LESOTHO’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES UNDER SPOTLIGHT
His Majesty King Letsie III highlighted the ongoing scrutiny faced by the nation concerning its socio-economic landscape. Speaking at a gathering of young individuals representing various higher learning institutions in Maseru on Wednesday, His Majesty addressed countless pressing issues plaguing the country. Among the challenges outlined by His Majesty include soaring unemployment rates, escalating violence, […]
GRAIN PRODUCTION SATISFACTORY ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Production of grains this season throughout the country is reported to be satisfactory. This was said by the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane during his visit at the Selakhapane, Lema fields on Tuesday. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, Mr. Matekane said with the rate of grain production such as maize, sorghum and […]
COMPOL MOLIBELI HANDS OVER COMMAND
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane says the handing over of Command by the outgoing Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Holomo Molibeli to the incoming Acting Commissioner, Dr Mahlape Morai marked a milestone as many people saw it for the first time in the history of Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). This, he said at the […]
FOOD NEEDED FOR TB TREATMENT-HEALTH MINISTER
The need to include food as part of treatments for people treated with Tuberculosis (TB) has been described as one of the issues that must be implemented. This was said by the Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane at the opening ceremony of the 15th Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health (NEAPACOH) two-day meeting […]
HIS MAJESTY PRESENTS AWARDS TO BEST ACHIEVERS
His Majesty King Letsie III presented awards to 11 and 41 students from the Royal Lesotho Lifesaving Association (RLLA) and Prince Mohato Award Programme respectively at the event held in Maseru on Wednesday. The Prince Mohato Award was in three levels, namely Bronze, Silver and Gold while those from the Royal Lesotho Life Saving included […]
LESOTHO FAST-TRACKS WORK PERMITS FOR INBOUND WORKERS
The Principal Employment Officer, Mrs. Kabelo Maema has announced significant changes to the work permit system, emphasizing its streamlining and efficiency. In an interview with the Agency, she stated that the permits are now tailored primarily for individuals coming to work within Lesotho rather than citizens seeking employment abroad. Notably, she said the processing time […]
AFRICAN PARLIAMENTARIANS AIM TO END TUBERCULOSIS
The African Parliamentarians are attending a Pre-Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health (NEAPACOH) 2024 meeting in Maseru to discuss ways to end tuberculosis by 2030. The meeting whose theme is ‘Leaving no-one behind: transforming gendered pathways to health for tuberculosis’ is an annual event, where Parliamentarians discuss issues of health affecting the continent. This […]
AFRICA URGED TO SAVE CHILDREN FROM MALNUTRITION
The Kingdom of Lesotho, African Union Commission, African Development Bank and partners have called for a renewed commitment to boost nutrition for Africa’s children. Leaders have committed to an ambitious target to reduce malnutrition and stunting in Africa by 40 percent by 2025. The commitment was made during a high-level roundtable hosted by King Letsie […]
LESOTHO HONOURS DR MAKENETE
The former Minister of Health, Dr Thabo Makenete has been honoured with an official funeral at Kokobela village in Maseru on Friday. Hailed by his children as a man of integrity, Dr Makenete was described by one of his children, Mr. Katleho Makenete as a person who believed in education and hard work. He said as […]
2024-2025 BUDGET SPEECH
BUDGET SPEECH TO THE PARLIAMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO FOR THE 2024/2025 FISCAL YEAR
