WORLDBANK RAISES CONCERN OVER IMPLEMENTATION
The World Bank has raised concern over the implementation of the projects in the country and would like to find ways to help Lesotho implement its program. In an interview with the Minister of Trade, Industries, Business Development, and Tourism, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile said the World Bank is worried about Lesotho‘s implementation programs. He said […]
HEAT WAVE HITS LESOTHO
As parts of Southern Africa experience record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves, the Lesotho Red Cross Society (LRCS) advises all to be cautious. Lesotho is no exception in this, as during the past week the country has experienced very warm weather and still expects similar temperatures this coming week as Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) has reported. According […]
GOVERNMENT HONORS AGREEMENT
The government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Health has vowed to honour its agreement with the Christian Health Association (CHAL) of paying the due subventions to the facilities every year. The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane said that the meeting between the parties was fruitful. This comes after CHAL had voiced out its […]
TWO AMBASSADORS PAY COURTESY CALL TO HIS MAJESTY
Two Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council representing two of the four-member countries from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) paid a courtesy call to His Majesty Letsie III at the Royal Palace on Thursday. The delegation of two comprised of representatives from the State of Qatar Mr. Khalid A. M. Al-Sharshani as well […]
A8 MANDELA ROAD INACCESSIBLE
The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has made motorists and users of the A8 Mandela Road which is the road that joins Sebothoane, Khanyane and Pitseng in Leribe that the road is inaccessible. This comes after heavy rains hit the country on Wednesday and led to the disintegration of the above-mentioned road. Speaking in an interview […]
APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION GRANTS OPEN
Applications for education grants for Orphaned and Vulnerable children for the 2023 academic year are now open. According to a press release from the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development, applications are open from Monday (02/01/2023 until January 31. The release shows that grants are both for Secondary and High school […]
THE PRIME MINISTER VISITS LERIBE
The Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane on Monday visited Likocheng, Khanyane, and Peka in the Leribe district to inspect gravel roads and footbridges which have been destroyed by heavy rainfalls. This was revealed by the Prime Minister’s Press Attaché Mr. Thapelo Mabote in an interview with LENA, where he said the Prime Minister was […]
ECOL ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
The Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL), in collaboration with other stakeholders, is currently engaged in grading and standardisation of Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) results. This was said by the ECoL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Mokhitli Khoabane in an interview with LENA on Monday. He said they do this to ensure that […]
FOUR NABBED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Four suspects of human trafficking are awaiting trial in jail following their failure to pay bail. They are Mpho Ramonotsi (50) from Khapung Butha-Buthe who lives in South Africa Centurion, Sehlomeng Labane (23) from Koalabata, Nyatso Mokete (23) from Matelile, Ha Makhakhe and ’Mamanyesemane Thoabala (38) from Ha Foso. The suspects appeared in Magistrate court […]
NUL, ECOL SIGN MOU
The National University of Lesotho (NUL) and the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECOL) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an event held at Roma. The MoU is intended to formalize a partnership for Quality Assurance of Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) examinations. Quality assurance involves the systematic review of educational […]
