His Majesty calls for reforms inclusivity
King Letsie III ’Marafaele Mohloboli KING Letsie III says the country’s nascent political reform process should be all-inclusive and embrace non-state actors in order to strengthen democracy and end...
View ArticlePolice warn against diamond smuggling
Pascalinah Kabi POLICE have issued a stern warning to the public to desist from diamond smuggling activities. The warning comes after three men were recently arrested in Mokhotlong on suspicion of...
View ArticleCongress politics and death of democracy
Matsokoane Sebatane IN my opinion column “Who ‘owns’ the govt of Lesotho” (Lesotho Times 22 December 2016) to stop Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili’s adviser Dr Fako Likoti from trashing our dignity...
View ArticleMarch organisers appeal to court
Secretary General of Alliance of Democrats Letuka Chafotsa ’Marafaele Mohloboli MEMBERS of the political opposition are mulling court action to get permission to stage their protest march this Sunday...
View ArticleParly opening date stirs storm
Reformed Congress of Lesotho’s Secretary General, Mamolula Ntabe Billy Ntaote THE announcement of 24 February 2017 as the date for the reconvening of the National Assembly has torched a storm with...
View ArticleSA faces junk status downgrade
. . . economy reels from political risk, low growth JOHANNESBURG — Although SA avoided a downgrade to non-investment grade, or junk status, in 2016, the country is not yet out of the woods and may be...
View Article‘Coordination key for labour inspection’
Deputy Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment Pitso Makosholo Bereng Mpaki MINISTRY of Labour and Employment Deputy Principal Secretary Pitso Makosholo says coordination among...
View Article‘Tertiary sector the way to go’
Factory worker cries foul Bereng Mpaki LESOTHO and other southern African states have been urged to consider switching from secondary to tertiary sector reliance in order to leapfrog the global...
View Article‘Don’t underestimate Mosisili’
PARLIAMENT is scheduled to be reconvened on 24 February 2017 amid a planned no-confidence motion on Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili’s government by an alliance of opposition parties. The tripartite...
View ArticleStars donate to orphanages
Mavele and Vesta Mohalenyane Phakela RISING showbiz stars, Mavele (master of ceremonies) and DJ Vesta have lined food donations for various orphanages in the Maseru district. The duo who have been...
View ArticleFilm producers appeal for support
Founder and leader of Kay Jay Talk Show Keketse Oriel Jonane falnked by two of his actors Bereng Mpaki A GROUP of youths who produced a short film exploring the challenges faced by women in the...
View ArticleCrew hosts back to school fiesta
Step Up (Dance) Mohalenyane Phakela VODACOM Superstar 2016 Dance Category winners, Step Up Dance Crew are set to host an entertainment fiesta on 28 January at Maseru Central Park to reward their fans...
View ArticleInfighting rocks Diva Network
Tsholo Motsie during the Military swag picnic in November last year Mohalenyane Phakela THE founder of the Diva Network Southern Africa, Tsholo Motsie has been accused of exploiting the women she...
View ArticleUS warns Lesotho on AGOA
Billy Ntaote WITH the March 2017 deadline for Lesotho to address African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) eligibility concerns drawing closer, the United States government says no further progress...
View Article‘Guptas not funding AD’
’Marafaele Mohloboli ALLIANCE of Democrats (AD) leader, Monyane Moleleki has refuted allegations that his party was being funded by the controversial Gupta family which has over the years, made...
View ArticleMoleleki calls for US intervention
Alliance of Democrats’ (AD) Leader Monyane Moleleki Lekhetho Ntsukunyane OPPOSITION Alliance of Democrats (AD) leader, Monyane Moleleki has appealed to the United States government to intervene at...
View ArticleExiled leaders return in limbo
Billy Ntaote THE return of exiled leaders of the opposition which had been slated for Sunday is hanging in the balance amid indications their parties are pinning their hopes on the mediation of...
View ArticleABC-AD in new elections deal
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane THOMAS Thabane’s All Basotho Convention (ABC) and Monyane Moleleki’s Alliance of Democrats (AD) have agreed to share votes in constituencies likely to be won by one of the...
View ArticleCoaches need protection from unruly fans
Mikia Kalati THE Vodacom Premier League is back in full swing after the Christmas break and as can be expected the thrills and spills have been captivating players, coaches and fans, setting in...
View ArticleTseka breaks silence on Likuena
Mikia Kalati LIOLI defender Kopano Tseka has broken his silence on the ongoing dilemma involving the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) and a number of Lioli players who have been side-lined by the...
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