Lesotho: Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Killing Sibling

THE High Court has sentenced 40-year-old Ts'eliso Chabalala to 10 years' imprisonment or a fine of M20,000 after finding him guilty of culpable homicide for killing his brother,… Read more »

Lesotho: Concourt Halts PAC's Grilling of Tšepong Bosses

THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has interdicted Parliament's watchdog Public Accounts Committee (PAC) from probing two top executives from the Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital… Read more »

Lesotho: Missing Exhibit Guns - Proof - Yet Again - That the LMPS Is Rotten At the Core

Suspicion that elements within the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) are working hand-in-glove with criminals has once again exploded into public view -- this time in the High… Read more »

Lesotho: Crown Wants Judge Ralebese Recused From Letsoepa Bail Hearing

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Advocate (Adv) Lehlanako Mofilikoane has called for High Court Judge Mafelile Ralebese to recuse herself from presiding over the bail… Read more »

Lesotho: Knives Out for PAC Boss

A parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into the administration of Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) took a dramatic turn this week, with PAC chairperson… Read more »

Lesotho: Mosotho, Tsikoane Escalate IEC Fight to Appeal Court

ATTORNEY Tumisang Mosotho and human rights activist Tsikoane Peshoane have taken their fight to overturn the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recruitment process to the Court… Read more »

Lesotho: Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Killing Uncle

THE Northern Division of the High Court has sentenced Phaketsi Ramoholi (66) to an effective eight years' imprisonment for the murder of his uncle, Rasello Ramoholi. Read more »

Lesotho: Bye, Bye to a Lying, Wretched Petty Thief and Scoundrel Masquerading As a Lawyer

As Scrutator has always argued, Lesotho has too many lawyers--far too many--squeezed into a tiny market where the available clients can barely fill a kombi, let alone sustain an… Read more »

Lesotho: CBL Strengthens Maloti Banknotes' Security Features

...upgrades bills to curb counterfeit threats Read more »

Africa: IEC Lesotho Ranked Among Top Four in Africa for Electoral Integrity

The Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho (IEC) has earned a prestigious continental accolade after the Electoral Integrity Global Report 2025 ranked Lesotho fourth in Africa… Read more »

Lesotho: Thejane's Incident Should Be a Lesson to All Lawyers

The recent High Court decision to strike Advocate Dyke Thejane off the roll of legal practitioners marks a significant moment for the legal profession in Lesotho. Read more »

Lesotho: Letsoepa's Fresh Bail Bid Stalls

Former Police Commissioner Molahlehi Letsoepa's latest bail hearing has hit a snag, as procedural hurdles continue to stall progress. Read more »

Lesotho: Leribe Police in Fraud and Robbery Scandal

TWO Leribe police officers are accused of conniving with a 49-year-old woman, Ntebaleng Chaka, to defraud 'Mammethe Maphokoane of M5000. Read more »

Lesotho: High Court Assistant Registrar Sues Journalists

...demands M5 million for defamation Read more »

Lesotho: Parliament Must Protect State Institutions From Executive Overreach

THE controversy engulfing the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has now escalated to a point where Parliament must assert its… Read more »

Lesotho: Murder Accused Mob Awaits Judgment

SIX Sefikeng men, accused of killing a traditional healer they suspected of practising witchcraft, will know their fate on 5 December 2025 when High Court judge, Justice… Read more »

Lesotho: Chief Justice Halts Recruitment To Electoral Commission

THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a… Read more »

Lesotho: Mahao Blasts Matekane, MPs Over Absenteeism

...warns country descending into dictatorship amid corruption, lawlessness Read more »

Lesotho: MPs Grill Ministry Over Encroaching of Farmland

THE Law and Public Safety Committee has sharply criticised the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police over the continued encroachment of residential… Read more »

Lesotho: Fresh Ha Belo Headache

...as High Court nullifies govt's decision to fire Phaks JV from M170 million project Read more »

Lesotho: King Letsie III Reaffirms Lesotho's Commitment to Social Development

Lesotho has renewed its unwavering commitment to advancing social protection, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Read more »

Lesotho: e-Spotfine Device Transforms Traffic Management

. . . Lesotho attracts regional attention Read more »

Lesotho: Wilsa Ex-Director Charged in M5.6 Million Scandal

Former Women in Law Southern Africa (WILSA) Programmes Director, Mamosa Mohlabula-Nokoana, has appeared before the Maseru Magistrates' Court facing corruption and money… Read more »

Lesotho: PAC Orders Top RFP Man Kobeli to Pay M6.5 Million Debt to the LNDC

...as he refuses to provide key documents to the committee Read more »

Lesotho: Betting Company Defrauded of M10 Million

...sues former director for allegedly stealing the funds Read more »