Lesotho Express News

14/04/2023

AFRISKI CLOSES ALL OPERATIONS AS LEGAL WOES RAGE ON

Afriski Mountain Resort is closed again after being served with another court order.

Spokeperson Koo Lemeke says all operations are suspended until the ongoing legal battles between shareholders are concluded.

This is further threatening to delay or completely derail this year’s skiing season that usually opens in June.

Chief Executive Officer Dr Reuphillan Pelser earlier said “the unfortunate incident is threatening to derail and possibly jeopardise this year’s skiing season which will be detrimental not just to the resort, but also to the many Basotho employed there permanently and part-time, the tourism of Butha Buthe and Lesotho, and the image and economy of the country.”

She says every skiing season hundreds of tourist vehicles pass through the borders of Lesotho daily.

“The Butha Buthe border alone receives an average 122 vehicles that pay M75.00 each, nearly M10,000 daily or and up to M1,000,000 for the season. This is the least of the losses that the country will suffer if we allow this conflict to drag on longer than it has.” said Pelser.

22/03/2022

“…those in support of Dr Majoro garnered 66 votes against 38 of those who wanted him out.”

https://lesothoexpress.com/majoro-survives-no-confidence-motion/

MASERU- Prime Minister, Moeketsi Majoro, has survived a no confidence motion against his administration and thus remains in power. This after the motion was today debated and voted on with those in support of Dr Majoro garnering 66 votes against 38 of those who wanted him out. Two members of parliam...

08/03/2022

Habofanoe Lephuthela Ntsie, the notorious camera man who fled from justice in 2004 facing a possible life sentence for double murder of Habaka Mahao and Souru Masupha is back in town.

https://lesothoexpress.com/ntsie-the-notorious-camera-man-arrives-in-town/

MASERU- Habofanoe Lephuthela Ntsie, the notorious camera man who fled from justice in 2004 facing a possible life sentence for double murder of Habaka Mahao and Souru Masupha is back in town. The fugitive was today extradited and handed over to Lesotho authorities by the South African authorities at...

04/03/2022

LESOTHO’s MPHO LECHESA HEADS SADC GREEN BONDS

SADC Green Bonds aims to accelerate the take-up of green bonds as a tool for member countries to tap into domestic and international capital markets to finance green projects and assets.

https://lesothoexpress.com/lesothos-mpho-lechesa-heads-sadc-green-bonds/

04/01/2022

Parliament fire accused Zandile Mafe’s lawyer - Luvuyo Godla - says he is a scapegoat.


He remains in custody until the next hearing on 11 January. He faces charges including arson, housebreaking, theft, charges under the explosives act & the Key points Act

https://youtu.be/gcqgPfePvvY

04/01/2022

A 49 year old male is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates court to be charged under the National Key Points Act
Nthakoana Ngatane is there…

https://youtu.be/xtHb0Lo1RXI

03/01/2022

SAPS’s Bragadier Thandi Mbambo says “the man was spotted by members of the Protection and Security Services when they noticed the building was on fire, and he will be charged under the National Key Points Act.”

https://lesothoexpress.com/sa-parliament-fire-suspect-to-appear-in-court-on-tuesday/

By Nthakoana Ngatane A 49 year old suspect is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate court on Tuesday 4 January, to be charged with arson for allegedly setting parliament on fire, as well as housebreaking and theft. “The suspect was allegedly caught with suspected stolen property after he ...

31/12/2021

KATSE DAM SLUICE GATES OPENED AS IT REACHES 98% CAPACITY

The Highlands Water Project’s Mangoaela Mapetla says
-opening the Katse Dam sluice gates maintains normal river flow for the environment
- will prepare dam floor for the more forceful as the Spillway overflow

https://youtu.be/EzHVLuBFPUI

13/12/2021

“President Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant against exposure.”

https://lesothoexpress.com/sa-president-ramaphosa-tests-positive-for-covid19-mild-symptoms/

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force after testing positive for Covid19 on Sunday. A statement by minister in the presidency, Mondli Gungubele says the President started fe...

12/12/2021

“In primary school, Dee Malelu was so afraid to go to the playground or the toilet, they stayed in class the whole day, because teachers told other kids to undress them and see what’s between the legs.”

https://lesothoexpress.com/violated-and-excluded-women-youth-disabled-lgbtqi-baphuthi/

MASERU – Mpone Chale can’t hear. She says she struggled through to learn through her life because there was no sign language or interpreters in all her schools. Lebuajoang Mokhele is a Mophuthi who grew up speaking his Sephuthi language until he had to go to school and failed, because he was for...

10/12/2021

“We have prepared enabling legislation which is ready to be tabled before the National Assembly after the passage of the constitutional amendment.” - Rakuoane.

https://lesothoexpress.com/human-rights-commission-coming-soon-rakuoane-undp/

MASERU – Justice and Law minister Advocate Lekhetho Rakuoane says it’s now up to parliament to fast track the establishment of a much needed independent Human Rights Commission in Lesotho. Rakuoane spoke at the commemoration of international human rights day in Maseru, where the United Nations D...

10/12/2021

International Human Rights Day 2021

Live now…

https://www.facebook.com/UNDPLesotho/videos/634323861115587/

06/12/2021

RAMELA AND ASSOCIATES unveils LERIBE ARTISTS BENEFIT

Tuesday 7 December 2021 - 14h00
Thakadu Complex - Mahobong, Leribe, Lesotho

Also Live Steam on radio station and page

30/11/2021

…charged with murder, attempted murder and malicious damage to property for the brutal and fatal shooting of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane

https://lesothoexpress.com/thabane-charged-with-lipolelo-murder-2/

MASERU – Former Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane has been formally charged with murder, attempted murder and malicious damage to property for the brutal and fatal shooting of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane He joins his current wife Maesiah Thabane, who was charged last year. The now 82 year...

28/11/2021

The Red Bull rider from KwaZulu-Natal became the youngest winner of the the Roof in 2012, and he won again in 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019,

https://lesothoexpress.com/wade-young-takes-sixth-win-at-motul-roof-of-africa/

MASERU – 25 year old South African and Red Bull rider, Wade Young, has won the Motul Roof of Africa 2021 again! “Long cold days in the mountains but super happy to get the win Motul Roof of Africa 2021. Great way to end the season! Thanks to the race organizers for another outstanding event. [.....

15/11/2021

“…the Chinese national, a well known businessman, had one of the stolen guns in his possession”

https://lesothoexpress.com/chinese-national-one-of-5-suspects-behind-stolen-mafeteng-police-weapons/

MASERU – Police Commissioner Holomo Molibeli says a Chinese national, 3 police officers and a civilian are assisting police with investigations into the disappearance of more than 70 guns from a police armoury in Mafeteng. Molibeli and heads of units addressed the media about the stolen Mafeteng g...

10/11/2021

“One of them put his finger on his lips signalling for us not to scream, and then they shouted “where is the money” while pointing their guns at us.”

https://lesothoexpress.com/journalists-home-attacked-by-gunmen-demanding-money/

MASERU – The home of veteran journalist, ‘Marafaele Mohloboli was attacked by two gunmen with their faces covered on Tuesday night. A shaken and distraught Mohloboli has recounted the ordeal, saying she was sitting in bed still working on her laptop, with her husband next to her, and her sister ...

08/11/2021

“…failure to pay the cost related payments for the operation and maintenance of Phase 1 of the Water Project will result in third party contractors not performing work and the risk of the water supplied to South Africa reducing or ceasing…

Royalties are paid to ensure good relations between nation States that agree to cooperate…” RSA Water Minister Senzo Mchunu

https://lesothoexpress.com/south-africa-frazer-threatens-regional-cooperation-and-water-supply-to-20million-residents-eskom-and-sasol/

By Nthakoana Ngatane JOHANNESBURG – The government of South Africa and that country’s minister of water say they can’t pay Frazer Solar GmbH because that will disrupt the current and future supply of water from Lesotho, and threaten relations between the two countries. The two have filed an in...

05/11/2021

THE MORNING BRIEF

Agriculture minister Nkaku Kabi told parliament that wool and mohair farmers will be paid money owed by Lesotho Wool Centre - which caused immeasurable suffering to more than 250,000 Basotho

But are we counting the real cost of politicians who make laws with little knowledge of their real impact?

When will we begin to hold them to account?

https://youtu.be/1Axm_vCpcKI

Agriculture minister Nkaku Kabi told parliament that wool and mohair farmers will be paid money owed by Lesotho Wool Centre - which caused immeasurable suffe...

03/11/2021

THE MORNING BRIEF KA SESOTHO

- PM Majoro o re bacha ba etelle pele toantšo ea ho fetoha ha maemo a leholimo

- Vodacom e bula library ea batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono

- Na lekhetho le ka fokotsa tšebeliso e mpe ea tai le koae?

https://youtu.be/ObJTcHIekMg

03/11/2021

THE MORNING BRIEF

- PM Moeketsi Majoro says young people must lead climate change mitigation, should have been present at COP26
- Vodacom launches library for the blind - with Braille books and reading robots
- Can levy curb alcohol, to***co abuse?

https://youtu.be/8JWq5uYSbWc

02/11/2021

THE MORNING BRIEF

- JUST IN: Parliament portfolio committee withdraws alcohol, to***co levy report to consider new submissions
- Insolvency bill passed
- Water ministers commit to finish Polihali Dam by 2027

https://youtu.be/a0lW5cLs7o0

01/11/2021

Lesotho Express News - THE MORNING BRIEF

- COVID19 Certificates required to enter night clubs, bars and events
- Flights remain grounded at Moshoeshoe I, Airport runs on generator after LEC cut power
- Prime Minister at COP26, e-meets Basotho in UK

https://youtu.be/Y4BYdZn4Wuo

01/11/2021

Lesotho Express News - THE MORNING BRIEF

- COVID19 Certificates required to enter night clubs, bars and events
- Flights remain grounded at Moshoeshoe I Airport,
- Prime Minister at COP26, e-meets Basotho in UK

https://youtu.be/Y4BYdZn4Wuo

29/10/2021

South Africa is a water scarce country; therefore, the completion of Phase 2 of the project has to be fast-tracked in order to augment the Vaal river system” Mchunu said and added that the project should be successfully completed by 2027 or earlier.

https://lesothoexpress.com/water-ministers-commit-to-finish-polihali-dam-by-2027/

MASERU – Lesotho minister of water, Kemiso Mosenene and his South African counterpart Senzo Mchunu have agreed to fast track construction of Phase 2 of the Lesotho highlands water project, Polihali dam, and conclude it by 2027. The two met yesterday to discuss challengers hindering the completion ...