By Moses Magadza in Democratic Republic of Congo KINSHASA – The 52nd Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum took place here last week with the Democratic Republic of Congo imploring SADC Member States to help end instability in the eastern part of the country. The DRC says instability in the country over […]
By Moses Magadza JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – A recent workshop for Members of Parliament from southern Africa focused on building the understanding of bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI) and how lawmakers can promote it. BAI refers to the ability of all people regardless of gender or sexual orientation to make decisions over their bodies […]
Mosoatsi Mosoatsi TWENTY current and former National University of Lesotho (NUL) male students have completed a one-year mentorship programme aimed at encouraging them to respect women and shun gender based violence (GBV). The Tataiso (guidance) Male Engagement Masterclass Series programme is run by NUL Faculty of Law lecturer, Mothepa Ndumo. Speaking at the recent graduation […]
Tokelo Khausela/Seithati Mphatsoane CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) from across Africa recently attended a forum in Maseru aimed at coming up with strategies to promote and safeguard the rights of children on the internet. The meeting also sought ways of ensuring that children use the digital space without fear of cyberbullying and exposure to sexual exploitation […]
Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Sam Matekane, has cut all planned engagements back home to meet his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa this Friday. Through a government notice, the office of the Prime Minister said a planned meeting with the country’s business community would be pushed back to a date yet to be announced. “This is […]
Herbert Moyo MOST Basotho have railed against gender-based violence (GBV), saying the scourge is the “most important women’s-rights issue that the government and society must address”. This and other findings are contained in the latest report from the Afrobarometer research institute released this week. The findings by the internationally acclaimed institute come at a […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE trial of four police officers accused of the March 2016 murder of Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng has been postponed again to 30 January 2023. The trial was supposed to have proceeded on Monday but this was not to be after one of the prosecutors, Motene Rafoneke, informed Judge Tšeliso Mokoko that […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli | Bongiwe Zihlangu THE battle lines have been drawn between Basotho National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, and party secretary general, Moeketsi Hanyane. This as the outspoken opposition leader has vowed to haul Mr Hanyane before a disciplinary committee to explain his “unconstitutional, unacceptable and false claims” that he had been made […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu/ ‘Marafaele Mohloboli FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu has criticised Prime Minister Sam Matekane and his cabinet for failing to attend parliament due to a prolonged cabinet sitting on Tuesday. The Democratic Congress (DC) leader, who is also Official Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said it was unheard of for ministers to […]
Moroke Sekoboto TWO Dutch families are over the moon after adopting children from the Beautiful Gate Lesotho children’s home. Each of the families adopted a girl. The adoptions were facilitated by the Child Protection Services, a department which falls under the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports and Social Development. Speaking at an emotional farewell […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has pledged to provide the security agencies with adequate resources to enable them to fulfil their mandate and achieve lasting peace and stability in the Kingdom. Mr Matekane also appealed to international development partners to continue supporting Lesotho’s efforts to implement the security sector and other reforms recommended by […]
Ntate Sam did the right thing to want to speak to as wide a cross section of society as possible upon assuming office. As per his inauguration speech, he has already held extensive meetings with the private sector, civic society, the media, among others, to try and get a feel of the direction Basotho want […]
Nthabiseng Libate THE government is working on a comprehensive programme to deal with slums in Maseru. The programme is part of its plans to upgrade the city, Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police Minister, Lebona Lephema, has said. Addressing a recent workshop on the Maseru City-wide Strategy Action Plan at Victoria Hotel, Mr Lephema […]
FOLLOWING his stunning 7 October 2022 election victory, Prime Minister Sam Matekane was sworn in on 28 October 2022 in front of several regional leaders and international development partners at a fully packed and rocking Setsoto Stadium in Maseru. South African President and SADC facilitator to Lesotho, Cyril Ramaphosa, graced the event along with […]
NEWLY appointed Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police minister, Lebona Lephema, held a party during the weekend to celebrate winning the Teyateyaneng constituency at the 7 October 2022 elections. Mr Lephema won the constituency on an RFP ticket. He polled 4414 votes to beat his nearest challenger, Lebohang Thotanyana, of the Basotho Action […]
Moorosi Tsiane LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Mojalefa Letsoela, has been slapped with yet another lawsuit, this time for a massive M8 million in damages by a Maseru man who was allegedly shot at by soldiers in 2021. In his court papers filed a fortnight ago, Teboho Kadi, says he was attacked […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE main opposition Democratic Congress (DC) will hold an elective conference to choose a new national executive committee (NEC) at the end of January 2023. The tenure of the current NEC expires in January next year. Party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu’s post will not be contested as his six-year […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli/Bongiwe Zihlangu OPPOSITION Democratic Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, has praised Basotho for exercising high levels of maturity political tolerance during the 7 October elections, despite blunders by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Addressing parliament this week following His Majesty, King Letsie III’s recent Speech from the Throne, Mr Mokhothu, who is also […]
Bongiwe Zihlangu THE government has begun probing Lesotho’s foreign missions as part of its promise to foster good governance and rein in state spending on unnecessary institutions. In line with this commitment, the Foreign Affairs and International Relations ministry has instructed all heads of Lesotho’s diplomatic missions to justify the existence of their missions under […]
Mosoatsi Mosoatsi A LOCAL events management company, Southern Express, has raised more than M400 000 for charity through a gala dinner auction to celebrate His Majesty King Letsie III’s 25th anniversary on the throne. The proceeds of the event held at a local hotel will be donated to SOS Children’s Village. The King is the […]
’Marafaele Mohloboli MALUTI Mountain Brewery (MMB) workers have downed tools to push for a 15 percent salary increment. The strike was organised by the labour union, the Lesotho Brewing and Allied Workers’ Union (LEBAWU). This after the workers and their employer failed to agree on a wage increment. The company had offered a 4, 6 […]
bemoans lack of progress in the trial of her husband’s murderers, her fellow victims of heinous crimes also speak out, blame previous gvts and the judiciary for stalling trials, pin hopes on Matekane to help them get justice. Mohalenyane Phakela/ Moorosi Tsiane SLAIN army commander, Maaparankoe Mahao’s widow, ‘Mamphanya Mahao, and other victims of human […]
Herbert Moyo BY now Basotho and the whole world are aware of the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)’s stunning electoral victory at the 7 October 2022 where they crushed the All Basotho Convention (ABC) and other established parties on their way to securing 56 out of the 79 constituencies. It is common cause that despite its […]
Leemisa Thuseho FORMER Likuena coach, Seephephe Matete has died, the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has announced. The association said Matete died in Johannesburg on Sunday after a long illness. “It is with great sadness that the Lesotho Football Association inform the football fraternity of the passing away of its legendary player and coach Seephephe Matete, […]
Leemisa Thuseho BOB Mafoso has stepped down from his Lioli head coach post, the team announced yesterday. The team said after lengthy talks with the coach, they had received his resignation notice this week. “The Lioli management committee announces that after lengthy talks with coach Bob Mafoso, we have received his resignation,” Lioli announced. “The […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE Metropolitan Lesotho annual golf day is back. The tournament, last held in 2019 on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, will return to action next Friday at the Maseru Golf Club. In an interview with the Lesotho Times yesterday, Metropolitan head of brand and marketing, Motsieloa Nonyane, said they were happy […]
Leemisa Thuseho TOP netball umpire, Chakatsa Lephole, has been named as one of the umpires to officiate the upcoming 2022 Spar Netball Diamond Challenge by World Netball. The tournament will be held at the University of Pretoria’s Rembrandt Hall from 22 to 24 November. This year’s tournament will see South Africa hosting Scotland, Zimbabwe […]
Leemisa Thuseho THE Federation of Athletics Lesotho (FAL) is hosting a five-day International Electronic Timing Level 1 course for local officials and operators. The course, which is being held at Scripture Union, in Maseru, started on Monday and is ending on 19 November 2022. The practicals are being held at Setsoto Stadium. Fifteen participants […]
Hopolang Mokhopi | Mosoatsi Mosoatsi STANDARD Lesotho Bank has rebranded the annual Lesotho Tourism Festival (LETOFE), which will now be called the Standard Lesotho Bank LETOFE Lifestyle Experience. SLB marketing manager – public relations and sponsorships, Manyathela Kheleli, told the media this week that they had repackaged both the name of the festival as […]
Tokelo Khausela LESOTHO is set to benefit from China’s zero-tariff treatment to 98 percent of taxable items from 10 least-developed countries. The move is meant to promote an open global economy. Starting from 1 December 2022, China will waive all tariffs on 98 percent of the related imports from Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, […]