RTT PROJECT IN PILOT STAGE QUTHING
The three-year Rapid Rural Transformation (RRT) project to the tune of more than M6.5 million is expected to be implemented at Ha-Mohlakoana area in the Telle Community Council starting this month. The RRT project is an initiative of the World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners intended to establish a solar-powered hub, suitable water […]
PM LAUNCHES MCC II
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane officially launched the entry into force of the Millennium Challenge Compact II at the event held in Thaba-Bosiu on Thursday. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said the Compact II, which was given the new Sesotho name ” Leboela la Seepa Meri” will go a long way […]
COMPACT II IS ACTIVE-PM
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane says the Millennium Challenge Account (MCC) Compact ll is operational with effect from March 31, 2024. Mr. Matekane said this when sharing a progress report on the compact during a press conference held in Maseru on Tuesday. He said the compact’s operation comes after receiving an implementation letter from […]
RSL, ESWATINI REVENUE SERVICE SIGN MOU
To strengthen areas of collaboration, the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an event held in Mbabane, Eswatini this weekend. Information received from RSL shows that the MoU seeks to formalise the already existing collaboration between the two administrations especially in the areas of information […]
LESOTHO GRANTED NINETY-DAY VISA
Basotho have been accorded 90 days visa-free whenever they cross the border into their neighbouring South Africa as opposed to the normal 30 days. This surfaced at the signing agreement between the Ministers of Home Affairs Lesotho and South Africa on Thursday at the Maseru border. The signing also included an agreement regarding the return […]
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 […]
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE
The government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development with the support of the World Bank launched the first Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) at the event held in Maseru on Wednesday. In his keynote address, Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane said this initiative shows a shared vision of the Private sector […]
DPM OFFICIATES SOD TURNING OF 23 KM ROAD
Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara on Monday, officiated the sod turning of a 23-kilometre road at Ha Nqheku in the Machache Constituency N0.43. The 23-gravel road stretches from Baleming Ha Nqheku in the Maseru district to Thota-Peli in the Berea district and it is estimated to cost the Government of Lesotho the tune of […]
MINISTER UNVEILS M40 MILLION WATER PROJECT FOR LEKOKOANENG
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Mohlomi Moleko led the sod turning ceremony of the M40 million water supply project for the Lekokoaneng community on Wednesday at Litsiling. In his remarks, Minister Moleko said water is the most important commodity in human life because a person can spend 60 days drinking water without eating anything […]
‘MUELA POWER STATION TO CEASE OPERATION
In efforts to address the electricity supply across the country, the ‘Muela Hydropower station is set to shut down for six months from October this year. This was said by the Minister of Energy, Prof. Nqosa Mahao in a press conference held in Maseru on Wednesday. The aim of the press conference was for the […]
