DPM OFFICIATES CIVIL, POLITICAL RIGHTS WORKSHOP

The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Justice Nthomeng Majara officiated a two-day workshop on International Covenant, Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) held in Maseru on Wednesday. The workshop is a follow up to the Geneva Human Rights Seminar that was held in July this year, where Lesotho presented its […]
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MICSTI, ITU CALL FOR SAFEGUARDING CYBERSPACE

The Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) officiated a four-day stakeholders training held in Maseru on Monday. The workshop which is supported by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) together with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) aims to capacitate participants on how to respond and manage cyber threats […]
BALLOT PAPER ARRIVES SAFELY IN THE COUNTRY – IEC

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that the ballot paper for the forthcoming Local Government elections arrived in the country on Saturday night loaded in two trucks from South Africa. IEC Deputy Public Relations Officer, Ms. Reitumetse Makuetje told the Agency on Sunday that the ballot paper is being kept in the Commission’s Warehouse […]
PM OFFICIATES JUSTICE FORUM

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has on Thursday officiated a one-day Justice Sector Coordination Forum held in Maseru. Organised by the Ministry of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, the forum aims to among others restore public trust in the justice system as well as consolidate inputs from stakeholders on annual review among others. In […]
FUEL PRICES HIKE

Petroleum prices in Lesotho are subject to monthly adjustments based on a review of international and local factors. This was said by the Petroleum Fund Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Thato Mohasoa following the fuel adjustment prices in Lesotho with effect from Wednesday, 06 August 2023. Mr. Mohasoa said the costs of fuel and its […]
DSD REVIEWS CHILD MARRIAGE CAMPAIGNS

The Department of Social Development (DSD) on Tuesday visited the District Child Protection Team (DCPT) in Leribe for feedback on ending child marriage campaigns. Speaking at the meeting held on Tuesday at the Hlotse Department of Social Development in Leribe, the Director Children Services, Mrs. Mookho Motheo said the campaigns started in 2019 to date. […]
LCN CONDUCTS VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

To revive the spirit of voting in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Lesotho Council of Non-governmental Organizations (LCN) has deployed 163 voter educators to nine Community Councils of Berea district. This was disclosed by LCN Democracy and Human Rights Commissioner Coordination, Advocate Lebohang Leo during an interview with LENA. Advoc. Leo said the purpose […]
MABUNYANE, KHUBELU BRIDGES CONTRACTOR INTRODUCED

The main Contractor of the two bridges to be constructed in the district under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) II was introduced to the Heads of Departments at a meeting held in Mokhotlong on Tuesday. The contractor called “Concor – Nthane Brothers M&K Bridges Joint Venture will construct the Mabunyane and Khubelu bridges which […]
PM TOURS MAIZE HARVESTING BLOCK FARMING IN QUTHING

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane toured the maize harvesting block farming and planting of wheat at Seaka and Tele in the Quthing district on Saturday. Speaking during the tour, Mr. Matekane commended the Quthing farmers for responding positively to the government’s call to farmers to engage in farming to achieve sustainable food security […]