CROSS-BORDER MEETING REVEALS CHALLENGES
A recent meeting of the Free State and Lesotho Cross Border Crime Prevention Forum highlighted numerous challenges affecting villages near the borders in Botha-Bothe and the Free State. District Administrator Mr Ts’epa Chaba, speaking at the public gathering held in Phoku, noted that the meeting was long overdue, as the community has been facing these […]
CULTURE DILUTION PART OF NUTRITION PROBLEM
Minister of Justice, Law and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Richard Ramoeletsi says dilution of culture is partly to blame for the problems of nutrition that Lesotho is facing. He was officiating a one-day workshop on nutrition for Principal Chiefs, Mr Ramoeletsi said Basotho have adapted ways which are not part of their culture which play a […]
WINTER CROPPING IN PROGRESS AT BEREA
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) Berea said winter cropping season is in full swing with farmers cultivating mainly wheat and peas at their fields. District Agricultural Officer (DAO) Mrs Monica Hawkins confirmed the development during an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA) on Monday. Mrs Hawkins said sales of farming inputs such […]
LESOTHO AIMS FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development held a meeting to raise awareness to the civil society on the opportunities available for them in the Lesotho Economic Growth, Job Creation and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Support Programme. The Deputy Principal Secretary of the ministry, Mr Jobo Rasoko, said that the purpose of the […]
MINISTER LAUNCHES NATIONAL NUTRITION CAMPAIGN
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Limpho Tau says there is a need to normalize the nation’s understanding on the importance of food production. He said this when launching the National Nutrition Campaign at an event held in Maseru on Wednesday. He highlighted that while Lesotho has arable land, it is unacceptable that the […]
SNOWFALL BRINGS JOY TO BEREA FARMERS
Despite the recent cold conditions, some Berea district farmers have expressed their happiness over the early snowfall, citing that it provides the much needed moisture to grow crops. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), one of Lekokoaneng potatoes farmers Mr Mojalefa Mokotso said although many people were shocked by snowfall mostly at the lowlands, they […]
HIS MAJESTY WELCOMES CRS NEW CEO
His Majesty King Letsie III welcomed the new Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Chief Executive O, Mr. Sean Callahan at the Royal Palace, Maseru on Ascension Thursday. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), after their meeting, the new CEO, Mr Callahan, expressed gratitude for having been hosted by the Royal Family saying CRS […]
BORDERS OPEN FOR APPLES, TOMATOES
The government has since opened borders for importation of tomatoes and apples after they were closed in February due to high production in the country. This was said by the Chief Information Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Lereko Masopha in an interview with the Agency. Mr. Masopha said the decision […]
IFAD MISSION VISITS LESOTHO
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) mission visited two distinct projects in the district to assess the advancements of the Regeneration of Livelihoods and Landscape Project on Wednesday. At the Matšoana-fike Organisation in Ha Molapo, IFAD Senior Technical Specialist for Natural Resources Management, Ms. Mathilda Iweins, discussed the mission’s objective, saying their presence is […]
STANDARD LESOTHO BANK GIVES FARM FEEDS TO WOOL AND MOHAIR FARMERS
Standard Lesotho Bank Business Banker, Mr. Mpho Mofubetsoana through Small and Medium Enterprises Agribusiness handed over M5000 worth farm feeds to Wool and Mohair farmers. The bank contributed towards a small stock show targeting all participants from the 13 district woolsheds intended to encourage farmers to increase their production to enhance their livelihoods. Speaking to […]
