CHINA 100% TARIFF-FREE WILL BENEFIT LESOTHO IN AGRO-PROCESSING, LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT READINESS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho was represented by Honorable Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, at the Third Global Conference on Action-Oriented: Building a Global Community of Development for All, held in China. Dr. Matlanyane echoed the spirit of shared development and collective progress and reaffirmed that climate change, constrained financing, and widening […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TO SPEND M181.8 MILLION ON ROAD REHABILITATION AT HA MPITI, IN QACHA’SNEK.
Β Rehabilitation works on the 12-kilometre A4 Road linking Ha Mpiti and the Qachaβs 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 […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE HANDED OVER ANIMAL DIP TANK AT LETS’ENG LA LETSIE, IN QUTHING
Β The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho held a successful animal dip tank handover event at LetΕ‘eng-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 […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED TRACTOR FINANCING INITIATIVE TO HELP BASOTHO FARMERS.
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SENATE COMMENDED MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV AFFECTING ADOLESCENTS AT AN ALARMING RATE.
The Chairperson of the Health, Nutrition and Gender Committee, Senator Makholu Moshoeshoe, has tabled a critical report in Parliament highlighting the state of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) in Lesotho, painting a concerning picture of the challenges facing young people across the country. Presenting the report, Senator Moshoeshoe revealed that adolescents aged 15 to […]
LESOTHO IS ACTIVELY ALIGNING WITH THE UNAIDS 2030 GOAL TO END HIV BY POVERTY REDUCING INITIATIVES.
Β In line with UNAIDS 2030 goal that aim to end HIV pandemic as a public health threat by reducing new infections and death by 90 percent, National Aids Commission (NAC) through its youth mentorship program has embarked on a three months campaign to equip Berea youth with skills to starts businesses, starting in Teyateyaneng. Speaking […]
GOVERNMENT URGES ELDERLY TO UTILISE ELECTRONICAL DEVICES TO RECEIVE GRANTS
The elderly petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development to the portfolio committee on social cluster about the method of payment of their pensions through electronics yet they want the ministry to pay them cash at their centres. Deputy Principal Secretary Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Thae Makhele said electronics […]
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 […]
LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA MOVE TO EASE BORDER CROSSING PROCESSES
Β The Minister of Home Affairs Local Government, Chieftainship and Police, Honourable Lebona Lephema, held a press conference to brief Basotho on recent engagements between the Governments of Lesotho and South Africa regarding improvements at border crossings. The meeting focused on facilitating easier movement of people while strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Honourable Lephema announced […]
