Sunday Express

31/03/2026

THE High Court is set to decide on Wednesday whether the leader of the Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM), Dr Tšepo Lipholo, should have his diplomatic passport released by the police.

Justice Maliepollo Makhetha reserved her judgment on Friday after hearing arguments from both Dr Lipholo’s legal representative, Advocate Tembo Lesupi and state lawyer, Adv Tsebiso Fuma.

  Hopolang Mokhopi THE High Court is set to decide on Wednesday whether the leader of the Basotho Covenant Movement (BCM), Dr Tšepo Lipholo, should have his diplomatic passport released by the police. Justice Maliepollo Makhetha reserved her judgment on Friday after hearing arguments from both Dr ...

23/03/2026

THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has dispatched a special envoy to South Africa to investigate the alleged killing of one of its soldiers during violent disputes linked to illegal mining operations in that country’s Gauteng province.

The move follows a report in the current edition of the Lesotho Times that Commando Corporal (Cpl) Molise Molieleng had been shot dead in a gunfight between rival Zama Zama (illegal miners) groups battling for control of an abandoned mining shaft in West Rand, South Africa.

  …over soldier’s alleged killing in illegal mining turf wars …as Letsoela reprimands troops over criminal links Moorosi Tsiane THE Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has dispatched a special envoy to South Africa to investigate the alleged killing of one of its soldiers during violent disputes link...

23/03/2026

THE government has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL), strengthening a long-standing partnership which dates back to 2007.

The updated agreement comes after the original MoU, signed nearly two decades ago, became partly outdated amid financial and operational challenges, prompting CHAL to seek government intervention.

  Rethabile Pitso THE government has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL), strengthening a long-standing partnership which dates back to 2007. The updated agreement comes after the original MoU, signed nearly two decades ago, became p...

23/03/2026

THE High Court has ordered Abia constituency legislator, Thuso Jacob Makhalanyane, to publicly apologise to High Court Judge Moroke Mokhesi for allegedly insulting him in 2024.

The ruling, issued on 9 March 2026 by Acting Judge Tsebang Putsoane, follows a settlement agreement between the two parties. As part of the settlement, Mr Makhalanyane is also required to pay M2000 toward Justice Mokhesi’s legal costs.

  …as High Court resolves Mokhesi–Makhalanyane defamation case THE High Court has ordered Abia constituency legislator, Thuso Jacob Makhalanyane, to publicly apologise to High Court Judge Moroke Mokhesi for allegedly insulting him in 2024. The ruling, issued on 9 March 2026 by Acting Judge Tseb...

23/03/2026

THE Senior Judicial Commissioner, Rabuka Chalatse, has petitioned the Court of Appeal to review its 2022 judgment that dismissed his bid to be upgraded to a higher salary grade.

Mr Chalatse is challenging the judiciary’s salary structure, arguing that it unlawfully excludes him from the grade to which he is entitled.

…petitions Court of Appeal to review 2022 judgment rejecting his plea Hopolang Mokhopi THE Senior Judicial Commissioner, Rabuka Chalatse, has petitioned the Court of Appeal to review its 2022 judgment that dismissed his bid to be upgraded to a higher salary grade. Mr Chalatse is challenging the ju...

23/03/2026

DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) proportional representation (PR) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, is set to rejoin the All Basotho Convention (ABC), citing a lack of support and belonging within his current party.

Mr Tsatsanyane left the ABC in June 2022 to join the Alliance of Democrats (AD) before later moving to the DC ahead of the 2022 general elections.

…says he didn’t feel welcome in DC anymore …but will continue voting with them until end of term Moroke Sekoboto DEMOCRATIC Congress (DC) proportional representation (PR) Member of Parliament, Mokherane Tsatsanyane, is set to rejoin the All Basotho Convention (ABC), citing a lack of support an...

23/03/2026

THE 2026 National Tree Planting Day, commemorated at Meeling Primary School in Mohale’s Hoek on Friday, underscored the growing importance of public-private partnerships in environmental conservation, with Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) emerging as a key driver of the initiative.

The event was led by His Majesty King Letsie III and attended by Prime Minister Sam Matekane, Members of Parliament, government officials, and the local community.

Makananelo Manamolela THE 2026 National Tree Planting Day, commemorated at Meeling Primary School in Mohale’s Hoek on Friday, underscored the growing importance of public-private partnerships in environmental conservation, with Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) emerging as a key driver of the initiative...

23/03/2026

THE reported killing of a Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) soldier in a South African illegal mining turf war is not just another tragic cross-border crime story. It is a deeply unsettling reflection of a growing crisis within Lesotho’s security institutions – one that demands urgent, transparent and decisive action.

The disturbing issue is not only the death of a trained soldier allegedly fighting alongside criminal syndicates, but the far more troubling question: how did a serving member of the LDF leave the barracks with a military-issued firearm and end up in a foreign criminal battlefield?

THE reported killing of a Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) soldier in a South African illegal mining turf war is not just another tragic cross-border crime story. It is a deeply unsettling reflection of a growing crisis within Lesotho’s security institutions – one that demands urgent, transparent and...

23/03/2026

TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), in partnership with its sister company Sasai Econet Financial Services (SEFS), has officially concluded its flagship Hoa Khonahala campaign with the handover of the third and final brand-new Toyota Starlet to its customer, Nthati Sephaka of Ha Abia, Maseru.

…after rewarding over 650 customers Moroke Sekoboto TELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), in partnership with its sister company Sasai Econet Financial Services (SEFS), has officially concluded its flagship Hoa Khonahala campaign with the handover of the third and final bran...

23/03/2026

STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Maloti, has launched a community outreach initiative by donating school shoes, socks and books to learners at Sefikaneng Primary School and ‘Mamathe Community High School in Berea.

The partnership handed over 100 pairs of school shoes and socks to each school, along with reading books, during an event held on Thursday.

  Makananelo Manamolela STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Maloti, has launched a community outreach initiative by donating school shoes, socks and books to learners at Sefikaneng Primary School and ‘Mamathe Community High School in Berea. The partnership handed o...

21/03/2026

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09/03/2026

IN a major victory for efforts to contain endemic corruption in Lesotho, the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has delivered a landmark judgment that will see ministers and members of Parliament being banned from doing business with the State.

  …As court orders enactment of law banning public officials from doing business with the State …Declares that MPs cannot use their voting powers to avoid a constitutional obligation Moorosi Tsiane IN a major victory for efforts to contain endemic corruption in Lesotho, the Constitutional Court...