GLOBAL ECONOMIC GROWTH WEAKENING-GOVERNOR CBL
The Central Bank of Lesotho Governor, Dr Emmanuel Letete says economic activity continues to slow down for most economies, He disclosed this at the press conference after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Lesotho held its 99th meeting. He said the inflation pressures in most economies remain high despite the slowdown […]
PM VISITS LDF TROOPS IN MOZAMBIQUE
Prime Minister Sam Matekane`s visit to the Lesotho Defence Forces troops in Mozambique was a resounding success and impactful says, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane. He outlined that the main purpose of the visit was to hear the challenges faced by the troops deployed in Mozambique and to see […]
LESOTHO INCREASES FRUIT PRODUCTION
Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project in collaboration with Lesotho National Farmers’ Association (LENAFU) will equip farmers with skills to increase fruit production. This is according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism Senior Public Relations Officer Ms. ‘Mantletse Maile. Ms Maile indicated that they intend to train farmers so they can have skills […]
FARMERS REQUEST LDF DEPLOYMENT AT ILLEGAL BORDERS
Livestock farmers from different areas of Mokhotlong, on Wednesday, requested for deployment of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) at illegal borders to control stock theft between Mokhotlong and Kwazulu Natal province, South Africa. The majority of farmers who spoke in the meeting regarding the increasing stock theft in the district requested that illegal borders namely […]
PM TO ATTEND THE LEADERS’ SUMMIT
The Prime Minister Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane will participate in the Dakar 2 feed Leaders’ Summit which will commence on January 25 in Senegal. In an interview with the Agency on Tuesday, the Press Attaché at the Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Thapelo Mabote said the Prime Minister is expected to depart on Tuesday. He added […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE PRIORITIZES SYSTEMS SECURITY
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has launched a 72-hour solutions development event, where developers, programmers, and sector practitioners in the sub-Saharan Africa region are invited to register and produce an integrated solution that will allow users to authenticate transactions and manage documents in the integrated financial management information system (IMFS). Speaking at the […]
LECSA LEADS ROYAL FAMILY PRAYER
The Lesotho Evangelical Church of Southern Africa (LECSA) on Sunday, led the thanksgiving prayer for the Royal family at Matsieng Royal Palace. Among the attendees were former Prime Minister Mr Pakalitha Mosisili, former Deputy Prime Minister Mr Lesao Lehohla, former Speaker of National Assembly Mr Sephiri Motanyane, former Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Mohlabi Tsekoa, Principal […]
PM TOURS CLOSED FACTORIES
Prime Minister Mr. Sam Matekane took a tour of two factories, which had closed, leaving over 5000 Basotho jobless. The factories Glory situated at Tikoe Industrial were closed in March 2020, while C&Y found at Thetsane closed shop in December 2021. Both factories retrenched 3,000 and 2,600 workers respectively. The factories closed due to a […]
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL PAYS COURTESY CALL TO HIS MAJESTY
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council paid a courtesy call to his Majesty King Letsie III and the Prime minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane on Wednesday. In an interview with the Publication, the Minister of Foreign affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane said […]
COURT REVERSES DECISION OF GOVERNMENT
The High Court through Judge Maseforo Mahase has issued an interim order reversing a decision by the Government of Lesotho through the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to withhold monthly salaries for Moahloli Mphaka, Thabang Thite, and Bahlakoana Manyanye. This is after the trio (Mphaka, Thite, and Manyanye) approached the same court challenging a decision to […]
