M2M celebrates crucial milestone
Hopolang Mokhopi A local non-profit organisation, Mothers2Mothers (M2M), has successfully implemented its project aimed at the virtual elimination of the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The organization has served over 10 622 clients through its digital and e-services platforms to deliver life-enhancing services to women and their families. This milestone was revealed on Tuesday during its […]
UNICEF donates sanitary towels to Hlokomela Banana Foundation
Seithati Motsoeneng Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso’s poverty alleviation and girl-child upliftment charity organisation, Hlokomela Banana Foundation, yesterday received a generous donation of 515 boxes of sanitary towels from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The boxes containing 2000 packs of sanitary towels were handed over to Her Majesty at the Royal Palace in […]
Plot to oust PM loses momentum
…as opposition parties lose appetite for a no-confidence motion Staff Reporters OPPOSITION parties, which had appeared so determined to remove the coalition government led by Prime Minister Sam Matekane, appear to have lost their appetite for rebellion, with strong indications they are no longer singing the same tune on the issue. Opposition politicians had been […]
Abeco Tanks: Pioneering Water Security Solutions in Lesotho
Lesotho, known as the “Kingdom in the Sky” due to its mountainous terrain, faces a pressing crisis related to water security and aging infrastructure. This landlocked nation’s economy, agriculture, industries, and services sector heavily depend on a reliable water supply. However, infrastructure challenges have threatened this crucial resource. Abeco Tanks, a renowned provider of water […]
Lesotho’s soldiers “suffering” in Mozambique
….deprived of adequate food rations ….. as gvt is accused of “neglecting” army Tokelo Khausela THE government has been accused of neglecting the army, with possible dire consequences for the country. So bad was the situation that even Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) soldiers battling an insurgency in northern Mozambique are going hungry because of inadequate […]
Minister urges new RSL boss to broaden tax net
Leemisa Thuseho/Moroke Sekoboto Finance and Development Planning Minister, Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, has urged newly appointed Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) Commissioner-General, ‘Mathabo Mokoko, to broaden the tax net to help the institution meet its mandate. Dr Matlanyane said this would ensure more institutions are paying tax instead of a few entities, adding a fair tax system treats […]
Mothae outshines African counterpart
Seithati Motšoeneng Mothae Kimberlite Mine has beaten its Angolan sister company, Lulo Alluvial Mine, in diamond production from the period January to June 2023. The two companies are owned by Australian company, Lucapa Diamond, with Mothae situated in Butha-Buthe while Lulo is in Angola. Mothae discovered a total of 15 560 carats while Lulo managed […]
Top lawyer in land “scam”
… Phafane accused of improperly getting LCS land for private use ’Marafaele Mohloboli A company owned by prominent lawyer, Advocate Salemane Phafane (King’s Counsel), allegedly obtained a 30-year lease agreement on a strategic piece of land owned by the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) under questionable circumstances. The new management of the LCS now want to […]