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 […]
Majara Calls for Accountability: Deputy PM Demands Rights-Respecting, Transparent Security Operations.
The Deputy PM Justice Nthomeng Majara says security force’s operations must demonstrate adherence to Human rights, transparency and retain the responsibility the public entrusted them with This she said when officiating the two-day capacity workshop on African Union transitional Justice Policy for security agencies, held in Maseru from yesterday The DP said this training comes […]
Matekane Government Stable and Efficient, Assures Government Spokesperson Teboho Sekata.
Mr. Teboho Sekata from the Government Public Relations Office says the Matekane-led coalition government remains stable and will continue to function efficiently. This following the recent dismissal of Prof. Nqosa Mahao from his Ministerial position as the Minister of Energy The issue of Prof. Mahao had triggered mixed reactions, however, the Prime Minister’s office assures the […]
Lesotho’s Foreign Affairs minister steps in, addresses National Assembly in wake of Stilfontein crisis.
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Matjato Moteane, has addressed the National Assembly regarding the situation of trapped illegal miners in Stilfontein, South Africa. The Minister reassured Basotho that, despite reports of about 4,500 illegal miners, also known as zama zamas, allegedly being trapped while others are being rescued and taken […]
Motlalepula Sepipi is re-elected as the mayor of MCC.
Motlalepula Sepipi, a community councillor for Maseru City Council at Stadium Area, has been re-elected as the mayor of MCC. The re-election took place this morning, with Sepipi receiving 12 votes, defeating his competitor Mr. Relebohile Sechache, who secured seven votes. Sepipi will serve a one-year term before a new election is held for the […]
Absenteeism hinders the National Assembly proceedings.
Proceedings in the National Assembly were delayed and business ground to a halt today, due to a lack of quorum. A quorum requires the presence of at least two-thirds of the House; about 30 members, for business to proceed. This prompted a Point of Order from a Member of Parliament Motlalepula Khaahloe, who called on […]
