THE GOVERNMENT STANDS FIRM ON ITS MANDATE TO BUILD ROADS LINKING DISTRICTS, EASING MOVEMENT AND UNLOCKING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Right Honourable , the Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Matekane officially launched the construction of a 55-kilometre road linking Makhoabeng and Sekiring in Thaba-Tseka district. Addressing communities from surrounding villages, Mr. Matekane said the poor state of the road had been a longstanding challenge for residents, adding that the launch marked the beginning of a new […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE JOINS COMMONWEALTH LEADERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT CHOGM 2026
The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, joined 56 Heads of Government in an Executive Session at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The closed-door session focused on two key areas: Trade and Investment; and Systemic Issues, Climate Finance and Investing in People. The discussions followed preparatory work […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED M547 MILLION REHABILITATION OF A2 ROAD, TRANSPORT ROUTE ESTABLISHING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN MASERU AND MAFETENG
The Government of Lesotho officially launched the rehabilitation of a 64 kilometre section of the A2, Airport Junction to Mafeteng Road, a major transport route connecting Maseru and Mafeteng, in a move aimed at improving road safety, facilitating trade and strengthening economic activity. The launch ceremony was held in Mafeteng where the Ministry of Public […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, THE PRIME MINISTER SAMUEL MATEKANE HELD A BILATERAL MEETING WITH LORD MARLAN TO EXPLORE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LESOTHO
The Right Honourable, The Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Lord Marlan on the margins of the Commonwealth Summit in Antigua and Barbuda. The discussions centered on exploring business and investment opportunities in Lesotho. The two leaders focused on key priority sectors including Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Tourism. Mr. Marlan […]
LESOTHO AND NIGERIA REAFFIRMED THE IMPORTANCE OF ENHANCED COOPERATION TO ENSURE THE PROPER REGULATION OF ALL GOODS AND CONSIGNMENTS ENTERING OR EXITING THEIR TERRITORIES.
A delegation from the Nigerian Customs and Command Staff College visited the Maseru Bridge border post as part of a five-day study tour with the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL). Speaking during the tour, RSL Maseru Bridge Manager Mrs. ’Mats’epang Tsietsi said border operations at the post are conducted under the Lesotho Border Management Service, which […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES M390 MILLION FOR THAMATHU ROAD EXTENSION IN QACHA’SNEK DISTRICT.
The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Honourable Matjato Moteane, announced this during the introduction of Qingjian Group (CNQC), the contractor awarded the project, and the sod-turning ceremony for the eight-kilometre road extension. The project is expected to create between 150 and 200 jobs, improve access to remote communities and boost tourism. CNQC has 18 […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT HEEDED THE QACHA’SNEK COMMUNITY’S LONG-STANDING PLEA FOR IMPROVED MOBILITY AS TEBELLONG BRIDGE WILL SOON BE CONSTRUCTED.
Public Works and Transport Minister, Honourable Matjato Moteane introduced Unik Construction as the contractor for the Tebellong Bridge project and turned the sod to mark the start of construction. The project, expected to take 24 months, will include a tarred road linking the Senqu River to Tebellong Hospital, this was announced by Moteane adding that […]
THE GOVERNMENT URGED POULTRY FARMERS TO ALIGN PRODUCTION WITH DEMAND IN ORDER TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND MEET INTERNATIONAL MARKET STANDARDS.
Poultry farmers in Teyateyaneng had been urged to align production with market demand to improve product quality, ensure a consistent supply of poultry products and sustain their businesses. The call was made during a three-day workshop organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition for broiler and layer poultry farmers at the Teyateyaneng […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO CONTINUES TO HONOUR ITS MANDATE TO CONSTRUCT AND REHABILITATE ROADS TO ENHANCE INTER-DISTRICT CONNECTIVITY AND EASE ITS CITIZENS LIVES. E
China Geo-Engineering Corporation Lesotho had been announced as the contractor for the rehabilitation of the Maseru Border Post to Maqhaka section of the A1 road, in a project expected to cost over M700 million. Speaking at the announcement, the Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the project was part of the mandate given to […]
BOTSWANA, LESOTHO MARK 60 YEARS INDEPENDENCE
As Botswana celebrates her 60 years independence on Wednesday, Lesotho gears for her own golden Jubilee independance as well on Sunday. The two sister countries are set to be marking decades of peace, stability and governance after gaining freedom from the British Colonial rule that is September 30, 1966 for Botswana and October 4, 1966 […]
