Lesotho High Commission in Pretoria Warns Residents of Identity Document Scams Circulating on Social Media.
Lesotho’s High Commission in Pretoria SA has made the public aware of social media messages with which people are being told of opportunities of acquiring South African National Identity documents. The office has notified the public that there are messages making rounds in a lot of ‘Whatsapp’ Groups that are false and are intended to […]
Lesotho Police Gather to Tackle Stock Theft: Mokhotlong Police Officer Calls for Ideas Exchange Among 3 Mountainous Districts
The Officer Commanding the Mokhotlong Police, Snr Supt. Leabua Shale says, the Police from the 3 mountainous districts will exchange ideas on how to effectively combat stock theft, in a meeting scheduled for the 30th of this month in Qacha’s Nek The 3 districts are Thaba-tseka, Mokhotlong and Qacha’s nek. Snr Supt Shale said one of the objectives […]
Mamolefe Macheli faces human trafficking trial in Maseru Magistrate’s Court.
The case of suspected human trafficking involving ‘Mamolefe Macheli of Quthing, accused of selling a minor Reitumetse Phiri of Ha T’siu Maserunin August last year, continued in the Maseru Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The court heard that, ‘Mamolefe and her co-accused Rets’ilisitsoe Macheli, conspired in Sea Point Maseru, to kidnap Reitumetse Phiri with the intention of […]
Youth sent to prison for illegal possession of Marijuana.
Mafeteng Magistrate court has sentenced Lehlohonolo Boholo from Matlapaneng, to five months in prison for unlawful cannabis’ possession. Evidence showed that on November 06th last yr, the defendant unlawfully cultivated dagga at his residence in Matlapaneng. Based on information received from community members in the area, Tsakholo Police officers visited the defendant’s property and discovered green […]
Suspect in the murder of Khopolo and Macheli is granted bail.
The High Court has granted bail of M7,000 to Ms. Ntsoaki Mahao, a suspect in the murders of Famo singer Khopolo Kholuoe and MXXL presenter Pulane Macheli. Ms. Mahao had applied for bail, citing a hand injury sustained during the shooting of the deceased’s car. She claimed that, the injury occurred when bullets hit her […]
Leribe District Mobilises for Safe Holidays: Policing Forum Chairman Announces Community Meeting to Prepare for Festive Season.
The Chairman of the Leribe District Policing Forums Mr. Bereng Makotoko has announced a community policing meeting, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas holidays. The meeting is scheduled to take place on December 10th at Ha Malesaoana, Hlotse. Mr. Makotoko explained that, the meeting aims to address strategies for combating the increasing crime rates in […]
Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso Spreads Message of Peace and Love:
Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso is calling for peace and love in the country and urges all engaged in criminal activities to refrain from such acts. This was said by Mrs. Mathato Phafoli on behalf of the queen, at a march against the murder of a five-year old Boitelo Motsoko, who was sexually assaulted and murdered […]
Majara Calls for Accountability: Deputy PM Demands Rights-Respecting, Transparent Security Operations.
The Deputy PM Justice Nthomeng Majara says security force’s operations must demonstrate adherence to Human rights, transparency and retain the responsibility the public entrusted them with This she said when officiating the two-day capacity workshop on African Union transitional Justice Policy for security agencies, held in Maseru from yesterday The DP said this training comes […]
PAC Pounces on Public Works Officials: Ministry Tender Under Investigation, Arrests Ordered.
The Public Accounts Committee-PAC has ordered the arrest of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Ms. Ts’epang Koele, along with other ministry officials, as it investigates the allocation of a tender for the reconstruction of Moshoeshoe I International Airport. Ms. Koele was unable to provide satisfactory answers to the committee’s […]
LNDC Loan to Lukis Manufacturing Raises Corruption Concerns
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee-PAC has expressed concerns over why the Lesotho National Development Corporation –LNDC, approved a loan to Lukis Manufacturing Company, despite the company not meeting the necessary loan terms. According to the Auditor General’s report, Lukis Manufacturing was unable to repay a loan of two million Maloti but was refinanced regardless. LNDC’s […]
