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Revisit “illegal” mobile traffic court, AD urges govt
Ntsebeng Motsoeli THE opposition Alliance of Democrats (AD) has accused the government of oppressing and further impoverishing Basotho through the “illegal” establishment of a mobile traffic court...
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Taxi operators strike leaves commuters stranded
Pascalinah Kabi THOUSANDS of commuters around the country were left stranded yesterday when taxi operators began a seven-day nationwide strike to press the government to withdraw the mobile traffic...
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Moramotse’s murder-accused son still at large
Mohalenyane Phakela FORMER Police and Public Safety Minister Lehlohonolo Moramotse’s murder-accused son, Thabo Moramotse, is still at large more than a month after the High Court issued a warrant for...
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NRA members petition govt over sitting allowances
Pascalinah Kabi MEMBERS of the National Reforms Authority (NRA) are up in arms with the government over tax deductions on their sitting allowances which have seen them taking home slightly more than...
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Lesotho risks losing AGOA, MCC compact
Herbert Moyo THE United States (US) government has given Lesotho just three months to address concerns about human trafficking and other human rights violations or risk losing out on the African Growth...
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Mahase, Sekoai gang up on “predatory” Mahao
as explosive fight over judges’ appointments rages on Mohalenyane Phakela | Pascalinah Kabi ACTING Chief Justice ‘Maseforo Mahase and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) secretary, Advocate ‘Mathato...
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We need player agents
Moorosi Tsiane LAST month it was announced that DStv Premiership side, Chippa United, had shown interest in the Bantu defending duo of Bokang Sello and Tsietsi Khooa. Bantu further confirmed that...
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Bantu lands Jane’s signature
Moorosi Tsiane THE reigning Econet Premier League champions, Bantu have signed Likuena attacking midfielder, Tsotleho Jane. Jane is joining Bantu from the United States’ United Soccer League (USL) side...
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Player threatens to drag Lioli to FIFA
Moorosi Tsiane GHANIAN defender Patrick Nyarko has threatened to drag Lioli to FIFA to force the club to compensate him for sacking him two months into his one-year contract. Nyarko signed a one-year...
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Parly interrogates proposed alcohol, tobacco levy
Bereng Mpaki THE parliamentary economic and development cluster portfolio committee has expressed reservations on the proposed tobacco and alcohol levy by the government. The committee this week...
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Majoro launches Covid-19 relief for older persons
Limpho Sello PRIME Minister Moeketsi Majoro yesterday launched a Covid-19 relief for persons aged 60 to 69 years in Matlakeng, Leribe. The scheme will see elderly people aged 60 to 69 years who are...
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Kamoli accused of lying about prison conditions
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) has accused former army commander, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli, and other high-profile detainees of “demonising” the LCS with “false...
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Stop public gatherings-Deputy Health minister
Nthatuoa Koeshe THE public must desist from attending public gatherings which put them at the risk of contracting and spreading Covid-19, Deputy Minister of Health Nto Moakhi has said. Mr Moakhi said...
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Hlaele slammed for abusing post
Pascalinah Kabi ANOTHER week, another report of infighting in the fractious ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC). This time the ABC’s Mohale’s Hoek constituency committee is baying for the party...
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Parliament adopts business indigenisation regulations
Bereng Mpaki PARLIAMENT this week adopted the Businesses Licensing and Registration Regulations of 2020 which reserve certain businesses for indigenous Basotho only. The regulations have listed 47...
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Thabane’s former chef sues govt
Bereng Mpaki FORMER Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s chef, Puleng Mokhele, has dragged the government to the Labour Court over the non-payment of her salaries since November 2018. Ms Mokhele says she...
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Salary windfall for PM, MPs
Bereng Mpaki PUBLIC Service Minister Semano Sekatle has tabled proposals to increase the salaries of the prime minister, his deputy, legislators as well as heads of key state institutions such as the...
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Makgothi in hot water over Morocco stance
Pascalinah Kabi POLICE are investigating claims that former Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, Lesego Makgothi, was bribed by the Moroccan government to abandon Lesotho’s long-held...
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Standard Lesotho Bank CEO dies
Bereng Mpaki STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB) chief executive officer, Kenrick Cockerill, has died. The bank yesterday said Mr Cockerill died in South Africa on 20 October 2020 after a short illness. Mr...
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Court blow for Mahao
Mohalenyane Phakela THE Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed Law and Justice Minister, Professor Nqosa Mahao’s application for an order compelling the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to furnish...
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