PM PUSHES FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
Many African countries remain overwhelmed by the withdrawal of support on a number of the United States funded programs; due to that that Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says that it is time for Lesotho to be economically independent. He highlighted that Lesotho holds great potential in production fields such as agriculture which needs to […]
HIS MAJESTY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH ELDERS
As part of celebrating 200 years since the formation of Basotho nation, His Majesty King Letsie III celebrated his birthday with elders born on the same date of July 17 at Thaba Phats’oa in Leribe on Wednesday. About 25 elders were selected from different areas in the Southern region of the country. His Majesty presented them […]
HARD TO REACH AREAS ENJOY VARIOUS BENEFITS
Even though some districts that include Thaba Tseka are classified as hard to reach areas, they enjoy a number of benefits. This is according to the views expressed by some villagers gathered during the Ministry of Social Development dispensation of grants to its beneficiaries in Thaba Tseka on Monday. In an interview with the Lesotho […]
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. […]
