Frequent court challenges hampering the work of Parliament – Mosena
Tṧepang Tṧita-Mosena, the deputy leader of the Movement for Economic Change (MEC) is one of influential female politicians who have careered to the pinnacle of politics. She took over as the Deputy...
View ArticleNtate Frank: Legendary entrepreneur and devoted family man
Letsatsi Selikoe LESOTHO’s renowned tycoon, Candido Feliciano de Freitas, who died on 5 June 2024, has been eulogized as a remarkable businessman and entrepreneurial genius who positively touched the...
View ArticleLocal businesses go to court to force the gvt to ban foreigners
—enforcement of the regulations likely to have far reaching negative consequences on Lesotho’s investment climate Moorosi Tsiane THE fight by local businesspeople for the government to implement the...
View ArticleFamo artiste unveils blanket range
…assures Basotho blanket is not aligned with famo gangs Moroke Sekoboto Award-winning famo artist, Khethang “Morusu” Hlalele, has collaborated with Basotho blanket manufacturer, Aranda Textile, to...
View ArticleNearly 16 000 jobs lost in the textile sector
…as LNDC sensitizes textile role players on ethical practices to get orders Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO has lost nearly 16 000 jobs in its textile and apparel industry in the period between March 2018...
View ArticleLetlailana blasts Matlanyane over dress code
Mohloai Mpesi THE National Assembly descended into drama before is adjournment for the winter break on Friday after Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, was bashed...
View ArticleManhunt for famo gang leader
…as two more famo gang members are shot dead at border Moroke Sekoboto THE Lesotho Mounted Police (LMPS) have launched a manhunt for famo gang leader, Tšepiso ‘Mosotho’ Malora. Mosotho, the leader...
View ArticleSakoane tightens judicial screws
…issues code of conduct for judges …they must now issue judgments within 90 days Moorosi Tsiane CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane has answered the nation’s cries for more efficiency in the judiciary....
View ArticleNew police boss Matsoso speaks
…exhorts the nation to work together to fight escalating crime …vows to act professionally always ….and never be subservient to whims of politics NEWLY appointed Commissioner of Police, Borotho...
View ArticleVCL introduce Consumer Protection Code
Hopolang Mokhopi Telecommunications giant, Vodacom Lesotho, has introduced a Consumer Protection Code to promote and safeguard the interests of its subscribers. The Code will ensure the protection of...
View ArticleEU, GIZ support EPA acceleration
Hopolang Mokhopi THE European Union and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) have injected a joint €6 950 000 (M134.8 million) into the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business...
View ArticleSenior officer identifies colleagues who tortured inmates
Mathatisi Sebusi MASERU Central Correctional Institution (MCCI) second-in-command, Senior Superintendent Leluma Mahlelebe, was this week compelled to identify officers implicated in the torture of...
View ArticleMurder accused soldier repudiates confession
…says he was forced to lie to magistrate Moorosi Tsiane CAPTAIN (Capt) Mahlehle Moeletsi, one of the soldiers charged with the May 2017 murder of three civilians, broke into tears in court on Monday...
View ArticleInexperienced ministers a problem: Makhalanyane
PARLIAMENT’s Social Cluster Portfolio Committee has recently earned praises for being one of the most effective and transparent parliamentary committees. It has done a tremendous job in keeping the...
View ArticleLawsuits mount on LDF
Moorosi Tsiane Lawsuits are piling up on Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela’s desk, as the army appears to be assuming more policing duties and getting accused...
View ArticleM31 million lawsuit against Letsoela
…As Liphakoeng villagers demand compensation for torture by soldiers Moorosi Tsiane THE 25 April 2024 army raid of the Liphakoeng village, in Leribe, has come back to haunt the Lesotho Defence Force...
View ArticlePower imports plunge LEC into financial woes
Staff Reporter THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in financial difficulties due to the high costs of importing electricity from South Africa and because of huge debts it owes to service...
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Kenyan President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following deadly...
CNN — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill, backing down in the face of mass protests that swept the country and reportedly left at least 23...
View ArticleSoldiers return from Mozambique
Hopolang Mokhopi THE last batches of Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) troops have returned home after helping in restoring peace and stability in Mozambique after a three-year deployment in that country’s...
View Article‘Gvt threatening the IEC’s autonomy’ – Maqutu
electoral body rejects the gvt’s decision to move NSS into its premises but gvt insists the IEC building is a threat to PM’s safety as it towers over State House Mohloai Mpesi THE Independent...
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