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Are water project legacies a white elephant?

Are water project legacies a white elephant?

IN Lesotho, we have not hosted any major sports tournament like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games but the water p…

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M454 million Polihali housing project kick-starts

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M454 million Polihali housing project kick-starts

A Polihali mega housing project worth an estimated M454 million resumed on January 18 to build a workers’ village and a visitors’ lodge amongst others.

WHO approves more COVID-19 drugs

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WHO approves more COVID-19 drugs

THE World Health Organisation (WHO), a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for international public health has recommended two new drugs for COVID-19, providing yet more options for treating the disease.

Govt resumes salary advances

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Govt resumes salary advances

THE Government has agreed to give its employees a two-month salary advance, effective from February, Tsuinyane Rapapa, the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology has said.

Sakoane threatens to dismiss treason case

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Sakoane threatens to dismiss treason case

CHIEF Justice Sakoane Sakoane who is presiding over a matter in which a senior political leader along five members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) face treason has threatened to dismiss the trial if the prosecution fails to proceed with its case.

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MPs’ control over central bank imminent

THE National Reforms Authority (NRA) is pushing for greater independence of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) by includ…

MPs’ control over central bank imminent

Basotho threatened in SA

SOUTH African citizens are threatening to kick out Basotho living in that country, claiming that they along with other …

Basotho threatened in SA

Mafe’s our man, say Hawks

THE main charge against Parliament arson accused, Zandile Christmas Mafe is terrorism, says Hawks spokesperson Brigadie…

Mafe’s our man, say Hawks

Dr Matlanyane appointed director of AERC

DR Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has been appointed as the Directo…

Dr Matlanyane appointed director of AERC
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Lesotho is cash-strapped

NTSAU LEKHETHO

Jan,18

Lesotho is cash-strapped

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MINISTER of Finance, Thabo Sophonea says Lesotho troops serving against insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique could be…

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MPs’ control over central bank imminent

Neo Senoko

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MPs’ control over central bank imminent

Dr Matlanyane appointed director of AERC

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Dr Matlanyane appointed director of AERC

Meet Lesotho's best mountain bike mechanic

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Meet Lesotho's best mountain bike mechanic

Veges supply dwindles at Maluti Fresh Produce

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Veges supply dwindles at Maluti Fresh Produce

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Are water project legacies a white elephant?

by EDITOR

Are water project legacies a white elephant?

Jan,20

Regulation is key

by EDITOR

Regulation is key

Jan,13

Lions of Teranga have best team on paper

by MIKIA KALATI

Lions of Teranga have best team on paper

Jan,09

Pension fund is all Basotho own

by EDITOR

Pension fund is all Basotho own

Jan,06

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MPs’ TIGHT CONTROL OVER CBL IMMINENT

ISSUE: 2020

MPs’ TIGHT CONTROL OVER CBL IMMINENT

Published: Jan,20

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Eguavoen a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings

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Eguavoen a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings

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Rasethuntša confident of impressing SA Swallows

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Rasethuntša confident of impressing SA Swallows
Egypt wait for Salah lift-off after poor Afcon start

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Egypt wait for Salah lift-off after poor Afcon start
Nigeria, Egypt set for heavyweight bout

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Nigeria, Egypt set for heavyweight bout
Going down memory lane with Makoanyane XI class of 2011

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Health

Mothers say “no” to vaccines

THE slow rate at which minors are taking the COVID-19 jabs underscores the parents’ reluctance to have their children v…

Mothers say “no” to vaccines

Basotho must produce vaccination cards – Ntoi

THABO Ntoi, the National COVID-19 Secretariat (NACOSEC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Operational Support says Basotho…

Basotho must produce vaccination cards – Ntoi

Barriers to sign language cripple healthcare

IT is not always possible for the majority of health professionals to communicate with the visually or speech impaired …

Barriers to sign language cripple healthcare

Maseru border gate readies for Antigen test

’MATUMELLO Mokuku, a Public Health Nurse for the Maseru District Health Management Team (DHMT) says preparations are un…

Maseru border gate readies for Antigen test

Lifestyle

Family bids farewell to Miss Culture Lesotho

REIGNING Miss Culture Lesotho, Reatile Molefe left the country last Sunday to compete at the Miss Culture International…

Family bids farewell to Miss Culture Lesotho

Food preservation methods with top cook

EXCESS in fruit and vegetable production from a bountiful garden or bulk shopping spree at the farmers' market can leav…

Food preservation methods with top cook

Land Rover Defender V8 is here!

THE most potent Land Rover Defender ever made is now available in South Africa. Boasting a 5.0-litre supercharged eng…

Land Rover Defender V8 is here!

Ministerspokes scoops gospel award in Free State

MINISTERSPOKES, an upcoming gospel singer from Semonkong, in Maseru has brought glory home after scooping the hotly con…

Ministerspokes scoops gospel award in Free State

News

Katse Dam experiences spillage after decade

THE Katse Dam on Monday reached 2 053.21 metres above sea level which is 100.37 percent maximum capacity, resulting in …

Katse Dam experiences spillage after decade

Teachers want education minister sacked

LOCAL teachers are calling for the sacking of the Minister of Education and Training ’Mamookho Phiri only a few days af…

Teachers want education minister sacked

SA ex-inmates still in Lesotho

TWO South African inmates who were released on amnesty by the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) are still in the count…

SA ex-inmates still in Lesotho

Letsosa warns nation to stay vigilant against human traffickers

MOTLALENTOA Letsosa, the Minister of Home Affairs has warned members of the public to always be vigilant about human tr…

Letsosa warns nation to stay vigilant against human traffickers

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