MINISTER LAUNCHES NATIONAL NUTRITION CAMPAIGN
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Limpho Tau says there is a need to normalize the nation’s understanding on the importance of food production. He said this when launching the National Nutrition Campaign at an event held in Maseru on Wednesday. He highlighted that while Lesotho has arable land, it is unacceptable that the […]
PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR BICENTENNIAL CLIMAX
In anticipation of Lesotho’s Bicentennial celebration in October 2024, measures are underway to honor the nation’s heritage, address contemporary challenges, and pave the way for a promising future. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA) one of the organizers, from Moshoeshoe’s Peace Covenant, Dr Lehlonoholo Moeti, said they are collaborating with the Department […]
HER MAJESTY PRESENTS SANITARY PADS, SCHOOL BAGS
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso on Wednesday presented 200 sanitary pads and 45 school bags to girls and boys respectively at Menkhoaneng and Lentsoaneng Primary Schools in Leribe. Speaking at the event initiated by the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), Her Majesty thanked the LTDC for engaging and trusting her to choose the schools. […]
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON NSPS II DISSEMINATION
The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development is currently disseminating the National Social Protection Strategy 2021/2031(NSPS) II among social protection and livelihood enhancement stakeholders countrywide. This was said by the Director Planning, Mrs. ‘Mankhatho Linko from the Department of Social Development when presenting the strategy to stakeholders at a one-day workshop held in Mokhotlong […]
PM PLEDGES SALARY TO THE NEEDY
At least 20 vulnerable homes of the elderly, orphaned children and centres of disability were given donations as per their requests from the Prime Minister at the Christmas charity event held at the State House in Maseru on Thursday. This event is the result of the pledge that the Prime Minister made when resuming office […]
MINISTER AWARE OF NON-PAYMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDERS
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane says she is aware that various service providers have not received their payments from the Government. The Minister said this in the National Assembly during the question and answer session on Thursday. Dr Matlanyane said payments have already begun to be processed, saying progress to […]
DSD REVIEWS CHILD MARRIAGE CAMPAIGNS
The Department of Social Development (DSD) on Tuesday visited the District Child Protection Team (DCPT) in Leribe for feedback on ending child marriage campaigns. Speaking at the meeting held on Tuesday at the Hlotse Department of Social Development in Leribe, the Director Children Services, Mrs. Mookho Motheo said the campaigns started in 2019 to date. […]
MGYSACS ON MOBILE PAYMENT
The Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development through the Department of Social Development is changing how social grants have been elderly people, vulnerable people and people with disabilities. This, the Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development, Mr. Pitso Lesaoana said during the press conference held at ministry […]
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON ELDERLY CARE SERVICES
The Department of Social Development urges elderly care as it is essential for elderly people as this will promote good health. This was said by the Director of Elderly Care Services, Mrs. ‘Mateboho Marite during a one-day workshop on elderly care services for media houses in Maseru on Wednesday. Mrs. Marite said their aim is […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY
Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso presented awards to journalists who participated in raising awareness on trafficking in persons, End Child Mirage, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse as the Commemoration of World Children’s Day 2022. Beneficiaries of the awards included Banana Hata-Hata from Ultimate FM, Sibongile Kolobe from Lesotho Television, and Mosa Maoeng from Informative Newspaper. […]
