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…over “missing” docket, witness statements Hopolang Mokhopi Basotho National Party (BNP) leader Machesetsa Mofomobe’s co-accused in the M5 billion Khubetsoana drug bust have launched a bid to collapse the case, accusing the police and prosecution of bringing charges before completing their investigations. The four accused have filed an application before... The post Bid to collapse Mofomobe drug…
…as local man claims company froze account after his virtual soccer bets struck gold Moorosi Tsiane FOR a few euphoric hours, Tumisang Lebese believed he had beaten the odds and landed a fortune. Then, he claims, it vanished – not through bad luck, but at the click of a button... The post SIMA in court over “unpaid” M8.2m jackpot appeared first on Sunday Express .
…after allegedly using fake payslip and employment letter to secure loan Hopolang Mokhopi THREE men have appeared before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court on charges of fraud and forgery in connection with an alleged M200,000 loan fraudulently obtained from Letshego Financial Services Lesotho. The accused – Letsitsi Mokoma (33), a freelance... The post Trio in M200k loan fraud appeared first on Sunday…
…as study records sharp decline in violence …but exposes gaps in justice, shelters and psychosocial support Makananelo Manamolela G GENDER-BASED violence (GBV) has declined significantly in Lesotho over the past 12 years. Yet nine out of every 10 women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) still do not report it... The post GBV falls, but protection systems remain weak appeared first on…
…as her elevation to Superintendent rank raises eyebrows among disgruntled members Moorosi Tsiane THE promotion of former Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) secretary-general, ‘Makatleho Mphetho, from Inspector to Superintendent has ignited tensions within the police association, with some members accusing her of abandoning their interests for personal benefit. Insp... The post Ex-LEPOSA SG…
…as stakeholders review smart subsidy and agricultural insurance pilot Moroke Sekoboto For years, Lesotho’s smallholder farmers have played it safe to survive: holding back on high-yielding seeds, modern machinery and specialised fertilisers rather than risk losing everything to the next drought, flood or erratic rainy season. Now, the results of... The post Insurance offers Lesotho’s farmers a…
Mohloai Mpesi IT is not yet 6am, but Palesa Selebalo is already up – packing lunch boxes, tying school shoes, getting her two children ready for the day ahead. By the time most of Maseru is stirring, the 36-year-old will have dropped them off and slid behind the wheel of... The post In the driver’s seat: How one woman took charge of her own income appeared first on Sunday Express .
Seithati Motšoeneng KFC Lesotho has honoured six of its top-performing cooks and cashiers from restaurants nationwide, at an awards ceremony celebrating excellence, skill and commitment. The awards, held at KFC Maseru Mall on Friday, saw frontline employees compete for top honours based on their in-store performance. The six winners... The post KFC honours six staffers with national awards…
…as retired airport employee claims officers suffocated, electrocuted him and knocked out two teeth during interrogation Moorosi Tsiane THE police have once again been hauled before the High Court over alleged torture of a suspect during interrogation. A retired government employee, Molebatsi Monese, is suing Chief Police, Advocate Borotho Matsoso,... The post Matsoso sued M3.2 million over…
There is something deeply troubling about a government that expects the Auditor-General to expose waste, mismanagement and irregularities across the public sector, while leaving the institution too underfunded to do its own work. The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has told Parliament that its M30 million allocation for 2026/27... The post Fund the Auditor-General, or stop pretending to want…