Lesotho
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:11 GMTEU Donates U.S.$955,000 to Lesotho
[Lesotho Times] The European Union (EU) has donated ?780 000 (about M13, 6 million) to Lesotho for various humanitarian projects aimed at assisting vulnerable households in the country.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:58:10 GMTDirector of Public Prosecutions Motinyane Blasts Metsing, Mochoboroane
[Lesotho Times] The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Hlalefang Motinyane, has slammed politicians, Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane, for persisting with their "opportunistic" court applications to stop or defer their treason a...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:41:12 GMTCourt of Appeal President Mosito Slams High Court Judges
[Lesotho Times] Court of Appeal President Kananelo Mosito has implored Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane to "crap the whip" on errant judges who fail to provide written reasons for their judgements.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:31:10 GMTManyokole Should Have His Day Before Tribunal - Majoro
[Lesotho Times] Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro insists that suspended Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) Director General, Mahlomola Manyokole, should appear before the tribunal which was set up last December to determine his fitn...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:45:03 GMTI'm Done With Politics - Former Deputy Prime Minister Moleleki
[Lesotho Times] Former Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki says he is done with politics.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:44:15 GMTGovt Refuses to Authorise Covid-19 Vaccines Purchase
[Lesotho Times] The Health ministry has refused to grant the private sector permission to purchase the Russian Sputnik V to fight Covid-19.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:03:04 GMTKenyan National Stabbed to Death
[Lesotho Times] CONTROVERSY surrounds the death of a 39-year-old Kenyan national, Martin Masike, who was last week fatally stabbed by a civilian while he fleeing from the police in Butha-Buthe.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:53:20 GMTOpposition MPs Defect to Mokhothu's Party
[Lesotho Times] Two opposition Alliance of Democrats (AD) legislators, Mothepu Mahapa and Mokherane Tsatsanyane, have ditched the Monyane Moleleki-led party to join Deputy Prime Minister Mathibeli Mokhothu's Democratic Congress (DC).
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:34:09 GMTMajoro Calls for FDI
[Lesotho Times] Lesotho desperately needs foreign direct investment (FDI) to stimulate its economy after the destructive effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro has said.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:28:22 GMTAgriculture Ministry Lifts Vegetables Ban
[Lesotho Times] The ministry of Agriculture, Marketing and Food Security has lifted the ban on vegetables imports.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:36:49 GMTSurviving a Deadly Outbreak of Covid-19 in a Convent
[UN News] A 77-year old nun from the southern African country of Lesotho has been telling the UN how she survived a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in her convent and why it's important to embrace the vaccine.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:36:14 GMTWater, Water Everywhere... but Not a Drop to Drink for Local Communities
[Daily Maverick] Nearly 800 million cubic metres of water go from Lesotho to South Africa in a year, earning the landlocked country billions. But people living in villages near the dams don't benefit - and even have to get their own water from unprot...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:13:32 GMTMakatile Appointed to Southern Africa Cycling Forum
[Lesotho Times] FEDERATION of Cycling Lesotho (FCL) president Rammotang Makatile has been appointed to the Southern African Cycling Forum board.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:43:58 GMTWhen Lagos Welcomed Lesotho
[This Day] Lagos with its experience of hosting bigger events could do better, writes Ayodele Okunfolami
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:02:18 GMTI'm a Results-Driven Professional - Nacosec Deputy CEO
[Lesotho Times] THE National Covid-19 Secretariat (NACOSEC) is one of the few institutions that have heeded the call to appoint women to positions of power. So unique is NACOSEC that it is led by a female chief executive officer Malitaba Litaba who i...
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:01:14 GMTLefa Must Self-Introspect and Do Right By Likuena
[Lesotho Times] LIKUENA once again failed to book a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after being held to a goalless draw by Sierra Leone at Setsoto Stadium on Saturday.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:15:54 GMTMPs, Civil Society Lobby IMF for U.S.$3 Trillion
[Lesotho Times] PARLIAMENTARIANS in Southern Africa and civil society are pushing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to issue US$3 trillion in new Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) so that countries can better cope with Covid-19 and return to a sound ...
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:58:43 GMTWhen Lagos Welcomed Lesotho
[Vanguard] by Emmanuel Okogba
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:04:47 GMTAFCON 2021 Qualifiers Super Eagles Conclude Campaign With 3-0 Defeat of Lesotho in Lagos
[This Day] Super Eagles finished their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a runaway 14 points after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in the last game of the series yesterday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:25:57 GMTNigeria 3 - 0 Lesotho Ratings - Onuachu Drives Home Point
[Premium Times] The Eagles won four and drew two of their games to finish top of Group L; Osimhen scores five goals in five matches.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:30:00 GMTIwobi Tests Negative for Covid-19 Ahead of Lesotho Tie
[Premium Times] Iwobi was ruled out of the game against Benin because of a positive result
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:44:31 GMTSuper Eagles Thrash Lesotho 3-0 to End 2021 Afcon Qualifiers Unbeaten
[Leadership] Super Eagles trio of Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul Onuachu were on target as Nigeria thrashed the Crocodiles of Lesotho 3-0 in their last 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match decided at the Teslim Balogun Stadiu...
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:53:36 GMTAFCON 2021 Qualifier Enyimba Goalkeeper, John Noble, Seeks First Cap As Eagles Round Up With Lesotho
[This Day] Enyimba FC goalkeeper, John Noble, has said that his call up to the senior national team by Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, is the best moment of his short career as a shot stopper.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:57:17 GMTAfcon Qualifiers - Super Eagles Cruise to 3-0 Victory Over Lesotho
[Premium Times] The Nigeria national team went unbeaten all through the qualifiers.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:35:27 GMTNigeria Vs Lesotho - Rohr to Make Changes in Eagles' Squad
[Leadership] Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to ring the changes in today's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:10:50 GMTAfcon Qualifiers - Final Group Matches for Tuesday As Nigeria Tackles Lesotho in Lagos
[Vanguard] The final matches (Day 6) in Groups E, F, I, K and L in the qualifiers for the 2022 African Nations Cup (AFCON) take place on Tuesday.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:03:20 GMTLesotho Arrive in Lagos for Super Eagles Showdown
[Leadership] Lesotho's national football team have arrived in Lagos ahead of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:32:59 GMTFootball Federation Wants Own Covid-19 Test for Iwobi Ahead Lesotho Clash
[Leadership] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to carry out another test for Everton forward, Alex Iwobi, who tested positive for Coronavirus on arrival at Porto Novo ahead of last Saturday's AFCON qualifier against the Benin Republic.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:32:03 GMTSanwo-Olu Charges Super Eagles to Win Against Benin, Lesotho
[This Day] As the Super Eagles depart Lagos this morning for Cotonou in Benin Republic, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the three-time continental champions to beat the Beninoise as well as the Crocodiles of Lesotho in the c...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:34:32 GMTAfcon Qualifiers - Tickets Will Not Be Sold for Game Against Lesotho
[Premium Times] Less than 8,000 fans will be permitted to watch the Eagles on Tuesday.