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UNFPA APPLAUDS LESOTHO FOR TAKING PART IN ICPD25

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa has expressed sadness and support to the government of Lesotho for lives lost due to COVID 19. Dr Julitta Onabanjo said they are aware that this pandemic caused disruptions on the economy and progress on the reforms however acknowledged the suffering and […]

PM OFFICIATES SOD TURNING OF SENATE BUILDING

The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro officiated the sod turning of the construction of the new Senate Chambers and offices at the Parliament premises on Monday. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Majoro mentioned that the project will cost M209 million, saying it is will take three years to complete the building. He added that it […]

PM LAUNCHES LOWLANDS WATER SUPPLY PHASE II

The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro on Thursday launched the Lesotho Lowlands Water Supply phase II scheme at Ha Setene, Leribe. Speaking at the launch, Dr Majoro said the project that was launched on Thursday is the result of the government efforts to design and implement water supply projects in the lowlands. He stated that […]

STANDARD LESOTHO BANK LAUNCHES LSDP

 Standard Lesotho Bank, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) on Tuesday, launched a Local Supplier Development Program in Maseru. Speaking at the launch, the newly appointed Standard Lesotho Bank Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Anton Nicolaisen said they are pleased to be part of this special account […]

PM LEADS SOD TURNING OF THABA-PHATSOA POLICE STATION

The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro on Friday officiated the sod turning of the construction of the new police station at Thaba-Phatsoa in the Leribe district. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Majoro announced that the construction of the police station is in partnership with Bishop David Ramela of Mahobong in Leribe. He added that the […]

PM LAUNCHES LAST

The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro officially launched the Lesotho Academy of Science and Technology (LAST) at the event held in Maseru on Monday. Speaking at the event, Dr Majoro  said the launch comes at a time when Lesotho and many countries around the world have been hit hard by COVID-19, saying this is a […]

GOVERNMENT HALTS IMPORT OF BOTTLED WATER

The government has approved the closure of imported bottled still water into the country as it is produced in Lesotho. This was revealed by the Minister of Small Business, Cooperatives and Marketing, Chief Thesele ‘Maseribane at a press conference held in Maseru on Friday. He said the government reached this decision, following an agreement that […]

PM LAUNCHES OPERATION ‘PHAU MANYETSE’

Following the heavy rains that destroyed bridges, roads and fields in the country a month ago, on Friday the Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro officially launched the programme ‘Operation Phau Manyetse’ for the construction and rehabilitation of bridges and roads countrywide at the event held at Ha Jimisi, Mazenod. The programme’s name is in honour […]

LESOTHO UNDERTAKES AGRICULTURAL CENSUS

The Ministry of Development Planning through Bureau of Statistics (BOS) will undertake the Lesotho Agricultural Census of 2019/2020 to begin on March 07 to 13, 2021. This is according the press release from the Ministry of Development Planning. The release states that agriculture census which will be undertaken in all districts of the country is […]