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 […]
PM Matekane declares Seville Conference “Crucial” as the world struggles with Climate Change & Economic Challenges
PM Ntsokoane Matekane says, the ongoing Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville Spain, is crucial as the world grapples with climate change and financial restraints. The three-day conference, expected to end on Thursday, is addressing new issues; the urgent need to implement Sustainable Development Goals, and supporting international financial planning reform. Matekane […]
Bokamoso Cooperatives Society Members Refine Petroleum Jelly and “Motoho” Production Skills through Expert Training Aimed at Financial Prosperity.
Members of the Bokamoso Cooperatives Society have participated in a training designed to enhance their skills in producing and marketing petroleum.jelly and “Motoho.” This initiative aims to generate income and foster economic self-sufficiency within the cooperative. Mr. Tanki Mphafane-the Chairperson of the Bokamoso Cooperatives Society, expressed gratitude to the District Cooperatives Department for providing the […]
‘Bokamoso ba Bana’ program faces financial constraints
Cuts in United States aid have among other things, impacted the multi-million dollar “Bokamoso ba Bana” program, which has for years, provided food aid to various schools in the country.Reports indicate that, the program was designed to support over 36,000 children from 2022 until 2027. In an interview with PC FM earlier today, Deputy Principal […]
Lesotho Entrepreneurs are pressing the government to adopt laws that bar foreigners from monopolizing sectors reserved for citizens
Local entrepreneurs are calling on the government to enact laws preventing foreigners from establishing businesses reserved exclusively for Basotho arguing that, this practice stifles economic growth and opportunity. Speaking to PCFM today, the Chairperson of the Maseru Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Motseki Nkeane emphasised the urgent need for legislative action to curb such practices, […]
LEWA Urges Action in Chiefs’ Pay Dispute
The Lesotho Workers Association-LEWA has called on the Social Cluster Committee to intervene, after the Ministry of Home affairs, Local Government, Chieftainship and police failed to honour an agreement to increase the salaries of chiefs, effective from the 1st of April this year. LEWA’s Secretary Mr. Hlalefang Seoaholimo explained that, the association had appealed to […]
WORLD BANK COMMITS TO DRIVING ECONOMIC DIALOGUES IN LESS-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, INCLUDING LESOTHO
World Bank’s Country Director Dr. Satu Kahkogen has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to fostering the economic dialogues in less-developed countries, including Lesotho This emerged at the very first the Lesotho Economic Update Launch held at Maseru yesterday. The event was themed “Transforming Financial Policy into Engine of Inclusive Growth”. The Central Bank’s Governor Dr. Maluke […]
LNDC GM Makhakhe vows job creation and economic growth.
The General Manager Investment and Trade Promotion at the Lesotho National Development Corporation_LNDC Mrs Puseletso Makhakhe has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to fostering impactful efforts to grow the economy and create jobs for Basotho in various sectors This she said during LNDC’s entrepreneurs’ second day session in Qacha’s Nek. Makhakhe stated that, LNDC remain spearheaded in its […]
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 […]
Calls for Increased Social Grants from Marginalized Communities in Lesotho
People living with disability, the orphaned and underprivileged individuals have urged the government to increase their monthly social grants from M750 to M1000 or, at the very least, ensure that all recipients receive M750 per month. One of the beneficiaries highlighted the challenges they face as guardians of children with disabilities and orphans stating that, […]
