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CBL INTRODUCES NEW SA DENOMINATIONS

The Central Bank of Lesotho on Thursday introduced new upgraded South African Bank Notes and Coins at the event held in Maseru. Speaking at the event, the Governor of CBL, Dr Emmanuel Maluke Letete said the new banknotes are expected to start circulating in the country from June, saying it will be available in most […]

US AMBASSADOR VISITS MOKHOTLONG 

The United States (US) Ambassador to Lesotho, Mrs. Maria Brewer visited Mokhotlong district from Tuesday to Thursday. In an interview on the evening of the second day of her visit, Mrs. Brewer said she wanted to go out and know the country by visiting other districts. When in Mokhotlong, Mrs. Brewer met with the District Administrator, Mr. Serame […]

MINISTER LAUNCHES HORTICULTURE INCUBATION AND TRAINING CENTRE

The Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project (CAFI) launched the Horticulture Incubation and Training Centre at Mahobong in Leribe on Wednesday. CAFI was established to accelerate economic growth and job creation in Lesotho, focusing on women and youth. Speaking at the event, Mr. […]

HOUSING PLOTS A ROADMAP FOR HOUSING BILL

The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr. Pokello Mahlomola says the National Housing Bill is informed by the recent housing and urban development technical tools developed by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Home Affairs and police. Mr. Mahlomola said this when officially opening a […]

COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT LAUNCHED-TRADE MINISTER

The Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile says the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project (CAFI) was successfully launched on 03 April 2023, and the project implementation has commenced in earnest. Briefing members of the National Assembly on Tuesday, the Minister said the CAFI is a successor to the Private Sector […]

CHINA DONATES TO LESOTHO

  The People’s Republic of China donated food commodities to the government of Lesotho at the event held in Maseru on Thursday. Speaking at the Occasion, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau expressed gratitude to the government of China, saying this gift symbolises love. Mr. Tau said this batch of food […]

PROGRESS MADE ON BLEACHED SA CURRENCY-DR MATLANYANE

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane says progress has been made on cleansing up the bleached South African currency in the country. Briefing members of the National Assembly in the speech she made on Wednesday, the Minister said the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has met with its South African Reserve […]

SERBIA, SINGAPORE AMBASSADORS PAYS COURTESY TO PM

The Ambassadors of Serbia and Singapore to Lesotho, Mr.  Goran Vujicic and Mr. Zainal Arif Mantaha paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane at the State House on Thursday. Addressing the media, the Minister of foreign affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane said the presence of the two ambassadors […]