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By: Rethabile Pitso The Roads Directorate’s enforcement of a long-standing plan to remove billboards encroaching on road reserves has hit advertising agencies hard, with outraged companies branding the move a threat to their investments and livelihoods. Disgruntled outdoor advertising firms that spoke to the Sunday Express this week said the ongoing demolition of billboards along […]

With the Christmas and end-of-year holidays approaching, the Maseru City Council (MCC) says it often faces increased congestion in the city’s parking areas during this busy period. Speaking to Mohale FM, MCC Communications Manager Ms. Lintle Bless said the council has committed to taking a different approach this year to help address the recurring challenge. […]

Two men are in police custody in Teyateyaneng following an attempted robbery at Maluti Adventist Hospital early Friday Morning. According to Teyateyaneng Police, Senior Superintendent Halahala, a group of about five men allegedly attempted to break into the hospital’s cash storage room. Their plan was foiled by security guards. SSP Halahala said the suspects were […]

Senior national team Likuena regulars; striker Motebang Sera and defender Motlomelo Mkwanazi remain doubtful ahead of the second international friendly against The Flames of Malawi tomorrow at Toyota Stadium Bloemfontein. The two nations will meet again following a goalless stalemate in the first match played on Saturday at the same venue. Ahead of tomorrow’ encounter, […]

Former Minister of Police, Lepota Sekola, has passed away. His son, Rethabile Sekola, confirmed the news to the Lesotho Times, stating that the former Minister of Police, who also previously served as Minister of Water, died this morning at around 11am after an illness. “Yes, it is true my father is gone; he has left […]

In a landmark ruling seen as contributing to the quest for gender equity, the Court of Appeal has upheld the right of women to succeed their husbands as chiefs in cases where there is no male heir-apparent. The Appeal Court judgment, which is set to reshape customary leadership succession in Lesotho, follows the dismissal of […]

In a significant diplomatic move, His Majesty King Letsie III officially commissioned Mr. Mosuoe Letuma as Lesotho’s High Commissioner-Designate to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The historic appointment was announced during a ceremony held at the Royal Palace, marking a new chapter in Lesotho’s diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom and […]

Lithoteng Councillor Relebohile Sechache has been elected the new Mayor of Maseru. His appointment follows the Maseru City Council (MCC) elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor held in the capital this Friday. Councillor Sechache takes over from Motlalepula Sepipi, who now resumes his role as Stadium Area Councillor. In the same election, Khubetsoana Councillor Thabo […]

Lesotho’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, is in Gaborone, Botswana, for the Regional World Children’s Day commemoration. Lesotho is among eight Southern African countries invited to the event, alongside South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. The commemoration is being held under the theme “My Day, My Rights – From Promises […]

UNFPA Lesotho, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, has handed over 300 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) handbooks in Braille, audio, and large print to youth with visual impairments at the National University of Lesotho. The materials aim to close the information gap that exposes youth with disabilities […]