TEYATEYANENG IS SET FOR A NEW LOOK AS THE GOVERNMENT BUILDS AN IMPROVED TAXI RANK WHERE TAXIS AND TRADERS WILL OPERATE UNDER ONE ROOF.
Traders operating around the Teya-Teyaneng (TY) taxi rank expressed readiness to relocate to the newly constructed facility, saying the centralization of taxi operations could improve business. The traders were interviewed by the agency following an inspection of the new taxi rank by The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane. A small supermarket owner, Mr […]
UPGRADING AND BUILDING TARMAC ROADS THROUGHOUT LESOTHO IS A GOVERNMENT PRIORITY TO LINK DISTRICTS, IMPROVE MOBILITY AND PROMOTE TOURISM
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, accompanied by the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Honourable Matjato Moteane bore witness to the beginning of the process towards the construction and upgrading of the Malealea Zone Road at Mpatana, Ha-Raleqheka in Mafeteng district. The 154-kilometre road will connect communities across Maseru, Mafeteng and […]
KICKING OFF THE BASOTHO PLANTING SEASON, THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO HANDED OVER TRACTORS AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TO FARMERS IN CONSTITUENCIES AND TO KEY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
The Government of Lesotho officially launched the 2026/27 planting season at Lema, Ha Foso by handing over tractors and agricultural equipment to strengthen food production across the country. A total of 121 tractors have been distributed, including 100 small tractors for constituencies and 21 large tractors. So far, 102 farmers have received financial support from […]
LESOTHO DODGES US SECTION 301 TARIFFS, MARKET ACCESS REMAINS INTACT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho is pleased to announce that Lesotho has not been included among the economies targeted under the United States’ new Section 301 tariff measures relating to forced-labour concerns. Effective 24 July 2026, AGOA-eligible exports from Lesotho continue to enter the United States market duty-free. This provides local manufacturers with […]
THE MULTI-MILLION MALOTI MPILO BOULEVARD ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT WILL SOON ALLEVIATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
The Mpilo Boulevard intersection project Consultant, Mr. Molefe Nthabane says the multi-million project will see many Basotho getting employment, thus reducing unemployment rate. Speaking with the Agency, Mr. Nthabane mentioned that even though he is at a stage where he cannot confirm total numbers of those who will gain employment due to micro and macro […]
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT TO IMPROVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND POLICY.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has begun consultations with stakeholders across the country to gather views on improving the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund policy, with the aim of ensuring fair compensation and better protection for road accident victims. At a consultation meeting held in Mafeteng, Administration Manager Mr. Tsamaiso Tlolotlolo welcomed delegates from […]
LESOTHO’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS NEARING COMPLETION OF A MAJOR RENOVATION, SET TO DEBUT WITH A MODERN LOOK.
”Construction work on the rehabilitation of Moshoeshoe I International Airport is progressing smoothly and has reached the halfway stage” This was said by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane in an interview with the Agency when commenting on the progress of the rehabilitation of the airport. He said the installation of […]
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND POLICY
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, has embarked on the development of a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy aimed at establishing a modern, sustainable and victim-centred compensation system for people injured or killed in road accidents. The proposed policy will provide a framework for the establishment of a Motor […]
BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY CONDUCTED SOD-TURNING FOR MPILO MASERU CENTRAL ROADS AND BRIDGES TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
The Acting Prime Minister (PM), Justice Nthomeng Majara led official sod-turning of Mpilo Maseru Central roads and bridges during a ceremony held in Maseru on Monday. The multi-million Maloti interjection project is expected to be completed within a period of two years, with Basotho especially the youth set to get employment in this regard. The […]
