LOCAL GOVERNMENT, UN-HABITAT IMPLEMENT SDG 11
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Mr. Lefu Manyokole says their partnership with UN-Habitat on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 11) through the Participatory Slum Upgrading Program (PSUP) will enhance the development of the Lesotho National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy (NSPUPS). He said this when officially […]
TOURISM LEVY OPERATIONAL
The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Retšelisitsoe Nko has expressed gratitude that the Tourism Levy Act, of 2006 became operational on October 1, 2022, after 15 years of its amendment. The Lesotho Tourism Levy is a tax paid by tourists for specific travel and tourism services offered in Lesotho and […]
HOUSING, MCC ON MCSU & SPAP REPORT
The Department of Housing in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship in partnership with the Maseru City Council (MCC) is working on the Maseru Citywide Slum Upgrading and Slum Prevention Action Plan Report. Speaking during the meeting, the Consultant, Ms. Mantai Seeko said the main activities of the report include; undertaking a quick diagnosis […]
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX DECLINES
The UNDP Country Representative to Lesotho, Ms. Betty Wabunoha said for the first time in 32 years, the Human Development Index, which measures a nation’s health, education, and standard of living, has declined globally for two years in a row. She said this when officially launching a Human Development Report (HDR), themed “Technology and Innovations […]
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY, A ROAD MAP FOR ADEQUATE HOUSING-PS
Lesotho faces challenges regarding the disorderly growth and development of human settlements thus slums and informal settlements despite the existence of policies, laws, and governance. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Mr. Lefu Manyokole said this when addressing participants at the National Housing Policy, draft of the National Slum Upgrading […]
TRADE LAUNCHES LESOTHO ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB AND SEED FINANCING FACILITY
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility at the event held on Wednesday in Maseru. The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Competitiveness and Financial Facility Inclusion (CAFI) which aims to facilitate the development of a comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystem […]
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, DMA DONATES BOATS
The Prime Minister’s Office through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) donated 30 boats to the Ministry of Transport at the event held at the ministry’s headquarters on Monday. These boats are to be used in the districts of Qacha’s-Neck, Quthing, Thaba-Tseka and Mohale’s-Hoek where river crossing is a big challenge. When Handing over the boats, […]
LESOTHO HOSTS 10TH SADC DIALOGUE
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Mr. Lisema Lekhooana officiated the 10th SADC Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue held in Maseru starting on Monday. In his official speech, the PS highlighted that the three-day dialogue will give provision for SADC member states to deliberate on how best to secure water, energy and food for the sustainability […]
NUA, PSUP TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on localizing and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), New Urban Agenda (NUA) and the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) will bring an enormous impact because it will allow Lesotho to promote sustainable urban development within the context […]
URBAN HOUSING NEED INCREASES-REPORT
The National Housing Profile shows that the increasing need for affordable urban housing in the country is 98,711 and these houses will have to be built by 2025. The acting Housing Director in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship, Ms. Mamphaka Mabesa said this during the National Housing Policy Dissemination workshop held in Thaba-Tseka […]
