GOVERNMENT RE-DIRECTS RSL ADMINISTRATION FEES TO ROAD FUND BOOSTING SERVICE DELIVERY FOR ROAD USERS.
The administration and collection of toll-gate fees will be transferred from Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) to the Road Fund with effect from July 01, a move expected to improve efficiency and service delivery for road users. The announcement was made by spokespersons of both institutions, who said the transfer is intended to streamline the management […]
MATLALI–LEBAKENG ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT AT ‘MELIKANE, IN QACHA’SNEK HAD OFFICIALLY BEEN LAUNCHED BY GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane launched the Matlali–Mosenekeng to Lebakeng Road Upgrade Project at ’Melikane, in Qacha’s Nek. The launch was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara, Cabinet Ministers Hon. Thabo Mofosi, Hon. Pitso Lesaoana, Hon. Matjato Moteane, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Hon. Voeswa Tsheka, as well as local leaders, government officials and community […]
GOVERNMENT TO HOLD LEADERSHIP FORUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMIT
The Government of Lesotho will host a Leadership Forum and an Accountability Summit aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, transparency and service delivery as part of its commitment to building an effective and responsive public sector. The Leadership Forum is scheduled for June 21-23, 2026, while the Accountability Summit will take place from July 1-3, 2026. […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER M250 MILLION ON ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCY OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Motorists, in particular farmers, are urged to maintain a safe distance and ensure visibility when driving slow-moving agricultural equipment in order to prevent road accidents. This was said by Road Safety Officer Mr. Setsoto Putsoa in an interview with the Agency, saying the above is crucial in this season as farmers are about to engage […]
LESOTHO HAS NO PLANS TO IMPOSE SARS-STYLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION MEASURES.
Finance and Development Planning Minister Dr. Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane said the Lesotho government is not planning to introduce measures similar to those recently announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which require Basotho motorists to register their vehicles in order to obtain import permits. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a question in […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ADVANCES NATIONAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
The Government of Lesotho continues to make significant strides in improving road infrastructure across the country through the implementation of major road construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance projects. These projects form part of Government’s ongoing commitment to improve connectivity, enhance road safety, facilitate trade and transport, and support economic growth and development in communities nationwide. […]
WORLD BANK MISSION REVIEWED PROGRESS ON LESOTHO TRANSPORT, TRADE AND LOGISTICS PROJECT.
The Roads Directorate said a World Bank implementation support mission led by Ms. Wei Yan visited Lesotho as part of ongoing support to the Lesotho Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics Project (LITTL), which seeks to improve the country’s trade competitiveness and transport efficiency. According to Roads Directorate Corporate Communications Manager, Mrs. Nosezolo Mpopo, the mission […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TO SPEND M181.8 MILLION ON ROAD REHABILITATION AT HA MPITI, IN QACHA’SNEK.
Rehabilitation works on the 12-kilometre A4 Road linking Ha Mpiti and the Qacha’s Nek Border Gate are progressing under a M181.8 million project expected to enhance cross-border trade, tourism and job creation. The nine-month project is being implemented by Qingjian Group Co. Ltd (CNQC), a Chinese-owned company that previously constructed the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway, also […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED TRACTOR FINANCING INITIATIVE TO HELP BASOTHO FARMERS.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐎 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆? The 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 has introduced the 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 to help Basotho farmers access tractors and essential farm machinery at affordable terms. The initiative is implemented through 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤, in collaboration with the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 […]
GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE LHWP FUNDS ARE INVESTED WISELY – PM SAMUEL MATEKANE
The government will ensure that every Loti returned to Lesotho through the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is invested wisely, in health, education, infrastructure and in the future of young people. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane said this when delivering his remarks on behalf of the Lesotho government at the official opening of the […]
