LESOTHO COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY
Lesotho joined the World in commemoration of World Aids Day at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Thursday. This year’s theme is Let’s Equalize. HIV And Aids Services for All. Leave No One Behind. Speaking at the event, His Majesty King Letsie III expressed gratitude to the Health Partners for their unwavering support, […]
PM MEETS SOEs
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says there is no doubt that State Owned Enterprise (SOE) reform and corporate governance remain critical to Lesotho’s economic development. He said this during the meeting with SOEs on Wednesday. Mr. Matekane noted that the Coalition Agreement acknowledges SOE`s agenda as one of the key policy measures to […]
LEC INCREASES TARIFFS
As of December 01, Basotho will see the implementation of the new tariff of 7.85 percent by the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) for the year 2022 /23 as opposed to the initially proposed tariff increment of 12.32 percent. This was revealed by Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) Chair Pricing and Tariffs Committee, Mr. Khotso […]
POLIHALI DAM CONTRACTOR INTRODUCED TO STAKEHOLDERS
The Contractor for the construction of the Polihali Dam was introduced to various stakeholders at a meeting held at the Mokhotlong District Administrator’s office premises on Wednesday. The contractor and a team of consultants were introduced to stakeholders by the Polihali Branch Operations Manager, Mr. Gerard Mokone and the introduction is a follow-up to the […]
PM MEETS FARMERS
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says the government aims to improve Agriculture. He said this during his official meeting with the farmers which was held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Monday. He said while at Dubai Expo in 2021, the Middle East authorities said they import food from other countries since most […]
USAID, JHPIEGO DONATES AMBULANCES
As part of continuing support to the Lesotho Government, USAID and Jhpiego handed over two new ambulances to Berea Government Hospital on Friday. When receiving the ambulances, the Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane said as much as COVID-19 was a devastation to the country’s health system, it has also exposed systems strengths and weaknesses. […]
PARLIAMENT INVITES BASOTHO TO JOIN SADC PARLIAMENT FORUM MEETINGS
Basotho have been invited to join the public hearing on regional interests and concerns by the Southern African Development Community Parliament Forum to be held virtually from 25 to 28 November 2022. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane at the press conference held at the Lesotho Parliament Boardroom […]
MALETSUNYANE BRAAI FESTIVAL BOOSTS TOURISM SECTOR-CEO
Maletsunyane Braai Festival contributes towards the development of the tourism sector in the country and creates employment, particularly for communities based in the area. This was stated by Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Retšelisitsoe Nko at a press briefing held at LTDC premises on Thursday. He said this event assists […]
LOCAL GOVT LAUNCHES PLANS TO UPGRADE SLUMS
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr. Lebona Lephema says the intention of the Global Action Plan Framework merges and strengthens efforts for the acceleration of the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and New Urban Agenda (NUA). He said this when officially launching the Global Action Plan, National Slum Upgrading […]
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, HERBICIDES TO BE AVAILABLE SOON–AGRIC MINISTER
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi says all farming inputs such as seeds, fertilizers will be available in the country in order for farmers to go out to work in the fields. Speaking at a media briefing held at his boardroom on Wednesday, Mr. Mofosi said they are now running […]
