LRA PROMOTES COMPLIANCE THROUGH TAX LOTTERY
In an effort to further promote voluntary tax compliance in Small and Medium clients, Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) introduced the tax lottery initiative to serve as motivation to clients in the said category. LRA Public Relations Manager, Mr. Pheello Mphana said this when speaking at a meeting intended to highlight the Authority’s initiatives aimed at […]
COMMS MINISTER SPEAKS AT INNOVATIVE FINANCING FORUM IN GENEVA
The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele Maseribane says time has come for Lesotho to build trust through innovation in creating employment in a sustainable manner so as to achieve the National Strategic Plan, African Union Vision 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Chief Maseribane was speaking at the 30th annual session of […]
HEALTH RECEIVES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FROM INDIA
The Ministry of Health received a M50 million worth of medical equipment from the Indian Virobien Healthcare company. The handing over ceremony was held at Sebaboleng in Maseru on Thursday last week.. The equipment that comprises 10 electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, 150 patient monitors, 12 anaesthesia machines, 50 fluid and blood warmer, 50 flowmenter infusion pumps, […]
NMDS LIMITS SPONSORSHIP FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT NUL, FOKOTHI
The National Manpower Development Secretariat will reduce the admission list of first year students due for sponsorship at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) and Lerotholi Polytechnic (Fokothi). The Minister of Development Planning, Mr. Tlohelang Aumane announced this when addressing the press conference held at the Ministry’s premises on Friday. He said the ministry has […]
GOVERNMENT DECLARES DEATH OF FEMALE RUGBY TEAM MEMBERS AS NATIONAL TRAGEDY
The Minister of Communication, Science and Technology has on behalf of the Lesotho Government pleaded with Basotho as a nation to bow their heads and mourn for the loss of five teenage girls who were on a trip to Bloemfontein for a rugby match. Chief Masirabane made this call on Sunday following the car accident […]
FAO URGES ALL TO ADDRESS CHILD LABOUR
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has urged nations to pay greater attention and allocate more financial resources to addressing child labour in domestic and local food supply chains and in subsistence farming where the vast majority of child labour in agriculture occurs. The call for action was made as FAO observed World Day Against […]
TOURISM LAUNCHES ONE-MONTH EXHIBITION
The Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Chief Joang Molapo says the National Museum and Art Gallery force Basotho to showcase their unique and beautiful heritage. This, he said when officiating the launch of a one-month exhibition staged at the Alliance Francaise in commemoration of the International Museum Day which is commemorated annually on May […]
LESOTHO, CZECH ENHANCE TIES
His Majesty King Letsie III on Thursday accepted Letters of Credence from the Ambassador designate of the Czech Republic, Mr Michal Kral at the occasion held at the Royal Family in Maseru. Accepting the Czech credentials, His Majesty expressed gratitude over the relations between Lesotho and Czech, saying the cordial bonds between the two countries […]
LESOTHO, KOREA SHARE SIMILAR ASPIRATIONS-HIS MAJESTY
His Majesty King Letsie III says Lesotho and Korea share similar aspirations and desires such as international peace and stability. HIS Majesty said this when accepting letters of credence from the Ambassador designate of the Republic of Korea, Dr Park Jong-Dae at the occasion held at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. He said […]
WORLD BANK FINANCES WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Government of Lesotho through the Minister of Finance, Dr Moeketsi Majoro has on Wednesday signed a loan agreement of over M1 Billion for the Lesotho Water Development Project Phase II. Speaking at an event held in Maseru, the Minister of Water, Mr. Samonyane Ntsekele expressed his gratitude, noting that the finance will help implement […]
