LESOTHO HOSTS FIRST MINING INDABA
FOKOTHI STRIVES TO ATTAIN SDG NINE
Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) strives to foster innovation in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says the institution’s Rector, Professor Tlali Sepiriti. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), Professor Sepiriti stated that the current innovation hub under construction will go a long way in contributing towards the realisation of the said goal. He further explained that there is […]
IOM Holds Multi-Sectoral Subcommittee Meeting
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Lesotho convened a meeting on Thursday with stakeholders involved in the handling of Trafficking In Persons (TIP) cases. In an interview with LENA, IOM’s Project Officer, Mrs. Mabaruti Motsamai, explained that the meeting was aimed to pave the way for a new initiative focused on strengthening the capabilities of […]
SUBSIDY FOR FARMERS
The Government of Lesotho (GoL) has committed a 30 percent subsidy to Basotho farmers buying tractors from a local dealership called Agri-Solution Centre (ASC). This was revealed by the Lesotho Post Bank Agriculture Officer in the Agriculture Segment, Ms. Chere Leokaoke during an ASC tractor operation training and expo on Wednesday at FTC. Ms. Leokaoke […]
RTT PROJECT IN PILOT STAGE QUTHING
The three-year Rapid Rural Transformation (RRT) project to the tune of more than M6.5 million is expected to be implemented at Ha-Mohlakoana area in the Telle Community Council starting this month. The RRT project is an initiative of the World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners intended to establish a solar-powered hub, suitable water […]
FIRST WOMAN MINISTER HONOURED
A memorial service in honour of the late first woman cabinet minister in Lesotho, Mrs. ‘Matlelima Hlalele was held in Maseru on Wednesday. Mrs. Hlalele aged 94 met her death a few days ago at a local hospital due to stroke and diabetes. She will be laid to rest on Friday. Speaker after speaker hailed […]
HIS MAJESTY ACCEPTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM ANGOLA, SAHRAWI
His Majesty King Letsie III accepted letters of credence from Angola Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Rui Orlando Ferreira De C. Da Silve Xavier and of Ambassador Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Lesotho, Mr. Mohamed Yelslem Beisat Deich at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Wednesday. Accepting letters of credence from Mr. Silve Xavier, His Majesty said the presence […]
AFRICA URGED TO SAVE CHILDREN FROM MALNUTRITION
The Kingdom of Lesotho, African Union Commission, African Development Bank and partners have called for a renewed commitment to boost nutrition for Africa’s children. Leaders have committed to an ambitious target to reduce malnutrition and stunting in Africa by 40 percent by 2025. The commitment was made during a high-level roundtable hosted by King Letsie […]
CBL REVEALS COMMITTEE’S DECISIONS
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) held its 105th meeting where it deliberated on the latest global, regional and domestic economic developments as well as the developments in the financial markets. Speaking at the Press briefing held in Maseru on Tuesday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho Dr Maluke […]
HEALTH MINISTER URGES FOR HPV VACCINATION
The Minister of Health has urged the Tšehlanyane community to allow girls aged nine to 14 years to receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVV). Mr. Selibe Mochoboaroane said this during his visit at St. Denis Tšehlanyane in Leribe on Thursday. He said he received reports that some parents are reluctant to allow children to be vaccinated […]
