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Lesotho has been ranked second lowest in Africa in terms of its ability to attract investment, placing 30th out of 31 countries assessed in a recent study by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). RMB, a leading South African investment and corporate bank under the FirstRand Group, released an annual report titled “Where to Invest in Africa.” […]
The Chairperson of the SADC Peace Commission, Henry McCarter, says he has begun writing to various departments urging intervention in efforts to secure the release of Dr. Lipholo from prison. Speaking in an interview with Mohale FM, Mr. McCarter said the most urgent step is to ensure Dr. Lipholo’s release so that he can properly […]
High Court judge, Justice ‘Maliepollo Makhetha, has ruled in favor of former Principal Secretaries Lefu Manyokole and Nonkululeko Zaly, granting their application not to be tried before the High Court. Manyokole and Zaly had accused the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses (DCEO) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of abusing their authority by […]
By: Moorosi Tsiane Mafeteng man has taken the mafeteng district hospital to the high court accusing its staff of secretly testing his twin minor children for HIV without his consent. The father whose names are withheld is demanding M500 000 in damages for what he describes as a humiliating and unlawful violation of their dignity […]
By: Mohloai Mpesi A disgruntled candidate aspiring to become a Commissioner in the Independent Elec toral Commission (IEC), Khosi Emmanuel Makubakube, is taking a recruitment agency to court after accusing it of “unfairly” dis qualifying him from the candidates’ short list. Workplace Solutions-Lesotho is the agency contracted to recruit the IEC Commissioners. In a letter […]
The Mohale’s Hoek Police say they have implemented strong measures to reduce road accidents, which are often caused by reckless driving and alcohol abuse. The police explained that these improvements have been achieved through intensified awareness campaigns promoting responsible behavior among road users. This was revealed by the Mohale’s Hoek Police Commander, Senior Superintendent Mapesela […]
Members of Lesotho’s trade unions, together with some members of the general public, participated in a march to hand over their letter of grievances to Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane. Representing the trade unions, a group calling itself “The Big Six” expressed disappointment that the Prime Minister was not present to personally receive their letter. […]
The Chiefs’ Association has announced that it will not be participating in today’s march against the government. Earlier, the Association had indicated in a letter that it would join other civil society organizations in the march to express its grievances. However, in a new letter issued on Thursday, the chiefs stated that they have opted […]
Lesotho’s political analyst, Mr. Gabasheane Masupha, says the current coalition government has managed to reach its third year in power because its partners have developed a strong understanding when it comes to the passing of laws and general governance. He explained that even when disagreements arise among coalition partners, they communicate in a constructive manner […]
The Government of Lesotho is in the process of establishing a Business Finance Fund following a study which revealed that the country cannot currently afford to set up a full-scale development bank. The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, announced that preparations are underway to create a national fund aimed at […]
