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Why was Thato Sibolla not protected?
THERE are several events that happened this week that shocked my whole system. We have people who campaigned for justice for the late Lt Gen Maaparankoe Mahao and pushed the
Winds of change blowing in Lesotho
Ever since the dawn of the New Year we have seen events that seem to be pushing towards change. The first evidence that the winds of change are indeed blowing
We’ve become a banana republic
The recent unfortunate events that took place in our country have cemented Lesotho’s status as a banana republic. What is a banana republic? According to Google, the definition of a
Valentine’s Day tips for sisters
HERE is a true story. It’s Valentine’s Day in 1993. A snobbish boy who had just landed in Mafube for school holidays invites Muckraker to a date. Muckraker scrubs herself
Mandela’s freedom: 30 years on
We often think of what is and what was, what could be and what will be, where we were, are, and will be, when it will happen and how it
Good, old sweet wine
MASERU – From being a “little drunkard” who grew up surrounded by traditional sorghum beer to a recognised winemaker. That in short is the life story of Sefatsa Khabo. Nicknamed Mashimi,
A shining beacon of hope
THABA-TSEKA – IN rural Tšoeu-Khala, candles or lamps are fast becoming a thing of the past – thanks to the intervention of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) to provide them
A ‘sleep detector’ in your car
ROMA – WHEN you are driving, the app is linked to a camera that is “looking” carefully at your face, especially your eyes. If you get drowsy, when driving, the app
Fresh row over RCL elective conference
MASERU- AN elective conference meant to remove Labour Minister Keketso Rantšo as leader of the Reformed Congress of Lesotho (RCL) party is now hanging in the balance. The conference has been
Fresh start for Lesotho
WHEN Parliament re-opens next Friday Prime Minister Thomas Thabane must quickly seize the moment and initiate a process that will eventually see him step down from power. Thabane, who has