January 26, 2023
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 »
November 16, 2022
Lesotho: Rampant Crime Along SA, Lesotho Border Takes Its Toll On Farmers
FARMERS along South Africa's border with Lesotho are falling prey to rampant crime, farmer organisation, Free State Agriculture (FSA) has said Read more »
November 05, 2022
Lesotho: Matekane Funds Own Inauguration
THE outgoing Moeketsi Majoro government is too broke to fully finance Prime Minister-designate Sam Matekane's inauguration tomorrow. As a result, Mr Matekane is being forced to… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Lesotho: Signed, Sealed, Delivered!!!
RFP, AD, MEC ink coalition deal, Bloated cabinet slashed to 15 ministers only, AD, MEC will have one minister each, While all deputy minister positions have been abolished... Read more »
Lesotho: I Won't Take a Govt Salary - Matekane
REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, says he will not draw a salary from government upon assuming the post of prime minister. Read more »
November 05, 2022
Lesotho: What They Said At the Convening of the 11th Parliament
Members of the newly-elected 11th parliament were on Tuesday sworn-in as part of processes that will culminate in the inauguration of the new government after the recent 7 October… Read more »
Lesotho: Sekhamane Elected Parly Speaker As 11th Parly Convenes
... Mosena to deputise him Read more »
Lesotho: All Set for PM Elect Matekane's Big Day
All roads will tomorrow lead to Setsoto Stadium for the inauguration of incoming Prime Minister, Sam Matekane. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Lesotho: Majoro Leaves Behind a Legacy of Failure
Caretaker Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro will hand over the reins of government to Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, as soon as the latter is inaugurated. This… Read more »
Lesotho: We Never Held Any Coalition Talks With the RFP - Mahao
... BAP leader concedes defeat but reiterates concerns about voters' roll Read more »
Lesotho: Why the ABC Collapsed Spectacularly At the Polls
THE Sam Matekane-led Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party's stunning election victory was achieved at the expense of established parties like the All Basotho Convention (ABC),… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Lesotho: International Observers Hail "Peaceful" Polls
VARIOUS international observer missions have commended Lesotho for conducting "peaceful and safe" elections over the weekend. Read more »
Lesotho: Polls Outcome a Painful Lesson to Career Politicians
WE would like to extend our hearty congratulations to His Majesty, King Letsie III, the political parties and the nation at large for the peaceful elections over the weekend. Read more »
Lesotho: Bigwigs Comprehensively Beaten in Polls
SEVERAL political heavyweights, including All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, Democratic Congress deputy leader, Motlalentoa Letsosa, and Basotho Action Party (BAP)… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Lesotho: RFP Takes Commanding Lead
Business mogul, Sam Matekane's Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party has taken a commanding lead in Lesotho's general elections. Read more »