Koro-koro to Ha Rantsetse bridge repair will be postponed until next financial year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that, the damaged bridge between Koro-koro and Ha Rantsetse will not be repaired this year, as it was not included in the current financial year’s budget. This was revealed by the Minister of law and Justice Richard Ramoeletsi, who was delivering a statement on behalf of […]
LHDA to process compensation for Ha Ncheela and Ha Makhalanyane communities by next month
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority’s Chief Executive officer Mr. Tente Tente has announced that, compensation for the Ha Ncheela and Ha Makhalanyane communities will be processed by next month. Tente made this statement before the Natural Resources Committee, following a petition by the Ha Ncheela community to the committee. He explained that, after meeting with […]
BASOTHO GRIPE OVER IRRELEVANT PLASTIC LEVY: EFFORTS TO CURB POLLUTION QUESTIONED
Some Basotho have expressed their dissatisfaction and highlighted the irrelevance of paying the plastic levy. Last year, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry enacted a compulsory Plastic Levy, in efforts to curb plastic pollution in the country A Thaba-Tseka based retail shop employee who opted for anonymity, said most of their customers are still inflexible about […]
LESOTHO ENERGY MINISTER LAUNCHES RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN MOSALEMANE: 11 VILLAGES TO BENEFIT
The Energy Minister Mohlomi Moleko officiated the Launch of the Rural Electrification Project at Khokhoba in the Mosalemane constituency. At least 11 villages will reportedly benefit from the project The 1 year 6 months’ project is allegedly funded by nearly 27 Million Maloti and is allocated to a Chinese Jiang Su company During the official […]
Teyateyaneng Road to break ground soon; says -Town Clerk.
Berea’s Urban Council Town Clerk Mr. Mpho Lesia has confirmed that the construction of the Teyateyaneng Road will soon commence, and that joint preparations between the Council and the Chinese contractor have begun The reconstruction of Teyateyaneng Urban roads is scheduled to 2 years, ending in November 2027 Mr. Lesia said, the preliminary works include […]
Ministers converge for APPSA: enhancing food security in Southern Africa!
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Thabo Mofosi has officiated the 3-day Agricultural Productivity Program for Southern Africa_APPSA Conference in Maseru, by emphasizing that with such initiative’s, food security can be enhanced in the Southern African region Speaking at this 2nd conference yesterday, Minister Mofosi said such platforms must be utilized to share a […]
LHDA assesses progress on the LHWP & reinforces its long-term impact
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority-LHDA has convened a two-day stakeholder conference in Maseru, to assess progress on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, and reinforce its long-term impact under the theme: “Waves of Change.” LHDA’s Division Manager, Nts’oli Maiketso, highlighted several completed projects that include the development of the Pitseng-to-Katse and Ha Seshote-to-Polihali roads. He noted […]
Government ministries urged to provide accurate data before budget allocations
A member of parliament for Likotsi Constituency Ms. Itumeleng Rants’o, has urged government ministries to provide accurate data before budget allocations, to ensure that funding decisions, are based on statistics rather than assumptions. Ms. Rants’o said that, budget committees often rely on personal views due to the lack of reliable data, which sometimes leads to […]
National language policy is a dire need for Basotho
The need for a national language policy is crucial for the effective use and preservation of the Sesotho language in Lesotho. This was emphasised during a stakeholder meeting that brought together representatives from the media, Sesotho language teachers and other key players. The meeting was convened by the Lesotho Communications Authority-LCA and the Maseru District […]
Small stock farmers to compete in merino sheep and angora goat nurturing in Quthing
Small stock farmers from 15 wool sheds in Quthing are set to compete in merino sheep and angora goat nurturing, at the district small stock show, scheduled for April 15th at Moyeni Wool Shed. Deputy Chairperson of the Quthing Wool and Mohair Growers Association, Mr. Mokole Rankoro confirmed that, the district competition serves as preparation […]
