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Phapano, prime suspect in LEC corruption – Mahao 

  Mohloai Mpesi  Former Minister of Energy, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has labelled the ministry’s Principal Secretary, Tankiso Phapano, a “prime suspect” in the ongoing corruption allegations plaguing...

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‘Operation Fiela a major success’ – LMPS 

  —-As it expands to tackle crime in Mokhotlong  Seithati Motšoeneng  OPERATION Fiela, an initiative aimed at cracking down on crime, has successfully reduced criminal activities in the Berea and...

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PS Energy distances himself from Belo Project 

  Mathatisi Sebusi  MINISTRY of Energy Principal Secretary, Tankiso Phapano, has distanced himself from allegations of financial mismanagement surrounding the Ha Belo electrification project, which has...

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Thotanyana unpacks his new TFC’s vision 

  —claims it will introduce a wholly new trajectory to Lesotho’s politics  Mohloai Mpesi  LEBOHANG Thotanyana, the leader of the newly formed and registered political party, Transformation For Change...

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MPs call for drastic curbing of international trips 

  Mohloai Mpesi  FUNDS saved from international travel reductions should be redirected towards combating youth unemployment through job creation, internships, vocational training, mentorship programs,...

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Ramela rubbishes political claims 

  Mohalenyane Phakela  RENOWNED business mogul and leader of the St. Paul’s African Apostolic Church, Bishop Thakadu David Ramela, has refuted claims that he is forming a political party.  Social media...

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Passport woes land Basotho in trouble in SA 

  …as at least 20 Basotho get charged weekly for contravening SA migration laws  Moorosi Tsiane  FOR ‘Mamosenki Letsie, a 33-year-old mother, crossing the border into South Africa was not a choice – it...

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Basotho migrants seek Lephema’s firing 

  —Riled by his “incompetency, dishonesty”  —Over failure to issue them with proper identity documents  Mathatisi Sebusi  BASOTHO migrants working and studying in South Africa want Local Government,...

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‘No simple resolution to Russia-Ukraine war’

 – top Ukranian journalist speaks in Lesotho Mohloai Mpesi THE Eurasia Democracy Initiative (UDI) director, Peter Zalmayev, contends that the likelihood of a swift resolution to the extensive conflict...

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LEC bankrupt 

  …It has no funds to import electricity posing a severe risk to consumers and the economy  Mathatisi Sebusi  THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in a severe financial crisis, with its current...

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MP Lekunya challenges M109m agric fraud charges 

  accuses DPP of abuse of power . . .  “In September 2024, the RFP made arrangements with Ntaote to supply them with fertilizers and agricultural inputs as part of an effort to assist him in avoiding...

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Letsoepa makes shocking revelations 

  …claims he was fired for refusing to conceal Lipolelo Thabane’s murder  …as he denies murdering PC Khetheng  Moorosi Tsiane / Hopolang Mokhopi  FORMER Commissioner of Police, Molahlehi Letsoepa, who...

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PIH joins scheme to curb sexual abuse 

Hopolang Mokhopi  LOCAL non-profit organization, Partners In Health (PIH) Lesotho, has joined the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), marking a significant step towards reinforcing its commitment to...

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RSL sensitizes media on its contact centre services 

—As tax entity recognizes compliant taxpayers  Moroke Sekoboto  IN a move to improve public awareness, Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has capacitated the media on its contact centre services, providing...

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M140m St. Michael’s-Roma Rd rehabilitation project begins 

Moroke Sekoboto  THE M140 million reconstruction and full rehabilitation of the A5 road from St. Michael’s to Roma, including the 2km loop road via St. Joseph’s Hospital to Ha Mafefooane has commenced...

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Ombudsman, LSL join forces 

Moroke Sekoboto  THE Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) and the Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing their shared interests.  These...

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‘Matekane must confront rampant corruption in Lesotho’-Experts 

  Mohloai Mpesi  PRIME Minister Sam Matekane must aggressively and effectively address the pervasive corruption plaguing Lesotho’ – an issue he has largely ignored despite mounting evidence that the...

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Lesotho’s education system sidelining children with autism

‘Mathatisi Sebusi ACCESS to educational resources tailored to the unique requirements of children with autism, clinically referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to pose a considerable...

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Tsatsanyane brothers finally granted bail 

Moorosi Tsiane  OUTSPOKEN Democratic Congress (DC) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, and his brother, Moorosi Tsatsanyane, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when High Court Judge, Fumane...

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Former ComPol demands M3m compensation 

  Moorosi Tsiane  FORMER Commissioner of Police (ComPol), Kizito Mfolosi Mhlakaza, has taken Prime Minister Sam Matekane to court, demanding M3,476,760 as compensation for being placed on early...

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