FAO tackles bird flu, armyworm
Mamohlakola Letuka THE Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) says it has partnered with affected countries to develop a framework for a coordinated response to the twin scourges of the Fall Armyworm...
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Pomp, song and dance at King’s birthday
Famo dance ( Likhalala tsa Orange Farm Nthatuoa Koeshe IT may be dark in the early hours of the morning, but the residents of Mafeteng district are unperturbed and go about their business as if it is...
View ArticleMosisili won’t return to power: Thabane
’Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Thomas Thabane has vowed that his predecessor, Pakalitha Mosisili will never return to power. Dr Thabane who is also leader of the All Basotho Convention (ABC)...
View ArticleMutiny accused soldiers in limbo
Tefo Tefo THE fate of 23 Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) officers facing mutiny charges hangs in the balance after the Court Martial was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday with no clarity on what will...
View ArticleLCD polls challenge takes new turn
Tefo Tefo THE Lesotho Congress for Democracy’s (LCD) petition seeking the nullification of the 3 June 2017 elections results for four constituencies has taken a new turn with the party withdrawing...
View ArticleLCD vows to scuttle security reforms
. . . accuses govt of politicising sector with Tšooana, Molibeli appointments Pascalinah Kabi THE Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) has accused the government of politicising the security sector...
View ArticleFired cops recalled
Pascalinah Kabi ACTING Police Commissioner Keketso Monaheng has recalled 21 Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) officers who were sacked for various reasons by Commissioner Molahlehi Letsoepa....
View ArticleMakhethe retires
. . . as search for new AG begins Limpho Sello ATTORNEY-GENERAL (AG) Tšokolo Makhethe’s tenure of office ends on 29 August 2017, capping a career of more than three decades in the legal profession. AG...
View ArticleReprieve for unqualified teachers
Limpho Sello THE Ministry of Education and Training has given teachers without qualifications until December 2019 to acquire the relevant teaching qualifications. The ministry also said it would...
View ArticleHunger stalks Semonkong orphanage
‘Mamohlakola Letuka/Pascalinah Kabi FOUR-YEAR-OLD *Limakatso Semphethenyane continues her silent protest by poking holes into her meal consisting of pap and potatoes instead of eating it. The child...
View ArticleScott trial postponed again
Tefo Tefo THE much-postponed double ritual murder trial of Koalabata resident, Lehlohonolo Scott and his mother, ‘Malehlohonolo, failed to kick off on Monday due to the latter’s prolonged illness....
View ArticleChinese community lends helping hand
Nthatuoa Koeshe MOKHOTLONG – Basking in the sun on a typically chilly morning in the mountainous district of Mokhotlong, Mateboho Lengolo can afford a rare, albeit weary smile. The year-long school...
View ArticleLCD women threaten naked protest
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) Women’s League has vowed to use the Women’s Month of August to protest in the nude if the government fails to provide “satisfactory”...
View ArticleLetšeng speaks on union’s claims
Bereng Mpaki LETŠENG Diamonds has dismissed as unfounded, allegations by mine workers unions’ that it engaged in unfair labour practices. Mine unions this week presented a list of grievances to...
View ArticleSenate VP commits to SADC reforms
Nthatuoa Koeshe NEWLY-APPOINTED Senate Vice-President Tšepo Monethi’s story can be best described as that of steely determination which has ensured his rise to one of the top positions in the...
View ArticleMosisili’s son fired from water body
’Marafaele Mohloboli FORMER premier Pakalitha Mosisili’s son, Rethabile, has been fired from the influential and plum post of chief delegate for the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC), as the...
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Govt fires Mosisili-era PSs
Acting Government Secretary Emmanuel Lesoma . . . as eight challenge dismissal Pascalinah Kabi PRINCIPAL Secretaries (PSs) appointed by the previous regime have been sent on a 40-day leave pending...
View ArticleThabane’s office bugged
. . . as tracking devices also found on PM wife’s official vehicles Pascalinah Kabi HIDDEN electronic surveillance equipment has been discovered in Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s office, with some...
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LDF members undergo training in China
LDF Commander Lieutenant General Khoantle Motsomotso Limpho Sello TWENTY-ONE Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) members are set to undergo training in various fields in the People’s Republic of China as part...
View ArticleDates set for LCD polls challenge
Tefo Tefo THE High Court has scheduled 15 to 18 August 2017 as the dates of hearing a case in which the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) seeks the nullification of the 3 June 2017 elections...
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