LESOTHO ADVANCES PLANS FOR OVERSEAS LABOUR EXPORT
The government of Lesotho has made significant progress in implementing plans to export labour to international markets with bilateral agreements already reached with several countries. In an interview with the Agency, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Ts’eliso Mokhosi said Lesotho and Qatar have concluded bilateral agreements through their respective Ministries of Labour with […]
LESOTHO JOINED OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN MARKING AFRICA DAY.
Lesotho celebrated the beauty, strength, culture, and unity of our beloved continent from our rich heritage and diverse traditions to the unstoppable spirit of African people, Africa continues to rise with pride and purpose. Let us honour our history, embrace our diversity, and work together towards a brighter future for generations to come. Africa is […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER M250 MILLION ON ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCY OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Motorists, in particular farmers, are urged to maintain a safe distance and ensure visibility when driving slow-moving agricultural equipment in order to prevent road accidents. This was said by Road Safety Officer Mr. Setsoto Putsoa in an interview with the Agency, saying the above is crucial in this season as farmers are about to engage […]
LESOTHO HAS NO PLANS TO IMPOSE SARS-STYLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION MEASURES.
Finance and Development Planning Minister Dr. Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane said the Lesotho government is not planning to introduce measures similar to those recently announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which require Basotho motorists to register their vehicles in order to obtain import permits. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a question in […]
THE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME AT PEKA, IN LERIBE.
Rural Electrification Project launched at Lihlabeng Ha Ramoabi Peka in Leribe, by The Right Honourable the Prime Minister, Hon. Samuel Matekane attracted prominent government figures including Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara, Minister of Information, Communication, Science and Technology, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Minister of Education and Training Professor Ntoi Rapapa and newly appointed Minister of […]
LESOTHO JOINED THE UNITED STATES TO CELEBRATE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Richard Ramoeletsi officiated the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at American Embassy in Maseru. In his remarks, Honourable Ramoeletsi reaffirmed the strong and longstanding relations between Lesotho and the United States, highlighting cooperation in health, trade, […]
LESOTHO CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON NATIONAL COLOURS.
The National Assembly had designated Thursdays as a day for Basotho to wear national colours in an effort to promote patriotism, unity and national pride. This follows the adoption of a motion by the house urging Members of Parliament, civil servants and citizens to wear the national colours of blue, white and green. The motion […]
SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
LESOTHO eSERVICES TO UNDERGO EVOLUTION AS PART OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Principal Secretary (PS), Mr. Kanono Ramashamole says e-services will go through evolution stages until fully automated to the back end systems. He said this when officiating e-services validation exercise attended by representatives from different government Ministries held at ICT boardroom on Wednesday. Addressing participants, the […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 79TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY [WHA79]
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in the 79th World Health Assembly, joining global leaders, health experts, and development partners in shaping the future of global health in Geneva, Switzerland. The Minister of Health, Honourable ‘Mamokete Nts’ekhe Led Lesotho delegation to participate so that Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening healthcare systems, promoting equitable access to health services […]
