Lesotho Times 11 stories

Matsoso, Mokete clash again

Moorosi Tsiane …in fresh LMPS power struggle …as Mokete fights transfer to ‘junior’ post in new Logistics Department, … threatens court action THE simmering power struggle within the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) has erupted into another explosive confrontation, with Chief of Police Advocate (Adv) Borotho Matsoso and one of his immediate juniors, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Paseka Mokete, once again at loggerheads over the latter’s removal from the Criminal I…

Nasty power struggle at T-Connect

Mohloai Mpesi …as Setipa seeks to oust founder Phomane A power struggle at internet service provider Tangerine Connect (Pty) Ltd (T-Connect) has escalated into a bitter corporate battle between its regional Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Joshua Setipa, and the Lesotho branch’s chief executive, Advocate Phelane Phomane, with allegations of fraud, corruption and corporate sabotage threatening to destabilise the company. Mr Setipa oversees the South African and Botswana b…

Mosisili lands international recognition

Mohloai Mpesi …as he scoops five awards FORMER Prime Minister, Pakalitha Mosisili, has received five honorary awards in recognition of his leadership and efforts to address socio-economic challenges during his time in office. Dr Mosisili, who served as prime minister for a combined 17 years, was presented with the awards in Harare, Zimbabwe, last month. The awards are the Visionary Award, African Leader Icon Award, Global Humanitarian Award, Global Visionary Award and Moniqu…

Majoro pins M856m Frazer Solar scandal on Tšolo

Moorosi Tsiane FORMER Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro, has placed former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Temeki Tšolo, at the centre of the controversial Frazer Solar deal, telling the High Court that he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) without Cabinet approval and in violation of government financial procedures. The former Prime Minister’s yesterday evidence appeared to bolster the Crown’s case that Tšolo acted beyond his ministerial authority in pursu…

Mahlala vows to tackle rampant unemployment

…says country must fully exploit its competitive advantages to create jobs BASOTHO Development Front (BDF) leader, Bothata Mahlala, says Lesotho can no longer afford to rely on foreign markets and outside assistance to create jobs, arguing that the country must instead harness its own resources and capabilities to tackle unemployment. The Quthing-born businessman and philanthropist says the BDF’s ideology is rooted in looking inwards, supporting Basotho-driven projects and c…

Naledi scoops tax compliant award

Mohloai Mpesi REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) has recognised Naledi Funeral Planners (Pty) Ltd with a Tax Compliant Taxpayer Award. The award, presented recently, recognises the funeral services company for its adherence to the country’s tax laws. RSL is the government agency responsible for assessing and collecting public revenue. Naledi Funeral Planners was incorporated in 2012 and operates branches in the northern, central and southern regions of Lesotho, providing funeral…

Moteane launches M547m airport-Mafeteng road project

Moroke Sekoboto …as Matlanyane pledges electricity and clean water for every household MINISTER of Public Works and Transport, Matjato Moteane, has launched a M547.4 million rehabilitation project for the 64-kilometre Moshoeshoe I International Airport-Mafeteng Traffic Circle road, which is expected to be completed within 36 months. Speaking at the launch in Mafeteng this week, Mr Moteane introduced Sino Hydro Corporation Limited as the project contractor, with Mafube Consul…

Matlanyane commends Pension Fund’s resilience

Moroke Sekoboto …as fund records M2 billion in investment returns …despite mounting global economic shocks THE Public Officers’ Defined Contribution Pension Fund (PODCPF) recorded M2 billion in investment returns during the 2025/26 financial year, prompting Finance and Development Minister Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane to commend it for its resilience amid mounting global economic shocks. Dr Matlanyane also praised the Fund for maintaining good governance, complying with laws and…

From the dusty grounds of Matelile to the world

Leemisa Thuseho …as Mofolo’s Olympics dream comes sooner than expected WHEN he started competing in school athletics competitions on the dusty grounds of Joel Primary School in 2018, few could have imagined that, in less than a decade, Kamohelo Mofolo would be on the verge of joining the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympic Games. The 21-year-old is now looking forward to achieving Olympian status after securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Mofol…

Under-15 coach speaks on World Cup performance

Leemisa Thuseho …says it was a learning curve NATIONAL Under-15 men’s team coach, Mahlomola Matšoara, has described Lesotho’s participation in the recent FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, as an immense learning curve. The tournament, which ran from 24 to 30 October, saw Lesotho finish 116th out of 189 participating countries. The team ranked 27th among the 54 African countries and seventh among the 14 COSAFA member nations that took part. Lesotho recorded…

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