NATION WARNED OF RECENT ANIMAL DISEASE
The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition through the Animal Department has issued a statement with which it is warning farmers and making them aware of the recent outbreak of a disease in animals. In a press release from the Ministry, the Bluetongue disease popularly known as ‘Boloutomo’ has been observed in the lowlands […]
RSL, ESWATINI REVENUE SERVICE SIGN MOU
To strengthen areas of collaboration, the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an event held in Mbabane, Eswatini this weekend. Information received from RSL shows that the MoU seeks to formalise the already existing collaboration between the two administrations especially in the areas of information […]
LESOTHO GRANTED NINETY-DAY VISA
Basotho have been accorded 90 days visa-free whenever they cross the border into their neighbouring South Africa as opposed to the normal 30 days. This surfaced at the signing agreement between the Ministers of Home Affairs Lesotho and South Africa on Thursday at the Maseru border. The signing also included an agreement regarding the return […]
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN LESOTHO, SOUTH AFRICA SIGNED
Lesotho and South Africa sealed an agreement for the usage of the passport and visa in an event held at the Maseru Border Post on Thursday. At this event, the Minister of Home Affairs in South Africa, Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that the signing of this agreement between the two countries is regarding the […]
US MILITARY VISITS LESOTHO
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr Lebona Lephema welcomed an entourage from the United States of America’s Military Air. Upon their arrival on Thursday at the Mejametalana Airbase, the entourage took the Minister together with the LDF members on a familiarisation flight. In his remarks, Mr. Lephema said such collaborations […]
HIS MAJESTY ACCEPTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM ANGOLA, SAHRAWI
His Majesty King Letsie III accepted letters of credence from Angola Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Rui Orlando Ferreira De C. Da Silve Xavier and of Ambassador Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Lesotho, Mr. Mohamed Yelslem Beisat Deich at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Wednesday. Accepting letters of credence from Mr. Silve Xavier, His Majesty said the presence […]
HIS MAJESTY LEADS LAYING OF WREATHS
His Majesty King Letsie III led the laying of wreaths on top of Thaba Bosiu hill (fortress) on Monday in remembrance of the late founding father of Basotho, King Moshoeshoe l. After His Majesty laid the wreath, the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane also laid the wreath then followed the Principal Chiefs of the clans […]
JOIN THE CELEBRATION, WEAR TRADITIONAL ATTIRE EVERY FRIDAY- GS
In celebration of the nation’s remarkable 200 years of existence, different sectors are invited to partake in a special initiative to showcase cultural heritage and unity. As part of the festivities, the Public Servants, Parastatals, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Private Companies employees are urged to wear traditionally branded attire every Friday, starting from this week. The […]
MOSHOESHOE’S WALK MARKS 200 YEARS
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane on Thursday launched the 3-day Moshoeshoe’s Walk from Menkhoaneng in Leribe to Thaba Bosiu in the Maseru district. This was done in the presence of Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade, Industry and Small Business Development, Minister of Gender, Youth and Social […]
HER MAJESTY PRESENTS SANITARY PADS, SCHOOL BAGS
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso on Wednesday presented 200 sanitary pads and 45 school bags to girls and boys respectively at Menkhoaneng and Lentsoaneng Primary Schools in Leribe. Speaking at the event initiated by the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), Her Majesty thanked the LTDC for engaging and trusting her to choose the schools. […]
