PM PRIVATE JET FOR NAMIBIA TRIP NOT COSTING GOVERNMENT-MINISTER
The Prime Minister’s private jet was used by the government for the official visit of the Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane free of charge after three airlines conditions were not met due to the time limit. In his response during a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. […]
PM MEETS SOEs
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says there is no doubt that State Owned Enterprise (SOE) reform and corporate governance remain critical to Lesotho’s economic development. He said this during the meeting with SOEs on Wednesday. Mr. Matekane noted that the Coalition Agreement acknowledges SOE`s agenda as one of the key policy measures to […]
GOVT WELCOMES BASOTHO FROM NEWCASTLE
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau welcomed Basotho who were trapped in Newcastle, South Africa, at a reception held in Maseru on Monday night. Over 400 Basotho were transported to Lesotho by the Government of Lesotho following an incident of being chased by the authorities there, in concern about their legality […]
PM MEETS MEDIA REPS
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has appealed to the media sector to put Lesotho and Basotho first when disseminating information in order to lead to having a prosperous country. This, Mr. Matekane stated at his first meeting with media personnel following the formation of a new government. He said there is a need […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES ARMISTICE DAY
The annual commemoration of Armistice Day took place on Sunday at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. The event saw His Majesty King Letsie III leading the laying of wreaths in honour of fallen soldiers. He was followed by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the President of the Senate, Mrs Mamonaheng Mokitimi, the Speaker of […]
PM MEETS CIVIL SOCIETY
The Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says the government is committed to forging strong working relations with Civil Society Organisations so as to develop the country. Mr. Matekane said this when addressing representatives of Civil Society Organisations about the government’s mandate to ensure concerted coordination of efforts to develop Lesotho. “Let us take […]
PM LAUNCHES ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS
The Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane on Thursday launched his engagement meetings with various sectors of the public. Addressing a meeting where District Administrators (DA’s), District Council Secretaries (DCS), and Chairpersons converged at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Mr. Matekane said the new government aspires for radical change so as to improve the ailing state […]
NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN
The new 15 ministers have been sworn in thus cutting the number of ministries from 26 as the Prime Minister promised. This was observed during the inauguration of ministers held at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Friday. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane is also the Minister of Defence, National Security and Environment. […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE INAUGURATED
The new Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has been inaugurated as the Prime Minister of Lesotho at an event held at the Setsoto Stadium on Friday. Their Majesties, King Letsie lll and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Heads of State from the region and those from abroad witnessed the Prime Minister taking the oath before […]
HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT INVITED TO PM’S INAUGURATION
Over 30 Heads of State and Government have been invited to witness the official inauguration of the Prime Minister-elect on October 28 at the glamourous occasion set to be held at Setsoto stadium. Speaking at the end of the army’s rehearsals as part of the build-up for the Prime Minister’s inauguration, the Principal Secretary of […]
