OPENING REMARKS BY HONOURABLE RETŠELISITSOE MATLANYANE, MINISTER OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AT THE HIGH-LEVEL AID COORDINATION FORUM ON THE 14TH JUNE, 2023
OPENING REMARKS BY HONOURABLE RETŠELISITSOE MATLANYANE, MINISTER OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AT THE HIGH-LEVEL AID COORDINATION FORUM ON THE 14TH JUNE, 2023
RAMAROTHOLE SOLAR POWER GENERATION TO BENEFIT BASOTHO- PM
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane says the Ranarothole Solar Energy generation will benefit the community of Mafeteng and the nation. This, he said during the handing over ceremony of the Ramarothole Solar Energy Project from TBEA Xinjiang New Energy to the Government of Lesotho at a ceremony held at Ha Ramarothole in Mafeteng […]
SAMSUNG, NUL SIGN MOA
Samsung Electronics and the National University of Lesotho (NUL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to cement a strategic partnership created through Samsung’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes and this ceremony served as the official launch of the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) in conjunction with NUL. The SIC programme is targeted at students in […]
GOVERNMENT, WFP LAUNCH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Lesotho launched an innovative geospatial platform that will enhance governance, evidence-based decision-making on national concerns, and overall governance. Speaking at the launch, the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane thanked the WFP for their financial and technical support in bringing this project to fruition, […]
DESPITE DELAY, PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED AS SCHEDULED-MINISTER OF WATER
The Minister of Water and Sanitation from South Africa, Mr. Senzo Mchunu says despite delays that were experienced for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), the construction will be completed as scheduled. The Minister said this in an interview with the media from both Lesotho and South Africa conducted after the official […]
HIS MAJESTY URGES LEADERSHIP TO WORK HARD ON LHWP PHASE II
It is the responsibility of the leadership from Lesotho and South Africa to continue working hard and ensure that the benefits that accrue from the implementation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II are fully and equitably realised. His Majesty King Letsie III said this in his remarks delivered at the sod-turning ceremony […]
SOD-TURNING OF THE POLIHALI WATER PROJECT
SOD-TURNING OF THE POLIHALI WATER PROJECT
EU SATISFIED WITH REFORMS PROGRESS
The European Union (EU) Ambassador, Ms. Paola Amadei says they are satisfied with the progress made on the National Reforms thus far. This, she said during a media briefing following the annual EU and government of Lesotho political dialogue on Wednesday. She said that the Reforms have reached a delicate stage, saying she hopes that […]
NSDP II EXTENDED AGAIN
The National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) II time frame has been extended to 2027 following the implementation failure in the past three years. In her opening remarks, the Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Mrs. Malisebo ‘Mokela said the implementation of the plan failed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
MINISTER LAUNCHES HORTICULTURE INCUBATION AND TRAINING CENTRE
The Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project (CAFI) launched the Horticulture Incubation and Training Centre at Mahobong in Leribe on Wednesday. CAFI was established to accelerate economic growth and job creation in Lesotho, focusing on women and youth. Speaking at the event, Mr. […]
