Leemisa Thuseho NEDBANK Lesotho in collaboration with the Lesotho Cycling Federation (CFL) yesterday launched three new cycling competitions for the year 2023. The launch was held at Lancers Inn Hotel in Maseru and the competitions are dubbed Lesotho Nedbank Cycling Series 2023. Speaking at the launch, CFL president Rammotang Makatile said under the collaboration they […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE 2022/23 Vodacom Premier League (VPL) champions, Bantu, are on the verge of giving their current coach Bob Mafoso a new contract, the Lesotho Times can reveal. Mafoso took the reins in April 2023, immediately after the resignation of the team’s former coach Abram Mongoya. Mafoso took the team with only six games […]
Leemisa Thuseho CYCLING national team coach, Mark West, has hailed local cyclists’ performance at the just ended African Mountain Bike (MTB) Championships. The championships were held at Thaba-Trails in Johannesburg from 2 to 4 June 2023. The championships saw Lesotho’s top rider, Tumelo Makae, making it in the top ten. He settled for tenth position […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) is hosting a week-long Level 1 Sport Administration Course (SAC) for personnel involved in the running of sports in the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). The course which started on Monday is expected to end tomorrow at the LNOC premises in Maseru West. Thirty-five LMPS officers are participating […]
…as they win league title four times in a row Leemisa Thuseho LEQELE Queens have once again proven to be Lesotho’s netball giants after winning their fourth consecutive domestic league title at the weekend. Leqele Queens were crowned the 2022/23 champions after beating rivals LCS 30-23 at the Police Training College (PTC) netball courts. Following […]
Mohalenyane Phakela AN IRATE Chief Justice, Sakoane Sakoane, has once again launched a broadside at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, accusing her of “loitering” around instead of doing her job. This after the head of the judiciary was forced to postpone the murder and attempted murder case of two bodyguards of former army commander Tlali […]
Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane THE National Security Service (NSS) has no powers to investigate and prosecute criminal cases. It is only clothed with powers to gather intelligence information, Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane has said. The Chief Justice made the remarks this week while presiding over Basotho National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, and former Democratic […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by Lesotho’s former High Commissioner to Britain, Rethabile Mokaeane, to overturn a judgment ordering her to pay a subordinate M80 000 for defamation. High Court judge, Tšeliso Monapathi, had issued a default judgment of M80 000 against Ms Mokaeane after the latter was sued by her subordinate, […]
Moorosi Tsiane A QACHA’S Nek man has sued the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) for one million maloti over an alleged assault by the corruption busting body’s officers. Relebohile Thulo says he was arrested by DCEO officials on 2 March 2023 and detained “without any reason justifiable in law”. He told the court […]
—after UAE ambassador denied entry into Lesotho Mohalenyane Phakela THE Director of Immigration, ‘Mantšebo Motšoanakaba, has been suspended from duty on allegations she failed to register the visa of the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to South Africa and Lesotho, Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, resulting in him being denied entry into the country […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE Roads Directorate has mobilized about M1,2 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the current 2023/24 fiscal year, the institution’s director general, Teboho Mokhoane, has said. Addressing a press conference at the Roads Directorate’s offices in Maseru yesterday, Mr Mokhoane said the funds had been mobilized from several sources including the […]
…as his main challenger Sehapi threatens to challenge that victory in the courts ’Marafaele Mohloboli NEWLY elected Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) president, Advocate Lintle Tuke, has hit the ground running. He wants LSL members to consider finalising the Legal Practice Bill, 2018, aimed at enhancing the regulation of the legal profession in Lesotho. Advocate […]
THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) a fortnight ago launched the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) in Malingoaneng, Mokhotlong. The colourful ceremony was led by His Majesty King Letsie III and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The duo applauded the project for not only going to solve the water problems of […]
…rejects allegations it has short-changed poor communities displaced by its Phase II project… …promises to compensate everyone and every community involved… Mohalenyane Phakela THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) says it is committed to ensuring that compensation for various communities affected by the construction of the Polihali Dam under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands […]
LESOTHO Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) acting Chief Executive Officer, Tebello Thoola, says the miniscule budget, that the department of tourism is allocated, not only hampers progress but also creates an impression that the corporation is sitting on its laurels instead of marketing Lesotho to the world as an ideal tourism destination. For the corporation to […]
Moroke Sekoboto World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL) National Director James Chifwelu has emphasised the importance of promoting menstrual hygiene and raising awareness about it. Addressing a gathering to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day at Pitseng, in Leribe, he said as the World Vision they believed that “all women and girls have the right to menstruate with confidence, […]
Moroke Sekoboto MINISTER of Finance and Development Planning, Retšlisitsoe Matlanyane, has expressed gratitude to her native Qalabane constituents in Mafeteng for electing her to represent them in parliament. Admitting that she had been scarce in the constituency, she told the constituents: “It’s not because I’ve neglected you, I have just been busy”. “I know you […]
Mohalenyane Phakela LESOTHO Electricity Company (LEC) Managing Director, Mohato Seleke, will leave the power company on 30 June 2023 after he and the LEC board agreed to a “mutual termination” of his contract. Mr Seleke and the LEC board had reached an agreement to terminate his contract as the parastatal’s boss effective from 1 June […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli FAMILIES of the 31 Basotho illegal miners who died in a disused methane-filled shaft in Harmony, Virginia, about a month ago say they have lost all hope of recovering the bodies of their loved ones as they were not getting much help from the government. They accused the government of “operating in silos”. But […]
—and not rely on the Public Service Commission PRIME Minister Sam Matekane recently caused widespread consternation among his political opponents when his government approved regulations seen as lavishing his office with a number of perks including a humungous staff complement of up to 130. Previous prime ministers had gone by with far less numbers of […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALLIANCE of Democrats (AD) leader, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, has reiterated his party’s full support and confidence in Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)-led coalition administration. As such, Prof Rapapa warned his AD supporters against speaking ill of the government “because we are partners in this administration” along with Minister of Health […]
Hopolang Mokhopi A 48-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court over allegations he raped a three-year-old child, leaving her badly injured. Letsema Letsema appeared before the Qacha’s Nek Magistrates’ court on June 1 2023 after he was accused of choking and raping the 3-year-old girl. He is back in court again today. According to the charge […]
Hopolang Mokhopi A LIQHOBONG Diamond Mine employee has appeared in court accused of stealing 19 diamonds worth an estimated M1 million. Telekiso Lekoko, (32), of Motete Moreneng, in Butha-Buthe, is remanded in custody and is expected back in court on 23 June 2023. Addressing a media briefing this week, Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) deputy […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE “Warm Children’s Hearts: A China-Africa Joint Action” initiative yesterday brought smiles to the faces of orphans and underprivileged children by handing them various donations at an event at Victory Hall in Maseru. “Warm Children’s Hearts: A China-Africa Joint Action” is an initiative by Professor Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, […]
Moorosi Tsiane TRANSFORMATION Resource Center (TRC) executive director, Tsikoane Peshoane, has lashed out at the government for snubbing a meeting called by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to discuss the stalled national reforms process and upcoming local government elections. Labelling government leaders as “arrogant”, Mr Peshoane reminded them it was exactly the kind of behavior they were […]
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The Botswana government has clarified the issue of former head of state Ian Khama’s presidential benefits, following allegations that he was being deprived of his retirement privileges. According to Botswana Minister for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Kabo Neal Sechele Morwaeng, government continues to provide presidential benefits to its estranged former leader. This is contrary to recent […]
Maseru, Lesotho New centre ready to give the Mountain Kingdom customers after-sales service On 19 May 2023, Samsung officially relaunched the Customer Service Centre in Maseru, Lesotho to bring much-needed post-sales support and convenience to Basotho customers. Located at Ground Floor Shop 1, Industrial Area, Moshoeshoe Road, Maseru, the new Samsung Customer Service Centre has […]
…as the tourism sector remains a key potential source for job creation Tokelo Khausela THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has been urged to inject life into Lesotho’s tourism industry by implementing new ideas and exploring other avenues to make the country an attractive tourism destination. A consultative meeting of different sectors this week exhorted […]
—urges Basotho to be proactive in seeking primary health care Moroke Sekoboto HEALTH Minister Selibe Mochoboroane says the government is dedicated to delivering primary health care across the country to ensure a healthy and productive populace. Primary Health Care (PHC) is the first step in the provision of health care. It entails services such as […]