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YAP MOVED TO PM’S OFFICE

In its recent meeting, the Cabinet decided to transfer the Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP), which has been piloted by the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister’s office. In his official speech, the Minister of Education and Training, Prof. Ntoi Rapapa said this program is aimed at equipping academically qualified and non-academic youth with temporary […]

GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST FAMILY BRING THE DECEASED’S REMAINS HOME

The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations has promised to support the family of a Mosotho student who died in India last week. This was said by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane in an interview with the Agency on Monday. In this exclusive […]

GOVERNMENT REFLECTS ON 100 DAYS ACHIEVEMENTS

In 100 days in office, the government has paid debts to tendered entrepreneurs, and village health workers and met with donors for the benefit of the country as some of the promises made to Basotho. This, the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane said during the ministers’ reports at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention […]

MIGRATION IS A POWERFUL DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT-SPEAKER

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane says the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development recognizes that migration is a powerful driver of sustainable development for migrants and their communities. He said this when officially opening the workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs)on Migration Governance and Management held at Hlotse in Leribe on Tuesday. He said […]

PM LAUNCHES ANIMAL TRACKING DEVICE

The Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Matekane launched the introduction of microchip animal tracking device at the event held at Peka, Leribe on Saturday. Speaking at this event, Mr Matekane indicated that this initiative comes as the government’s effort in implementing more strategies towards ending stock theft across the country. He showed that the government shall […]

GOVERNMENT FORMS TASK TEAM TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s office, Mr. Limpho Tau announced a task team meant to acquire the government’s property since 1966 when Lesotho gained her independence has been formed. He said the team is made up of 11 members drawn from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS), Ministries of Finance […]

PM AWARDS MEDALS TO MOZAMBIQUE CONTINGENT

Dressed in Military uniform, the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane awarded medals to 120 Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Contingents who were deployed in Mozambique on August 08, 2021. Mr. Matekane expressed pride to inspect the guard of honour made up of the above mentioned contingent whom he said fulfilled the mission in Mozambique. He […]

LIPAM HOSTS MINISTERS’ INDUCTION

The Lesotho Institute of Public Administration and Management (LIPAM) is currently holding a three-day induction for Cabinet to capacitate them with managerial skills at the State House. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane said the induction which started on Monday aims to introduce ministers to the government business, its structures, […]