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Imposing candidates is recipe for disaster

BARELY two months after its formation the Democratic Congress (DC) is already rocked by internal squabbles. Eight constituencies are alleging that the leadership has imposed candidates for the May 26 election. Last week DC leader Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili acknowledged that there were some squabbles over candidates in the constituencies. “Why did we leave the [...]

18Apr2012 | | 2 comments | Continued
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About peace of no mind

“It is really a miracle how you have managed to be so miserable, so thirsty, when it is raining all over. You have really done the impossible! Everywhere it is light and you live in darkness.” — OSHO Upon encountering a book called Peace of Mind OSHO, philosopher and writer had the audacity to say [...]

18Apr2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Why would you wish someone dead?

WHETHER we like it or not, all human beings are capable of wishing other human beings dead. They may not actively wish to participate in the dirty deed themselves. But in their heart of hearts, they would most actively wish the object of their ill-will only a most painful death. One head of state who [...]

18Apr2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Artistes to raise Lesotho flag in Soweto

MASERU — Four local artistes are billed to perform at a pre-winter bash in Soweto, South Africa, on Sunday. Stlofa, DJ Thabie, DJ Tseko and DJ Khebza will fly Lesotho’s flag  alongside South African DJs Tira, Sbu and Lulo Café at the Jabulani Mall. The event has been organised by a local events management company [...]

18Apr2012 | | 1 comment | Continued
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‘I knew I was going to win’

TSIKOANE — She is tall, young and beautiful. The 18-year-old Mphepi Mokhethi was head and shoulders above the rest as she was crowned Miss Tsikoane during a beauty pageant with a difference at Tsikoane in Leribe on Saturday. The pageant was organised by Marematlou Freedom Party (MFP)’s Tlali Tlali who is the party’s candidate in [...]

18Apr2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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SA poet to perform at local poetry competition

MASERU — South African poet and musician, Ntsiki Mazwai, is set to perform at a poetry competition at Molengoane Lodge on Saturday. Mazwai — popularly known as the Queen of the Streets — will be performing alongside local poets Lyrical Bacteria, Matt Masiu Nkofo, Tsely Mohapeloa, Zee and Dee. At least 20 poets have expressed [...]

18Apr2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Mosisili accused of vote-buying

MASERU — Opposition leaders have accused Prime Minister and Democratic Congress (DC) leader Pakalitha Mosisili of “vote-buying” after he handed out groceries and money during his door-to-door campaign last Saturday. Mosisili gave groceries and money to five elderly women during his campaign in Ha-Hoohlo, Thetsane and the Stadium Area. He also gave a wheelchair to [...]

11Apr2012 | | 102 comments | Continued
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Judge says Act undermines his power

MASERU – The president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Michael Ramodibedi, says the Administration of the Judiciary Act (2011) undermines his authority as the head of the apex court in Lesotho. His main gripe is with a section that says the Registrar of the High Court and the Court of Appeal shall not be [...]

11Apr2012 | | 13 comments | Continued
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LCD dissociates itself from planned protests

MASERU — The Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) says it is not party to a plan by opposition youth leagues to disobey the Public Gatherings and Processions Act by holding political rallies without police permission. Last week opposition youth leagues said they will not seek police permission for their meetings because Prime Minister and Democratic [...]

11Apr2012 | | 25 comments | Continued
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Face-to-face with poverty

E ITHER the Prime Minister and Democratic Congress (DC) leader Pakalitha Mosisili is a good actor, out of touch with reality or just an honest man. Otherwise how else can we explain his utter shock after he received a “high five” from poverty during his door-to-door campaign in the villages last Saturday? In those few [...]

11Apr2012 | | 20 comments | Continued
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