NRA appoints deputy CEO
Nthatuoa Koeshe THE National Reforms Authority (NRA) this week appointed Tšiu Khatibe its deputy chief executive officer (CEO). The appointment comes a week after the authority held closed door...
View ArticleMetsing, Mochoboroane, Kamoli treason trial fails to take off
Mohalenyane Phakela THE treason trial of politicians, Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane, failed to take off in the High Court on Monday and has been deferred again to next week. This after the...
View ArticleDMA boss Khasipe in shock resignation
…. why he quit. Limpho Sello THE Disaster Management Authority (DMA)’s chief executive officer, Thabo Khasipe, has resigned barely two weeks after being appointed to the post by Prime Minister...
View ArticleTšepong in trouble over M34 million tax arrears
Pascalinah Kabi QUEEN ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) is in trouble with the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) over its failure to meet its tax obligations which are said to have ballooned to M34, 4...
View ArticleKoro-Koro petitions ABC’s NEC over MP Koma
Pascalinah Kabi THE ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC)’s national executive committee (NEC) risks losing the support of the entire Koro-Koro constituency committee over its alleged failure to fulfil...
View ArticleHis Majesty calls for introspection
’Marafaele Mohloboli LESOTHO has travelled an arduous journey over the last 54 years so much that Basotho must introspect while celebrating the country’s independence, His Majesty King Letsie has said....
View ArticleEconet slapped with M1, 5 million fine
Bereng Mpaki ECONET Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has been slapped with a M1, 5 million fine by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) for the late submission of its licence renewal application. The...
View ArticleLCA boss Matela defends Vodacom M134 million fine
Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)’s chief executive officer, ‘Mamarame Matela, has defended its decision to fine Vodacom Lesotho an unprecedented M134 million, saying the mobile...
View ArticleFired AG Phoofolo sues Majoro
challenges dismissal and seeks reinstatement blasts premier for “usurping” the King’s powers by sacking him says Dr Majoro pandered to the whims of the ABC’s NEC who wanted him out Pascalinah Kabi...
View ArticleABC NEC unravels
as Hlaele allegedly bays for Mahao’s blood… attempted to get him suspended for allegedly campaigning for the leader’s post… Pascalinah Kabi CRACKS have emerged in the ruling All Basotho Convention...
View ArticleGovt hires 700 health professionals to fight Covid-19
Limpho Sello THE Ministry of Health this week hired 700 health professionals to augment the work of frontline health workers in the fight against Covid-19. The hiring of the 700 follows the...
View ArticleSekoai accused of insulting magistrate
Mohalenyane Phakela JUDICIAL Service Commission (JSC) secretary, Advocate ‘Mathato Sekoai, is embroiled in fresh controversy after she allegedly verbally abused Judicial Officers Association of Lesotho...
View ArticleFormer LCS boss Mothepu sues Majoro over dismissal
Mohalenyane Phakela FIRED Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Thabang Mothepu, has petitioned the High Court to nullify his dismissal by Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro on the grounds...
View ArticleMosito deserves his perks: Mokhothu
Ntsebeng Motsoeli COURT of Appeal President, Professor Kananelo Mosito is deserving of all the perks that come with his posts in the judiciary and at the National University of Lesotho (NUL), Deputy...
View ArticleFIU boss Khabele suspended
Ntsebeng Motsoeli FINANCE Minister Thabo Sophonea has suspended the Finance Intelligence Unit (FIU) director, Palesa Khabele, for alleged misconduct. The suspension is with effect from 6 October 2020...
View ArticleDCEO accuses Chinese nationals of state capture
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO)’s director general, Mahlomola Manyokole, has accused Lesotho Stone Enterprises (PTY) LTD bosses and other Chinese...
View ArticleHuman trafficking: PS Raboletse mulls transfers of immigration officers
’Marafaele Mohloboli NEWLY appointed principal secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tumelo Raboletse, says he is working on transferring some top immigration officers and other staffers in his...
View ArticleDate set for Justice Hungwe’s recusal judgement
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Court of Appeal will pronounce itself on 30 October 2020 on whether Zimbabwean Judge Charles Hungwe should recuse himself from presiding over the trial of Lieutenant General...
View ArticleMetsing, Mochoboroane, Kamoli treason trial postponed again
Mohalenyane Phakela THE treason trial of politicians, Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane has been postponed again, this time to 10 November 2020. The duo is supposed to be tried alongside...
View ArticleGovt pushes indigenisation regulations
Bereng Mpaki THE Ministry of Trade and Industry has issued new regulations to preserve certain businesses for indigenous Basotho only. The Business Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2020, will...
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