AFRICAN LEADERS` CALL DEBT JUSTICE
A week after African leaders called for fair financing at the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, the focus shifts to whether global lenders will act or stall. While the summit ended, Africa’s fight for debt justice and economic sovereignty continues. With bold declarations demanding debt relief as a form of reparations, African leaders placed global financial […]
MPOTJOANE REPORTS ON THE EXPULSION OF BASOTHO IN SA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, has presented a report concerning the expulsion of Basotho nationals from South Africa (SA). In his report, the Minister detailed a meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bloemfontein, where it was revealed that a recent operation targeted foreigners lacking proper documentation. […]
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES EXACERBATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The 2024 Trafficking in Person Report shows that human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Lesotho. Traffickers exploit victims from Lesotho abroad due to limited economic opportunities, exacerbated by the pandemics and inflation which in turn result in vulnerable populations, continues the report. The report further indicates that women and orphaned children are enticed […]
UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES VISIT MAHOBONG ORCHARD
With the purpose of strengthening investment in Lesotho’s Agricultural Sector and supporting the country’s efforts to improve food and nutrition security, a high level delegation from three United Nations (UN) agencies on Sunday visited Mahobong orchard. The delegation came at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III, who serves as the Food and Agriculture […]
UNDOCUMENTED BASOTHO RESIDING IN SA FACE DEPORTATION-NKHET’SE
Migrant Workers Association (MWA) Executive Director Mr Lerato Nkhet’se alleges that undocumented Basotho in South Africa face deportation after the statement that newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber made recently. Mr Nkhets’e alleges Dr Schreiber has made it clear that any undocumented foreign nationals residing in that country will be deported if […]
MOCHOBOROANE PROMISES WORKERS JOBS
In his capacity as Acting Prime Minister, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, has promised the workers that new jobs will be created in the textile industry soon. Whe addressing the Workers Unions on Workers Day at Morija in Maseru on Wednesday, he disclosed that the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Sam Matekane, had sent a delegation to China […]
WORKERS’ SAFETY IMPORTANT – MOKHOSI
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Tšeliso Mokhosi says that safety and good health of workers is important at every workplace. He said when passing the message for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work which is annually commemorated on April 28. This year`s theme is, ‘Significance and Impact of Climate Change […]
LESOTHO FAST-TRACKS WORK PERMITS FOR INBOUND WORKERS
The Principal Employment Officer, Mrs. Kabelo Maema has announced significant changes to the work permit system, emphasizing its streamlining and efficiency. In an interview with the Agency, she stated that the permits are now tailored primarily for individuals coming to work within Lesotho rather than citizens seeking employment abroad. Notably, she said the processing time […]
GOVT COMMITTED TO PROMOTE DOMESTIC INVESTMENT-TRADE MINISTER
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile says the government is committed in promoting domestic investment. He said this when addressing the media at a press conference organised by Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) held in Maseru on Thursday. The press conference was meant to iron out issues of Ace Apparel Pty […]
LESOTHO ATTAINS ARLAC CHAIRMANSHIP
The government of Lesotho through the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Public Services, labour and Employment attained Chairmanship of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) at the event held in Maseru on Tuesday. When opening the meeting, the Minister of Public Services, labour and Employment, Mr. Ramoeletsi Richard Ramoeletsi said it is common […]
