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Tšepong in trouble over M34 million tax arrears
Pascalinah Kabi QUEEN ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) is in trouble with the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) over its failure to meet its tax obligations which are said to have ballooned to M34, 4...
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Koro-Koro petitions ABC’s NEC over MP Koma
Pascalinah Kabi THE ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC)’s national executive committee (NEC) risks losing the support of the entire Koro-Koro constituency committee over its alleged failure to fulfil...
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His Majesty calls for introspection
’Marafaele Mohloboli LESOTHO has travelled an arduous journey over the last 54 years so much that Basotho must introspect while celebrating the country’s independence, His Majesty King Letsie has said....
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Econet slapped with M1, 5 million fine
Bereng Mpaki ECONET Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has been slapped with a M1, 5 million fine by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) for the late submission of its licence renewal application. The...
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LCA boss Matela defends Vodacom M134 million fine
Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)’s chief executive officer, ‘Mamarame Matela, has defended its decision to fine Vodacom Lesotho an unprecedented M134 million, saying the mobile...
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Fired AG Phoofolo sues Majoro
challenges dismissal and seeks reinstatement blasts premier for “usurping” the King’s powers by sacking him says Dr Majoro pandered to the whims of the ABC’s NEC who wanted him out Pascalinah Kabi...
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ABC NEC unravels
as Hlaele allegedly bays for Mahao’s blood… attempted to get him suspended for allegedly campaigning for the leader’s post… Pascalinah Kabi CRACKS have emerged in the ruling All Basotho Convention...
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Former LCS boss Mothepu sues Majoro over dismissal
Mohalenyane Phakela FIRED Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Thabang Mothepu, has petitioned the High Court to nullify his dismissal by Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro on the grounds...
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Mosito deserves his perks: Mokhothu
Ntsebeng Motsoeli COURT of Appeal President, Professor Kananelo Mosito is deserving of all the perks that come with his posts in the judiciary and at the National University of Lesotho (NUL), Deputy...
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FIU boss Khabele suspended
Ntsebeng Motsoeli FINANCE Minister Thabo Sophonea has suspended the Finance Intelligence Unit (FIU) director, Palesa Khabele, for alleged misconduct. The suspension is with effect from 6 October 2020...
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DCEO accuses Chinese nationals of state capture
’Marafaele Mohloboli THE Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO)’s director general, Mahlomola Manyokole, has accused Lesotho Stone Enterprises (PTY) LTD bosses and other Chinese...
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Human trafficking: PS Raboletse mulls transfers of immigration officers
’Marafaele Mohloboli NEWLY appointed principal secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tumelo Raboletse, says he is working on transferring some top immigration officers and other staffers in his...
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Date set for Justice Hungwe’s recusal judgement
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Court of Appeal will pronounce itself on 30 October 2020 on whether Zimbabwean Judge Charles Hungwe should recuse himself from presiding over the trial of Lieutenant General...
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Metsing, Mochoboroane, Kamoli treason trial postponed again
Mohalenyane Phakela THE treason trial of politicians, Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane has been postponed again, this time to 10 November 2020. The duo is supposed to be tried alongside...
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Govt pushes indigenisation regulations
Bereng Mpaki THE Ministry of Trade and Industry has issued new regulations to preserve certain businesses for indigenous Basotho only. The Business Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2020, will...
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Thabane issues ultimatum to ABC
‘…you have three weeks to decide if you still want me as leader’ Pascalinah Kabi FORMER Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has given his ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) three weeks to decide whether or...
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Vodacom-LCA fight gets nastier
as LCA boss accuses the telecoms giant of state capture and terrorism as well as offering ‘Maesaiah M2 million to get her fired Mohalenyane Phakela THERE is no letting up in the Lesotho Communications...
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Hlaele slammed for abusing post
Pascalinah Kabi ANOTHER week, another report of infighting in the fractious ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC). This time the ABC’s Mohale’s Hoek constituency committee is baying for the party...
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Parliament adopts business indigenisation regulations
Bereng Mpaki PARLIAMENT this week adopted the Businesses Licensing and Registration Regulations of 2020 which reserve certain businesses for indigenous Basotho only. The regulations have listed 47...
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Thabane’s former chef sues govt
Bereng Mpaki FORMER Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s chef, Puleng Mokhele, has dragged the government to the Labour Court over the non-payment of her salaries since November 2018. Ms Mokhele says she...
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