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Molibeli’s ‘mountain’ of charges
MASERU-SO robust and controversial has been Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli’s reaction to his suspension that the charges levelled against him have been overshadowed. At any other time, it could have
Judge warns Thabane
MASERU-A HIGH court judge has warned Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s government of the potential danger of treating Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli’s case lightly. Justice Tšeliso Monaphathi issued the stern warning
Soldiers want judge out
MASERU-THE crown says it wants all those convicted of the murder of Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao to face the death penalty. Nine soldiers, who include former army commander, Lt Gen
Brace for fireworks!
MASERU-FASTEN your seat-belts and brace for fireworks. That is the simple message from Tefo Makhakhe, the interim leader of the Lesotho Economic Freedom Fighters (LEFF). Makhakhe’s new political outfit is
School principal quits over exam leak
MASERU-THE principal of Hlotse High School, Moshene Joseph Hlongwane, is under investigation for allegedly leaking answer sheets during last year’s Form C and E examinations. The Examination Council of Lesotho
Two Naleli ‘drug mules’ arrested in Ghana
MASERU-TWO Basotho women from Naleli have been in a Ghanaian jail for the past two months after they were caught with drugs. Police spokesperson Superintendent Mpiti Mopeli said Lineo Matete
The heavy cost of drought
MOKHOTLONG-USING sharp knives, a group of men skinned a beast in Moeketsane, Ha-Liete in Mokhotlong in soaring temperatures on a recent morning. Cutting beasts into pieces of meat has become
The tough questions Thabane must answer
MASERU-POLICE Commissioner Holomo Molibeli’s troubles could have started after he asked Prime Minister Thomas Thababe to explain why his phone was used to talk to someone at the scene of
The school of hard knocks
MASERU-MARRIED or simply cohabiting? That is the dilemma many Basotho women are often faced with when their “husbands” die and in-laws move in to grab property while stripping them of
The business of sweets
ROMA-THEIR sweets are enjoyed by adults and children alike. They are no normal sweets. They are tasty, soft, chewy, and could be adding to your health — in one package.
