Knives out for Letlailana
Mohloai Mpesi THE Prime Minister’s Ministries Cluster parliamentary portfolio committee has demanded the removal of Rethabile Letlailana as its chairperson. The main contention is that Mr Letlailana...
View ArticleFears over PM’s safety
—as a key gadget for his protection goes missing at NSS Investigations Desk PRIME Minister Sam Matekane’s security apparatus has been plunged into severe jeopardy. This after the National Security...
View ArticleSLB donates to St Cecilia orphanage
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Standard Lesotho Bank has donated 300 chicken layers and 100 bags of chicken food supplements worth M66 740 to St Cecilia Children’s Home, reinforcing its commitment to giving...
View ArticleLesotho challenged to transform its HIV response
Mathatisi Sebusi LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress. This was said by the...
View ArticleIndia key to Lesotho’s economic growth – govt
Letsatsi Selikoe THE government has praised India as a crucial partner, significantly contributing to Lesotho’s economic progress and development. The Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts, and Culture,...
View ArticleMahosi murder trial fails to kick off
Moorosi Tsiane THE highly anticipated trial concerning the 2023 murder of former Disaster Management Authority (DMA) boss, ‘Makhotso Mahosi, has failed to commence as two of the three accused did not...
View ArticleLover’s killer found guilty
Moorosi Tsiane AS the judiciary continues to grapple with domestic violence cases, High Court Judge ‘Maliepollo Makhetha has found a Sea-Point man guilty of the brutal murder of his lover, former...
View ArticleThe M280 million Platcorp case
The ruse of “money laundering” continues At the expense of hundreds of jobs and Lesotho’s already comatose economy And a further M1 billion in investment By Investigations Desk The Directorate on...
View ArticleDPP’s case stalls
Moorosi Tsiane THE highly anticipated constitutional case in which the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Hlalefang Motinyane is challenging the government’s decision to remove her from office...
View ArticleLNDC owed over M270 million in rentals
…as PAC accuses it of mismanaging gvt funds Mathatisi Sebusi THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has been accused of mismanaging the government’s assets, resulting in its failure to...
View ArticleProminent musician Khopolo’s murderers charged
Hopolang Mokhopi THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa “Khopolo” Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane “Lefahla” Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July...
View ArticleBattle for DC leadership begins
—As business tycoon Mahlala bids to oust Mokhothu Mohloai Mpesi CHARISMATIC business mogul, Bothata Mahlala, appears set to challenge Democratic Congress (DC) leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu, for the...
View ArticleFNB commits to improved nutrition and food security
…donates agricultural inputs to celebrate King Letsie III’s birthday and the bank’s 20th anniversary Moroke Sekoboto BUILDING on its initiatives last year, First National Bank (FNB) Lesotho has once...
View ArticleMatekane to donate sheep to herders
Moroke Sekoboto FORTY-four young herders from Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek will soon receive Merino sheep to help them create sustainable livelihoods for themselves under the Poverty Reduction Programme...
View ArticleBid to strengthen intellectual property landscape
Mohloai Mpesi THE African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) has convened its 48th session to strengthen intellectual property (IP) systems in Southern Africa. The region has long...
View ArticleDCEO goes after Peka MP
…seeks to charge him for fertiliser “theft” Mohloai Mpesi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) says it is going to charge Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Member of Parliament...
View ArticleHealth officials allegedly fuel backstreet abortion crisis
Mohloai Mpesi THE Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC) has raised alarm over a concerning rise in illegal abortions, some of which have resulted in deaths. This comes after reports emerged last week that...
View ArticleNOTE TO READERS
The Lesotho Times has noted with concern the circulation of derogatory posts online concerning His Majesty King Letsie III, Prime Minister Sam Matekane, and former Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro,...
View ArticleDCEO investigates Home Affairs recruitments
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) is investigating the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police over alleged corruption related...
View ArticleGovt loses millions in Ha Belo electrification project
Mathatisi Sebusi THE government has reportedly incurred a loss of M49 million, with potential for even more losses, after the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) allegedly engaged an underqualified...
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