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WASCO concerned over vandalism of Mohale’s Hoek reservoir

WASCO concerned over vandalism of Mohale’s Hoek reservoir

The Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) says it is concerned and disappointed by the recent vandalism of a reservoir in Mohale's Hoek, which has led to unnecessary water losses while the district continues to face

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Zulu King controversy renews calls for code of conduct for traditional leaders

Zulu King controversy renews calls for code of conduct for traditional leaders

A video appearing to show AmaZulu King, Misuzulu kaZwelithini verbally abusing one of his wives has reignited debate about the role of traditional leaders in a constitutional democracy. The leaked footage of the incident, reportedly

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Home Affairs officials arrested over passport bribery scandal

Home Affairs officials arrested over passport bribery scandal

The Minister of Home Affairs, Vuyisoa Tseka says sixteen officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs have been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for passport issuance. During a press briefing held in Maseru

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Home affairs cuts passport backlog by 23,000 as it pushes for system upgrade

Home affairs cuts passport backlog by 23,000 as it pushes for system upgrade

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reduced its passport issuance backlog by 23,000, bringing the total pending applications down from 61,000 to 38,000. Minister of Home Affairs, Vuyisoa Tseka announced the progress in Maseru yesterday,

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Road safety expert urges caution as accidents rise

Road safety expert urges caution as accidents rise

Trauma and emergency care specialist Dr Mahlomola Kutoane has urged motorists to exercise greater caution on Lesotho's roads, warning that deteriorating road infrastructure and reckless driving continue to claim lives. Speaking to Mohale FM, Dr

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LIA and Botho University Forge Partnership to Strengthen Accounting Education

LIA and Botho University Forge Partnership to Strengthen Accounting Education

The Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) and Botho University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding access to quality education and mentorship for students pursuing careers in the accounting profession. Speaking at

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Man accused of diesel theft from employer

Man accused of diesel theft from employer

43-year-old man, Retselisitsoe Nchaka, appeared before the Leribe Magistrate's Court charged with stealing diesel worth M1,000. According to the charge sheet, Nchaka allegedly stole the diesel from the company he works for, Kopano Ke Matla

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Maputsoe murder and robbery trial postponed

Maputsoe murder and robbery trial postponed

  The murder and robbery trial involving two men from Maputsoe was postponed yesterday because the absence of their defence and scheduled for tomorrow. Ts'eliso Kompi and Ts'ehla Jane appeared before the High Court facing

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Basotho start receiving passport collection alerts

Basotho start receiving passport collection alerts

Progress appears to be taking shape in the ministry of home affairs, specifically in the Department of Passport Services, as some Basotho are now receiving text messages on their mobile phones notifying them about the

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Three dogs euthanized following child attack

Three dogs euthanized following child attack

Three of the five dogs belonging to Mr Ts'oeu Petlane were put down by a veterinarian yesterday after they attacked and seriously injured a child who mistakenly entered the family's yard on Tuesday evening. It