D.P.S. Praises Organizers Preparing for King’s Birthday Celebrations!
The Deputy Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Nkhotha Machachamise, has highly commended both the National and Berea District organizing committees, for their significant progress in preparing for His Majesty the King’s Birthday commemoration. The main national celebration is scheduled for July 17th, with district-level festivities in Berea on July 16th. Machachamise noted […]
Lesotho MP Calls for Confronting Conflict of Interest to Restore Public Trust in Governance.
Chair of Chairs in the National Assembly Mokhothu Makhalanyane has emphasized the vast responsibility facing the 11th Parliament. Makhalanyane stated that, the Parliament must confront conflict of interest head-on, promote accountability and restore public confidence in governance. He made these remarks yesterday while officiating an Ethics, Code, and Conduct Workshop for the Ethics Committee in […]
Subordinate Chiefs ignore Principal Chiefs’ call to resume work immediately.
Despite a directive issued by the Principal Chiefs stating that subordinate chiefs should immediately return to work; Chief Leloko Mohalenyane representing the Chiefs’ association says, services are still not available up to now, until the government fulfills their request for a hundred percent increase in their salaries. Chief Mohalenyane stated this in an interview with […]
Local councilors in Lesotho have call on the government to accelerate the decentralization of power.
Local councilors are calling on the government to fast-track the decentralization of power saying, they are often unfairly blamed for poor service delivery while lacking the necessary authority and resources. During Parliament’s proceedings today, Maseru City Councilor Paul Phalatsi appealed to the government, to prioritise decentralising power and provide local councils with the tools needed […]
Former Government Secretary Mr. Moahloli Mphaka is remembered.
Alliance of Democrats’ leader, Monyane Moleleki has described the late former Government Secretary Mr. Moahloli Mphaka, as a loving, humble person and a true leader. Mr. Moleleki made these remarks at the memorial service for Mr. Mphaka, held today at the Mmanthabiseng Convention Centre. He noted that, while most public servants, including ministers and parliamentarians, […]
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 […]
COLEPE Voices Disappointment, But No Surprise, Over Government’s Meager Salary Increase for Public Servants.
The Coalition of Lesotho Public Employees (COLEPE) say, they are not surprised that the government has decided to give Public Servants a two percent salary increment. COLEPE’s Representative Mr. Letsatsi Ntsibolane said, it is not shocking that public servants have received this increase indicating that, for the longest time, the government has denied meeting with […]
Lesotho’s Millennium Challenge Account Projects Stymied: US Aid Review Forces Health and Horticulture Compact Contracts to Stop Dead in Their Tracks
The Millennium Challenge Account Lesotho has notified its contractors, to stop work on all contracts entered into; in connection with the Lesotho Health and Horticulture compact. According to MCA- Lesotho, this is in response to communication it received, in relation to the review of all United States’ foreign aid. It said, effective from the 1st […]
COLEPE to Government: “Negotiate or Else…” Public Employees Threaten Dispute if Talks Don’t Begin Today
The Coalition of Public Employees-COLEPE, has warned it will declare a dispute if the Government of Lesotho fails to initiate negotiations today In a letter addressed to the Minister of Public Service, COLEPE demanded negotiations begin by January 15th. The coalition stated that, failure to meet this deadline would signify the government’s unwillingness to negotiate […]
ROMA RESIDENTS LEFT HIGH AND DRY: DMA FAILS TO PAY POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAM STAFF
Speaking in an interview with one of the residents, who opted for anonymity said, the DMA had promised them in September that, their payments would be processed in October but up to date, they still have not received them She said she has been awaiting her September payment though she suspects others have been awaiting […]
