September 12, 2023
Lesotho: Mafeteng Man Charged Over M7.2m Econet, LEC Fraud
A MAFETENG man of Indian origin, Walim Ashraf (41), appeared before the Maseru Magistrates' Court this week accused of stealing M7.2 million from Econet Telecom Lesotho. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Lesotho: HIV Mortality Remains High
HIV continues to be one of the leading causes of illness and death among different age-groups in the country, with a high prevalence of 22.6 percent. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Lesotho: Gem Awakens Film Industry
Gem Institute, in partnership with the National Commission for UNESCO, have launched a new film series which they said was the first of many aimed at uplifting the country's film… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Lesotho: Jessie Pioneering Women in Mining
WHEN businesswoman, Mamphuto Puleng Jessie, applied for a mining licence in 2013, little did she know she would one day, be a pioneer of the Lesotho Women in Mining Association… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Lesotho: Radio Presenter Shot Dead After Presenting Show
POPULAR radio presenter Ralikonelo Joki has been shot and killed, in a development that has sent shockwaves across the media fraternity in Lesotho. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Lesotho: LeFA Sets the Bar High
The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has set the bar high in its 2023-2026 strategic plan. Read more »
Lesotho: Alleged Fraudster Selate to Remain in Prison for at Least a Month
Alleged M50 million fraudster, Lehlohonolo Selate, will spend at least a month more in prison while awaiting the fate of his bail decision. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Lesotho: Editor's Attempted Murder Case to Proceed in July
THE trial of four soldiers accused of the attempted murder of former Lesotho Times and Sunday Express editor, Lloyd Mutungamiri, will proceed from 10 July 2023. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Lesotho: More Fired Civil Servants Sue Govt
A NEW set of 51 fired Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism employees have petitioned the High Court to overturn their dismissals. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Southern Africa: Two SADC Countries Sign Tangier Appeal to Expel SADR From AU
TWO SADC countries - Lesotho and Madagascar - have joined the Gambia as the latest nations to sign the "Solemn Appeal for the expulsion of the SADR from the African Union", known… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Lesotho: Mehalalitoe Back On Duty
The Lesotho national women senior soccer team has resumed training in preparation for the 2023 season. Read more »
Lesotho: Lifofane Eye LMPS Scalp
LIFOFANE are hoping to collect maximum points when they face LMPS in a Vodacom Premier League (VPL) second round clash at the Police Training College (PTC) in Maseru on Saturday. Read more »
Lesotho: Mokhotlong Businessman Charged With Wife's Murder
A MOKHOTLONG businessman is on trial for allegedly killing his wife on 21 May 2021. Read more »
Lesotho: Assistant Commissioner of Police Mapola Fights Early Retirement
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Motlatsi Mapola has petitioned the High Court to stop Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli, from sending him on early retirement in March… Read more »
Lesotho: I'm On a Journey to Revitalise ABC - Kabi
ALL Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, says after his party's humiliating performance in the 7 October 2022 elections, he had to hibernate and gather new strength. He… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Lesotho: Zaly Challenges Dismissal
FIRED Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism Principal Secretary, Nonkululeko Zaly, is fighting her dismissal from her plump public service job. Read more »
Lesotho: Suspended LTDC Boss Charged With Attempted Murder
SUSPENDED Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) chief executive officer, Retṥelisitsoe Nko, is expected to reappear before the Maseru Magistrates' Court on 7 February… Read more »
Lesotho: Govt Ordered to Pay Former Govt Secretary Mphaka's Salary
THE government's advisor at the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), Moahloli Mphaka, has won a High Court order for the government to resume paying his salary, which he claims… Read more »
Lesotho: PS Manyokole Charged With Fraud
SUSPENDED Local Government and Chieftainship Principal Secretary, Lefu Manyokole, has been charged with fraud after he allegedly connived with other state officials to unlawfully… Read more »
Lesotho: Mofomobe Accuses Moleleki of Pushing for Letsoela's Ouster
BASOTHO National Party (BNP) leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe, has accused Alliance of Democrats (AD) leader Monyane Moleleki of being a bad influence on the country and its affairs. Read more »
Lesotho: Matlama Start Second Round On High Note
VODACOM Premier League (VPL) defending champions, Matlama, started the second round of the season in style by beating Swallows 2-0 on Sunday at LCS ground. Read more »
Lesotho: Unrelenting Crime Must Be Curtailed
THE continued high incidences of murder and other violent crimes in Lesotho have ensured that the country maintains its dubious moniker as the "murder capital of Africa". It's… Read more »
Lesotho: Basotho Action Party Calls for the Removal of IEC Commissioners
Basotho Action Party (BAP) has written a letter to the Council of State seeking the removal of Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) commissioners in individual and collective… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Lesotho: Mahao's Widow Cries Out for Justice
SLAIN army commander, Maaparankoe Mahao's widow, 'Mamphanya Mahao, and other victims of human rights atrocities have spoken of their anguish at the lack of progress in bringing the… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Lesotho: Renowned Soccer Coach Matete Dies
FORMER Likuena coach, Seephephe Matete has died, the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has announced. Read more »