Metsing returns, finally appears in court
former DPM released on M50 000 bail after striking deal with DPP, judge strongly rebukes him over his tendency to abscond. Mohalenyane Phakela / Moorosi Tsiane TREASON and murder-accused former Deputy...
View ArticleMajoro out, other ABC bigwigs tumble in primaries
as controversial ex-First Lady ‘Maesaiah wins the right to represent party in Mokhotlong ’Marafaele Mohloboli PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro’s future as a member of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) is...
View ArticleElections thrown into doubt
as ConCourt orders IEC to redo the delimitation of 20 constituencies, IEC chair accused of intentionally botching exercise to delay polls. Mohalenyane Phakela THE Constitutional Court has ordered the...
View ArticleLHDA awards M2 Billion Senqu Bridge construction tender
Staff Reporters THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded WRES Senqu Bridge Joint Venture a massive M2 billion contract for the construction of the Senqu Bridge under Phase II of...
View ArticleLAA receives international award
Moroke Sekoboto LAND Administration Authority (LAA) has been awarded by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR). The Authority was recognised for its distinctive “performance improvement,...
View ArticleNedbank delivers impressive financial performance
Silence Charumbira THE Nedbank Group has delivered an excellent financial performance in the first half of 2022 ending 30 June 2022, with 26 percent growth in headline earnings per share. The group...
View ArticleInside the life of Spesh the sangoma
Senate Lerotholi RETHABILE ‘Spesh’ Mapeshoane could easily pass for one of the ordinary young and energetic men of Maseru who are always in a hurry to make the next buck. He has the demeanor, a thin...
View ArticleLesotho to miss netball World Cup qualifiers
Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO will miss the upcoming Africa Netball World cup qualifiers, the Lesotho Times can reveal. The qualifiers for African countries will be held in Pretoria from 21 to 27 August...
View ArticleAlliance Winter Challenge is back
Senate Lerotholi FOLLOWING a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the four-team Alliance Winter Challenge is finally bouncing back on 27 and 28 August 2022. The fifth edition of the...
View ArticleLUCT urges new students to focus on studies
Moroke Sekoboto LIMKOKWING University of Creative Technology (LUCT) Vice-Chancellor, Tefo Macheli, has urged new students to work hard and not seek favours from lecturers in order to get good marks....
View ArticleI want to save Lesotho: Matekane
’Marafaele Mohloboli REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, says the only reason he joined politics was “to protect and save the country”. Addressing an estimated 4000 RFP supporters at...
View ArticlePolice recruits launch fresh bid to have Molibeli jailed
Mohalenyane Phakela THE 12 recruits who claim to have been badgered by Commissioner Molibeli since May 2022 when they joined the Police Training College (PTC) want him jailed for 60 days for contempt...
View ArticleTerene distances itself from SA, local crimes
… as SAPS nabs 68 more illegal miners Mohalenyane Phakela FAMO Terene gang leader, Sarele Sello, has distanced members of his unit from the escalating crimes in South Africa and Lesotho. Lehlanya,...
View ArticleGovt declares state of emergency
…move paves way for parly recall to pass the much-delayed reform bills Bongiwe Zihlangu PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro has declared a state of emergency to pave way for the reconvening of parliament...
View ArticleMahao pledges to overhaul education sector
’Marafaele Mohloboli/ Tšoloane Mohlomi BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has reiterated his pledge to overhaul Lesotho’s education sector if he wins the upcoming elections. The former...
View ArticleElections back on track
… as IEC completes review of 20 constituencies as ordered by court. Mohalenyane Phakela THE Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) says it has managed to put its house in order and elections will...
View ArticleGovt loses M500million on delayed projects
…Minister blames rampant corruption and lack of political will for the losses. Staff Reporters THE cash strapped government has lost more than M500 million in cost escalations created by lengthy...
View ArticleThaba Bosiu Risk Solutions gets recognition
Nthabiseng Libate THABA Bosiu Risk Solutions has been awarded the Diamond Arrow Award in the 2022 PMR Africa Awards for its outstanding insurance work. PMR Africa Awards are meant to recognise...
View ArticleChaperone honoured for financial innovation
Silence Charumbira FINANCIAL Technology (FINTECH) company, Chaperone’s payments platform, C-Pay, has been named the Most Innovative Digital Payments Platform 2022 for Southern Africa by the United...
View ArticleMahao pledges to restore law and order
Moroke Sekoboto BASOTHO Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, has promised to restore law and order if his party is voted into power in the forthcoming elections. Addressing hundreds of supporters in...
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