Chinese ambassador pledges to strengthen bilateral relations
Mohalenyane Phakela NEWLY appointed Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho, Lei Kezhong, says he will work hard to strengthen Sino-Lesotho relations during his tenure. Mr Kezhong said this during a reception to...
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Maseru mayor toppled
Ntsebeng Motsoeli Maseru Mayor, Mpho Moloi, was yesterday toppled by fellow city councillors after narrowly losing a no confidence vote. Ms Moloi polled nine votes while 10 councillors voted against...
View ArticleJustice Mosito lands top NUL job
Pascalinah Kabi COURT of Appeal President Kananelo Mosito has been appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) with effect from January 2020. NUL Council chairperson Tseko...
View ArticleLt-Gen Mahao praised for contributions to peace and justice
Pascalinah Kabi SLAIN army commander, Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao, has been hailed as a soldier who diligently worked for peace and justice as well as ensuring that Lesotho never got to...
View ArticleShoot to kill, Minister tells police
Nthatuoa Koeshe THE Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Temeki Tšolo, is fuming over the spate of rape crimes and killings of elderly people in Lesotho. So angry is the Mafeteng legislator that he...
View ArticleEnd is nigh for govt and Mathibeli is next PM: Mosisili
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE government is tottering on the verge of collapse and Democratic Congress (DC) leader Mathibeli Mokhothu will triumph in the resultant elections, former prime minister and DC...
View ArticleMokhothu demands re-opening of parly
’Marafaele Mohloboli DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader Mathibeli Mokhothu has urged Prime Minister Thomas Thabane and his coalition partners to re-open parliament to enable legislators to vote for or...
View ArticleMajor victory for Mahao
as court blocks Thabane’s “expulsions” Mohalenyane Phakela THE High Court has temporarily reinstated All Basotho Convention (ABC) deputy leader Professor Nqosa Mahao and four of his key allies who...
View ArticleLephoto, NUL’s modest giant
Ntsebeng Motsoeli THIRTY years after joining the National University of Lesotho (NUL), Associate Professor ‘Manthoto Lephoto was recently appointed the acting Vice Chancellor of the country’s premier...
View ArticleMin Phohleli’s blissful romance, politics
Limpho Sello ‘MANTHABISENG Phohleli’s story reads like a fairy-tale which began 31 years ago when she accepted her then boyfriend Lebohang Phohleli’s proposal for marriage. Like a typical romantic...
View ArticleNUL faces closure due to funding challenges
Bataung Moeketsi THE National University of Lesotho (NUL) could close before the end of the year unless the government avails more funds to enable it to compete this semester, some senior officials at...
View ArticleMurder accused cop’s bail bid flops
Mohalenyane Phakela THE High Court yesterday dealt murder-accused police Senior Superintendent Thabo Tšukulu, a heavy blow by rejecting his bail application. Acting High Court Judge Kabelo Kenneth...
View ArticleLCD-DC fight emotionally draining: Metsing
‘Marafaele Mohloboli LESOTHO Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader, Mothetjoa Metsing, says despite souring relations with the Democratic Congress (DC), its former leader Pakalitha Mosisili will always...
View ArticleHow Mahao faction beat attempts to stop special conference
Mohalenyane Phakela ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) “acting” leader Professor Nqosa Mahao outfoxed their party rivals by hurriedly staging their weekend special conference in Maseru and dispersing before...
View ArticleMahao, allies wait on High Court
Mohalenyane Phakela THE High Court has postponed to 30 September 2019 a case in which All Basotho Convention (ABC) deputy leader Professor Nqosa Mahao and his key allies are challenging their...
View ArticleChakela attacks “ungrateful” Thabane govt
demands rewards for services to the ABC ’Marafaele Mohloboli BARELY four months after threatening to reveal damaging secrets about First Lady ‘Maesaiah Thabane, prominent famo musician and All Basotho...
View ArticleLebesa urges police to shoot and kill suspects
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALL Basotho Convention (ABC)’s newest senator, Mphonyane Lebesa, has added his voice to the chorus of senior government and ABC officials calling on the police to shoot and kill...
View ArticlePatients bear the brunt of govt-Tšepong dispute
Pascalinah Kabi HUNDREDS of patients in desperate need of medical attention for various conditions including cancer, fibroids, complications arising from illegal abortions and stab wounds are stranded...
View ArticleMahao takes over ABC leadership
Pascalinah Kabi ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) deputy leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has “taken over” from “suspended” ABC leader Thomas Thabane. Prof Mahao will hold fort until next year when the...
View ArticleDefence minister, army boss clash
Mapesela accuses Letsoela of “revolting” against civilian authority, as ministers are left without guards while soldiers attend commander’s parade. Pascalinah Kabi MINISTERS and their deputies were...
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