Anyone who has associated with Ntate Mathibeli Mokhothu in one way or another will attest that he is a very good man. Immensely handsome, suave, erudite to an extent with a disarming tinge of humility. He is the archetypal good politician who tries to listen to all and sundry. There is no doubt that […]
Nthabiseng Libate SIX KFC employees have won cash prizes in a cooking competition organised by the fast food restaurant chain. KFC operations manager, Makhaola Koebe, said the competition was aimed at motivating their cooks to maintain high standards and encouraging them to do better. “We hold this competition annually to recognise our best cooks as […]
Leemisa Thuseho BANTU have taken the lead in the Vodacom Premier League following an impressive 3-0 victory over Galaxy this week in Maputsoe. Ahead of the weekend game, Bantu were on the back of a goalless draw against LDF. The Mafeteng is now at the summit of the table with 14 points after seven […]
Leemisa Thuseho WINDHOEK Lager successfully hosted its debut one-day golf tournament at the Maseru Golf Club on Sunday. Dubbed the Windhoek Golf Day, the tournament was meant to raise funds for the Maseru Golf Club. Maseru Golf Club captain, Thabang Khabo, said: “This was the debut tournament to be sponsored by Windhoek”. “And we […]
Staff Reporter ALL is set for the fifth edition of the annual Beer, Meat and Bands Festival to be held at the Baduza Family Park, Maseru Mall, on Saturday. Returning after a two-year Covid-19 induced break, the festival is returning with a bang this weekend with an action-packed artistes’ line-up. The performances will be […]
Tokelo khausela INSURANCE services giant, Metropolitan has officially launched a new platform that enables its clients to file claims digitally. Speaking during the launch of ‘Tobetsa’ (Click) this week, Metropolitan client service manager, Maliako Koatja, said the new product is a paperless solution that offers clients great convenience. Ms Koatja said the platform is […]
FINANCIAL technology (Fintech) company, Chaperone has been on a steady rise since its launch in October 2020. From bagging innovation awards to ambitious targets in the region and globally, the company looks set to make its mark as an innovator. The company has also been selected by Dubai’s Companies Creating Change (C3), a startup […]
as the bankrupt Majoro gvt lacks money to finance auspicious event yet another example of outgoing PM’s chaotic misrule Bongiwe Zihlangu THE outgoing Moeketsi Majoro government is too broke to fully finance Prime Minister-designate Sam Matekane’s inauguration tomorrow. As a result, Mr Matekane is being forced to fund some costs of his inauguration from his […]
…Ramaphosa, other world leaders and dignitaries jet in Hopolang Mokhopi All roads will tomorrow lead to Setsoto Stadium for the inauguration of incoming Prime Minister, Sam Matekane. Outgoing Government Secretary, Lerotholi Pheko, did not respond to inquiries from the Lesotho Times regarding the foreign guests who will be attending tomorrow’s inauguration yesterday. However, this publication […]
…Mosena to deputise him ’Marafaele Mohloboli ONE hundred and nineteen legislators, including incoming Prime Minister Sam Matekane, were sworn in as the 11th Parliament convened for its first sitting on Tuesday. The convening of parliament and the swearing in of the MPs paves the way for tomorrow’s inauguration of Mr Matekane as prime minister. The […]
MEMBERS of the newly-elected 11th parliament were on Tuesday sworn-in as part of processes that will culminate in the inauguration of the new government after the recent 7 October 2022 general elections. The new parliament is vastly different from the previous one in that many of the old horses from the established parties fell by […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE treason and murder trial of former army commander, Tlali Kamoli and others has been postponed yet again. It was on Tuesday postponed to 29 November 2022 after politicians, Selibe Mochoboroane and Mothetjoa Metsing’s lawyers, indicated that they want to apply for the quashing of the charges against their clients. The postponement […]
Moorosi Tsiane FOR the umpteenth time, Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli is facing a massive damages claim for “wrongful and malicious arrest”. This time, the litigant is well-known radio personality, Hlao Rampaleng, who is seeking M1 million in damages from the police boss. Commissioner Molibeli and Attorney General Rapelang Motsieloa are the first and second […]
Mohalenyane Phakela A senior prosecutor at the Maseru Magistrates’ Court, Lehlohonolo Phooko, has petitioned the High Court to reverse his transfer from the Criminal Prosecution Office to the Law Office. The Ministry of Law and Justice’s outgoing Principal Secretary (PS) Retšelisitsoe Mohale, the Ministry of Law and Justice and Attorney General Rapelang Motsieloa are […]
…settlement will end long-drawn out legal battle over authority’s bid to revoke Vodacom’s licence Mohalenyane Phakela VODACOM Lesotho and the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) have resolved to negotiate an out court of settlement to their long-running legal battle wherein the authority sought to revoke the mobile communications giant’s operating licence. Lawyers representing both sides this […]
THABA Bosiu Principal Chief, Khoabane Theko, has never been one to shy away from expressing his political views, often ruffling the feathers of politicians along the way. He made headlines in the days leading up to the 7 October 2022 general elections when he addressed people in Rothe and urged them not to vote […]
LAWYER, author and motivational speaker, Mary Bosiu, says she is on a mission to help people improve their lives and reach their fullest potential. Bosiu recently released her fourth book but bemoans the dearth of the culture of reading. She opines, just like feeding the body with food, people should always read and feed […]
Tokelo Khausela THE Tourism Levy has finally been implemented, the Lesotho Development Corporation (LTDC) has said. The levy was initially supposed to have been operationalised on 1 July 2022 but faced serious resistance from tourism players like tour operators, guest house owners and travel agents among others. The players complained that they were not […]
It’s harvest time in Lejone along the Malibamat’so River that feeds into the giant Katse Dam. The yield is not grain or fruit, but rainbow trout – the bounty from an undulating river at the foot of the peaks of Lesotho. Fishermen haul nets bulging with trout onto a floating platform. The fish are […]
RFP, AD, MEC ink coalition deal, Bloated cabinet slashed to 15 ministers only, AD, MEC will have one minister each, While all deputy minister positions have been abolished… ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Revolution for Prosperity (RFP), Alliance of Democrats (AD) and Movement for Economic Change (MEC) have formally signed an agreement to form a three-party governing […]
Staff Reporters REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, says he will not draw a salary from government upon assuming the post of prime minister. Speaking in an interview with the South Africa’s Sunday Independent this week, Mr Matekane, who is set to be sworn in as premier on 28 October, said he would […]
Moorosi Tsiane THE much-postponed trial of former army commander, Tlali Kamoli, and eight other soldiers accused of murdering army commander Maaparankoe Mahao has again been deferred, this time to 17 November 2022. The latest postponement is to allow the pro deo lawyers representing all of the accused soldiers to settle their dispute with the […]
Moroke Sekoboto REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) stalwart, Lebona Lephema, has been fined M3000 by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for violating the electoral code of conduct. Mr Lephema, who won the Teyateyaneng constituency in the 7 October 2022 election, was found guilty of utterances and conduct before the polls which the IEC said were […]
Mohalenyane Phakela SEVERAL high-profile trials remain suspended as the lead prosecutor, Shaun Abrahams, remains holed up in his native South Africa due to the government’s failure to pay him. The defence lawyers who were hired by the government on a pro deo basis are also crying foul over the non-payment of their appearance fees. […]
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)’s application to nullify the controversial M500 million tender to Global Voice Group (GVG) South Africa for the supply of a Compliance Monitoring and Revenue Assurance system has been struck off the roll of the Commercial Division of the High Court. Judge Moroke Mokhesi on Tuesday resolved to […]
Moorosi Tsiane DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has been dragged to court by his Lithabaneng, Maseru, neighbour who accuses him of constructing a road in her property without her consent. The neighbour, ‘Mabafokeng Ntlatlapa, wants the High Court to bar Maj-Gen Matobakele from using the road. In his answering affidavit, Maj Gen […]
Seithati Mphatsoane THREE Lesotho nationals have been arrested in Klerksdorp, South Africa after being found with illegal guns. The trio, whose names were not given were arrested last week by the Hawks. The Hawks is unit within the South African Police Services (SAPS) charged with the investigation and prevention of serious organised crime, commercial […]
…SR leader says Matekane has brought back “failed politicians” into govt A DAY after it was announced that the Sam Matekane-led Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) had won 56 out of 80 seats in the 7 October general election, its leadership began courting other parties to form a governing coalition. It needed coalition partners because […]
Moorosi Tsiane JUDGE Tšeliso Mokoko will on 14 December 2022 rule on whether lawyer, Lepeli Molapo, should continue representing his murder-accused client, Qamo Matela. This follows Adv Molapo’s decision last week to petition Justice Mokoko to order a trial within a trial to enable him to take to the witness stand and testify that […]
A FORTNIGHT ago, the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) joined forces with former Communications, Science and Technology minister, Samuel Rapapa, to file a High Court application to nullify the controversial M500 million tender to Global Voice Group (GVG) South Africa for the supply of a Compliance Monitoring and Revenue Assurance system. The system would enable […]