RSL LAUNCHES E-PAYMENT, E-TAXATION PLATFORMS
The Revenue Service Lesotho launched e-payment and e-taxation which gives the clientele a platform to pay taxes online and e-file their tax returns. These e-services are aimed at broadening the use of technology and easing tax payments across the country. The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane commended RSL for this initiative, […]
LIPAM HOSTS MINISTERS’ INDUCTION
The Lesotho Institute of Public Administration and Management (LIPAM) is currently holding a three-day induction for Cabinet to capacitate them with managerial skills at the State House. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane said the induction which started on Monday aims to introduce ministers to the government business, its structures, […]
EDUCATION TO HOST SYMPOSIUM
The Principal Secretary of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education and Training, Dr John Oliphant has announced that the ministry will hold a two-day Curriculum and Assessment Symposium at Manthabiseng Convention Centre from 28 to 29 March 2023. He disclosed this at the press conference held in Maseru on Monday. Dr Oliphant said the […]
BASOTHO REMEMBER KING MOSHOESHOE I
Multitudes of Basotho, on this year’s Moshoeshoe’s Day, gathered at Thaba-Bosiu to remember the founder of the nation, King Moshoeshoe I. His Majesty inspected the parade before leaving for the top of Thaba-Bosiu. The highlight of the remembrance ceremony was the laying of wreaths at Thaba-Bosiu, a fortress of King Moshoeshoe I by His Majesty […]
E-WASTE MANAGEMENT DRIVES DIGITAL INCLUSION
The Director of Environment in the Ministry of Defence, National Security and Environment, Ms. Qong-qong Hoohlo says the objective of e-waste management is to drive digital finance and financial inclusion by improving access to reliable digital services, particularly among citizens living in rural and unserved areas. She said this when officially opening the inception workshop […]
HOUSING DISSEMINATES NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
The National Housing Policy elaborates on the policy objectives, which are aimed at addressing the key issues and challenges in the housing sector. The Director of Housing, in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Ms. Mamphaka Mabesa said this on Tuesday when officially opening on behalf of the Principal Secretary of […]
SENATE PRESIDENT WELCOMES MEMBERS
Senate President, Mrs. ‘Mamonaheng Mokitimi welcomed members for the 2nd session of the 11th Parliament in Maseru today. The second session follows a joint sitting of Parliamentarians for a hearing of the 2023/24 national budget presentation last week. During the session, Mrs. Mokitimi shared words of encouragement with members, saying that society has entrusted them […]
LESOTHO, SA SIGN MOU
Cross-border criminal activities continue to compromise the security and integrity of Lesotho and our only neighbouring country, South Africa. This, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr. Lebona Lephema said during the press briefing on Security and Migration Management held in Maseru on Friday last week. Mr. Lephema said they have agreed to […]
PM HANDS OVER SCHOOL UNIFORM, LEARNING AIDS TO SCHOOLS
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane handed over school uniforms and learning aid equipment to three schools in Maseru on Thursday. The schools are Mabathoana High School, St. Bernadette Primary, and Resource Centre for the Blind and over 127 learners have benefitted. The donation included full school uniforms for both boys and girls, white cane and braille. […]
STI KEY TO ACHIEVE SDGs
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) have been globally recognised to be key tools to achieving global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Africa Agenda 2063 in creating ‘the Africa we want’ and the SADC protocols on STI. The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane said this on Wednesday when officially opening on behalf […]
