We need Africa’s support against Russia: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
UKRAINIAN Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, recently briefed journalists from various countries on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it has impacted on food security on the African...
View ArticleMatekane’s ‘elite squad’: who is who?
‘Marafaele Mohloboli REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, has divided opinion in his party by handpicking 10 of his closest allies to represent the party in the upcoming polls...
View ArticleMatekane vows to wrest Qhoali from Mokhothu
Bereng Mpaki REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, has set the stage for an intriguing electoral contest by declaring his intention to wrest the Qhoali constituency from the Democratic...
View ArticleUnder-fire Molibeli hits back at Lebajoa
Mohalenyane Phakela POLICE Commissioner Holomo Molibeli says he was never against the promotion of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Beleme Lebajoa, as has been alleged by the latter. He has denied...
View ArticleAirport tender above board, PS claims
. . . blames unnamed cabinet ministers for spreading “falsehoods” about tender award to SA company Bereng Mpaki THE Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Transport, Maile Masoebe, insists that...
View ArticleCourt orders Molibeli to reinstate fired recruits
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE High Court has ordered embattled Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli to reinstate 12 recruits who were dismissed from the Police Training College (PTC) in May 2022....
View ArticleMahao promises a lean cabinet
. . . says only 18 ministers will serve in a BAP govt ’Marafaele Mohloboli BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, says he will reduce the size of the cabinet to just 18 ministers, if voted...
View ArticleMokhothu pleads with Famo gangsters to halt killings
Limpho Sello DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) leader Mathibeli Mokhothu has pleaded with Famo gangsters to desist from their murderous activities in Mafeteng and other parts of the country. Addressing a rally...
View ArticleMatekane directives spark fresh squabbles in RFP
uproar over selection of 10 Matekane allies to represent RFP without holding primaries, criteria for aspiring candidates in other 69 constituencies includes interviews by Matekane, dissatisfied...
View ArticleLikuena bow out of COSAFA
Leemisa Thuseho DESPITE spirited performances in their first two 2022 Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup knockout games, Likuena bowed out of the tournament on Sunday after...
View ArticleConstituency delimitation case postponement riles lawyers
Mohalenyane Phakela THE postponement of the legal battle between the Democratic Congress (DC) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has frustrated both parties’ lawyers. The Constitutional...
View ArticleConCourt to rule on Molibeli case
Moorosi Tsiane POLICE Commissioner Holomo Molibeli will have to wait until 13 July 2022 to know if Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro and Police and Public Safety Minister Lepota Sekola will testify in his...
View ArticleContractors must be blacklisted for shoddy work: Mohau
.., as country needs M40 billion to restore deteriorating roads FOR a long time, the Roads Directorate has been paying contractors in full despite poor workmanship. This week, the Lesotho Times...
View ArticleNational Assembly approves controversial alcohol and levy bill
Tšoloane Mohlomi THE National Assembly has finally approved the controversial Tobacco and Alcohol Levy Bill, 2021. The Bill has since been referred to the Senate for further deliberations and if...
View ArticleTampane, Theko clash over Laws of Lerotholi
Bongiwe Zihlangu A WAR of words has broken out between Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation Minister Likeleli Tampane and Thaba-Bosiu Principal Chief, Khoabane Theko, over the apparent refusal by the...
View ArticleMolibeli faces jail over failure to reinstate recruits
Mohalenyane Phakela EMBATLED Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli will tomorrow attempt to convince the High Court not to send him to jail. This after he failed to abide by a June 2022 High Court...
View ArticleDC govt to reopen medical school: Mokhothu
Limpho Sello DEPUTY Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu has vowed that a Democratic Congress (DC) government will immediately set out to revive the Lesotho Medical School to help save the country’s...
View ArticleWarrant of arrest for Frazer Solar boss
…as tables are turned against German company in controversial M1, 7 billion solar deal ’Marafaele Mohloboli FRAZER Solar boss, Robert Frazer, is wanted by the Directorate of Corruption and Economic...
View ArticleFamo leader threatens to “deal with Majoro”
…Lehlanya riled by premier’s no show at ABC rally Bereng Mpaki A TERENE Famo gang leader has threatened to “deal” with Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro for failing to attend the All Basotho Convention...
View ArticleChildren’s home in dire straits, appeals for help
Limpho Sello MALIBUSENG Children’s Home is in dire straits and struggling to feed 46 children accommodated at the institution. Children are often forced to skip some meals and some of them have...
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