FUEL PRICES HIKE
Petroleum products prices are expected to increase with effect from Friday June 08. This is according to a press release issued by the Petroleum Fund on Thursday. The release states that the main reason for the increase is the current increases of crude oil price in international market which has resulted in the products experiencing […]
SENATE ADJOURNS FOR WINTER
The Senate adjourned sine die on Wednesday for winter break. Moving the motion, the Leader of the House, Senator Lebohang Hlaele said they should go to their respective areas to sensitise the nation about the reforms. He said members of the house should take this opportunity to ensure that Basotho know and understand the role […]
DPM VISITS VICTIMS OF RIBANENG BUS ACCIDENT
The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Monyane Moleleki visited eight victims of Ribaneng bus accident who were admitted at Scott Hospital in Morija and Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital on Monday. Speaking during his visit at Scott Hospital, Mr. Moleleki commended the management of the hospital including members of the community for their quick response to the […]
HIS MAJESTY COMMISSIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER AND AMBASSADOR
His Majesty King Letsie III commissioned Mr. Boomo Sofonia and Dr Palesa Mosetse to represent Lesotho in Canada and Japan respectively. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Wednesday. While accrediting the High Commissioner and Ambassador, His Majesty said it is the desire of the country to strengthen the existing […]
HEALTH MINISTER CALLS FOR BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY
The Minister of Health, Mr. Nkaku Kabi has urged Paray Hospital staff to commit more in providing better services to the community for improvement of good health. This, Mr. Kabi said when addressing Paray staff during the Health Sector Performance Enhancement Project meeting held at Paray hospital in Thaba-Tseka on Monday. Minister Kabi said their […]
POWER HOUSE FOR DATA CENTRE TO BE CONSTRUCTED
Preparations are underway to construct a two-roomed power house for a data centre built in Mohale’s hoek, the Lesotho e-government infrastructure Project Coordinator, Mr. Khiba Masiu said this in a brief interview on Sunday. Mr. Masiu said the power house falls under the main components of the project being implemented by the Ministry of Communications, […]
HIS MAJESTY URGES BASOTHO TO EMBRACE REFORMS
His Majesty King Letsie III has urged Basotho to invite God in all things they do particularly the journey of implementing the reforms aimed towards attaining everlasting peace, reconciliation and unity of Basotho. His Majesty said this when delivering his peace message during the national prayer for peace, healing, reconciliation and unity held at the […]
LESOTHO FACES HIGH MATERNAL MORTALITY RATES-NWPC CHAIRPERSON
According to Lesotho Demographic Health Survey (DHS) 2014, Lesotho faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates of about 1024 deaths, and the second highest HIV prevalence in the world, with women continuing to carry the brunt of the epidemic. This, the Chairperson of the National Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Mrs. ‘Matšepo Ramakoae said with regards […]
HIS MAGESTY CALLS BASOTHO TO ATTEND PRAYER
His Majesty King Letsie III has called on the nation to attend a prayer session prepared ahead of the reforms process which Lesotho believes is a solution to its long endured instability. On Thursday, His Majesty said the God’s Word tells us to pray without ceasing and give thanks in everything through prayer and worship […]
SAHRAWI REPUBLIC ON OFFICIAL VISIT IN LESOTHO
The President of Sahrawi Republic, Mr. Brahim Ghali and his delegation arrived in the country for official visit on Tuesday afternoon. This was stated in an interview by the Press Attaché in the Prime Minister (PM) office, Mr. Thabo Thakalekoala on Tuesday. He said the purpose of the visit is to strengthen the cordial relations […]