Heavy rains swept away the footbridge connecting Sizindeni and Thaba-Ts’oeu, Mjanyane area in Quthing
The footbridge that connects the villages of Sizindeni and Thaba-Ts’oeu, Mjanyane area in Quthing is reported to have been swept away during heavy rains currently being experienced in the district. The Community Councilor for Mjanyane Mrs. Nozak’hele Bohlane said the footbridge that is used by residents and school children was swept away by heavy rains. He […]
Four villagers are struck by lightning during heavy rainfall in Mohale’s Hoek.
Four villagers from Pesi, Qabane in MHoek, have been laid to rest after being struck by lightning during heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident was confirmed by the Member of Parliament for Hloahloeng Mr. Katleho Mabeleng who noted that, there have been several lightning incidents in various villages, attributing them to climate change. Mabeleng extended […]
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry commits to biodiversity conservation.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry recently held a one-day meeting in Maseru, to develop a draft document on biodiversity. The initiative aims to secure support from international organizations dedicated to biodiversity conservation. Speaking at the meeting, the Director of Land Protection and Conservation Mr. Nkoebe Lerotholi explained that, the objective was to identify appropriate […]
COP29 Climate Summit in Baku Bears Fruit: Delegates Pledge Tripling of Annual Climate Finance to Developing Nations by 2035.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, which recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked an important turning point in global efforts to combat the climate crisis. Delegates have agreed to triple annual climate finance for developing countries to $300 billion by 2035. The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance builds on the 2009 commitment of […]
WASCO and Disaster Management Plead for Prudent Water Use in Mafeteng.
The Mafeteng Disaster Management Team, in collaboration with Water and Sewerage Company WASCO have urged the members of the community to use water cautiously. This following shortage of water supply due to the effects of climate change The District Disaster Manager Ms. ‘Mamonyaku Koloti said, they are working together with WASCO to ensure that the […]
Family Devastated by Storm: Berea’s Makoae’s Starve After Nature’s Fury
Mrs. ‘Marapelang Makoae from Lipohong Ha Makoae, Berea says, her family is struggling with hunger, after a thunderstorm struck their home over the weekend. In an interview with this station, Mrs. Makoae revealed that, the thunderstorm destroyed some of their belongings, including all their cooking utensils, leaving them with only a few clothes. She expressed […]
