Murder accused magistrate’s husband extradited to South Africa
Hopolang Mokhopi Lehlohonolo Makotoane, 42, the husband of the late South African Magistrate and Acting Judge Mamello Thamae, has been extradited to South Africa under heavy escort by the Lesotho...
View ArticleLDF bombs “used” in 2014 attack on ‘Maesaiah, Tšooana
Moorosi Tsiane BOMBS had gone missing from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) armoury in the wake of the attacks on former First Lady ‘Maesaiah Thabane’s Moshoeshoe II residence and the Ha-Abia home of...
View ArticleMatela postmortem incomplete: witness
Moorosi Tsiane THE murder trial of a Khubetsoana man, Qamo Matela, accused of the 2021 murder of his wife, ‘Mahlompho Matela, took a different turn this week with a South African pathologist...
View ArticleUndocumented Basotho men trafficked into illegal mining
Mathatisi Sebusi Prolonged food insecurity in Lesotho, exacerbated by climate change impacts such as floods and droughts, has led to Basotho men being trafficked into illegal mining by organized crime...
View ArticlePIH intensifies fight against sexual exploitation
Hopolang Mokhopi NON governmental organisation, Partners in Health (PIH), has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment...
View ArticleMPs consciences will determine reforms’ fate -Tau
Mohloai Mpesi THE fate of Lesotho’s reforms hinges on the consciences of individual legislators across the political divide and their will to serve their country. This is according to Minister in the...
View ArticleDC accuses NSS of interference
Mohloai Mpesi THE main opposition Democratic Congress (DC) has alleged that the National Security Service (NSS) is threatening its upcoming youth league elective indaba. The DC youth league elective...
View ArticleSekonyela defends Matekane, Matobakele
Mohloai Mpesi GOVERNMENT spokesperson, Thabo Sekonyela, has fiercely defended the government and the army, against accusations that they are fomenting human right violations in Lesotho. This after...
View ArticlePhori goes after LCS
…demands answers over leaked Scott letter Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Minister of Small Business Development, Chalane Phori, has launched a scathing attack on the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS)...
View ArticleLesotho welcomes Chinese new ambassador
…discloses that China-Africa trade has reached historic USD$282 billion Mohloai Mpesi THE prestigious Avani Maseru Hotel was a hub of elegance and excitement on Tuesday evening as dignitaries...
View ArticleDCEO clears Maqutu of corruption allegations
finds no graft in ballot paper procurement process but DC dissatisfied with the outcome says it will take further action Mohloai Mpesi INDEPENDENT Electoral Commission (IEC) Director of Elections,...
View ArticleLesotho acts on Mpox
Mathatisi Sebusi MINISTER of Health Selibe Mochboroane says government is making concerted efforts to protect Basotho against the Mpox-virus. This, Mr Mochoboroane says, is being done by increasing...
View ArticleStorm over new diamond mine
…As DCEO probes possible corruption Mohloai Mpesi A TUG-OF-WAR over a mining lease has cast a shadow over the new diamond mine located in Nqechane village in Leribe district. The dispute involves...
View ArticlePoverty, unemployment trigger human trafficking spike
…as internet remains effective tool for human trafficking Mohloai Mpesi THE spike in human trafficking in Lesotho is attributable to the country’s high poverty levels whose main contributory factor...
View ArticleEconet nurtures talent through LISA Games
…whilst driving economic activity Staff Reporter ECONET Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting sports in the country through its long-term sponsorship of schools’ sports....
View ArticleWASCO adopts advanced meter reading technology
Seithati Motsoeneng IN a move towards innovation, the Water and Sewage Company (WASCO) has introduced new devices and mobile phone applications (apps) to streamline the meter reading process. The...
View ArticleYoung woman breaks the glass ceiling
–in male dominated construction sector MAMPENE Mohale is a young Mosotho woman who started from nothing but is now making waves in the construction sector. Her determination and resilient spirit,...
View ArticleRated R hangs up the mic
Moroke Sekoboto RENOWNED radio personality Relebohile Mafatle, better known as Rated R, has officially stepped down from his role as a radio presenter after more than two decades in the industry. The...
View ArticleGovt decentralises justice system
…as EU donates furniture valued at M6.4 million to govt Staff Reporter THE government is currently decentralising service delivery within the justice system to various regions across the country....
View ArticleTextile factory liquidator questions debts
Moorosi Tsiane THE legal battle over the ownership of the liquidated textile giant, Presitex Enterprise, has taken a new twist. The newly appointed liquidator, Kenneth Hlasa, is now challenging the...
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