PRIME MINISTER SAM MATEKANE PLEDGED TO CONSTRUCT NEW WOOLSHED FOR ’MELIKANE COMMUNITY IN QACHA’SNEK.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has pledged to construct a new woolshed in ’Melikane to ease challenges faced by livestock farmers in the area. The Prime Minister made the commitment during the sod-turning ceremony for the Matlali–Lebakeng road upgrade project. The issue was raised by the Member of Parliament for Lebakeng Constituency, Mr. Letsekang Moloi, and […]
LESOTHO COURTS DATA CENTRES AND MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT AT DUBAI TALKS.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had highlighted new investment opportunities in data infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and job creation during ongoing engagements with Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg. The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said Lesotho has strong potential to host data centres, citing the country’s water resources as […]
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY MET SEBETIA COMMUNITY AHEAD OF RANGELANDS RESTORATION CELEBRATION
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry held a community meeting at Sebetia in Berea District to prepare for the commemoration of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will be observed on June 17 under the theme: ‘Rangelands: recognize, respect and restore’. Speaking during the […]
LESOTHO COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WITH KOREA THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
Minister of Public Works and Transport,Mr. Matjato Moteane has reaffirmed Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Korea and African partners through increased trade and investment, infrastructure development, renewable energy, digital transformation, skills development and agricultural cooperation. This was said when he delivered Lesotho’s intervention at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in […]
SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
HON. MOKHOSI CALLED FOR SAFER MIGRATION AND GLOBAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BASOTHO YOUTH.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Hon. Tseliso Mokhosi highlighted progress in migration governance, anti-trafficking efforts, and labour mobility partnerships with South Africa and Gulf countries. He stressed that migration should be driven by opportunity, not poverty or climate pressures. On the sidelines of the forum, Lesotho and Qatar agreed to fast-track a Bilateral Labour […]
HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE HANDED OVER ANIMAL DIP TANK AT LETS’ENG LA LETSIE, IN QUTHING
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho held a successful animal dip tank handover event at Letšeng-la-Letsie, Likhaebaneng/Ha Peete in Quthing District. The programme brought together national leaders, local authorities, and livestock farmers, highlighting the importance of improving animal health services and supporting the wool and mohair industry. The event featured remarks from various stakeholders […]
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 […]
LHWP PARTNERS TO ENJOY MUTUAL BENEFITS OF SENQU BRIDGE – KING LETSIE III
Lesotho is proud to contribute to South Africa’s water security while advancing its own economic development and energy aspirations through a unique collaboration. Lesotho’s Head of State, King Letsie III said this when delivering a keynote address at the official opening of the Senqu bridge in Mokhotlong. He said the event was another milestone worth […]
