They want Kamoli’s head: lawyer
…accuses prosecution of lying to secure death sentence Moorosi Tsiane PROMINENT lawyer, Advocate Letuka Molati, has accused the prosecution of using false evidence in a bid to secure a death sentence...
View ArticleLEC cable supplier confirmed “legitimate”
…as PAC appears to be playing to the gallery Mohloai Mpesi IN a bizarre twist to the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) procurement controversy, fresh evidence suggests that HDM Catering and Projects,...
View ArticleCommunity police face murder charges
…Ha Tsolo, Likalaneng ‘Mahokela’ groups land in court Hopolang Mokhopi TWO groups of community policing forums (Mahokela) from Ha Tsolo and Likalaneng in Maseru have found themselves on the wrong...
View ArticleLEC spent M6m on incompatible meters
…PAC orders their return Mohloai Mpesi THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) to return meters worth M6 million, which are said to be incompatible with...
View ArticleMulti-billion Maloti Sekhametsi in turmoil
…as Minister Moteane is embroiled in another conflict-of-interest scandal …while PM Matekane is also fingered in “unauthorised” investments … Dr Ramatlapeng accused of fomenting chaos to block audit...
View ArticleMatekane appeals for assistance for poor, landlocked countries
Moroke Sekoboto PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has appealed for greater financial assistance to least developed countries (LDCs) and landlocked developing countries (LLDC)s like Lesotho. Speaking at...
View ArticleProbe into IDs, passports crisis should be applauded
THE decision by Ombudsman Advocate Tlotliso Polaki to launch a formal investigation into the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police into the chronic failure to issue...
View ArticleLNIG, Minet refine govt drivers’ skills
Moroke Sekoboto LNIG Hollard and Minet, working with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, have awarded Defensive Driving certificates to 150 government fleet drivers to improve the...
View ArticleNew SMIC chair dismisses M25 million scandal claims
Moorosi Tsiane NEWLY appointed Sekhametsi Investment Consortium (SMIC) Chairperson, Mr Thuso Green, has dismissed as baseless allegations that he and the new board are attempting to cover up the...
View Article‘Phapano illegally suspended Mokuoane
—PAC declares PS overstepped his mandate Mohloai Mpesi THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has concluded that the February 2025 suspension of Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager for the Lesotho...
View ArticleMan accused of raping mental patient
Hopolang Mokhopi A 49-year-old Maseru man, Tšosane Lethoko, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court on charges of raping a 39-year-old woman with a mental...
View ArticleGov’t slams DPP Motinyane
…accuses her of abusing the courts by recycling a dismissed case Moorosi Tsiane THE government has accused Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Hlalefang Motinyane of manipulating the judicial...
View ArticleKing to pardon 240 prisoners
Moroke Sekoboto HIS Majesty King Letsie III is expected to pardon at least 240 inmates this year to mark the 200th anniversary of the Basotho nation’s existence. Nthati Moorosi, the Minister of...
View ArticleConflicting testimonies stalk Mahao’s murder
Moorosi Tsiane Fresh contradictions emerged this week from court testimonies on the chilling account of former army commander Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao’s final moments. Two of...
View ArticleLipholo disrespected Royal Family: Police
Mohloai Mpesi THE Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, is facing charges of incitement, provocation of peace, and contempt for allegedly disrespecting the Royal Family. According...
View ArticleLDF boss laments political meddling
…absolves Kamoli and eight other accused soldiers Moorosi Tsiane LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Mojalefa Letsoela, has made a startling revelation that political...
View ArticleGovt “mysteriously” hires 21 LCS officers
… Correctional Service Command said to be in the dark Hopolang Mokhopi THE government has “unprocedurally” hired 21 officers for the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS), allegedly without the...
View ArticleGvt spurns Law Society over DPP
Rejects plea to withdraw illegal suspension As criminal justice system now stands in total paralysis DPP rejects her suspension Gvt locks her out of office and vindictively cancels her security...
View ArticleEconet drives digital transformation
. . . launches game-changing Wi-Fi Plus . . . solution integrates fixed broadband and mobile networks Moroke Sekoboto TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has launched a Fixed...
View ArticlePeshoane cleared of sexual assault charges
Moorosi Tsiane THE Transformation Resource Centre (TRC)’s Director, Peshoane Tsikoane, has officially been cleared of the sexual assault charges that have haunted him since 2022. Mr Tsikoane had been...
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