SADC PANEL OF ELDERS IN LESOTHO
In accordance with its mandate to monitor the finalization of the reforms process, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission of the SADC Panel of Elders- Oversight Committee on Lesotho Reforms is in the country. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Tlohang Sekhamane when reading before the House a savingram […]
RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO PRIORITISED-MATLANYANE
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane led the official launch of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa(IRMSA) Lesotho chapter. Speaking at the event, she said it is a refreshing moment as the Risk Management sector is maturing well lately in everyday work albeit with little recognition. She stated that the […]
CHINA READY TO WORK WITH AFRICA – XI JINPING
The People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. This he said while officially opening a three day summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday in the presence of about 52 African leaders. He said […]
LESOTHO WELCOMES TUNNEL BORING MACHINE
Lesotho marked a significant milestone on Wednesday in the construction of Phase II of the Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) by welcoming one of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into the country. The TBM was received at the Caledonspoort border post this morning by the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko, alongside South African […]
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. […]
CROSS-BORDER MEETING REVEALS CHALLENGES
A recent meeting of the Free State and Lesotho Cross Border Crime Prevention Forum highlighted numerous challenges affecting villages near the borders in Botha-Bothe and the Free State. District Administrator Mr Ts’epa Chaba, speaking at the public gathering held in Phoku, noted that the meeting was long overdue, as the community has been facing these […]
LDF WELCOMES LAST CONTINGENT FROM MOZAMBIQUE
Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) on Thursday welcomed the last platoon of the 3rd contingent of the its members which was deployed in the SADC Mission In Mozambique (SAMIM). While welcoming the contingent, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Mr Limpho Tau said that the return of the troops is a true indication of victory […]
Namibia accredits Lesotho`s High Commissioner
The President of the Republic of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba has accredited Mr Ntsime Jafeta as the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Republic of Namibia. On presenting his letter of credence to the President in Namibia, Mr Jafeta emphasized the need to have a General Cooperation Agreement (GCA) between the two […]
PAP MOURNS DEMISE OF CHIEFTAINESS BERENG
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is mourning the passing of the Chieftianess Nthati Bereng as one of its members. In its Press Statement issued recently, the President of the PAP, H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira said the untimely demise of Chieftainess Bereng has left a deep void left in their hearts and within the corridors of […]
DPM PRESENTS CANDIDATE FOR COMMONWEALTH
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Justice Nthomeng Majara presented Lesotho Candidate for the position of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Mr. Joshua Setipa ahead of Samoa elections to be held later this year. Justice Majara did during her bilateral meeting with the Acting Prime Minister of the Bahamas this past weekend. Information from the Ministry of Information shows […]
