Mohale FM THE long-running standoff between the Lesotho College of Education (LCE) and the Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL) has finally thawed, with the two institutions reaching a breakthrough agreement that has seen the tax authority return five vehicles confiscated from the college over a staggering M140 million tax liability.
The development marks a significant turning point for the country’s premier teacher-training institution, whose operations had been severely hampered since September last year following the seizure of its fleet by the taxman.
It also represents one of the first major deliverables by newly appointed LCE Rec tor, Dr Solomon Chibaya, who publicly committed himself to resolving the impasse soon after assuming office in January this year.
On 3 September 2025, RSL impounded five LCE vehicles — a one-tonne truck, two twin-cab vans, a minibus and a sprinter — in a bid to compel the college to service its massive M140 460 251 tax debt.
The move crippled the institution, whose academic and administrative activities rely heavily on transport, particularly for teaching practice supervision and outreach programmes.
According to Dr Chibaya, the agreement underscores his broader vision of restoring stability at LCE through dialogue, accountability and strategic partnerships.
Contacted for comment, RSL public relations manager, Tšepang Mcina, said she would inquire and get back to this publication. However, repeated follow-up efforts were unsuccessful as her mobile phone went answered.
