LESOTHO SEES PEACEFUL TRANSITION
The Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele Maseribane has commended Members of Parliament (MPs) for engaging in peaceful transition. This, he said following the collapse of the third coalition of the government of Lesotho, commonly known as (4×4) in the National Assembly on Monday. Chief Maseribane said the Prime Minister, Dr Motsoahae Thomas […]
FORTY-EIGHT TEST NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19
The Minister of Health, Mr. Nkaku Kabi announced on Monaday that 48 samples of suspected COID-19 cases that were sent for testing at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa came back negative. Mr. Kabi said this when addressing the nation at the Lesotho Television (LTV) studios on Monday where he expressed […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN SA NEIGHBOURS’ VIRTUAL MEETING
The Prime Minister, Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane on Friday participated in a virtual consultative meeting convened by the President of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss responses on COVID-19 pandemic with heads of state and government from neighbouring countries. Countries that attended the meeting are Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe with Lesotho and […]
FACTORY WORKERS’ RELIEF FUND SALARIES DUE ON FRIDAY
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Halebonoe Setṥabi says the relief fund salaries for factory workers should be expected to reflect in their bank accounts on Friday (08/05/2020). This, Mr. Setṥabi mentioned when addressing the media during a press conference on Wednesday which aimed at explaining in-depth the Prime Minister’s speech on easing of […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTS REPORT ON BUDGET ESTIMATES
The National Assembly on Tuesday, adopted the report on the budget and estimates for the financial year 2020/2021. This follows proposal of the motion by the Chairman of the Portfolio Committee on Economic and Development Cluster, Mr. Samuel Rapapa. He said as the committee, they recommend the government to consider its position between the construction […]
LDF COVID-19 SAVE LIVE OPERATION TO PREVENT ILLEGAL CROSSING
The launch of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) COVID-19 Save Live Operation Phase II, which saw a total of 295 members being deployed countrywide is expected to help in preventing people from crossing at illegal border posts. This is according to the press release issued by the National Emergency Command Centre (NECC) on Tuesday. The […]
TRAFFIC OPENS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS OFFERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES
The Department of Traffic in the Ministry of Transport has opened to provide services to truck drivers considered offering essential services. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Thabo Motoko said this in an interview with LENA on Monday. Mr. Motoko said the move follows the ministry’s promise to the public that truck […]
SENATORS SUPPORT NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
About 24 senators of the total 32, on Tuesday voted in support for the Ninth Amendment to the Constitution Bill 2019. This came after the Bill was presented before legislation committee by a private member who is also a member of the National Assembly, Advocate Lekhetho Rakuoane. Speaking in support of the Bill, the Principal […]
SPEAKER WARNS MEMBERS TO BE READY
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Sephiri Motanyane warned members of the House about the importance of getting ready to tackle Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) whenever it will be found in Lesotho. This, Mr. Motanyane said when addressing members of the House at the first sitting of the National Assembly on Monday. The Speaker […]
TJ GENERAL DEALER DONATES TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Mokoto Hloaele on Monday received 500 masks and 540 litres of hand sanitizers from TJ General Dealer (PTY) LTD at the event held in Maseru. When receiving the donation, Mr. Hloaele said the donation will help the ministry to enhance protection of students from the spread of Coronavirus […]
