LESOTHO COMMEMORATES WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY
Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso presented awards to journalists who participated in raising awareness on trafficking in persons, End Child Mirage, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse as the Commemoration of World Children’s Day 2022. Beneficiaries of the awards included Banana Hata-Hata from Ultimate FM, Sibongile Kolobe from Lesotho Television, and Mosa Maoeng from Informative Newspaper. […]
GOVT WELCOMES BASOTHO FROM NEWCASTLE
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau welcomed Basotho who were trapped in Newcastle, South Africa, at a reception held in Maseru on Monday night. Over 400 Basotho were transported to Lesotho by the Government of Lesotho following an incident of being chased by the authorities there, in concern about their legality […]
UNICEF, VCL SIGN MOU
UNICEF Lesotho together with Vodacom Lesotho Foundation on Monday signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) which is aimed at expanding support to the most vulnerable Basotho children and youth. Speaking at this event, the UNICEF Lesotho Representative, Mr. Deepak Bhaskaran said these long-term strategic collaborations of the private sector and development partners are hoped for […]
GOVERNMENT ALLAYS PEOPLES’ FEARS
The Government Spokesperson, Ms. Nthati Moorosi has allayed the fears of Basotho regarding the more than 500 Basotho nationals fired in New Castle, KwaZulu Natal. In her official speech via national television on Sunday night, the Government Spokesperson mentioned that these Basotho are expected to arrive in the country on Monday (today) as there are […]
KATSE DAM BREACHING ON SATURDAY-LHDA
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has made a public notice that in an effort to release pressure on the Katse Dam, the dam shall be breached from Saturday into the late hours of Sunday. This follows the recent rains in the past days that led to the filling up of rivers and most dams, […]
HIS MAJESTY OFFICIATES 11TH PARLIAMENT OF LESOTHO
His Majesty King Letsie III says his government will continue with the ratification and implementation of National Reforms. He said this when presenting the Speech from the Throne during the official opening of the 11th Parliament of Lesotho on Thursday. In his speech, he noted that the 11th Parliament will ensure that the National Reforms […]
RAPID URBANISATION LEADS TO GROWING POPULATION LIVING IN SLUMS-LOCAL GOVT MINISTER
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police, Mr. Lebona Lephema says Maseru City has been experiencing rapid urbanisation and informal settlements growth which has led to the growing population living in slum conditions. He said the national strategy will guide the government in formulating national programmes or initiatives, saying it is at […]
PM MEETS MEDIA REPS
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has appealed to the media sector to put Lesotho and Basotho first when disseminating information in order to lead to having a prosperous country. This, Mr. Matekane stated at his first meeting with media personnel following the formation of a new government. He said there is a need […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES ARMISTICE DAY
The annual commemoration of Armistice Day took place on Sunday at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. The event saw His Majesty King Letsie III leading the laying of wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers. He was followed by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the President of the Senate, Mrs Mamonaheng Mokitimi, the Speaker of […]
PM MEETS CIVIL SOCIETY
The Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says the government is committed to forging strong working relations with Civil Society Organisations so as to develop the country. Mr. Matekane said this when addressing representatives of Civil Society Organisations about the government’s mandate to ensure concerted coordination of efforts to develop Lesotho. “Let us take […]
