Comprehensive investment policy unveiled
In a quest to propel economic growth and attract global investment, Lesotho has unveiled a robust investment policy aimed at creating a conducive environment for sustainable development and prosperity. This was stated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development, the Deputy Principal Secretary Mr Jobo Rasoko in Maseru on Thursday. Mr Rasoko said […]
LESOTHO ATTENDS GLOBAL REVIEW TRADE MEETING
The Government of Lesotho with the representation of the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development Mr Thabo Moleko took part in the Aid For Trade Global Review for 2024 which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Aid for Trade Global Review entitled “Mainstreaming Trade and Development Strategies’ was held under […]
ROAD FUND APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE CEO
Road Fund has appointed Mrs ‘Mats’epang Sekhokoane as the new Chief Executive Officer on a five-year contractual basis. She comes in as the fourth and first female CEO of Road Fund. One of the members of the board of directors for Road Fund Mr Mocheta Makara outlined that the CEO is entrusted with the responsibility […]
WINTER CROPPING IN PROGRESS AT BEREA
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) Berea said winter cropping season is in full swing with farmers cultivating mainly wheat and peas at their fields. District Agricultural Officer (DAO) Mrs Monica Hawkins confirmed the development during an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA) on Monday. Mrs Hawkins said sales of farming inputs such […]
GOVERNMENT APPLAUDED ON ROAD MAINTENANCE
With the ongoing road maintenance that the government of Lesotho has engaged in parts of the Maseru City, some citizens have voiced their satisfaction on these developments. Speaking in an interview with LENA, Mr.Teboho Moiloa said that maintaining the road infrastructure is crucial for ensuring safety and efficient transportation networks. He added that regular road […]
LESOTHO AIMS FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development held a meeting to raise awareness to the civil society on the opportunities available for them in the Lesotho Economic Growth, Job Creation and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Support Programme. The Deputy Principal Secretary of the ministry, Mr Jobo Rasoko, said that the purpose of the […]
CHINA-LESOTHO RELATIONS STRENGTHEN
The Kingdom of Lesotho and the People’s Republic of China’s marked 30 years of bilateral relations through the official handing over of the M800 million state – of -the- art Maseru District Regional Hospital and Eye Clinic. The Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Matekane, together with the Acting Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr Lyu Liangzhong, officiated this […]
MOSHOESHOE I AIRPORT GETS ATTENTION
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has decided to implement the Moshoeshoe I airport Master Plan instead of hiring another consultant. In an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA), the Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Matjato Moteane, on responding to the question on the progress of the master plan of the airport, […]
LESOTHO LOOKS FORWARD TO RELATIONS WITH KOREA
As the world is increasingly becoming unpredictable, countries have to quickly navigate the scourges of the global challenges by adopting sustainable interventions that will see them staying relevant in this new global context. This was said by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Matekane in his speech while addressing the audience at the Korea-Africa Head of […]
SNOWFALL BRINGS JOY TO BEREA FARMERS
Despite the recent cold conditions, some Berea district farmers have expressed their happiness over the early snowfall, citing that it provides the much needed moisture to grow crops. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), one of Lekokoaneng potatoes farmers Mr Mojalefa Mokotso said although many people were shocked by snowfall mostly at the lowlands, they […]
