“We’re normal people who desire sex like everyone else”
. . . disabled persons bemoan struggles in accessing sexual reproductive health services, . . . blame their struggles on the government’s failure to mainstream disability issues in health training....
View ArticleHigh profile trials resume as Abrahams, Hungwe return
Mohalenyane Phakela THE high-profile trials of politicians, serving and former members of the security agencies are back on track and will continue in the High Court. This after the lead prosecutor,...
View ArticleLCD angered by decision to prosecute Metsing, Mochoboroane
Nthatuoa Koeshe THE opposition Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) has accused the government of seeking to disrupt the ongoing reforms by forging ahead with the treason and murder trial of its...
View ArticleMasoetsa, Khoabane in near fist-fight
Pascalinah Kabi RULING All Basotho Convention (ABC) spokesperson, Montoeli Masoetsa, and Thaba-Bosiu Principal Chief, Khoabane Theko, almost came to blows over the latter’s alleged support of a plot to...
View ArticleReforms under threat
Pascalinah Kabi A POWER struggle is tearing the National Reforms Authority (NRA) apart. This could scuttle the implementation of the much-delayed SADC-sponsored multi-sector reforms aimed at achieving...
View ArticleMan kills lover, self
’Marafaele Mohloboli POLICE are investigating a case in which a Maseru man is alleged to have murdered his lover before committing suicide early this week. Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent...
View Article59 murder suspects jailed in just nine days
Staff Reporters FIFTY-NINE murder suspects have been arrested and remanded in custody in a short period of just nine days, in a worrying indication of the escalating homicides in the country....
View ArticleArmy steps in, nabs four as murderous gang strikes again
. . . police found wanting, fearful residents seek LDF’s help. Staff Writer THE murderous Manomoro gang, which terrorised residents of various parts of Maseru and its environs earlier this year, is...
View ArticleM50 million fraud mastermind must remain jailed: Crown
THE Crown is fighting a spirited battle to have a key mastermind in the M50 million fraud case involving the Ministry of Finance kept in custody pending finalisation of his trial. The suspect,...
View ArticleNRA infighting will only derail the reforms
HOW much longer will this country continue to suffer due to politicians and public officials who put their own selfish, parochial interests above the nation? We ask this question in light of the...
View ArticleThabane to finally stand trial for ex-wife’s murder
Staff Reporter FORMER Prime Minister Thomas Thabane will finally stand trial for the murder of his ex-wife, Lipolelo, early next year after a formal decision to charge him was finally taken. Mr Thabane...
View ArticleMochoboroane wants swift treason and murder trial
. . . says speedy trial will enable him to switch focus to more pressing matters of national development Mohalenyane Phakela MOVEMENT for Economic Change (MEC) leader and Development Planning...
View ArticleSecurity guard pays the price for insulting DPP Motinyane
Mohalenyane Phakela A PRIVATE security officer has paid a heavy price for hurling misogynistic insults at the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Hlalefang Motinyane. The officer, Teboho Seakhi, was...
View ArticleMoleleki decries “alarming political situation”
. . . slams Majoro for the “unfortunate harassment” of Metsing, Mochoboroane, . . . says he is horrified and dismayed by the unnecessary arrests of top ABC officials. ’Marafaele Mohloboli FORMER...
View ArticleMajoro has declared war on ABC’s NEC: Masoetsa
Pascalinah Kabi / Mohalenyane Phakela THE ugly, bruising struggle for the control of both the ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC) and government has scaled greater heights with embattled Prime Minister...
View ArticleMajoro fight back intensifies ABC war
. . . as PM fires Kabi while Phori and Masoetsa are arrested for sedition, . . . PM’s allies launch court bid to stop all moves to oust him Mohalenyane Phakela/ Pascalinah Kabi PRIME Minister and All...
View ArticleWe are in the festive season, let’s be vigilant and responsible
TODAY is 2 December 2021 and that means we are officially in the festive season. Worryingly, the festive season is starting when Southern Africa, Lesotho included, is faced with another wave of...
View ArticleCovid-19: We can’t afford a repeat of last year’s mistakes
THE festive season is upon us. In a week or so, thousands of Basotho will be streaming into the country, mainly from South Africa, for the Christmas and New Year holidays. No one begrudges them quality...
View ArticleGovt, QMMH accused of denying minor life-saving operation
Limpho Sello A HA-LEQELE, Maseru family has accused the government and Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) authorities of denying their six-year-old daughter an opportunity to go for crucial...
View ArticleIf I were Moeketsi Majoro . . .
Enough is enough. This Majestic Kingdom cannot continue being held hostage to the endless infighting and skullduggery of ABC politicians at the expense of development and progress. It’s high time...
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