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Uganda’s Museveni holds talks with Sudan’s RSF leader amid push to end war

Uganda’s Museveni holds talks with Sudan’s RSF leader amid push to end war

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni received the commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, at State House in Entebbe on Friday. The high-level talks between the two men focused on ending the ongoing

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Break-in accused to stand separate trials

Break-in accused to stand separate trials

TWO men accused of breaking into a Maputsoe nightclub and stealing cash and equipment will now stand separate trials after entering different pleas before the Leribe Magistrate’s Court. Lintle Malakia aged 29 and Makhanna Sechaba

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Local Govt spends additional M87m on Berea roads

Local Govt spends additional M87m on Berea roads

THE Ministry of Local Government, Home Affairs, Police and Chieftainship has come under sharp scrutiny after approving an additional M87 million for road and bus terminal projects in Berea. The extra allocation comprises M70 million

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Why Hippo, Matala left RFP

Why Hippo, Matala left RFP

PEKA legislator, Mohopoli “Hippo” Monokoane, left the ruling Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) over what he describes as poor leadership and “sustained persecution” by the party’s executives, a move he said had further deepened divisions within

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IEC Durban trip sparks controversy

IEC Durban trip sparks controversy

THE Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) planned team-building trip to Durban, South Africa, for its 188 staffers has drawn sharp criticism from the Minister of Law and Justice, Richard Ramoeletsi. Mr Ramoeletsi described the week-long excursion

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Maqutu charged with corruption

Maqutu charged with corruption

THE outgoing Director of Elections at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), MpaipheleMaqutu, has been charged with corruption in connection with the procurement of paper bags valued at M76,222.96. Maqutu appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court

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Water supply project to be completed in the northern part of the country

Water supply project to be completed in the northern part of the country

Water shortages in the areas of Hlotse and Maputsoe will soon be a thing of the past, as the project aimed at connecting water to households in the lowlands is set to be completed. More

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LMPS cracks down on officers ‘fraternising’ with criminals

LMPS cracks down on officers ‘fraternising’ with criminals

THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) command has issued a stern warning to policeofficers against associating with known criminals, declaring such conduct a betrayal of the badge and a serious breach of discipline. In a

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Moteane named in Sekhametsi mismanagement scam

Moteane named in Sekhametsi mismanagement scam

MINISTER of Public Works and Transport, MatjatoMoteane, has been accused of being part of the scheme which committed Sekhametsi Investment Consortium (SMIC) to a massive M145 million investment into Prime Minister Sam Matekane’scompany without the

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MCA II announces closure plan for Phamong Horticulture Project

MCA II announces closure plan for Phamong Horticulture Project

The Millennium Challenge Account Lesotho II delegation has convened a meeting with Heads of Departments to announce the official closure plan of the horticulture project site at Phamong in Mohale’s Hoek. Speaking during the meeting,