Lesotho: Mahlala Forms New Party

Businessman Bothata Mahlala has confirmed he is in the process of forming a new political party after initially denying that he would do so.

Mr Mahlala, who had in previous interviews vowed to remain a loyal member of the Democratic Congress (DC), said he had decided to quit and form his party because the DC was no longer a viable vehicle through which to achieve his vision for the country.

The businessman and philanthropist had been the DC’s public relations officer. He confirmed to the Lesotho…