PM GIVES SHEEP TO HERDBOYS
The second batch of 108 herd boys and female herders from the districts of Leribe, Botha-Bothe and Berea were offered 10 ewes and 1 ram per herd boy by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) at an event held in Maseru on Thursday. While handing over these animals, the Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane said this […]
RSL ANNOUNCES NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR RSA TAX INVOICE DECLARATION
In a recent development, the Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL) announced updated requirements for the declaration of tax invoices from the Republic of South Africa (RSA). Addressing the media at the press conference held in Maseru on Wednesday, the acting Commissioner Client Services, Dr Tseko Nyesemane said the new process aims to enhance transparency and compliance […]
LAST, ASSAf, BAS PIONEER IP MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR AFRICAN RESEARCHERS
The Lesotho Academy of Science and Technology (LAST), in collaboration with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Botswana Academy of Science (BAS), hosted a workshop on the Pioneering Intellectual Property Management Programme for African Researchers on Tuesday in Maseru. The objective of the workshop was to equip the forum with techniques […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES WORLD HABITAT DAY AND WORLD CITIES DAY
In a celebration of global unity, Lesotho marked World Habitat Day and World Cities Day at the event held in Maseru on Tuesday. The commemoration emphasized the importance of sustainable urban development and the well-being of communities within cities. World Habitat Day which falls on the first Monday of October, is a day designated by […]
EXPLORING INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN LESOTHO
In a bid to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Lesotho, a significant preliminary session was convened. The session brought together key figures from the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Principal Secretaries of the Ministries of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation and Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism […]
PM LAUNCHES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane launched a youth development program ‘Sebabatso’ at the event held at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru on Wednesday. In his remarks, Mr. Matekane said with this initiative, Lesotho acknowledges the challenges that youth are facing in terms of unemployment, crime and substance abuse and is willing to take […]
PM CALLS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has called on investors to provide mentorship and financial support to young entrepreneurs for the development and economic growth of the country. This he said during the breakfast meeting held in Maseru on Wednesday which paved the launch of a three-day Sebabatso Youth Empowerment Forum whose objective is […]
PM HANDS OVER 51 VEHICLE TO LMPS
In a significant move to bolster law enforcement capabilities, Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane officially handed over 51 brand new police vehicles to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service(LMPS) Commissioner at a ceremony held at the Police Training Center (PTC). The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of equipping the Lesotho Mounted Police Service with the […]
COMMENCEMENT OF COMPACT II RELIES ON REFORMS
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitse Matlanyane says the government is faced with a responsibility to urgently finalise and fast-track progress on pending reforms for the Millennium Challenge Account Compact II to commence in March next year. Dr Matlanyane said this when introducing the newly appointed Board of Directors and the Chief Executive […]
MCA-LESOTHO II BOARD ANNOUNCED
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane announced the formation of a new Board for the Millennium Challenge Account-Lesotho II (MCA-L II) at the event held in Maseru on Monday. Dr Matlanyane expressed her commitment to fostering economic growth and development in the country and emphasised the importance of effective financial management […]
