Lesotho faces dim development prospects
Bereng Mpaki LESOTHO’S failure to meet development criteria means the country will not graduate from the ranks of Least Developed Countries (LDC) at least until the year 2025, a United Nations...
View Article‘Thabane, Moleleki union a mismatch’
PRIME Minister Pakalitha Mosisili has vowed to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections in the event of a no-confidence vote against the seven-party coalition government when parliament is...
View ArticleLocal film to be screened in Italy
Mohalenyane Phakela LOCALLY-produced film, The Lost Cause is among 43 international films that will be screened to audiences at the 12th edition of the annual Dieciminuti Film Festival (DFF) in Italy...
View ArticleDJ Christos to rock Lesotho
Mohalenyane Phakela RENOWNED South African disc spinner and producer, DJ Christos and his protégé, Lady Sakhe are expected to light up downtown Maseru entertainment joint, Cuban Linx during their...
View ArticleKeys To The City wows revelers
Mohalenyane Phakela THE second edition of the annual Keys To The City lifestyle event lived up to expectations by treating scores of revelers to an eclectic mix of funky house music and Hip Hop beats...
View ArticleMaseru braces for Summa Feva
Mohalenyane Phakela MASERU comes to a standstill on Saturday when the mother of all parties, the Vodacom Summa Feva 2016 edition rocks the capital at Setsoto Stadium. A brainchild of mobile...
View ArticleJudicial activism the way to go
Utloang Kajeno It is imperative to quote these seminal words from the book of Isaiah so the reader can fully appreciate the basis of this column. They go thus: (1:17) “learn to do right! Seek...
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Likoti’s insults demean PM’s office
Prime Minister’s Economic and Political Advisor, Dr Fako Likoti Nthakeng Pheello Selinyane PRIME Minister Pakalitha Mosisili’s Economic Political Advisor, Dr Fako Likoti, is in the habit of taking...
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We can do without the brinkmanship
E-mail us your feedback to: editor@lestimes.co.ls THE United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicates that as far as economic development is concerned, Lesotho is going nowhere...
View ArticleFresh ideas sorely needed at LeFA
Mikia Kalati LESOTHO experienced the familiar feeling of humiliation after the national under-20 side Makoanyane XI was walloped 0-8 by their South African counterparts in the opening fixture of the...
View ArticleRabale on top of the world
. . . as Mehalalitoe skipper leads Celtic to SA women’s championship Mikia Kalati CHRISTMAS has come early for Bloemfontein Celtic ladies’ team captain, Boitumelo “Queen” Rabale who led the Free...
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Matsoso itching for Likuena chance
Mikia Kalati LESOTHO-born Napo Matsoso, who has been making headlines in the United States of America after being named in the All-Southeast Region First Team for the second year running, is itching...
View ArticleNeedy kids get festive goodies
Limpho Sello ORPHANS and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the Ha-Leqele area of Maseru were treated to an early Christmas after Prayer of Praise Church partnered with Saby Events Planning Company to...
View ArticleBuilder’s City brings kids Xmas cheer
Mohalenyane Phakela DIVERSIFIED hardware chain, Builder’s City, this week brought smiles to the faces of vulnerable children at Beautiful Gate Children’s Home after donating groceries and other basic...
View Article‘Autism needs societal understanding’
Mohalenyane Phakela UNDERSTANDING the conditions of children with learning and cognitive disabilities such as autism is key to ensuring they don’t become outcasts in society. This was said by...
View ArticleChina pledges M400m for new hospital
Limpho Sello HEALTH delivery in the country is set to improve after the Chinese government pledged 200 million yuan (about M400 million) for the construction of Maseru district hospital. This was...
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DCEO goes after Nikuv
Retšelisitsoe Khetsi . . . as Israeli firm is convicted of bribing former PS Tefo Tefo THE recent conviction of Nikuv International Projects for bribing a former Lesotho government official in Israel...
View ArticleBlood bank ‘almost empty’
Limpho Sello LESOTHO Blood Transfusion Services (LBTS) has called on Basotho to donate blood to save lives during the festive season when demand will be higher due to the likelihood of increased...
View ArticleAlliance calls for ‘massive’ AGOA march
Lekhetho Ntsukunyane CIVIC groups falling under the Alliance of Non-State Actors (ANSA) have called for another “massive” protest march meant to pressurise the government to meet the United States’...
View ArticlePolice ‘ready’ for festive season
Limpho Sello THE Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) says it has lined up several initiatives aimed at curbing incidents of crime and accidents which usually escalate during the festive season....
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