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𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 | 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧
Lesotho's Tebello Ramakongoana delivered an impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing in 7th place in the men's marathon.
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BREAKING | Lesotho will be under curfew from 22:00-04:00 with effect from Tuesday, May 16.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Police, Leboha Lephema in a televised address on Monday evening.
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VIDEO | Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has arrived in the country ahead of the inauguration of Prime Minister-Designate Sam Matekane tomorrow.
More heads of states and dignitaries are expected to arrive today.
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JUST IN | Revolution for Prosperity leader, Sam Matekane has won Mantšonyane
#72
constituency with 4629 votes.
Matekane's win makes him the biggest winner of all candidates in Lesotho 2022 National Assembly elections, with the highest votes.
#LesothoVotes2022
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The last time this scene was witnessed was some 12 years ago...
Today Katse Dam spill is splendid to watch.
#KatseDamOverflow
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BREAKING | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority says there will be a huge overflow at Katse Dam on Saturday, November 12.
The Authority says it will allow water to flow from Katse Dam into Malimabatšo & Senqu. The public residing in the nearby areas is advised to be safe.
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JUST IN I Minister of Home Affairs, Lebona Lephema and his South African counterpart Aaron Motswaledi will on Thursday sign an agreement that allows Basotho to stay in South Africa for 90 days.
This was confirmed by Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday.
...stay tuned for more.
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VIDEO | Water over spill at Mohale Dam which began on Saturday is still continuing at a high rate till today.
This is said to be the first over spill in 10 years. The last spill happened over 13 days from March 31st to April 11th, 2012.
Video credit: LHDA
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DOCUMENTARY | Coming soon, a Newsday production on how Crystal Meth is ruining the lives of young people in the village of Khubetsoana in the absence of a national rehabilitation centre.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch Part 1 soon.
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BREAKING | Katse Dam is currently overflowing, its levels is said to be 2053.199masl 100.19%.
Video: Moitheri Manyeli
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𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐔 | There is snow currently falling widely in Maseru and various areas in other parts of the country.
Motorists are advised to drive with caution ⚠️.
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Breaking news:
The Chairman and founder of
#MatekaneGroupofCompanies
(MGC) has been announced as Africa’s leading entrepreneur of the
#year2021
by Forbes. The top Lesotho Businessman will officially be awarded during a ceremonyon which will take place on Friday.
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BREAKING | Reatile Elias, who was the Human Resource Manager at NACOSEC tells the Public Accounts Committee that his monthly salary was M90 000.
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BREAKING | Capello's employee who allegedly raped a lady, at Maseru's top restaurant The Market is in police custody.
It is not clear when he will appear in court.
...developing story.
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#BreakingNews
Lesotho has entered the Academy Awards race for the first time with the selection of Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s “This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection” for best international feature film at the 2021 Oscars.
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BRIEF | Storm Mountain Diamonds has announced the recovery of a stunning 108.39ct pink diamond – one of the largest ever found.
Commenting on it, Minister of Natural Resources Mohlomi Moleko said it "one of the most significant diamonds found to date in Lesotho."
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𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The National University of Lesotho's Netherlands Hall is on fire.
There is currently a protest by the students ongoing at the campus this evening.
📸: supplied
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Breaking News:
Thabo Khasipe just resigned from being CEO of DMA as well as NACOSEC.
Developing story...
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Revolution for Prosperity is currently leading, with results of eight constituencies already published, the party has won all of them.
The commission has taken a lunch break and will announce more results after.
#LesothoVotes2022
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BREAKING | Directorate on Corruption & Economic Offences says it has launched investigations which have revealed a series of frauds & abuse of power by some government officials in the Frazer Solar deal.
Efforts to bring Mr. Frazer to Lesotho to face his charges are underway.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | The "Mothers of Hand Enduro" returns to The Kingdom of Lesotho.
The Roof Of Africa will roar to life tomorrow with the return of Round the Houses in the centre of Maseru while Enduro X segment will be taking place at Lekhalong La Baroa on Friday and Saturday.
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BRIEF | Former Revenue Services Lesotho Commissioner General, Thabo Khasipe today officially introduced himself as the new Executive Secretary of Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) to the King of Eswatini.
Photo Credit: Eswatini Government
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𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐮 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Maseru District Hospital began accepting patients yesterday following the completion of its move from the BEDCO premises to the newly constructed facility.
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BREAKING: FORMER PS ARRESTED
Former Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malefetsane Nchaka has been arrested over corruption allegations.
Nchaka was arrested by the (DCEO) today.
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JUST IN | Letšeng Diamonds has announced the recovery of a "high-quality 294.94 carats Type II white diamond" on the 9th January 2024 at its mine in Mokhotlong.
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BREAKING | Maseru upmarket club, Cuban Linx has packed its belongings and closed doors.
Newsday has received confirmation that CLX closed shop after a lengthy battle with its landlord, LNDC.
This will see over 20 people losing their jobs, detailed report to follow.
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Lesotho's new Cabinet Ministers took oath at the Royal Palace today in Maseru. It is made up of fourteen Ministers.
Justice Nthomeng Majara also took oath as the first female Deputy Prime Minister.
#MatekaneCabinet
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OBITUARY | Prominent Afrobeats Dj, Kopano Alotsi aka Kopper has died, a close family friend has confirmed to Newsday.
Alotsi according is said to have been ill for a while. More details will follow.
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BREAKING | Lesotho Water & Electricity Authority (LEWA) board has approved a 7.879% increase on energy charges as well as maximum demand charges.
The changes will be implemented from Thursday, December 1st, 2022.
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BREAKING | A majority of government officials that were expected to appear before the Parliament's Accounts Committee today failed to do so without providing reasons.
The committee has since taken a break with an order made that the police should fetch them wherever they may be.
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OBITUARY | Former Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili' son, Rethabile Mosisili has passed away.
He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday.
Rethabile previously served as Lesotho's Chief Delegate at the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission and as a Deputy Principal Secretary.
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Lioli Football Club Clinches 2023/24 Vodacom Premier League Title 🏆!
In a thrilling finale, Lioli FC emerged victorious, drawing 1-1 against Matlama FC, securing the coveted championship.
Congratulations to Tse Nala 🦅 on their remarkable achievement!
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BRIEF | President Cyril Ramaphosa today hosted Prime Minister Sam Matekane for a courtesy call at the Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Tshwane.
This was Prime Minister Matekane's first official visit to South Africa since his election in October 2022.
Photos Credit: SA GCIS
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JUST IN | Reabetsoe Katara Bulane (30) of Ha mabote, appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court today and was charged with rape.
He is accused of allegedly raping a woman at or near The Market restaurant on January 20.
Bulane was granted M1 500 bail.
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𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | Prime Minister
@MatekaneSam
's health has taken a downturn, prompting him to take leave from his official duties.
The announcement came today from the Government Secretary Office.
DPM Nthomeng Majara is expected to hold fort until the return of the PM.
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JUST IN | Prime Minister Sam Matekane has appointed three new Principal Secretaries.
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JUST IN | Matlakeng MP, Mahali Phamotse & her Abia counterpart, Jacob Makhalanyane have been suspended from Revolution for Prosperity.
According to letters seen by Newsday signed by the party's Secretary General, the duo are prohibited from everything relating to RFP.
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BREAKING | Information coming out of Lesotho Correctional Service indicates that, Maseru Maximum Prison has just experienced a mass escape of inmates.
Developing story...More details to follow.
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JUST IN I Shelly Brown Night Club has announced that it will resume operations from Saturday, March 9th.
This after it was forced to close in early February after it's property was confiscated by the police. The Ha Thamae based club made the announcement on Tuesday.
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JUST IN | The Labour Court has ruled that Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation "fired" CEO, Dr Retšelisitsoe Nko should be reinstated to his position with immediate effect.
He is expected to report back to his office on Friday morning, March 31st.
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NEWS UPDATE | Shelly Club Brown owner, Tumisang Thaanyane appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court today accused of fraud.
Accused with 20 other suspects, Thaanyane is accused of illegally taking money from Tholo Energy.
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Breaking news:
1/1Health professionals have decided to go on a National shutdown and stop all work starting next week Monday because they want to protect themselves against COVID...
#LesothoCovid19
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BREAKING | Lesotho Mounted Police Service has released a statement announcing the cancelation of the Curfew Order published on the 16th May 2023.
The curfew is revoked effective from 26th May 2023. LMPS says it will work with other national security agencies to curb crime.
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UPDATE | As reported earlier this week, water has been allowed to overflow at a high rate at Katse Dam.
The exercise is expected to take place today and tomorrow.
Video Credit: PRO Office LHDA
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NEWS IN PICTURES| Lecholi Mountain Drive and braai Experience. Two days of fun, camping, dancing, food, lifestyle and many more from today till tomorrow.
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DEVELOPING | Acting Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation CEO, Tebello Thola was reportedly involved in a car accident which involved Jacob Makhalanyane MP, at Mpilo bypass this passed weekend.
Alcohol "drunkenness" according to police sources, was the cause of the accident.
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𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 | Tšolo Thakeli, 32, from Lekokoaneng, appeared before the Magistrate's Court today.
He faced two charges: aggravated assault and public indecency involving Teboho Masoetsa.
He was granted bail on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear again on June 11th.
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[Just in]
LNIG Hollard has just announced that Malome Vector and the icon singer Puseletso Seema are its brand ambassadors.
Puseletso will target the old age market and Malome Vector to target youth and middle age.
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬
Mokulubete Makatisi, Lesotho’s final competitor at the
#Olympics
, concluded the women’s marathon in 31st place, bringing an end to the nation's participation in this year’s global event.
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JUST IN | Petroleum Fund has announced a decrease on the prices of petrol, diesel and paraffin, effective Wed 4 Jan 2023.
Petrol93 Down by M1.60 =M19.65,
Petrol95 Down by M1.60 =M20.00,
Diesel50 Down by M2.35=M24.10,
Paraffin Down by M1.30=M18.10.
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[BreakingNews]
DJ Rochester is free
After being arrested in June in Klerksdorp, SA and spending months behind bars, DJ Rochester is a free man.
After extensive investigation and his remand today, it was revealed that there was not enough evidence for him to be behind bars.
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JUST IN | BNP leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe has asked Parliament to direct Finance Minister to order Vodacom Lesotho to withdraw it's reversals prohibition decision.
VCL recently announced that it will not allow reversals if customers make errors when withdrawing/sending money.
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BREAKING | Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation board has suspended the Corporation's CEO, Retšelisitsoe Nko.
This comes after he was allegedly involved in a fighting & shooting incidence on Tuesday.
Tebello Thoola has since been appointed acting CEO.
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BREAKING | Fuel prices will be decreased with effect from Wednesday, October 5th.
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The AUSC Region 5 Maseru 2020 Youth Games Medals table as of Wednesday December 8. Lesotho sits comfortably on pole position.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | The official aunch of Enrich Fitness Located at Ha Tsolo, Maseru.
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BREAKING | The High Court of Lesotho has issued a warrant of arrest that Basotho National Party leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe should be arrested whenever the police see him.
Details on reasons for his arrest are still unclear. Mofomobe said he will report to the police tomorrow.
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When Nkopane Ntholi partnered with Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) as a voice-over artist for the King’s birthday celebration promotional video in 2021, he had no idea that a few years later he would be one of the leading voice-over artists in Lesotho.
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BREAKING | Socialist Revolutionaries leader, Teboho Mojapela was arrested today on his way to Parliament.
The development was confirmed to Newsday by SR NEC member, Tlohelang Aumane.
...more updates to follow.
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JUST IN | Queen 'Mamohato Memorial Hospital staff members are cleaning the blood stains at Lefikeng after one of their colleagues was hit by a car during the weekend.
The management took the decision to clean after the blood stains were not cleaned days after the incident.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Basotho Enterprise Development Corporation recently awarded 50 aspiring youth entrepreneurs each with a seed capital worth M100 000 to develop their businesses.
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JUST IN I Lesotho Flour Mills has announced that there will be a 7% increase on all maize products effective April 8th, 2024.
It also warned customers to anticipate a further price increase in early May 2024.
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CONGRATULATIONS | It is with great excitement that we wish to share that Newsday Health Journalist, Ntsoaki Motaung and our South African Correspondent
@marcia_breeze
are among 40 journalists selected for the
@CPHIA_AfricaCDC
Journalism Fellowship Programme.
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Lesotho's new coalition government partners, RFP, AD and MEC indicate that they have agreed to prioritise reforms and reduce the number of ministries.
They have also set themselves a timeframe of 100 days for people to see progress.
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BRIEF | People’s Choice FM has suspended one of its popular disc jockeys & presenter, Bafokeng Ramoseeli, popularly known as DJ Bootz.
...get full details inside Newsday newspaper today.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | New members of the 11th Parliament of Lesotho today attended the special sitting of the National Assembly for their swearing-in event.
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BREAKING | Basotho National Party leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe wants the National Assembly to discuss a motion of no confidence in the current government led by Prime Minister
@MatekaneSam
.
He wants Opposition leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu to be the new Prime Minister of Lesotho.
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[Just in]
Djs association of Lesotho will be heading to NACOSEC offices Avani Maseru in a convoy from Convention Center, in a bid petition the secretariat to allow the DJs to operate under Covid-19 regulations.
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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | After more than a decade without snow, the citizens of Maseru woke up to a winter wonderland this morning.
#Maseru
#Snow
#WinterWonderland
#Lesotho
📍: Maseru, Lesotho
📅: June 04th
📷: Bolokang Mahlo
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Lerotholi Polytechnic 28th graduation Ceremony.
On Friday, 764 Graduates of Lerotholi Polytechnic received their certificates and diplomas.
📸: Thabiso Makibinyane
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[PHOTO OF THE DAY]
Give us your caption, what do you think BNP leader, Machesetsa Mofomobe was saying to DC leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu?
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Official Opening of the 11th Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Thursday November 17th.
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Three old men have already turned up at Lefikeng voting station in Mount Moorosi
#67
constituency to cast their votes. Voting is expected to commence at 07:00.
Stay with us throughout the whole day as we will be bringing you reports from all over the country.
#LesothoVotes2022
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BRIEF | An
#Ethiopian
man working at
#Polihali
Dam Construction, accused of raping a woman who works as a cleaner, has offered the woman M40 000 to settle the matter outside court.
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JUST IN | The Magistrate Court has ordered that Shelly Brown Club stock and property be confiscated, the operation is currently led by the Court Clerk and Police.
This comes after the owner of Shelly Brown, Tumisang Thahanyane & others were charged with defrauding Tholo Energy.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Prime Minister Samuel Matekane was today inaugurated as the new head of government at full capacity filled Setsoto Stadium.
#MatekaneInauguration
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𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | The body of the late Lesotho rapper Malome Vector, whose real name is Bokang Moleli, is expected to arrive at Maseru Border Gate around 16:00 today.
Malome Vector died in a car accident on Wednesday in South Africa.
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology on Thursday last week hosted it's 12th graduation ceremony.
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The Maesaiah Thabane bail appeal case, Advocate Resekoai strongly suggests the DPP should not have taken the corner of a criminally charged person.
In the matter, Thabane grandsons have applied that the court review the granting of bail and the "rushed" process.
#ThabaneCharged
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𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 | 𝐑𝐒𝐋 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬
@Revenue_Serv
today destroyed 557 cartons and 76 boxes of illicit cigarettes of varying quantities, with an unknown street value.
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𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 | Kasi Kota Club owner Mathe Lethole (40) and Molotjoa Moletsane (42) appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court today & were charged with assault.
According to the charge sheet, the duo allegedly assaulted Matšepiso Jonase on July 1st...
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𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓-𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 |
Claim: Many Basotho were surprised when Khopolo's coffin was raised during his funeral, believing it was unprecedented.
Fact-Check: This claim is misleading. The practice of raising coffins in Lesotho is not new and has been observed...
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Democratic Congress leader, Mathibeli Mokhothu says Prime Minister Sam Matekane has failed to fulfill most promises he said he would achieve in the first 100 days as PM.
DC is today evaluating the performance of the government after 100 days to the media.
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BREAKING | Matlakeng Member of Parliament and suspended Revolution for Prosperity member, Mahali Phamotse has joined the newly formed United Africans Transformations.
She is also tipped to be its leader.
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1/1: Scores of Basotho youth protesting.
They want unemployment to be declared a national crisis.
The match is dispersed by live ammunition and teargas by members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service.
#BachaShutdown
#PacingStandards
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[Just In]
The Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation Hon Likeleli Tampane announced Government of Lesotho will give 'Neheng Khatala and Khoarahlane Seutloali M50,000 each as appreciation for their sterling performance at Tokyo Olympics.
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Alliance of Democrats Leader, Hon. Monyane Moleleki, His Wife Thabelo Ramatlapeng and Daughter have recovered against Covid-19 and were discharged from the Isolation Center!
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NEWS IN PICTURES | Roger Federer had a visit to see the programmes at the School Readiness Initiative that his foundation is implementing in partnership with Network of Childhood Development of Lesotho (NECDOL) & Ministry of Education.
📷: Thabiso Makibinyane
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JUST IN | Former Minister of Finance, Thabo Sophonea has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) board of directors.
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In its latest bid to help Lesotho shed its reputation for corruption, the International Monetary Fund has urged the government to ensure that plans to establish an independent and well-resourced anti-corruption body are completed as soon as possible.
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NEWSDAY EDU FRIDAY | Know His Majesty's Cabinet.
What are some of the changes you are hoping to see from the Ministers, as the 2024/25 Financial Year starts?
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Lesotho seizes a commanding 2-0 lead in the opening half of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers clash against Zimbabwe, courtesy of goals from Rethabile Rasethunts'a and Jane Thabantšo.
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Lesotho has seen a sudden growth of YouTubers over the past year with a rise of talented, incredible and creative people. Jennah Chaltin is one of the fasted and consistently growing YouTubers.
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The Minister highlighted that this is done to stop the escalating crime rate in the country.
Prominent radio presenter,
#RalikoneloJoki
was killed last night.
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𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 | A swarm of traffic police officers today flooded the Magistrate Court for the bail hearing of Molikuoa Phohleli, accused of assaulting woman traffic police officer Selatile while on duty.
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Lesotho international Taekwondo star, Michelle Tau, has bagged a gold medal at the 7th Egypt Open tournament that ran from February 11-15 in Cairo.
Tau won 2-0 against a Moroccan opponent in the first match.
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