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Squabbles stalk LCD
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 [...]
16 May 2013 | 67 commentsJustice 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 | 142 commentsDC 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 | 27 commentsMoliko 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 | 18 commentsNew 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 | 24 commentsLNDC, 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 commentsUnholy 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 | 4 commentsLesotho 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 | 21 commentsFormosa 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 | 10 commentsLehohla 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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