Tokelo Khausela FIRST National Bank (FNB) Lesotho has donated over 500 pairs of school shoes and socks to learners in the 10 districts across the country. The donation was made through the bank’s ‘Helping Hand Cares’ initiative. The initiative began in 2022 in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Training, targeting three schools per […]
Hopolang Mokhopi Thirty-one journalists and media executives from 13 countries have completed a two-week seminar on China’s media convergence, communication strategies, and culture in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. The seminar was aimed at sharing China’s practical experience in journalism and communication and was organised by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Zhejiang Normal University from 18 […]
Seithati Motsoeneng World Vision Lesotho has donated medical supplies worth M377 951 to the Ministry of Health to uplift the health sector and prevent diseases among communities. The medical equipment comprising 900 boxes of medical gowns worth M167 652, seven beds costing M189 089, as well as seven gazebos at M21 210, will come in […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has appointed 59-year-old Thabo Sekonyela as the new government spokesperson. The appointment made on Monday this week, effectively lifts the weight off the shoulders of Information, Communication, Science Technology, and Innovation Minister Ms Nthati Moorosi. Ms Moorosi had been reluctant to speak to the media about government issues. On […]
Mohalenyane Phakela WHEN businesswoman, Mamphuto Puleng Jessie, applied for a mining licence in 2013, little did she know she would one day, be a pioneer of the Lesotho Women in Mining Association (LEWIMA). Ms Jessie joined forces with her sister and two friends in 2013 to register Naha Holdings, which later obtained a prospecting license […]
Tokelo Khausela King Mswati III of eSwatini has hailed His Majesty King Letsie III for his outstanding leadership which he says is recognised globally. The eSwatini monarch made these remarks on Monday during King Letsie III’s 60th birthday celebrations held at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru. The colourful ceremony was also graced by prominent figures such […]
Seithati Motsoeneng TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), joined Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso to clean-up Ha Moruthane area in Matsieng last week. Econet also donated 20 dust-bins valued at M50 000 during the clean-up exercise. The dust-bins were installed from the Royal home in Matsieng and along the Main South 1 Road from […]
Staff Reporters SOME of the 200 employees left in the cold after the closure of micro financer, Platinum Credit, say they are now living in abject poverty. They therefore want the government to intervene and help resolve the ownership dispute that has paralysed the fledgling micro lender. The ex-employees spoke as it emerged that the firm’s […]
Moroke Sekoboto All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has called for unity among all Basotho irrespective of their political affiliation if Lesotho is to achieve lasting peace and economic stability. With unity prevailing throughout the Kingdom, Mr Kabi believes the country would be in a much better position to eradicate the high unemployment and […]
‘Marafaele Mohloboli THE Prime Minister’s Ministries and Departments, Governance, Foreign Relations and Information Committee is facing massive resistance from some government institutions over which it expects to exercise parliamentary oversight, the Lesotho Times has learnt, A case in point is the recent refusal by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to […]
Seithati Motsoeneng TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has donated M150 000 to the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) arm, Vodacom Foundation. The funds, which were handed over on Tuesday in Maseru by Vodacom Lesotho Executive Head: Regulatory and External Affairs, Tśepo Ntaopane, would assist the army adequately implement its youth rehabilitation […]
Moroke Sekoboto The country’s tax-collector, Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL).is committed to responding to clients’ needs in order to increase efficiency and the effectiveness of its services. This is according to the RSL Acting Commissioner-General ‘Mathabo Mokoko, who emphasised the importance of responding to customers’ requirements through user-friendly solutions. She said this during an E-Taxation Platform […]
Moorosi Tsiane AN ACCOMPLICE witness in the trial of four soldiers accused of the 2016 attempted murder of Lesotho Times and Sunday Express editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, says he was told by one of the accused, Colonel Khutlang Mochesane, that the editor needed to be “threatened and silenced”. According to the witness Corporal Mahanyane Phasumane, the […]
In our previous two editions, we have reported in detail about how a M280 million investment project is now stalled due to the corporate skullduggery of a woman who, instead of managing the investment on behalf of an international financial services conglomerate responsible for it, is now trying to steal the entire project for herself. Her unmitigated […]
Leemisa Thuseho Likuena yesterday booked a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing COSAFA Cup despite losing 2-4 to Angola at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban, South Africa. The national soccer team still finished top of Group C with six points despite the loss, while Angola were in second position with four points. Mozambique ended the […]
…become the first high school team to play in the women’s topflight soccer league. Leemisa Thuseho MPHAKI High’s female football team will go down in Lesotho’s history as the first school side to play in the Women Super League (WSL). The Quthing-based ladies will now be contesting against heavyweights such as 2022/2023 champions LDF Ladies, […]
Leemisa Thuseho IT was a bad day in office for local athletes during the Absa Run Your City 10km Race held in Durban, South Africa, as none of them was among the top five finishers. The race was held on Sunday at the Durban beachfront promenade, and featured a star-studded line-up of both international and […]
Leemisa Thuseho LMPS FC will have to secure a new coach ahead of the 2023/24 season after head-coach, Tiisetso Molete, decided to dump them. Molete joined the police outfit at the beginning of the 2022/23 season but has decided to part ways with the team. An impeccable source confirmed this development to the Lesotho Times […]
WE join the nation in congratulating His Majesty King Letsie III on reaching his 60th birthday (diamond jubilee) milestone. And for him in particular, the old cliché that “we wish you many more” is most befitting. We wish we could have him forever. Lesotho is always a far better place in His Majesty’s blessed and […]
Locals forced to resign due to ill-treatment Major contractor, WBHO, accused of shielding white staffers abusing Basotho. Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane SOUTH African construction giant, WBHO, has been accused of abusing Basotho it had hired to work at the multi-billion maloti Polihali Dam project. As a result, many Basotho are quitting in frustration. White […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli / Mohalenyane Phakela MYSTERY surrounds the 25 May 2023 death of former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) corporal, Ntabejane Kanono, after it emerged this week that he had died from poison while in prison. Corporal Kanono died in the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) clinic in Maseru, where he had been rushed from his cell. […]
Leemisa Thuseho ALLIANCE of Democrats (AD) leader, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, has urged party supporters to rigorously campaign for the upcoming local government elections to ensure the AD wins as many council seats as possible. The elections are set for 29 September 2023 and the AD leader says the party would be going all-out to secure […]
Staff Reporters IT’S a story of greed and avarice typical of a Hollywood block-bluster. The lives of 200 Basotho, who had each hoped for a career flourish in the much sought-after financial services sector, now lie in ruins. But the author of their miseries – Motena Lishea – is living like a pampered queen with […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE lead prosecutor in the trial of four soldiers accused of the 9 July 2016 attempted murder of Lesotho Times and Sunday Express editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, has accused the defence lawyers of constantly throwing spanners aimed at delaying the trial. Advocate Rethabile Setlojoane expressed his frustration on Monday when the trial failed to proceed due to the […]
Editorial Comment 10/08/23
We cannot afford more delays LESOTHO’s reforms process that has been moving at a snail’s pace could be delayed by yet another blow, if the Constitutional Court upholds activist and MISA-Lesotho Chairperson Kananelo Boloetse’s argument that parliament cannot be recalled from its winter recess to transact business relating to the revival of the Omnibus Bill. […]