Gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives killing dozens of people in an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria.
Gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives killing dozens of people in an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria. Reports say the violence began as worshippers gathered at the St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state on Sunday. Among the dead were many children. Adelegbe Timileyin, who represents the town of Owo where the […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says a healthy environment is essential for all people and all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it provides food, clean water, medicines, climate regulation and protection from extreme weather events.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says a healthy environment is essential for all people and all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it provides food, clean water, medicines, climate regulation and protection from extreme weather events. In his message in commemoration of the World Environment Day yesterday under the theme-“Only One Earth”, Guterres said the planet […]
The new covid-19 infections in the country are said to have increased to 257 from the 23rd of last month until yesterday.
The new covid-19 infections in the country are said to have increased to 257 from the 23rd of last month until yesterday. The Ministry of health had last month indicated that, the positivity rate has increased from 0.36 percent to 0.93 percent. The ministry also said, no new covid-19 related deaths have been reported in […]
The Chief Information Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Mr. Lereko Masupha says winter cropping is progressing smoothly as expected.
The Chief Information Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Mr. Lereko Masupha says winter cropping is progressing smoothly as expected. Masupha reminded farmers that the government has provided a subsidy of 60 percent for seeds and fertilizers, which are now available in all the districts. He further urged those who will engage […]
Lesotho government yesterday evacuated 189 Basotho who were in danger as a result of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Lesotho government yesterday evacuated 189 Basotho who were in danger as a result of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Likopo Mahase said they were informed of the attacks early last week, where they learned that one Mosotho lost his life. Mahase said they then communicated with South […]
The Egyptian president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has promised to provide 30 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to African countries in coordination with the African Union.
The Egyptian president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has promised to provide 30 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to African countries in coordination with the African Union. Fattah al-Sisi made the announcement at the first pan-African health conference, which is being held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Around 400 health officials, along with medical companies working in […]
A recent Auditor General’s report shows that, the department of water affairs which is a division in the ministry of water affairs has failed to adhere to measures put in place to protect and sustainably manage wetlands.
A recent Auditor General’s report shows that, the department of water affairs which is a division in the ministry of water affairs has failed to adhere to measures put in place to protect and sustainably manage wetlands. The Auditor- General, Monica Besetsa in the 2022 report has shown that the department has not done enough to […]
The Ministry of Social Development through the Department of the Elderly will commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Matelile Ha Seeiso on Wednesday next week.
The Ministry of Social Development through the Department of the Elderly will commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Matelile Ha Seeiso on Wednesday next week. The Ministry’s District Elderly Care Officer Mrs. ‘Maleloko Sakoane says the commemoration is aimed at promoting a better understanding of abuse and neglect of the elderly, by raising awareness […]
The Senate’s amendments on the Counter Domestic Violence Bill, 2021 were debated in the National Assembly today
The Senate’s amendments on the Counter Domestic Violence Bill, 2021 were debated in the National Assembly today. They were presented by the Minister of Law and Justice, Advocate Lekhetho Rakuoane on behalf of the Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation Ms. Likeleli Tampane. Three considerations were rejected while nine were adopted as amendments. […]
The exiled Lesotho Congress for Democracy’s leader Mr. Mothejoa Metsing says their yet to be launched elections manifesto will turn things around and offer solace to Basotho who have been distraught for the longest time
The exiled Lesotho Congress for Democracy’s leader Mr. Mothejoa Metsing says their yet to be launched elections manifesto will turn things around and offer solace to Basotho who have been distraught for the longest time Metsing said this telephonically while addressing his supporters during the LCD’s rally at Ha-Seetsa in Mahobong yesterday He said it […]