Former Health PS flees
Former PS Health, Lefu Manyokole Staff Reporters THE former Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Lefu Manyokole, has fled Lesotho, claiming his life is in danger after his home was...
View ArticleFired PSs still await dues
’Marafaele Mohloboli PRINCIPAL Secretaries whose contracts were terminated by the Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili-led coalition government last year say they are still awaiting their dues. Former...
View Article‘Women’s rights are human rights’
WLSA National Director Advocate Libakiso Matlho THE European Union (EU) has awarded a combined M15 million to three civil society organisations to implement projects meant to foster the development...
View ArticleLetšeng ramps up production in 2016
LETŠENG Diamonds Chairman Clifford Elphick Bereng Mpaki LETŠENG Diamonds increased production in the first half of 2016 (H1 2016) compared to the same period in 2105. According to a half-year report...
View Article‘Numerous accident claims drain fiscus’
Many accidents are caused by dangerous driving. Rethabile Pitso THE Lesotho National Insurance Group (LNIG) says the numerous road traffic accident claims in the country were draining resources meant...
View Article‘Import tax rebates underutilised’
Bereng Mpaki LOCAL businesses have been urged to make use of import tax rebates to reduce operational costs and stimulate economic growth. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s Tariff...
View ArticleFashion show promotes local couture
Thato Gee Fonya Mohalenyane Phakela TGEE Modelling Agency is set to host its inaugural seasonal fashion show on 1 October 2016 at Maseru city centre-based Times Café. According to the agency’s owner,...
View ArticleDJ Jazz headlines Maseru show
Mohalenyane Phakela GERMAN disc spinner DJ Jazz will headline a show slated for 26 August 2016 at Barcelos restaurant in Maseru. Organised by events outfit, Dynamic Transformations, the show is also...
View Article‘Liberty makes financial freedom possible’
Liberty Managing Director Makhakhe Maliehe PAN-AFRICAN financial services company, Liberty Life Insurance, recently forayed into the Lesotho market. The life insurance company is headed by Managing...
View ArticleZillionaire Group comes to Lesotho
Bereng Mpaki A SOUTH African holding company with interests in finance, mining, energy and telecommunications has forayed into the Lesotho market with a bias towards young people. The Zillionaire...
View ArticleFarmers equipped with new techniques
Bereng Mpaki THE Department of Standards and Quality Assurance (DSQA) in the Ministry of Trade and Industry is distributing 400 vegetable crates to fresh produce farmers to aid the safe...
View ArticlePublic procurement system reform hailed
Thabo Qhesi Rethabile Pitso THE Private Sector Foundation of Lesotho (PSFL) has welcomed the government’s initiative to restructure the public procurement system. Addressing a press briefing on...
View Article‘National gender dialogue imperative’
Deputy Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation ‘Marefuoe Muso Pascalinah Kabi GENDER and Youth, Sports and Recreation Deputy Minister ‘Marefuoe Muso says the obstacles women were facing...
View ArticleAll-white party to launch kwaito album
Abuti Mohalenyane Phakela SOUTH African-based local artist Motlatsi “Abuti” Makafane will launch his sophomore album with an all-white party in his hometown of Ha Pita on 3 September 2016. Titled Ke...
View ArticleModelling agency spotlights local culture
Monica Koose Mohalenyane Phakela NEWLY-FORMED modeling agency, Mo-Angels and Sesotho Cultural Agency, has lined up a number of activities to showcase and promote Basotho culture over the course of...
View ArticleSA dance maestro to tour Lesotho
Picture: Motshwari Mofokeng Mohalenyane Phakela SOUTH African dance extraordinaire, Paul Modjadji, has lined up Lesotho as part of his 10-country African tour meant to promote the art form and scout...
View ArticleWhiz kids win awards in SA math contest
Limpho Sello KEMPTON PARK – Nineteen children from Lesotho took part in an abacus and mental arithmetic competition designed to boost brain power and stimulate young minds last Saturday in Kempton...
View ArticlePoetry fest roars into life
Mohalenyane Phakela THE inaugural Poetry and Arts Festival roars into life today at AVANI Maseru Hotel, with South African poet, actor and writer, Lebo Mashile, set to share the stage with various...
View ArticleBusinessman faces tax evasion charges
Tefo Tefo A LOCAL businessman, Bothata Daniel Mahlala, appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing tax evasion charges for allegedly not paying his dues since 2005. Mr Mahlala is charged...
View ArticleZaly faces M16 fraud charges
Tefo Tefo FORMER Communications, Science and Technology ministry Principal Secretary (PS) Nonkululeko Zaly on Monday appeared before the Magistrate’s Court facing charges of fraud and flouting...
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