HIS MAJESTY RECIEVES LETTERS FROM KOREAN AMBASSADOR
His Majesty King Letsie III has received letters of credence from the Republic of Korea`s Ambassador Designate, Mr Dong-Han Yang, in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the occasion, His Majesty expressed gratitude for the strong working relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Korea, noting the positive impact of having a […]
DPM PRESENTS CANDIDATE FOR COMMONWEALTH
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Justice Nthomeng Majara presented Lesotho Candidate for the position of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Mr. Joshua Setipa ahead of Samoa elections to be held later this year. Justice Majara did during her bilateral meeting with the Acting Prime Minister of the Bahamas this past weekend. Information from the Ministry of Information shows […]
HIS MAJESTY WELCOMES CRS NEW CEO
His Majesty King Letsie III welcomed the new Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Chief Executive O, Mr. Sean Callahan at the Royal Palace, Maseru on Ascension Thursday. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), after their meeting, the new CEO, Mr Callahan, expressed gratitude for having been hosted by the Royal Family saying CRS […]
MOCHOBOROANE PROMISES WORKERS JOBS
In his capacity as Acting Prime Minister, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, has promised the workers that new jobs will be created in the textile industry soon. Whe addressing the Workers Unions on Workers Day at Morija in Maseru on Wednesday, he disclosed that the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Sam Matekane, had sent a delegation to China […]
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 […]
