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Teen who killed to avenge father gets 10 years, compensation option

Teen who killed to avenge father gets 10 years, compensation option

THE High Court has sentenced a Leribe teenager to 10 years’ imprisonment for fatally stabbing a man he accused of attempting to kill his father. Justice Itumeleng Shale, sitting in the Northern Division of the

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LDF intensifies probe into missing guns

LDF intensifies probe into missing guns

THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has launched internal investigations into the alleged theft of its firearms by soldiers accused of selling them to famo gangsters. One of three soldiers charged with the theft of firearms,

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Matlanyane hails World Bank

Matlanyane hails World Bank

MINISTER of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane has hailed the World Bank Group for its immense contribution to Lesotho’s development programmes. Dr Matlanyane made the remarks during the World Bank Group Day, held

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Maqutu speaks on corruption charges

Maqutu speaks on corruption charges

OUTGOING Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Director of Elections, Mpaiphele Maqutu, has described the corruption charge he is facing over the procurement of paper bags worth M53 000 as a hoax. This after he was called

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RFP to lose 22 MPs – Makhalanyane

RFP to lose 22 MPs – Makhalanyane

THE ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) is set to lose at least 22 disgruntled Members of Parliament (MPs), allegedly due to their frustrations with “poor leadership” of the party and “bad governance” of the country.

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Leribe man arrested for ritual murder of woman

Leribe man arrested for ritual murder of woman

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Leribe woman, allegedly in a plot to harvest her body parts for ritual purposes in exchange for M29 000. The 42-year-old suspect

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Qacha’s nek Court Sentences Woman to 10 Years for Child Rape

Qacha’s nek Court Sentences Woman to 10 Years for Child Rape

The Qacha’s Nek Magistrate Court has sentenced 20 year-old Refuoe Mpho Makhetha of ’Malinyane, Mohale’s Hoek to 10 years’ jail-time without fine for raping a four-year-old girl. Makhetha pleaded guilty of sexually assaulting the minor

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Opposition Questions Timing and Transparency of Upcoming National Budget

Opposition Questions Timing and Transparency of Upcoming National Budget

Opposition parties in Parliament have voiced concern over the budget estimates scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly next Wednesday by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning. Leading the criticism is Professor Nqosa

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Top Home Affairs Officials face additional charges

Top Home Affairs Officials face additional charges

FORMER Acting Commissioner of Refugees, Nthatisi Thabane, and Director of Passport Services, Mpiko Rafono, have been hit with additional charges of attempted fraud and corruption. The duo was this week jointly charged with AsumaniSaleh, whom

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Lepereng Dam a Blessing and a Risk for Nearby Communities

Lepereng Dam a Blessing and a Risk for Nearby Communities

Lepereng Dam, located between Mathokoane and Borokhoaneng, continues to serve as both a vital resource and a source of concern for surrounding communities. While the dam provides much-needed water and supports local livelihoods, residents say