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I’d never let a rapist walk free - woman accused of aiding Bester escape

I’d never let a rapist walk free - woman accused of aiding Bester escape

FORMER G4S employee Nastassja Jansen, accused of aiding Thabo Bester to escape from prison last year, has broken her si…

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Mining contributes M5.1b to national budget

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4 d ago

Mining contributes M5.1b to national budget

THE four active mines contributed M5.1 billion to the national economy of Lesotho in the fiscal year 2022, which is a considerable economic contribution to the national budget.

Low credit scores put customer financial freedom in jeopardy - financial expert

business

5 d ago

Low credit scores put customer financial freedom in jeopardy - financial expert

ALTHOUGH Lesotho appears to have one of the highest rates of financial inclusion in the Southern African region, issues of customer and financial institution trust remain a huge challenge.

STD Lesotho Bank introduces key value propositions to entice customers

business

6 d ago

STD Lesotho Bank introduces key value propositions to entice customers

WITH the introduction of a few key value propositions that are expected to help customers overcome obstacles and fulfill their ambitions for a better life, Standard Lesotho Bank updated its installment to income ratio to 60 percent.

Thabo Bester escape: 'State case hyped-up and not watertight' - lawyer tells court

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6 d ago

Thabo Bester escape: 'State case hyped-up and not watertight' - lawyer tells court

THE State’s case was "hyped-up" and not "watertight". This is what a lawyer for one of the five people accused of aiding in the escape of Facebook rapist Thabo Bester told the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court.

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SA grants Putin diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

IN preparation for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting and summit, the South African government has granted diplomatic…

SA grants Putin diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

5 accused in Bester escape case in court for bail bid

THE five accused in convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester’s case will be back in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Cou…

5 accused in Bester escape case in court for bail bid

Thabo Bester and 7 co-accused return to court

BLOEMFONTEIN – THE case against convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester is set to continue in the Bloemfontein Magi…

Thabo Bester and 7 co-accused return to court

Hino’s new 700 Series truck takes big leap forward in technology

HINO South Africa has launched an all-new 700 Series to complete its local truck range. The original 700 Series of extr…

Hino’s new 700 Series truck takes big leap forward in technology
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STD Lesotho Bank holds infrastructure indaba

NEO SENOKO

Apr,13

STD Lesotho Bank holds infrastructure indaba

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STANDARD Lesotho Bank is set to hold the first-ever Infrastructure and Construction Lekhotla on Tuesday next week in a …

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Kao discovers large, quality stone

Neo Senoko

1 mon ago

Kao discovers large, quality stone

Govt approves Financial Consumer Protection Regulations

Neo Senoko

2 mons ago

Govt approves Financial Consumer Protection Regulations

Mafeteng benefits from tree planting initiative

Neo Senoko

2 mons ago

Mafeteng benefits from tree planting initiative

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RFP, MEC and AD have a lot to do to turn Lesotho’s fortunes around

by EDITOR

RFP, MEC and AD have a lot to do to turn Lesotho’s fortunes around

Oct,13

Lesotho needs to dig deeper to get its people out of abject poverty and hunger

by EDITOR

Lesotho needs to dig deeper to get its people out of abject poverty and hunger

Oct,10

Lesotho’s conceited efforts to combat climate change are likely to pay off

by EDITOR

Lesotho’s conceited efforts to combat climate change are likely to pay off

Sep,29

Mobile fuel stations to change the face of local business

by EDITOR

Mobile fuel stations to change the face of local business

Sep,22

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Joshua regrets failure to knock out Franklin after points win

AFP

Joshua regrets failure to knock out Franklin after points win

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DIFA urges teams to observe transfer window period

LENA

DIFA urges teams to observe transfer window period
Messi confirms retirement

Hindustan Times

Messi confirms retirement
Croatia surprising again

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Croatia surprising again
France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch

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France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch
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Health

WHO supports SA consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) and its COVAX partners are working with a South African consortium comprising Biova…

WHO supports SA consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub

WHO celebrates 75 years of hard work for peace

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshisiso Moeti said the health of all peoples is…

WHO celebrates 75 years of hard work for peace

UN experts call on SA to create torture prevention body

SOUTH Africa must swiftly set up a watchdog mechanism to examine prisons, detention centres, and other facilities, UN i…

UN experts call on SA to create torture prevention body

WFP fails to fulfil promise

WORLD Food Programme (WFP) has failed to live up to its promise of assisting over 94 000 people during the lean season …

WFP fails to fulfil promise

Society

Maserati goes electric at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

SHANGHAI, April 24, 2023 – The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show is opening its doors for an electrifying new edition and Maserat…

Maserati goes electric at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

The King of Broken Things

The King of Broken Things - a whimsical, profound and poignant one hander by Theatresmiths’ Michael Taylor Broderick, f…

The King of Broken Things

Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela on stage at Montecasino

Treat your youngsters these school holidays! Peoples Theatre is proud to be staging the endearing crowd pleaser Mr Har…

Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela on stage at Montecasino

Riky Rick’s ‘wife’ fights for his assets

RIKY Rick’s live-in lover, Bianca Jade Naidoo, has dragged the Joburg Master of the High Court and Home Affairs Ministe…

Riky Rick’s ‘wife’ fights for his assets

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Fraud case against ex-NSS officials halted again

THE trial in which two former senior National Security Service (NSS) officers are accused of defrauding the government …

Fraud case against ex-NSS officials halted again

Molibeli gets another reprieve

MASERU – THE besieged Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli who faces contempt of court charges in the High Court was thi…

Molibeli gets another reprieve

Witness claims he was ordered to kill Khetheng

A senior police officer who was implicated in the murder of Police Constable (PC) Mokalekale Khetheng says he was order…

Witness claims he was ordered to kill Khetheng

Local media trained to appreciate cyber security

CO-founder of Digital Society Africa (DSA), Tawanda Mugari has said cyber security is the practice of defending compute…

Local media trained to appreciate cyber security

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