Dreams Deferred, Futures Bleak: Youth Despair Over Unemployment Woes Deepened by Budget
Today’s budget has deepened the wounds of unemployment, further frustrating the youth of this country. Some of them say, the budget serves as a stark reminder that, not only have their aspirations been postponed, but their future remains uncertain beyond the bicentennial. Thandiwe Khatakane- Social Work graduate from the National University of Lesotho, expressed her […]
Basotho Called for DNA Testing to Identify Miners Killed in South African Mining Disaster
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, is urging Basotho to come forward for DNA tests; this to assist in the confirmation of the deceased illegal Miners from the Stilfontein and Klerksdorp Mines in SA In its Release, the ministry said, it is believed that, amongst the 88 deceased illegal Miners from both these Mines, […]
Combine Harvester Combusts, Halt Wheat Harvest at Koali Agricultural Resource Centre in Berea
The ongoing wheat harvesting at Lesotho National Development Corporation block farming of more than two hundred and thirty hectares at Koali Agricultural Resource Centre in Berea has been suspended due to breakdown of a combine harvester machine. The District Crops Officer from the Department of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr Katleho Mat’sabisa said, the […]
Money Talks, But Construction Doesn’t: Moshoeshoe I Airport Still in Limbo Despite M7Million Payment
There is nothing much seen on the ground with regard to the rehabilitation of the Moshoeshoe I International airport although the government has paid the new contractor M7Million. This was said by Parliamentary Chair of Chairs Mr. Mokhothu Makhalanyane during the Parliamentary Committees’ Chairpersons and members tour at the Moshoeshoe I Airport yesterday. Mr. Makhalanyane […]
Ombudsman’s Office Takes its Mission to the Streets, Engaging Five Villages in Education Campaign
The Public Relations Officer of the Ombudsman’s Office, Mrs. ‘Mathabiso Phelane, has announced plans to conduct public gatherings across five villages to educate communities about the office’s role and services. Mrs. Phelane explained that, with the main office based in Maseru, many residents lack awareness on how to access its services. She stressed the importance […]
A 70 year-old Nigerian citizen who is a lecturer at the National University of Lesotho Professor Chris Manus has been charged with rape.
A 70 year-old Nigerian citizen who is a lecturer at the National University of Lesotho Professor Chris Manus has been charged with rape. According to Sup. Mopeli, Professor Manus is said to have regularly called female students to his office and made sexual moves after locking them in his office. Mopeli said though there were […]
Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Mr. Holomo Molibeli has approached the High Court seeking for review of the decision of the Prime Minister (PM) to retire him.
Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Mr. Holomo Molibeli has approached the High Court seeking for review of the decision of the Prime Minister (PM) to retire him. Molibeli is, in this application asking the court to set aside the decision and declare it irrational and illegal. Molibeli’s lawyer Advocate Tekane Maqakachane stated that in his letter […]
The Prime Minister failed to show up at the magistrate court on Friday to face charges of the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane who was murdered on the 14th June 2017
The Prime Minister failed to show up at the magistrate court on Friday to face charges of the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane who was murdered on the 14th June 2017. Prime Minister Thomas Thabane allegedly left for South Africa earlier on Friday due to health problems. In an interview with the CNN […]
Concourt fails to hear IEC Case
The Constitutional Court on Wednesday failed to hear a case in which 130 employees of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are challenging the Commission which intents to implement a new organizational structure formulated by the management task team. Addressing the applicants who filled the courtroom wearing their commission’s T-shirts, Judge Molefi Makara who sat alongside […]
King Letsie III’s 54th birthday a cultural extravaganza
Lesotho King Letsie III has celebrated his 54th birthday in Mafeteng. The people of Mafeteng filled the Leshoboro Stadium where the Prime Minister, ministers and the diplomatic corps also attended the ceremony. The Lesotho Mounted Police escorted ushered in the King and Queen, a symbol of Basotho unity and the custodian of cultural heritage. Born […]
