Youth petition dispersed by police
A group of concerned Basotho youth demanded to petition the legislature and the executive this morning on high unemployment rate, the national youth policy and gender based violence. Read More
Litjobo, Moyeye Arrested by Police
They were both arrested for violating the COVID-19 protocols for not Read More
LDF Commander’s Murder Accused to Appear in Court
Some of the members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) who are accused of among others, the murder of former LDF Commander Maaparankoe Mahao are expected to appear before court on November 24 2020 when the case is due for mention. The case has been put on hold as some of the accused: Motsamai Fako, […] Read More
Court to Hear Arguments in White Horse Party VS JSC
The High Court will on Friday next week hear arguments in a constitutional case in which White Horse Party is challenging recent appointment of judges by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The date has been set after the High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court, had ruled that proceedings of the JSC are confidential therefore […] Read More
Police Increase Call for Basotho to Handover Illegal Firearms
Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Mpiti Mopeli has urged Basotho nation to handover their illegal firearms to their nearest Police station. He mentioned that these are the weapons which are being used to perform a lot of criminal activities such as murder, armed robbery and stock theft that seem to be taking place on a regular […] Read More
Former Prime Minister Thabane Condemns Corruption
Former Prime Minister Motsoahae Thabane has condemned corruption saying Basotho need to change their attitude and mindset in as far as corruption activities are concerned. Speaking during the debate over the report of the Portfolio Committee on the Economic and Development Cluster on the Business Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2020, Dr. Thabane said corruption is […] Read More
Taxi operators need to engage government to resolve the stay away: Maseribane
Government Spokesperson, Chief Thesele Maseribane has stressed the importance of Communication to resolving the disputes. This, he said on the first day of the countrywide stay away of public transport operators, thereby appealing to taxi operators to engage in talks with the government in order to find a sustainable solution to the matter. According to […] Read More
Mehalalitoe Returns to International Footbal, with a Game in November in Port Elizabeth
The Lesotho’s Women’s Senior National team Mehalalitoe has been registered by the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) for the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Championship scheduled for November 03 to 14 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. LeFA Media Officer Mr. Mikia Kalati said Mehalalitoe commenced with their preparations for the tournament on Friday and that they would be […] Read More
Convicted Brothers to Spend Year Behind Bars
Two siblings Liboche Lesenya and Tsoanelo Lesenya were on Thursday sentenced to 18 and 12 years in jail respectively without an option of fine after they were both found guilty of murder by the High Court. The duo was found guilty of murder of ‘Mantai Lesenya who was the wife of Liboche. Evidence before court […] Read More
M50 Million Rent Relief for SMMEs revealed, but not all businesses will be eligible
The much anticipated Rent Relief which was announced by the Prime Minister as one of the measures intended to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 induced during the national lockdown, has finally been implemented and the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) has been tasked with the responsibility to administer it on behalf of the government. Speaking during […] Read More
