HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
THEIR MAJESTIES’ RESIDENCE SERVED AS CENSUS 2026 FIRST POINT OF ENGAGEMENT.
The Bureau of Statistics, led by the Honourable Minister of Public Service Mputi Mputi and the Principal Secretary of Finance and Development Planning Nthoateng Lebona, today visited the palace where they were received by Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso as part of the ongoing Census 2026 exercise. Their Majesties’ residence served as the first […]
AFRICAN WOMEN AGENDA BRINGS HOPE TO TEYATEYANENG INMATES
African Women Agenda (AWA) has reassured the inmates of Teyateyaneng Correctional Institute that there is still life after completing their jail term, provided they effectively adhere to all the rehabilitation processes. AWA founding member, Princess Senate Masupha made the remarks while giving a message of hope to the inmates at Teyateyaneng Correctional Institute. Princess Senate, […]
HER MAJESTY HANDED MASSIVE GIFTS TO PRESCHOOL CENTERS.
In an endeavour to improve Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD), Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso handed over teaching aids and toys to 25 preschools from Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Maseru and Mafeteng. In her remarks, Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso stated that this gesture is an investment in the minds of children and their creativity. […]
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZE THE NATION TO ACCESS FUEL AND ZERO-RATED ESSENTIAL GOODS.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane announced that the government will subsidize fuel for all Basotho following proposed fuel hike due for commencement. Government has moved to remove the fuel levy in full for a period of three (3) months, while continuing to closely monitor the situation. This intervention is aimed at cushioning consumers […]
LNFOD EMBRACES GOVERNMENT’S INITIATIVE TO INCREASE DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has welcomed the government decision to increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904, in the upcoming financial year. LNFOD Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the initiative is a positive step towards strengthening social protection […]
LESOTHO LEADS UN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF SLAVERY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.
The United Nations marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a solemn day dedicated to honour the millions of Africans whose lives were taken, uprooted, and forever altered by one of history’s gravest injustices. In a profoundly significant moment for global justice and historical recognition, the […]
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
The Ministry of Law and Justice says it requires at least 700 hectares of land to increase food production in correctional institutions during the 2026/2027 financial year. Presenting his ministry’s budget before the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Richard Ramoeletsi, requested a recurrent budget of M398,278,445 to […]
GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE NUMBER OF DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES TO BE INCREASE The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development will increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904 in 2026/2027 financial year. This was said by the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development Mr. Pitso Lesaoana when requesting M1, 480, 878, 657 from the committee […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN DIALOGUE WITH THE UN COMMITTEE ON DISABLED RIGHTS IN GENEVA.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in a two-day review of its Initial Report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 34th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Geneva from 9–27 March 2026. The delegation of Lesotho was led by the Minister […]
