Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Phase II Delivers Beyond Energy Security, Fuels Economic Growth and Empowers Communities
THE Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II is not just building vital water transfer infrastructure; it’s building a stronger Lesotho. Long before the first drop of water flows to South Africa in 2028, the project is already delivering significant economic benefits and empowering communities. Phase II has become an engine of job creation, […]
CBL lowers repo rate to 7.5 percent
Moroke Sekoboto THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given consumers major relief by reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.75 percent to 7.5 percent. The repo rate, which is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks, directly impacts interest rates on loans for vehicles, personal needs, […]
M1m for Bacha Entrepreneurship Project
Moroke Sekoboto FIVE youth-led businesses have received approximately M200,000 each through the Bacha Entrepreneurship Project (BEP) to enhance their operations and foster growth. BEP is a collaborative initiative by the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO), Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), and Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB). It aims to empower unemployed youth aged 21 to 35 […]
Please show me the horny girl Ntate Sehlabaka?
Scrutator has made this call before. I reiterate it again. The need to overhaul Lesotho’s electoral system has never become more urgent. We need an electoral system that produces coherent, accountable governments to govern effectively. Imagine if we had a fair electoral system, the RFP would be governing on its own without being lumbered by distractions […]
Dalvi the crook: pumping millions out of CGM
Staff Reporter CGM Group fraud mastermind, Madhav Vasant Dalvi’s deceit and fraud ran deep. He is alleged to have funnelled another M24,840,357.59 from Presitex into a South African shell company, Alchemy, during the Covid lockdown period between May 2020 and December 2022. Alchemy, purportedly owned by Dalvi’s son, Chaitanya Madhav Dalvi, and former finance and administration manager, Sharmala Roya, acted as a […]
Govt renews public service work plan
Seithati Motšoeneng THE Ministry of Public Service is developing a new five-year strategic work plan to realign its operations and address longstanding challenges in public service delivery. The new work plan emphasises adaptation and modernisation as essential steps towards meeting the evolving demands of the public and ensuring efficient service delivery to serve Basotho with professionalism and excellence. The planning process began with […]
Ramotena’s bid to halt LCS promotions hits a snag
Moorosi Tsiane OUTSPOKEN Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Chief Officer (CO), Bokang Ramotena, is challenging her boss, Commissioner Mating Nkakala’s decision to promote 12 LCS officers. CO Ramotena petitioned the High Court last Wednesday, seeking relief to stay the purported promotions by the LCS Commissioner. This followed Mr Nkakala’s issuance of an internal circular on […]
Lesotho makes strides in fish farming
Hopolang Mokhopi LESOTHO is making significant strides in promoting aquaculture in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 14 about Life Below Water, which aims to promote fish farming. Aquaculture in Lesotho is poised to play a crucial role in enhancing economic stability, improving food security, and fostering rural development, making it a vital sector for the country’s future. […]