HOME AFFAIRS IMPLEMENTS NEW PASSPORT FEES
In pursuant to Section 19 (2) of the Lesotho Passports and Travel Documents Act of 2018, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a gazette in relation to new passport fees. New fees are effective from November 29, 2019. According to the Government Gazette No.69 published on November 29, application fees for a new passport […]
COMMS MINISTER LAUNCHES GS OFFICE
The Minister of Communications Science and Technology, Chief Thesele ‘Maseribane officially launched the Office of the Government Spokesperson at an event held in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the media briefing, Chief Maseribane said by establishing the Office of the Government Spokesperson, which is now responsible to the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, the […]
HIS MAJESTY LEADS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
His Majesty King Letsie III led celebration of the Lesotho 53rd Independence Anniversary held at Koete in Matsieng whereby soil conservation works took place. His Majesty was joined by members of the Diplomatic Mission in Lesotho, cabinet ministers, chiefs, Senior Government officials, members of the security agencies and the public. Meanwhile, activities of the day […]
NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN
Just a day before Lesotho celebrates her 53rd Independence, it witnessed the fourth reshuffle of Cabinet Ministers since the 4×4 coalition took into power in 2017. Three new Cabinet Ministers plus two Deputy Ministers have been sworn in by Acting Chief Justice ‘Maseforo Mahase in the presence of His Majesty King Letsie III, Prime Minister, […]
HIS MAJESTY TO LEAD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN MATSIENG
The Government Spokesperson says commemoration of the Lesotho’s 53rd Independence Anniversary to be led by His Majesty King Letsie III in Matsieng will be marked through rehabilitation activities. This, the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele Maseribane said in a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the programme aimed for Independence Day’s celebrations to be […]
PM ARRIVES FROM NEW YORK
The Prime Minister, Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane and his entourage arrived in the country on Monday from New York, United States of America (USA) where he attended the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking with LENA upon arrival at the Moshoeshoe I International Airport, Press Attaché in the Prime Minister, Mr. Thabo Thakalekoala said […]
MCC TENDER BOARD DISSOLVED
The Maseru City Council (MCC) Tender Board has been dissolved with immediate effect. The Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship, Mr. Litṥoane Litṥoane announced this on Monday during the press briefing held on Monday. The media was briefed on various issues that led to the dissolution of the MCC Tender Board that included the irregularities […]
MINISTER OF HEALTH SPEAKS ABOUT FIRE
The Ministry of Health cannot readily estimate in monetary terms the extent of the damage caused by fire that gutted the Finance and Planning offices in the early Wednesday morning. The Minister of Health, Mr. Nkaku Kabi said this on Thursday when addressing the media at the press briefing intended to inform the public about […]
POLICE MINISTER RESIGNS
The Minister of Police and Public Safety, Mrs. ‘Mampho Mokhele has resigned from her ministerial position as well as Senate. This was confirmed by the Press Attaché in Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Thabo Thakalekoala on Friday. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Thakalekoala said Mrs. Mokhele resigned from both positions on Tuesday this week adding that […]
TWO JUDGES CONFIRMED
The High Court of Lesotho has appointed two other judges after the appointment of acting Judge Polo Banyane last week. Their swearing-in took place at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Wednesday. Judge Thamsanqa Nomcqongo led acting Judges Moroke Alexis Mokhesi and Keketso Lesihla Moahloli in taking oath of judicial office and of allegiance in […]
