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Squabbles stalk LCD

16 May 2013

MASERU — Two senior Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) officials who are part of a taskforce set up to investigate squabbles within the party were sent packing when they visited Mekaling constituency in Mohale’s Hoek last Tuesday. LCD deputy secretary general, Tšeliso Mokhosi, and proportional representation MP, Pashu Mochesane, were blocked from visiting Mekaling constituency [...]

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Thabane sued

9 May 2013

MASERU — Court of Appeal President Justice Michael Ramodibedi is expected to file a constitutional case tomorrow challenging Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s request for him to resign. By last night his lawyers were busy putting final touches to the lawsuit that will be the first of its kind in Lesotho and southern Africa. Justice Ramodibedi [...]

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Thahane to be charged

1 May 2013

MASERU — Water Affairs Minister Timothy Thahane is expected to be charged on Monday for corruption, fraud and abuse of office in connection with the block farming scandal.The charges will make Thahane the first incumbent minister to be indicted for corruption since the return of democracy in 1993. The charges are a culmination of an [...]

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Why PS was suspended

25 Apr 2013

MASERU — Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Nokhululeko Zaly, was suspended following a massive fallout over the awarding of a multimillion maloti tender, the Lesotho Times can reveal. Zaly who has been at the ministry for six months received her suspension letter from government secretary Motlatsi Ramafole on Monday. Ramafole said Zaly was [...]

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Ntsie’s property to be auctioned

18 Apr 2013

MASERU — It never rains but pours for Lephuthela Ntsie, the controversial cameraman who fled the country in March last year before the High Court could sentence him for two murders. Ntsie will soon be fighting Lesotho’s attempts to have him extradited from South Africa where he has been hiding until he was recently arrested. [...]

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Justice Ramodibedi granted interim court order

MASERU –— Court of Appeal President Justice Michael Ramodibedi was yesterday granted an interim order blocking the government from seizing his official cars. Acting Chief Justice Tšeliso Monaphathi said Justice Ramodibedi had shown that he had a right to his two official cars. Justice Ramodibedi approached the Constitutional Court seeking relief after the government moved [...]

16 May 2013 | 102 comments

DC MP dies after long illness

MASERU –— Democratic Congress (DC) MP, Mokhokoli Seutloali, died last Thursday at Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Seutloali was the MP for Thaba-Moea constituency. DC deputy leader, Monyane Moleleki, described the late Seutloali as “a fine gentleman who was disciplined and loyal” to the party. Moleleki said Seutloali was “a sober man, [...]

16 May 2013 | 22 comments

Moliko murder suspects in court

MASERU — Three men appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with the murder of People’s Choice FM radio presenter, Thabang Moliko, in March last year. The three — Molupe Temo, 34, Seabata Nonyana, 35 and Moeketsi Talenyane, 31 — appeared before High Court judge Justice ’Maseshophe Hlajoane. They are also being charged with contravening [...]

16 May 2013 | 15 comments

New package for nurses is first step

The new retention package for nurses that was unveiled by Health Minister Dr Pinki Manamolela yesterday marks an exciting phase for the health sector in Lesotho. The package should serve as a key incentive to nurses who have often complained of poor salaries. Under the programme nurses working in 46 health centres will get a [...]

16 May 2013 | 22 comments

LNDC, ministry clash over waste firm

MASERU — A Maseru-based waste recycling company is fighting off possible closure after it was accused of illegally dumping garbage in a prohibited area. At the centre of the dispute are the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC, the Maseru City Council (MCC) and the Ministry of Trade on the other hand. The LNDC says the [...]

16 May 2013 | 10 comments

Unholy row dogs embattled Methodist church as Rantle assumes bishop’s post

MASERU — A faction of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) has appointed controversial clergyman, Reverend Daniel Rantle, as its bishop setting the stage for a fresh bruising battle within the troubled church. Reverend Rantle’s appointment was announced on Monday at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA)’s church premises in the Stadium Area [...]

16 May 2013 | 3 comments

Lesotho launches retention package for rural nurses

MASERU — The Minister of Health Dr Pinkie Manamolela yesterday launched a retention package for nurses working in remote districts. Under the programme nurses and midwives who are working in about 46 health centres classified as hard to reach will now get an extra M2 275 a month. The lowest paid nurse currently earns a [...]

16 May 2013 | 17 comments

Formosa textile workers down tools

MASERU — Workers at Formosa textile company downed tools on Tuesday to press for a 50 percent wage hike and better working conditions. Formosa, located in the Thetsane Industrial Area, is one of Lesotho’s biggest textile companies and employs about 1 000 workers. It produces jeans and sewing thread for sale to other factories. The [...]

16 May 2013 | 8 comments

Lehohla approved Asemie’s application for citizenship

MASERU — The former minister of home affairs Lesao Lehohla on Tuesday said he approved an application for citizenship for Eyob Asemie after he was satisfied he met the requirements for citizenship. Lehohla was giving evidence in the Maseru Magistrate’s Court in a case in which former commissioner of refugees, Francis Sefali, 42, is being [...]

16 May 2013 | 7 comments
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