Moroke Sekoboto THE Socialist Revolutionaries (SR) party will tomorrow open its two-day inaugural conference to elect a new national executive committee (NEC) at the Methodist High School in Maseru. SR leader Teboho Mojapela will officially open the conference. SR was formed as a splinter party from the former ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) in […]
Seithati Mphatsoane THE Ministry of Health says it has recorded about 32 cases of mumps and six of measles nation-wide following a suspected outbreak of the two diseases. Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viral diseases. It causes body rash with flu like symptoms, which if not treated can lead to permanent […]
Leemisa Thuseho ALLIANCE General Insurance Company has re-launched one of its products, Alliance Legal, with additional benefits for the first time since its inception in 2019. The colourful re-launch ceremony was done at Lancers Inn Hotel, Maseru, this week. The Alliance Legal cover dubbed ‘Thebe Ea Basotho’ is a family-oriented insurance policy meant to […]
….blasts lawyers who are ‘profiteering’ at expense of clients THE race for the long overdue elections of the governing council of the body tasked with regulating the legal fraternity, the Law Society of Lesotho, is gaining momentum with two prominent lawyers Fusi Sehapi and Lintle Tuke positioning themselves to lead the organisation. Ahead of […]
defends decision to invite opposition leaders to victory shindig but decision angers top RFP brass as the party’s fissures widen ‘Marafaele Mohloboli & Bongiwe Zihlangu CONTROVERSIAL Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) legislator, Mahali Phamotse, is standing firm after ruffling feathers in the ruling party by inviting opposition leaders to her constituency election victory celebrations over […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli NATIONAL Security Service (NSS) Director-General Pheello Ralenkoane has accused former Commissioner of Police Molahlehi Letsoepa of the murder of a police officer Mokalekale Khetheng in 2016. The murder of Police Constable (PC) Ketheng was one of the egregious cases of human rights abuses to plague Lesotho at the height of excesses by […]
Moorosi Tsiane EMBATTLED Commissioner of Police, Holomo Molibeli, is facing a fresh M500 000 lawsuit over his officers’ alleged torture of a Tšenola, Maseru, woman in February this year. ‘Makahlolo Mochobi approached the High Court a fortnight ago asking for the M500 000 to compensate her for the pain and suffering she endured during […]
Moorosi Tsiane FORMER army commander Tlali Kamoli’s appeal for the recusal of Justice Charles Hungwe from adjudicating his attempted murder trial is “nothing but a ploy to waste time”. It is also an “abuse of court processes”, the state has argued. The state’s lawyer, Motene Rafoneke, told a panel of appeal court judges this week […]
Tokelo Khausela SEVERAL development financial institutions (DFIs) from regional countries were in Maseru this week to discuss how best they can push their mandates to foster economic development in their respective jurisdictions as well as across the region. The DFIs were hosted by the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC)) at a seminar themed “Stronger Together” […]
It is that time of the year when commercial banks publish their financial results showcasing their performances for the preceding financial year. A number of them have already done so with Nedbank following suit this week. The Lesotho Times’ (LT) Chief Reporter, Mohalenyane Phakela, sat down with the captain of the green ship in Lesotho, […]
Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane this week unveiled his detailed report on his government’s performance during its first 100 days in office. While some analysts are impressed, others say he could have done better. While others are happy with the progress in implementing his 21-point plan, they still concede he still needs to do […]
…Moleleki’s downfall marks end of illustrious political career Bongiwe Zihlangu THE lights have finally dimmed for one-time political giant Monyane Moleleki. This after the former Alliance of Democrats (AD) leader lost the party’s leadership post to his deputy and one-time protege, Prof Ntoi Rapapa. Prof Rapapa whipped his former boss by 1,191 to Mr Moleleki’s […]
NATIONAL Security Service (NSS) Director-General Pheello Ralenkoane, is breathing fire after his predecessor, Colonel Tumo Lekhooa and former Commissioner of Police Molahlehi Letsoepa, both of whom are in self-imposed exile in South Africa, railed against him in an interview with a local radio station this week. Speaking to the Lesotho Times in an exclusive […]
… raises M1billion in first 100 days in office …uses M460 to pay verifiable service providers Moorosi Tsiane FINANCE Minister Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane says government has managed to trace at least M3.5billion of the M6.1 billion reported as unaccounted for in a July 2022 audit report by former acting auditor-general, Monica Besetsa. The audit report […]
. . . decision could derail several high-profile cases Mohalenyane Phakela THE five high-profile cases involving politicians, Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane, as well as former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, and other members of national security agencies are in limbo yet again. This because of the withdrawal of the two prosecutors who have been […]
…cancel all existing firearm licences …as it amps efforts to uproot and combat gun violence Staff Reporters LOCAL Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police minister Lebona Lephema, says his ministry intends to recall all licensed firearms as the government amps up its resolve to uproot and combat the ever-escalating violent crime levels. Cancelling all […]
… after police boss files last minute recusal application to avoid being jailed Mohalenyane Phakela COMMISSIONER of Police, Holomo Molibeli, has been labelled the “worst abuser of court processes”, who is also fond of playing “cat and mouse” games with the courts to evade accountability. The harsh words against the police commissioner, widely seen […]
Moroke Sekoboto KFC Maseru Mall has finally reopened following the restaurant’s closure on 20 February 2023 for revamping. The remodelling was completed at the weekend resulting in the reopening of the restaurant in style. The famous DJ Bootz entertained customers during the reopening. Also present at the performance were Ntate Stunna, Morena Sway and Jennie […]
His Majesty King Mohammed VI has once again demonstrated that the Amazigh people are an important component of Moroccan society. For many years, the Amazigh, also known as Berbers, yearned for recognition in Morocco. Each time they would celebrate their new year – on 13 January – they would take to the street to […]
Staff writer Zimbabwe business tycoon who is also a Board Director at the Africa Business Council-Dr Tinashe Manzungu was recently honoured by the California Metropolitan University with a PHD in Business Administration in recognition of his contribution in business globally. Manzungu who is also a former president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce received […]
FIVE months after the October 2022 elections that birthed Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s three-party coalition government, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is now hard at work preparing for local government elections that have been postponed from April to September 2023. In this interview with Lesotho Times (LT) acting Deputy Editor Bongiwe Zihlangu, IEC Director of Elections, Mpaiphele Maqutu, speaks […]
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Law Society of Lesotho president, Tekane Maqakachane, and his five-member council are under fire for refusing to step down despite their tenure in office having expired on 1 April 2022. A law society member, Fusi Sehapi, has now petitioned the High Court to order the association’s Council to call a general […]
. . . as High Court dismisses gvt’s recusal bid Mohalenyane Phakela HIGH Court judge ‘Maliepollo Makhetha has dismissed an application by the government for her recusal in a case in which 16 principal secretaries (PSs) are challenging their looming dismissal from the public service. Justice Makhetha ruled yesterday she was more than capable of adjudicating […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli SOME senior Basotho National Party (BNP) members have accused their leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, of failing to run the party and want him to up his game. They said Mr Mofomobe’s “poor leadership” had lost the former ruling party’s credibility resulting in members leaving to join other parties. The BNP’s poor performance in […]
Moorosi Tsiane LESOTHO Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) president, Teboho Modia, has launched a M3 million lawsuit against Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, for malicious prosecution. In his court papers filed this week, Senior Inspector Modia submits that in November 2021 Commissioner Molibeli wrongfully charged him after he (Modia) read a press statement on People’s Choice FM […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu PRIME Minister Sam Matekane will on Monday present a detailed report on the milestones that his government achieved during its first 100 days in office. The coalition administration’s 100 days in office ended on Monday this week. The presentation of the report will be followed by a dialogue the following day on […]
. . . bemoans lack of quality players in Lesotho . . . ready to accept any decision taken over his future Leemisa Thuseho LIKUENA coach, Veselin Jelušic, has once again failed to deliver. But he is not giving up hope. He has promised to continue working hard to ensure Lesotho one day in the […]
. . . as police, DPP are accused of shoddy work in murder cases . . . new law required to set parameters for bail in serious cases …..but other lawyers maintain bail is not punitive and must not be harsh Mohalenyane Phakela/Moorosi Tsiane THE High Court in Lesotho is too lenient in awarding bail to alleged murderers, […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, has urged the Sam Matekane-led coalition government to reconsider its purge of civil servants saying the drive lacked a human face. Mr Mokhothu said instead of rushing to fire civil servants in droves in its bid to curb the bloated wage bill and cut down on […]
Tokelo Khausela SOUTH African financial services company, Akani Group, has officially launched its locally subsidiary, Akani-Lesotho. The launch of Akani-Lesotho at Maseru Mall at the weekend adds to the growing list of pension fund administrative companies in Lesotho. Akani-Lesotho had on 12 December 2022 been registered and issued with an operating license by the Central […]