Lesotho
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:33:38 GMTAll Set for PM Elect Matekane's Big Day
[Lesotho Times] All roads will tomorrow lead to Setsoto Stadium for the inauguration of incoming Prime Minister, Sam Matekane.
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:36:13 GMTWhat They Said At the Convening of the 11th Parliament
[Lesotho Times] Members of the newly-elected 11th parliament were on Tuesday sworn-in as part of processes that will culminate in the inauguration of the new government after the recent 7 October 2022 general elections. The new parliament is vastly d...
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:51:11 GMTMatekane Funds Own Inauguration
[Lesotho Times] THE outgoing Moeketsi Majoro government is too broke to fully finance Prime Minister-designate Sam Matekane's inauguration tomorrow. As a result, Mr Matekane is being forced to fund some costs of his inauguration from his own pocket, ...
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:34:32 GMTSekhamane Elected Parly Speaker As 11th Parly Convenes
[Lesotho Times] ... Mosena to deputise him
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:53:32 GMTLesotho's Election Brought Change. Six Things Needed to Promote Peace and Democracy
[The Conversation Africa] Lesotho's 2022 general election, its tenth since its independence from Britain in 1966, was unique in more ways than one.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:14:02 GMTCourt Rules Out Mandatory Death Penalty for HIV+ Rapists
[Legalbrief] A decision by the constitutional division of Lesotho's High Court has found controversial provisions in that country's sexual offences law, unconstitutional. In particular, the court held that stipulating the death penalty for a convicte...
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:48:03 GMTSigned, Sealed, Delivered!!!
[Lesotho Times] RFP, AD, MEC ink coalition deal, Bloated cabinet slashed to 15 ministers only, AD, MEC will have one minister each, While all deputy minister positions have been abolished...
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:47:00 GMTI Won't Take a Govt Salary - Matekane
[Lesotho Times] REVOLUTION for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, says he will not draw a salary from government upon assuming the post of prime minister.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:55:41 GMTPresident Ramaphosa Attends Lesotho PM Inauguration
[SAnews.gov.za] President Ramaphosa has commended the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho for their determination to forge a stable and peaceful country.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:19:14 GMTPresident Ramaphosa to Attend Lesotho PM Inauguration
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the inauguration of newly elected Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, in Maseru this morning.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:11:14 GMTLesotho High Court Faults Imposition of Death Sentence On the Basis of HIV Status
[SALC] Court decision upholds that people living with HIV have the same right to life as all others
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:51:33 GMTPresident Cyril Ramaphosa Attends Inauguration of Prime Minister of Lesotho, Right Honourable Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, in Maseru, 28 Oct
[Govt of SA] President Ramaphosa to attend inauguration of Prime Minister of Lesotho
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:40:20 GMTGeingob to Attend Matekane Inauguration in Lesotho Tomorrow
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has been invited by Lesotho King Letsie III to attend the inauguration of the newly elected prime minister, Sam Matekane, tomorrow morning in Maseru, Lesotho.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:44:09 GMTChamisa Off to Lesotho's for Inauguration of New Prime Minister After Shock Electoral Victory By Opposition
[New Zimbabwe] Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa will be among hundreds of dignitaries set to attend Lesotho's new prime minister's inauguration set for Friday.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:08:02 GMTLesotho - Journey to the Kingdom in the Sky
[Daily Maverick] Whether by felling trees or herding sheep, the Basotho have shaped the landscape, with some of the transport blanks filled in by Chinese highways that, regardless of the trade-off involved, make the traveller's journey.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:56:22 GMTNew Leaders Will Have to Deal With Political Discontent
[The Conversation Africa] The southern African kingdom of Lesotho went to the polls on 7 October 2022. Or at least some of its voters did. Turnout was at an all-time low of 38% of registered voters. Many are expressing discontent with politics in Les...
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:10:34 GMTNew Leaders Have a Lot of Work - and Convincing - to Do After Elections
[The Conversation Africa] The southern African kingdom of Lesotho went to the polls on 7 October 2022. Or at least some of its voters did. Turnout was at an all-time low of 38% of registered voters. Many are expressing discontent with politics in Les...
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:20:14 GMTWhy the ABC Collapsed Spectacularly At the Polls
[Lesotho Times] THE Sam Matekane-led Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party's stunning election victory was achieved at the expense of established parties like the All Basotho Convention (ABC), Democratic Congress (DC), Alliance of Democrats (AD) and ...
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:07:09 GMTMajoro Leaves Behind a Legacy of Failure
[Lesotho Times] Caretaker Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro will hand over the reins of government to Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) leader, Sam Matekane, as soon as the latter is inaugurated. This follows Mr Matekane's resounding victory in the 7 Octo...
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:46:52 GMTWe Never Held Any Coalition Talks With the RFP - Mahao
[Lesotho Times] ... BAP leader concedes defeat but reiterates concerns about voters' roll
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:30:11 GMTLesotho Elections - Newcomers Score Impressive Win, but Politics Will Still Be Unstable
[The Conversation Africa] The 2022 national elections in Lesotho will go down in the country's history as among the most eventful. A party formed only six months ahead of the legislative election, Revolution for Prosperity, emphatically ended the rei...
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:18:06 GMTPolls Outcome a Painful Lesson to Career Politicians
[Lesotho Times] WE would like to extend our hearty congratulations to His Majesty, King Letsie III, the political parties and the nation at large for the peaceful elections over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:17:08 GMTBigwigs Comprehensively Beaten in Polls
[Lesotho Times] SEVERAL political heavyweights, including All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, Democratic Congress deputy leader, Motlalentoa Letsosa, and Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Nqosa Mahao, have fallen by the wayside in the h...
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:18:52 GMTInternational Observers Hail "Peaceful" Polls
[Lesotho Times] VARIOUS international observer missions have commended Lesotho for conducting "peaceful and safe" elections over the weekend.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:33:28 GMTGauteng Councillor Thabo Malatjie Laid to Rest After Murder in Lesotho
[Daily Maverick] The community of Khutsong, in the Merafong City Local Municipality of Gauteng, is reeling after the murder of a local councillor.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:26:44 GMTRFP Takes Commanding Lead
[Lesotho Times] Business mogul, Sam Matekane's Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party has taken a commanding lead in Lesotho's general elections.