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 […]
Morocco’s 2-1 win over Brazil at the weekend underlines the North African country’s growing status as a heavyweight in African football. The Atlas Lions recorded their first win over mighty Brazil with HM King Mohammed VI’s massive investment in football key to the success of the North African country. In a match where both […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE senior national team, Likuena, will officially don its new Umbro away jersey when they face Zambia’ in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier first leg match this Sunday. The match will be played at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. Today’s match will see Likuena donning the […]
as Likuena prepare to face Zambia in AFCON qualifiers Leemisa Thuseho LIKUENA coach, Veselin Jelusiƈ, is concerned about his strikers’ lack of punch as they prepare for a crucial back-to-back clash against Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Jelusiƈ said this after the national men’s soccer team on Thursday played to a […]
Leemisa Thuseho CHARITY movement, Tour de Frontline (TdF), yesterday raised a total of M340 000 through a cycling tour in Maseru. The event saw over 30 riders completing a 40km cycling tour. It started and finished at Maseru Mall. This was the second time the TdF has organised the tour in Lesotho, the first […]
Leemisa Thuseho VODACOM Premier League side, Lifofane coach, Kabelo Malapane, resigned during the week because he was not happy with the team’s decision to bring in another coach to work with him, the Sunday Express has learnt. The Butha-Buthe based club recently reinforced its coaching department by roping in former Machokha coach, Katiso Mojakhomo. […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu/‘Marafaele Mohloboli THE long-drawn fight between Police Commissioner (Compol), Holomo Molibeli and one of his deputies, Beleme Lebajoa has now spilled into the public domain after the latter sought court protection against his boss. Impeccable sources who spoke to the Lesotho Times said Compol Molibeli and DCP Lebajoa had been at odds for over two […]
Leemisa Thuseho CHARITY movement, Tour de Frontline (TdF), yesterday raised a total of M340 000 via its cycling tour in Maseru. The event saw over 30 riders completing a 40km cycling tour. It started and finished at Maseru Mall. This was the second time the TdF has organised the tour in Lesotho, the first […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli POLICE Commissioner (Compol) Holomo Molibeli has fulfilled his promise to meet his perennial foes, the Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA), in an effort to bury the hatchet and work together in harmony. Commissioner Molibeli and the LEPOSA leadership met last Thursday after he had invited the police union for reconciliation talks during its elective conference […]
Moorosi Tsiane MURDER accused, Qamo Matela, admitted to police two years ago that he had killed his wife in a feat of rage, the High Court heard on Thursday. According to a statement by Matela to the police which was read by lead investigator, Detective Inspector Moeketsi Moeketsi, before Justice Tšeliso Mokoko in a […]
Moorosi Tsiane A NATIONAL University of Lesotho (NUL) student has dragged Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli to court claiming M200 000 compensation for the assault she says she endured at the hands of the police in June 2022. In her court papers, Mohanuoa Mochaki of Ha Pita Maseru says she was brutally assaulted by five Lesotho […]
. . . as DCP Lebajoa relaunches bid to have police boss jailed for 60 days Mohalenyane Phakela DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Beleme Lebajoa, wants his boss, Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli, jailed for 60 days for failing to obey a 6 March 2023 High Court order to reinstate his security personnel. DCP Lebajoa’s interlocutory […]
Staff Reporters THE National Security Service (NSS) says it warned the Maseru City Council (MCC) against the construction of a mosque in Maseru West, citing that it posed a security threat to national key points including the Royal Palace and the State House due to its height. The mosque in Maseru West, which has […]
. . . warns those in unlawful possession of state property to come forward. Bongiwe Zihlangu/Moroke Sekoboto THE government has established an 11-member task team to investigate and reclaim all state assets acquired fraudulently. This after the Sam Matekane-led coalition government had expressed concern that some individuals were in unlawful possession of state assets dating […]
Mohalenyane Phakela A SUSPECTED Famo gang assassin has been charged with three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. Litaba Nthontho appeared before the Leribe Magistrates’ Court on 13 March 2023. Nthontho, alias Manyetse, has also been charged for possession of an unlicensed firearm. According to a police report, Nthontho is suspected to be a member […]
The Canon Collins Trust announces major new scholarship funding to advance social justice causes, saying the power of networking addresses the urgent need to support African thought leadership. A South Africa based NGO, the Canon Collins Trust, has announced 57 new university scholarships in fields relating to social justice for the 2023 academic year, […]
…CBL says bleached bills have no value, ….Warns public to be on high alert, ….As Lesotho national is nabbed in SA over tainted bank notes. Bongiwe Zihlangu/Moroke Sekoboto TAINTED South African bank notes from ATM bombings and cash in transit heists in South Africa have flooded Lesotho. And Basotho in possession of South African bank […]
LESOTHO this week joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day. The day serves as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. This year’s event is being celebrated under the theme ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’. To […]
Sports betting is an exciting and engaging activity enjoyed by many in South Africa. As such, many people are beginning to get into this thrilling hobby, leading thousands of people at a loss where to start. Luckily, getting into sports betting is quite simple once you know the right information. Whether you are a […]
Maria E. Brewer WE are currently celebrating Peace Corps Week, which is commemorated annually in the first week of March. President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. During this week, we celebrate the many contributions by current and former Peace Corps Volunteers to make a difference in the United States […]
. . .as it promises to pay suppliers to by 31 March Staff Reporters THE government plans to centralise the procurement of goods and services in a bid to curb corruption and improve efficiency, Finance Minister Rets’ilisitsoe Matlanyane has said. Dr Matlanyane told a post 2023/24 fiscal year budget speech gala dinner this week […]
Mohalenyane Phakela FIRED Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) chief executive officer (CEO), Retṥelisitsoe Nko, has petitioned the Labour Court to overturn his 22 February 2023 dismissal from his plump post. Dr Nko argues that he cannot be dismissed while his case challenging the inquiry into his fitness to remain in office was still pending […]
. . . as Lebona pleads with RFP members to support party leader ………….while calls for the elective conference intensify Bongiwe Zihlangu/‘Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has reiterated his tough stance that his ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party will not be holding an elective conference anytime soon. Addressing members attending Qeme legislator […]
Mohalenyane Phakela TEMPERS flared in the High Court this week as lawyers fought over the recusal of a judge hearing the case of 16 principal secretaries (PSs) who have been dismissed by the government. Justice ‘Maliepollo Makhetha had ruled that her court has jurisdiction to hear two applications by the 16 PSs challenging their firings, […]
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) application seeking to strip the Democratic Congress (DC) and Alliance of Democrats (AD) a combined four proportional representation seats will finally be heard to finality on 20 and 21 March 2023. This after the High Court, sitting as a Court of Disputed Returns, convened yesterday and set down […]
Hopolang Mokhopi ECONET Telecom Lesotho (ETL) yesterday launched a new chatbot named Mpoi. This is an automated software powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The software enables customers to communicate with Mpoi via WhatsApp chat interface, just like talking to a real person. It is equipped with a set of automated replies that simulates a human […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE High Court has issued an interim order barring the government from instituting any disciplinary action against Lesotho’s diplomatic counsellor in Ethiopia, Thato Sibolla, for alleged misconduct. Justice Maliepollo Makhetha ruled that the government could not initiate a disciplinary process against Ms Sibolla without having reacted to her grievances. This after she had […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE annual Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) Golf Day has raised M418 000 for charitable activities. The tournament was held at Maseru Golf Course recently. It was followed by a prize giving gala dinner. The competition was won by a team made up of Nkuebe Letsie, Matlali Makhetha, Palesa Motleleng and Mohlomi Seitlheko. They had […]
It’s time for Lesotho to review its bail laws
IT is a no-brainer that Section 6 of the Constitution guarantees every person a right to liberty. Furthermore, in terms of section 12(2)(a) of the Constitution, “every person accused of a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proven guilty”. In addition to that, section 109 of the Criminal Procedure and […]