WASCO commits to resolving Matholoana’s water troubles
Mathatisi Sebusi THE Water and Sewage Company (WASCO) has been grilled by the Natural Resource Cluster Committee over its failure to connect water supplies to the Ha Matholoana community and its surrounding villages despite funds being set aside for the project. Ha Matholoana and the other 19 villages are located along pipelines that transfer water from Metolong Dam to Maseru and Morija, among […]
SLB hosts inaugural Supplier Symposium 2024
Hopolang Mokhopi STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB) has held its inaugural Supplier Symposium 2024, celebrating a milestone in collaboration, partnership, and sustainable growth with its suppliers. The event was themed: “Driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth in partnership with our suppliers, clients, and stakeholders”. The symposium, which took place this week in Maseru, aimed to foster […]
Top actor Lillian Dube urges gvt to support local arts
Staff Reporter IN a heartfelt plea for greater support for the arts, veteran South African actress, Lillian Dube, has appealed to the Lesotho government to invest in and nurture the country’s rich cultural tapestry. Speaking at the recent launch of Endurance film, the brainchild of renowned local actress, and communications specialist, Matšeliso Mohale, Ms Dube […]
Gvt, development partners engage on early childhood education
Moroke Sekoboto The Ministry of Education and Training has convened Lesotho’s inaugural Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) conference in partnership with UNICEF Lesotho. Held at Avani Maseru last week and dubbed “Beyond Brick and Mortar: Investing in Our Most Valuable Asset—Building Blocks for the Future”, the event brought together governments, development partners, private sector, funding agencies, and civil society organisations, […]
Sentebale Gap Funeral extends helping hand to Butha-Buthe Prison
Seithati Motšoeneng SENTEBALE GAP Funeral Services has made a significant impact by donating various vegetable seeds to the Butha-Buthe correctional facility. The donation, which was made on October 29, 2024, stems from a direct appeal by the Commissioner of Prisons, Mating Nkakala, who sought essential seeds to enhance agricultural production within the rehabilitation centre. Senior […]
Limkokwing students educated on safe cyber practices
Seithati Motsoeneng THE Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) has equipped its public relations (PR) third-year students with skills to build resilience in navigating the cyber world and operating in the media. The event, themed “Utilising social media for effective PR and media success,” focused on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for careers in the media. It was held yesterday […]
TFS launches financial literacy campaign
Moroke Sekoboto MICRO lender, Thusong Financial Services (TFS), has launched a campaign aimed at promoting financial literacy and inclusion among Basotho. Titled ‘Show Me the Money’, the campaign kicked off on 1 November and will run for three months until 31 January 2025. The initiative focuses on improving lives, educating the public about financial literacy, and giving back […]
Mukuru maintains seamless Cross-Border Payments amidst regulatory changes
Africa’s leading financial service provider, Mukuru, has stepped up to provide a solution for customers in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini by leveraging its extensive cross-boarder network to help them adapt to the recently revamped cross border transfer regulations in the region. The financial landscape of the Common Monetary Area (CMA) is poised to […]