Why the ABC collapsed spectacularly at the polls
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Sam Matekane-led Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party’s stunning election victory was achieved at the expense of established parties like the All Basotho Convention (ABC),...
View ArticleJudge threatens to revoke murder accused’s bail
Moorosi Tsiane HIGH Court judge, Tšeliso Mokoko, yesterday threatened to revoke the bail of murder accused, Qamo Matela. This after Matela had failed to appear in court on time to stand trial for the...
View ArticleSigned, sealed, delivered!!!
RFP, AD, MEC ink coalition deal, Bloated cabinet slashed to 15 ministers only, AD, MEC will have one minister each, While all deputy minister positions have been abolished… ’Marafaele Mohloboli THE...
View ArticleLesotho finds gold in trout fish farming
It’s harvest time in Lejone along the Malibamat’so River that feeds into the giant Katse Dam. The yield is not grain or fruit, but rainbow trout – the bounty from an undulating river at the foot of...
View ArticleThe ABC and DC had become too arrogant: Chief Theko
THABA Bosiu Principal Chief, Khoabane Theko, has never been one to shy away from expressing his political views, often ruffling the feathers of politicians along the way. He made headlines in the...
View ArticleVodacom, LCA agree to settle out of court
…settlement will end long-drawn out legal battle over authority’s bid to revoke Vodacom’s licence Mohalenyane Phakela VODACOM Lesotho and the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) have resolved to...
View ArticleRadio presenter slaps Molibeli with M1 million damages claim
Moorosi Tsiane FOR the umpteenth time, Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli is facing a massive damages claim for “wrongful and malicious arrest”. This time, the litigant is well-known radio...
View ArticleKamoli, others’ treason and murder trial postponed again
Moorosi Tsiane THE treason and murder trial of former army commander, Tlali Kamoli and others has been postponed yet again. It was on Tuesday postponed to 29 November 2022 after politicians, Selibe...
View ArticleWhat they said at the convening of the 11th parliament
MEMBERS of the newly-elected 11th parliament were on Tuesday sworn-in as part of processes that will culminate in the inauguration of the new government after the recent 7 October 2022 general...
View ArticleSekhamane elected parly speaker as 11th parly convenes
…Mosena to deputise him ’Marafaele Mohloboli ONE hundred and nineteen legislators, including incoming Prime Minister Sam Matekane, were sworn in as the 11th Parliament convened for its first sitting on...
View ArticleMatekane funds own inauguration
as the bankrupt Majoro gvt lacks money to finance auspicious event yet another example of outgoing PM’s chaotic misrule Bongiwe Zihlangu THE outgoing Moeketsi Majoro government is too broke to fully...
View ArticleChaperone in steady rise
FINANCIAL technology (Fintech) company, Chaperone has been on a steady rise since its launch in October 2020. From bagging innovation awards to ambitious targets in the region and globally, the...
View ArticleI’m ready to lead: Tsíta-Mosena
Vows to push patriarchal boundaries, inspire fellow female politicians Bongiwe Zihlangu LOSING primary elections in her Matala constituency ahead of the 7 October elections did not discourage...
View ArticleLTDC, Xperisense to host Gin and Trout Festival
Tokelo Khausela THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has partnered with local events management company, Xperisense, to host the Gin and Trout Lesotho Festival. The event will take place...
View ArticleIDM introduces post graduate Diploma in Project Management
Moroke Sekoboto THE Institute of Development Management (IDM) has introduced an 18-month post graduate Diploma in Project Management. IDM senior consultant manager, Lerato Seeantlo, said the new...
View ArticleMapesela throws weight behind Matekane
’Marafaele Mohloboli OPPOSITION Basotho Patriotic Party (BPP) leader, Tefo Mapesela, has thrown his weight behind Prime Minister Sam Matekane. The firebrand politician told the Lesotho Times this...
View ArticleMatekane’s 20-point plan achievable but needs courage: analysts
Bongiwe Zihlangu/‘Marafaele Mohloboli NEW Prime Minister Sam Matekane is clearly a man on a mission. While the thousands of people who packed Setsoto Stadium for his inauguration on Friday were...
View ArticleAnother high profile trial postponed
…as pro deo lawyers press govt for payment Moorosi Tsiane DEFENCE lawyers in the trial of nine soldiers charged with murdering three civilians in 2017 have indicated that they cannot continue...
View ArticleBAP condemns Matekane’s amnesty plans
…threatens court action if plan is implemented… ’Marafaele Mohloboli BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has strongly condemned new Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s plans for an amnesty for...
View Article3000 factory workers sent packing
Global International says they are only being “temporarily laid off” due to lack of orders, they face a bleak Xmas as they will not be paid while on forced leave Seithati Mphatsoane/Hopolang Mokhopi...
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