CROSS-BORDER MEETING REVEALS CHALLENGES
A recent meeting of the Free State and Lesotho Cross Border Crime Prevention Forum highlighted numerous challenges affecting villages near the borders in Botha-Bothe and the Free State. District Administrator Mr Ts’epa Chaba, speaking at the public gathering held in Phoku, noted that the meeting was long overdue, as the community has been facing these […]
Lesotho adds voice on Finance for Sustainable Development!
The 1st Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Sustainable Development commenced on Monday 22 July 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The outcome of the week-long conference serves as foundation for the Fourth International Conference to be held in Spain in 2025. Leading the delegation on behalf of the […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDING RELATIVELY HIGH – CBL
The government operations are reported to have registered a deficit of 1.7 percent on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in May, 2024, which is explained to be because of relatively higher government spending. This was said by the Governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho Dr. Maluke Letete at the media briefing aimed at tabling […]
HIS MAJESTY WELCOMES NEW CHINESE AMBASSADOR
His Majesty King Letsie III has welcomed Mr Yang Xiaokun following the latter ’s accreditation to Lesotho. His Majessty said Mr Xiaokun’s commission is indicative of the Government of China’s desire and commitment to maintain and nurture the excellent relations and cooperation which exists between the two countries. His Majesty said the long standing historical […]
UNDOCUMENTED BASOTHO RESIDING IN SA FACE DEPORTATION-NKHET’SE
Migrant Workers Association (MWA) Executive Director Mr Lerato Nkhet’se alleges that undocumented Basotho in South Africa face deportation after the statement that newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber made recently. Mr Nkhets’e alleges Dr Schreiber has made it clear that any undocumented foreign nationals residing in that country will be deported if […]
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 […]
