PM REMOVES AGRIC MINISTER FROM OFFICE
HIS MAJESTY ACCEPTS TURKEY CREDENTIALS
His Majesty King Letsie III says the opening of Turkey diplomatic mission in Maseru, Lesotho will cement the existing relations between the two countries. This, he said when accepting a letter of credence from Turkey Ambassador to Lesotho, Ms. Aysegul Kandas at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. His Majesty said the country is […]
HIS MAJESTY LEADS 2021 WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRATION
His Majesty King Letsie III on Wednesday led the commemoration of the 2021 World AIDS Day at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on December 01. This year’s theme is ‘End Inequalities, End Aids, End Pandemics’ Giving his remarks, His Majesty said this year’s themes requires all of us to take action and strengthen […]
WFP RECEIVES M17 MILLION CONTRIBUTION
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received the European Union (EU) contribution of M17 million which will help meet the needs of 14,700 households at the event held in Maseru on Monday. This contribution will help families that are affected by the worst raising climate shocks and prolonged effects of COVID-19. When receiving the […]
PM, DPM WELCOME LATE LDF MEMBER
The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) on Tuesday at Mejametalana in Maseru welcomed the remains of the late Commando Private Moalosi Khoaele who passed on in Mozambique on November 27. Private Moalosi Jacob Khoaele who was part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Cabo […]
DELIVERY UNIT HOSTS SEMINAR ON REVITALISATION OF LESOTHO MANUFACTURING EXPORT SECTOR
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Mahala Molapo says Lesotho textile and apparel must shift the focus to a more suitable and longer-term approach that will help the country to merge. He said this when officially opening the Seminar on Revitalisation of Lesotho’s Manufacturing Export Sector. He mentioned that there was a strong consciousness […]
WATER, TEXTILE INDUSTRY, SACU MAIN SOURCE OF LESOTHO’S REVENUE-REPORT
Lesotho’s economy has solely been dependent on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) revenues, textile factories and Sothern African Customs Union (SACU) revenue for the past ten years. The present decline in textile factories has become evident as the country does not meet the expectations of the buyers regarding the product they produce. As a […]
ROOF OF AFRICA BOOST FOR ECONOMY-PM
His Majesty King Letsie III and the Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro officiated the start of the Roof of Africa Time Trial on Thursday at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village after a year absence due to Covid-19 restrictions. Both His Majesty and the Prime Minister were pleased to see the return of the most loved off-road […]
MINE, LHWP ARE ECONOMY DRIVERS-FINANCE MINISTER
According to the Mid-Term Budget Review, diamond production and Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) phase II remain key drivers of the economic growth in the country. This, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Thabo Sophonea said when tabling the Mid-Term Budget before the Parliament in Maseru on Wednesday. Mr. Sophonea said in 2021-2023, growth in diamond […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE WEEK
The Ministry of Health joined the world in commemoration of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR)Week by holding a one-day workshop for Media Practitioners and civil societies at Heath headquarters in Maseru. The main objective of the workshop was for media and civil societies to appreciate AMR and be in a position to offer nationwide support in raising […]
