Rural villages struggle to access basic services due to lack of infrastructure
Several villages in ‘Melikane Qacha’s Nek are reported to be struggling with limited access to basic services such as healthcare, education and communication, due to the absence of proper roads and mobile networks that connect these rural communities to the outside world. ’Melikane Councillor Lehlohonolo Mahase revealed that, several villages including Ha Seketana, Khohlong, Kholokoe, […]
African Leaders Join Forces to Expedite Development
A significant meeting has just concluded in Malabo Equatirial Guinea, focusing on accelerating Africa’s development agenda. On the sidelines of the 7th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, the Chairperson of the African Union’s Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, led a high-level coordination gathering which brought together the Heads of Regional Economic Communities, Regional Mechanisms, and NEPAD. […]
Lesotho Government Pledges Empowerment for Youth
The government is working tirelessly to empower young people across all sectors, to help them achieve their aspirations for the future. This assurance came from the Minister of Environment and Forestry Mr. Letsema Adontsi, during the recent World Population Day commemoration held in Mokhotlong. Minister Adontsi highlighted the crucial timing of the event noting that, […]
Bridge Project Stalled in Roma Due to Lack of Financing.
The Manonyane Community Council in Maseru says, it is facing a major hurdle in constructing the vital Litenteng Bridge in Roma due to lack of funds. The Council’s Chairperson Makhaola Chele confirmed today that, while the bridge was indeed included in the Council’s 2025 budget, the allocated funds are far from sufficient for construction. Chele […]
Road Directorate Reviews St. Michael’s to Roma Road Reconstruction Progress
The Roads Directorate has met today, to discuss the progress of the road reconstruction project from St. Michael’s to Roma in Maseru. Mr. Linehella Ntšere- the Director of Roads Network Development under the Roads Directorate; in an interview with PC FM earlier stated that, the road construction from St. Michael’s to Roma covers a distance […]
Traffic Justice Gets Tech Upgrade
Road Fund’s CEO Mats’hepang Sekhokoane stated that, the system is designed to improve coordination and workflow among institutions that handle traffic offenses related to violations of Lesotho’s road traffic laws. Sekhokoane said, the system, including its supporting equipment, cost the Road Fund approximately 25 million Maloti. She explained that, it expands on the existing eSpot […]
Renowned Content Creator (WodeMaya) Hosts Free Masterclass for Basotho Creatives in Maseru
As a gesture of appreciation for the warm hospitality he received in Lesotho, renowned African content creator Wode Maya hosted a free masterclass for Basotho content creators in Maseru yesterday. Mamello Morojele, on behalf of Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation stressed that, Lesotho’s tourism narrative plays a crucial role in promoting the country, and boosting the […]
2025 Labour Force Survey Results Set for Release by Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is set to launch the highly anticipated 2025 Labour Force Survey Results. These findings will reveal Lesotho’s current employment and unemployment rates, as well as the labour force’s contribution to the country’s economic growth. Ms. Mpho Mosili, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer stated that, the survey results will […]
Khokhoba Community faces severe water shortage despite ongoing efforts.
Khokhoba Community Councilor Ntabejane Sekete says, villages in his area are facing a severe water crisis despite ongoing efforts to address the issue. Sekete said, the water crisis is particularly severe in Khokhoba, Moreneng and Tsipa Ha-Sekhobe, affecting 280 families. Tsipa, Ha-Sekhobe village is the most vulnerable due to the high cost of pumping water […]
Lesotho Police Aid DMA in Recouping Erroneous Payments to “Tsoha u Iketsetse” Workers.
Through police intervention, the Disaster Management Authority- DMA, is reportedly continuing to recover money mistakenly paid to “Tsoha u Iketsetse” workers, months ago. DMA’s Public Relations Officer Mahlape Koali stated that, not all workers have refunded the money. Koali added that, DMA is also paying those with pending payments through EcoCash, M-Pesa, or cash. Koali […]
