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Sesotho women authors receive standing ovation

Sesotho women authors receive standing ovation

WELKOM – PROFICIENT Ladybrand-based literary critic, writer, and researcher, Pule Lechesa delivered an impeccable paper…

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BRICS injects M3.2b into LHWP

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27 d ago

BRICS injects M3.2b into LHWP

While the signature last week of a M3.2 billion loan agreement for infrastructure development for phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) augmented the much needed financial injection in the long delayed second phase of the giant venture, dissatisfaction over a litany of unfulfilled promises of employment, business opportunities and equitable lifetime compensation for Basotho affected by the project remain.

Tough draw for LDF Ladies

sports

1 mon ago

Tough draw for LDF Ladies

THIS year's Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women's Champions League Council of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) qualifiers are likely to be more difficult for the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Ladies.

Lesotho reviews challenges mines bring to communities

business

1 mon ago

Lesotho reviews challenges mines bring to communities

THE Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, says the importance of validating the contents of the Energy Bill 2023 is to ensure that the proposed bill aligns with current developments and addresses the relevant challenges the sector is experiencing.

New dates for Editor attempted murder trial

news

1 mon ago

New dates for Editor attempted murder trial

THE trial in which the four soldiers accused of the attempted murder of the former editor of Lesotho Times, Lloyd Mutungamiri, is expected to proceed next week Tuesday.

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Police slammed over unsecured Senzo Meyiwa crime scene

PRETORIA – THE spotlight was once again thrown on the police’s failure to safeguard the crime scene of the Vosloorus ho…

Police slammed over unsecured Senzo Meyiwa crime scene

Ukrainian ship leaves Odesa despite Russia Black Sea attack fears

A MERCHANT ship has left the Ukrainian port of Odesa, despite concerns Russia could target vessels in the Black Sea.

Ukrainian ship leaves Odesa despite Russia Black Sea attack fears

Shape Your New – The all-new Suzuki Fronx

THE Fronx introduces a new styling concept – that of a Coupé SUV – to the Suzuki line-up and offers motorists a unique …

Shape Your New – The all-new Suzuki Fronx

Taxi industry, City of Cape Town harden their stances amid strike violence

AS commuters across Cape Town scrambled to find a way home on Thursday after minibus taxi drivers withdrew their servic…

Taxi industry, City of Cape Town harden their stances amid strike violence
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Seleke leaves LEC

NEO SENOKO

Jun,15

Seleke leaves LEC

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THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is parting ways with its managing director, Mohato Seleke, leaving the utility fi…

Business

RSL introduces technologies to stimulate economic growth

Neo Senoko

2 mons ago

RSL introduces technologies to stimulate economic growth

WFP requires over M18 billion to complete its strategic plan in Lesotho

Neo Senoko

3 mons ago

WFP requires over M18 billion to complete its strategic plan in Lesotho

Kao discovers large, quality stone

Neo Senoko

5 mons ago

Kao discovers large, quality stone

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Comments

RFP, MEC and AD have a lot to do to turn Lesotho’s fortunes around

by EDITOR

RFP, MEC and AD have a lot to do to turn Lesotho’s fortunes around

Oct,13

Lesotho needs to dig deeper to get its people out of abject poverty and hunger

by EDITOR

Lesotho needs to dig deeper to get its people out of abject poverty and hunger

Oct,10

Lesotho’s conceited efforts to combat climate change are likely to pay off

by EDITOR

Lesotho’s conceited efforts to combat climate change are likely to pay off

Sep,29

Mobile fuel stations to change the face of local business

by EDITOR

Mobile fuel stations to change the face of local business

Sep,22

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Sports

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Lesotho finalise squad for Johannesburg matches

Mzansi Football

Lesotho finalise squad for Johannesburg matches

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DIFA urges teams to observe transfer window period

LENA

DIFA urges teams to observe transfer window period
Messi confirms retirement

Hindustan Times

Messi confirms retirement
Croatia surprising again

AFP

Croatia surprising again
France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch

REUTERS

France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch
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Health

World must be ready to respond to next pandemic: WHO chief

ALTHOUGH COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the di…

World must be ready to respond to next pandemic: WHO chief

WHO supports SA consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) and its COVAX partners are working with a South African consortium comprising Biova…

WHO supports SA consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub

WHO celebrates 75 years of hard work for peace

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshisiso Moeti said the health of all peoples is…

WHO celebrates 75 years of hard work for peace

UN experts call on SA to create torture prevention body

SOUTH Africa must swiftly set up a watchdog mechanism to examine prisons, detention centres, and other facilities, UN i…

UN experts call on SA to create torture prevention body

Society

Maserati goes electric at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

SHANGHAI, April 24, 2023 – The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show is opening its doors for an electrifying new edition and Maserat…

Maserati goes electric at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

The King of Broken Things

The King of Broken Things - a whimsical, profound and poignant one hander by Theatresmiths’ Michael Taylor Broderick, f…

The King of Broken Things

Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela on stage at Montecasino

Treat your youngsters these school holidays! Peoples Theatre is proud to be staging the endearing crowd pleaser Mr Har…

Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela on stage at Montecasino

Riky Rick’s ‘wife’ fights for his assets

RIKY Rick’s live-in lover, Bianca Jade Naidoo, has dragged the Joburg Master of the High Court and Home Affairs Ministe…

Riky Rick’s ‘wife’ fights for his assets

News

Fraud case against ex-NSS officials halted again

THE trial in which two former senior National Security Service (NSS) officers are accused of defrauding the government …

Fraud case against ex-NSS officials halted again

Molibeli gets another reprieve

MASERU – THE besieged Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli who faces contempt of court charges in the High Court was thi…

Molibeli gets another reprieve

Witness claims he was ordered to kill Khetheng

A senior police officer who was implicated in the murder of Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng says he was order…

Witness claims he was ordered to kill Khetheng

Local media trained to appreciate cyber security

CO-founder of Digital Society Africa (DSA), Tawanda Mugari has said cyber security is the practice of defending compute…

Local media trained to appreciate cyber security

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