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CBL INCREASES PRIME RATE

The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) increased the prime lending rate in May by 25 basis points from 7.50 percent to 7.75 percent per annum. This, CBL Governor, Dr Maluke Letete said was decided during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 101st meeting which he said considered global, regional, and domestic economic developments as well as […]

METHANE EXPLOSION KILLS AROUND 30 ILLEGAL MINERS

At least 30 illegal miners at the disused Harmony Gold mine are reported to have died and are still trapped underground after being killed by methane last week. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane briefed the Members of Parliament in the National Assembly about this tragedy on Monday. He said […]

PM URGES FOR CLEANLINESS

The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has urged Basotho to abide by cleanliness and keep Maputsoe clean as one of the busiest entry ports in the country. Mr. Matekane said this when officially opening ‘Operation Hloekisa Lesotho’ at Maputsoe in Leribe on Friday. He said Maputsoe has to be kept clean as one of […]

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON ELDERLY CARE SERVICES

The Department of Social Development urges elderly care as it is essential for elderly people as this will promote good health. This was said by the Director of Elderly Care Services, Mrs. ‘Mateboho Marite during a one-day workshop on elderly care services for media houses in Maseru on Wednesday. Mrs. Marite said their aim is […]

POLELO EA MOHLOMPHEHI TONAKHOLO SAMUEL NTSOKOANE MATEKANE PHUTHEHONG EA ’MUSO LE BAETAPELE BA MAKHOTLA LE MEKHA EA LIPOLOTIKI LE BOEMELI BA NTLO EA MAHOSANA MABAPI LE MORALO OA ’MUSO HOLIMA NTŠETSO PELE EA LEETO LA TLHOPHO-BOCHA ‘MANTHABISENG CONVENTION CENTER-25 MOTŠEANONG 2023

POLELO EA MOHLOMPHEHI TONAKHOLO SAMUEL NTSOKOANE MATEKANE PHUTHEHONG EA ’MUSO LE BAETAPELE BA MAKHOTLA LE MEKHA EA LIPOLOTIKI LE BOEMELI BA NTLO EA MAHOSANA MABAPI LE MORALO OA ’MUSO HOLIMA NTŠETSO PELE EA LEETO LA TLHOPHO-BOCHA ‘MANTHABISENG CONVENTION CENTER-25 MOTŠEANONG 2023

DESPITE DELAY, PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED AS SCHEDULED-MINISTER OF WATER

The Minister of Water and Sanitation from South Africa, Mr. Senzo Mchunu says despite delays that were experienced for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), the construction will be completed as scheduled. The Minister said this in an interview with the media from both Lesotho and South Africa conducted after the official […]

HIS MAJESTY URGES LEADERSHIP TO WORK HARD ON LHWP PHASE II

It is the responsibility of the leadership from Lesotho and South Africa to continue working hard and ensure that the benefits that accrue from the implementation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II are fully and equitably realised. His Majesty King Letsie III said this in his remarks delivered at the sod-turning ceremony […]

SA PRESIDENT  VISITS LESOTHO

The South African President, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Lesotho on Tuesday morning for the sod turning of Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) Phase II of Polihali Dam and tunnel construction. Upon his arrival, he paid a courtesy call to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace, then went to the state house […]

CONNECTING LAND, HOUSING INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE EXTENDED NSDP II

Housing is a major source of job creation and wealth, a social and economic tool with the expanding construction of houses. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr. Pokello Mahlomola said this at the first Land and Housing Coordination meeting to align and integrate strategic and […]