Knives out for PAC chairperson

  …as civil servant seeks her removal claiming she is “corrupt” Moorosi Tsiane PUBLIC s Committee (PAC) Chairperson, Machabana Lemphane-Letsie, must be removed from her position after she was...

Letsoela rubbishes allegations he squandered soldiers’ allowances

Says even former DCEO DG Molelle investigated him But found nothing incriminating against him Mohloai Mpesi LIEUTENANT-GENERAL Mojalefa Letsoela, the Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), has strongly denied allegations that he misused allowances meant for soldiers deployed to Mozambique under the Southern African...

PAC guns after LEC board despite court challenge

  Mohloai Mpesi THE Public s Committee (PAC) has resolved to go after the board of...

Ombudsman calls for more funding, independence 

  By Mohloai Mpesi ADVOCATE Tlotliso Polaki, the Ombudsman, has emphasized the need for increased funding...

“I don’t get any personal benefit from Bootcamp” – army boss

  ---says he is open to an audit to debunk baseless allegations Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO Defence Force...

High youth unemployment: a ticking time bomb

...as thousands gather at LDF for only 500 soldier vacancies Moroke Sekoboto THE nation’s soaring unemployment rate...

Significant milestone for national reforms

  ---As Senate approves 10th Amendment to the Constitution Bill Leemisa Thuseho THE ongoing national reforms have...

Scott Hospital faces M500 000 lawsuit for negligence

----Latest suit reveals a disturbing pattern of negligence Moorosi Tsiane A MORIJA woman is suing Scott Hospital...

LPB expands to Mokhotlong

  Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO Post Bank (LPB) has increased its reach by opening a new branch in Mokhotlong, making banking more accessible for residents of the...

Gvt trains media to bolster fight against human trafficking

  Seithati Mot?oeneng TO address the scourge of human trafficking and raise public awareness about it,...

Phafane is right: Gvt lacks commitment to sports development

  FOR nearly six decades since independence, Lesotho’s sporting sector has struggled to progress, largely...

Scott Hospital faces M500 000 lawsuit for negligence

----Latest suit reveals a disturbing pattern of negligence Moorosi Tsiane A MORIJA woman is suing Scott Hospital...

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DPP’s bid to disqualify judges set for July

  Moorosi Tsiane THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, will have to wait until...

Gvt to amend benefits law for former PMs, DPMs

Bongiwe Zihlangu THE government is considering amending legislation governing the payment of benefits for former...

‘I was threatened by Malebaleba’– Bosiu

But Malebaleba refutes allegations says he had right to question Bosiu’s conduct  Mohloai Mpesi ADVOCATE...

PAC chairperson charged with fraud

  Hopolang Mokhopi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has charged Public s Committee...

Guard water with your life, Basotho urged

...as Lesotho takes steps toward ing the UN Water Convention Moroke Sekoboto BASOTHO have been urged...

Killer father sentenced to indefinite detention

Moorosi Tsiane A Thaba-Tseka man, convicted of the brutal murder of his 3-year-old son, has been...

Her Majesty champions menstrual hygiene awareness

  Hopolang Mokhopi HER Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso has called on the nation to rally...

Soldier “shot” dead in the barracks

  Mohloai Mpesi A member of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has died following an alleged confrontation...

Mahao escalates fight to court

Mohloai Mpesi BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, is taking his battle to...

Killer father sentenced to indefinite detention

Moorosi Tsiane A Thaba-Tseka man, convicted of the brutal murder of his 3-year-old son, has been...

Mahlala celebrates 58th birthday in style

   Mohloai Mpesi IT was all smiles as renowned philanthropist and businessman Bothata Daniel Mahlala celebrated...

Lesotho Gin & Trout goes international

  Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO’s homegrown celebration of taste and culture, Lesotho Gin & Trout festival, is about...

 ‘Youth are the solution to Lesotho’s problems’- Sekhamane

Leemisa Thuseho Speaker of the National Assembly, Tlohang Sekhamane, says Lesotho's youth have the capacity...

Machabeng celebrates exceptional IB Diploma achievements

---As Queen commends class of 2025 for brilliance Seithati Mot?oeneng MACHABENG College International School held a...

Court hears how Facebook predator lured, murdered women

Moorosi Tsiane A chilling of how a suspected serial killer used Facebook to lure women...

Maseru Fire Station construction begins

Hopolang Mokhopi THE long-awaited construction of a new fire station in Maseru has officially begun, marking a...

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Letsoela rubbishes allegations he squandered soldiers’ allowances

Says even former DCEO DG Molelle investigated him But found nothing incriminating against him Mohloai Mpesi LIEUTENANT-GENERAL Mojalefa Letsoela, the Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), has strongly denied allegations that he misused allowances meant for soldiers deployed to Mozambique under the Southern African...

PAC guns after LEC board despite court challenge

  Mohloai Mpesi THE Public s Committee (PAC) has resolved to go after the board of...

Ombudsman calls for more funding, independence 

  By Mohloai Mpesi ADVOCATE Tlotliso Polaki, the Ombudsman, has emphasized the need for increased funding...

DPP’s bid to disqualify judges set for July

  Moorosi Tsiane THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane, will have to wait until...

Gvt to amend benefits law for former PMs, DPMs

Bongiwe Zihlangu THE government is considering amending legislation governing the payment of benefits for former...

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DC MP’s murder trial delayed again 

  Moorosi Tsiane  THE much-anticipated murder trial of Democratic Congress (DC) Mekaling legislator, Thabiso Lekitla, has been delayed once more due to late filings by his...

Three shortlisted for judges positions 

Moorosi Tsiane  RESIDENT Magistrates Palesa Rantara and Motlatsi Kolisang?are?among three candidates to be interviewed on 15 August 2024 for three vacant judge positions at the...

Mokaloba loses temper 

---insults Kamoli’s lawyer  Moorosi Tsiane  THE ongoing attempted murder trial of former army commander Tlali Kamoli...

Journalist Joki’s killers slapped with another murder charge 

…for?plotting?to assassinate witness  Moorosi Tsiane  TWO men charged with the 14 May 2023 murder of radio...

Three shortlisted for judges positions 

Moorosi Tsiane  RESIDENT Magistrates Palesa Rantara and Motlatsi Kolisang?are?among three candidates to be interviewed on 15 August 2024 for three vacant judge positions at the High Court.  They will be ed by Itumeleng ‘Mamokhali Shale, Head of the Department of Procedural and Adjectival Law at the...

Wanted famo gangsters ready to surrend to police 

…but they first want a court to order to protect them from torture  …they are wanted over a spate of violent murders  Moorosi Tsiane  TWO famo gang...

DCEO empowered to probe money laundering outside Lesotho

Bereng Mpaki PARLIAMENT on Thursday amended the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act to equip the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) with...

Foreign judge resigns

…cites frustration with behaviour of criminal suspects who cause trials to be frequently postponed. Pascalinah Kabi/Mohalenyane Phakela ONE of three foreign judges recruited to...

business news

Nedbank launches cross-border money transfer system 

Leemisa Thuseho  BANKING giant, Nedbank Lesotho, has officially launched a new cross-border remittance service dubbed...

Vitality capacities LDF Air Wing 

Moroke Sekoboto  Vitality Health, a provider of first-aid services, has equipped the Lesotho Defence Force...

Lesotho Flour Mills unveils vigorous new brand 

  Hopolang Mokhopi  THE Lesotho Flour Mills recently unveiled their new logo and packaging, rooted in...

Post Bank donates to the cerebral palsy community 

Seithati Motsoeneng  Lesotho Post Bank has donated groceries to the Mo-Rate Cerebral Palsy Foundation?as part...

301km tourism trail on the cards 

Hopolang Mokhopi  THE Thapoha Hiking Club, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), will embark on the “3 Ranges Trail,” a 14-day, 301 km long trail from Lesotho’s lowest point in Morifi, Mohale’s Hoek,?to the highest point, Thabana Ntlenyane in...

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Knives out for PAC chairperson

  …as civil servant seeks her removal claiming she is “corrupt” Moorosi Tsiane PUBLIC s Committee (PAC) Chairperson, Machabana...

Letsoela rubbishes allegations he squandered soldiers’ allowances

Says even former DCEO DG Molelle investigated him But found nothing incriminating against...

PAC guns after LEC board despite court challenge

  Mohloai Mpesi THE Public s Committee (PAC) has resolved to go after the board of...

Ombudsman calls for more funding, independence 

  By Mohloai Mpesi ADVOCATE Tlotliso Polaki, the Ombudsman, has emphasized the need for increased funding...

Significant milestone for national reforms

  ---As Senate approves 10th Amendment to the Constitution Bill Leemisa Thuseho THE ongoing national reforms have...

Scott Hospital faces M500 000 lawsuit for negligence

----Latest suit reveals a disturbing pattern of negligence Moorosi Tsiane A MORIJA woman is suing Scott Hospital...

Nedbank Lesotho’s Market Day draws strong interest

  Moroke Sekoboto NEDBANK LESOTHO held its first-ever market day at Maseru Mall yesterday, drawing attention...

LPB expands to Mokhotlong

  Moroke Sekoboto LESOTHO Post Bank (LPB) has increased its reach by opening a new branch...

Gvt trains media to bolster fight against human trafficking

  Seithati Mot?oeneng TO address the scourge of human trafficking and raise public awareness about it,...

Phafane is right: Gvt lacks commitment to sports development

  FOR nearly six decades since independence, Lesotho’s sporting sector has struggled to progress, largely...

“I don’t get any personal benefit from Bootcamp” – army boss

  ---says he is open to an audit to debunk baseless allegations Mohloai Mpesi LESOTHO Defence Force...

High youth unemployment: a ticking time bomb

...as thousands gather at LDF for only 500 soldier vacancies Moroke Sekoboto THE nation’s soaring unemployment rate...