Lesotho Government

16/11/2023

15, Nov 2023, Mohlomphehi Tonakholo Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane o phethola lekote la ntlafatso le khaho ea matlo a fefohileng Rothe
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08/11/2023

MID-TERM BUDGET SPEECH TO THE PARLIAMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO FOR THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR by MINISTER OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING HONOURABLE RETS'ELISITSOE MATLANYANE, MP.

08/11/2023

31/10/2023

30/10/2023

The SEBABATSO project which is an initiative by the Prime Minister, Hon Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane ended on friday with cheerful and memorable moment for the youth after their presentation and boot camp which lasted for three days.

This project was supported by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, also Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts & Culture and Social Development, UN and many investors to mention but a few, world bank, post bank, LNDC and many more.

There were thirty winners which came out as follows

1st prize : M90 000.00 (2 people)
2nd Prize : M54 000.00 (2 people)
3rd Prize : M45 000.00 (6 people)
4th Prize : R18 000.00 (20 people)

Contestants walked away with Certificates, Medals and cash. Amongst these 30 youth, 10 will be taken for training in Nairobi, Kenya.

25/10/2023

To alleviate different forms of crime in the country, The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane handed over more than 51 vehicles to Police Commissioner, Mr. Holomo Molibeli in Maseru, today.

Cabinet Ministers, Stakeholders in crime prevention were all there to bear witness to the milestone...

25/10/2023

REPORTS ON INSPECTION OF HOSPITALS, MILITARY CELLS AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN

Oct,24.2023, Office of the Ombudsman through Advocate Tlotliso Polaki disclosed that after their investigative report, they found situations at the hospitals and cells not conducive for human habitation.

It is a matter of must that the law of human rights be practised on every person to guarantee protection of their existence. This she supported with emphasis that, in its own right, the law is meant to recognise, protect and conserve the rights of people.

She stipulates the importance of making sure everyone live in harmony, in this case, those in custody without their choice. She reported that this investigation started in Maseru. Then, followed other districts including Berea, Leribe, Mohale’s Hoek , also the Mohlomi Hospital in Maseru.

She showed reason of their office for an in-depth examination of the Mohlomi Hospital as a state of the health of in-patients there. Their health deteriorates because of health conditions they face there, as well as a congestion of patients due to high rate of admission, she explained.

The report observed also a high number of inmates inside the cells, but fewer buildings to house them. Describing that these numbers increase because of the individuals detained awaiting their trials, while others are prisoners already charged.

Regarding the fact that they all are kept in there (in prisons), whilst in particular those not yet charged are challenge on space housing them, state resources and others, she therefore advises that courts of law work on trials as fast as they can.

She detailed that, challenges most of these face include, lack of finances, laboratory machines, other equipment, other services and service providers in these facilities. Further showing that, most of the patients do not receive full services in the hospitals due to lack of resources like medication, test kits and machines.

Further studies for the Mohlomi Hospital discover that, it lacks psychiatrics. Result of this is nurses departing going to other countries as greener pastures, in particular for better salaries.

For the same reasons, the referral hospital, Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital, in Maseru, is suffering a loss of a big number of nurses. In this regard, Adv. Polaki advises for salary revision and a wealth of staff. Saying, this would maintain stability of facilities and ensure on their functionality.

Office of the Ombudsman observes that officers in-charge of these facilities should take control in de-institutionalizing them. Rebuild and introduce hygiene, health conditions; also to work to improve on their food scheme because both patients and prisoners are insufficiently fed. Adding that a tight security fencing is also of crucial importance.

She concluded with a dire need for fumigation of the facilities, er****on of watchtowers, high-mast lighting (apolo lights) and installation of CCTV equipment.
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20/10/2023

MENTAL HEALTH CELEBRATION

20.10.2023 … Lesotho celebrates Mental Health Day today at Mohlomi Hospital, in Maseru Lesotho under the theme: 'MAKE MENTAL HEALTH A PRIORITY FOR ALL, GLOBALLY 2023

Minister of Health, Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane said he was delighted to be part of this meaningful event that is marked and celebrated worldwide. He urged everyone to work hand in hand with the Ministry of Health to ensure stability of emotional and physical health which will lead to a better mental health.

He stated that, since covid 19, most mental health facilities were turned into Covid 19 isolation facilities, but this matter will be resolved as there are more statistics caused by the pandemic, unemployment and poverty.

He also pointed the importance of the rehabilitation centre that was in Thaba Bosiu but currently closed, noting that this centre will help reduce and curb the usage of drugs, especially amongst the youth.

Hon. Mochoboroane also stated that Lesotho is number one in su***de, Killings and HIV, therefore as Basotho nation, we should fight this as it may affect sponsors and support from other countries.

On the other hand, there was also a representative of WHO in Lesotho, Dr Richard Banda. Who said in this milestone of Mental Health Commemoration, he would like to remind everyone that mental health does not choose race, gender and economy.

Therefore the community should stick to oneness to support and offer help to everyone. He also stressed that su***de rate is unapologetically high and needs to be controlled. Also, reminded that, people with mental issues should not be stigmatized.

Dr Nyane Letsie, the Director of Mohlomi Hospital said currently the Hospital is facing so many challenges. Including housing, rehab facilities, and equipment for use. Therefore asked for funding and the ministry to always remember them through the budgets.

As the facility has a capacity of fifty patients but currently has seventy plus. She also thanked partners in their daily work for their continued support to curb and reduce the use of drugs which will help them at the end have lesser patients.

Mrs Manamolela Mathabang also outlined some causes of Mental Break down, and gave out solutions being:
CAUSES
use of drugs, unhealthy living conditions, unhealthy relationships, abuse, r**e, toxic work environments, depression, panic attacks.

SOLUTIONS
To introduce counselling and harmonies healthy working environments, reduce use of drugs, to treat people well, to offer listening.
She also reminded that mental health can also be inherited. The signs may be slow but should also be monitored in order to seek help at an early stage. Advised for community gathering education for inclusiveness to teach everyone about mental health and how to treat people affected directly or indirectly. She also pointed that if patients is mental health are not taken care of, this may reduce their life span.

Mohlomi Hospital has partnered with the following NGO’s for a constant and effective service
• Partners in Health
• EGPAF
• Solidar – Med
• Baylor
• UNFPA
Standard Lesotho Bank has also build a greenhouse for Mohlomi Hospital to help as a rehabilitation centre for patients within the premises to keep their minds busy with it and away from stress.

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20/10/2023

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18/10/2023

END OF DAY2 REGION POLICY DIALOGUE

OCT 18, 2023. For a sustainable growth and consistency in economy, there are measures to be considered for a visible and accessible growth in MSMEs

The purpose of this meeting or policy dialogue was to equip and capacitate member countries on how to support and grow MSMEs in order to grow for longer without hiccups and failure along process.

Lesotho has a better and favorable end in agriculture. There should be trainings and support done towards a better growth in this initiative.

There may be barriers in MSMEs but at the same time, there may also be greater opportunities for the survival of small entrepreneurs. There is a leverage of capital or finance initiative towards small businesses capacity building and access to technology. There may be challenges in governance procurements, but with good proposals and institutional arrangements most business ideas may win.

This policy dialogue is to break the gender responsive localization. Most people regard gender as a hinge to accelerate. While this can be broken with analysis and assessment disaggregated data collection.

MSMEs in SADC region wants to support the initiative and support to make sure that this capacitation works best for everyone with standard, quality and Certification.
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17/10/2023

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17/10/2023

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17/10/2023

OCT. 17 2023, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Business Development and Tourism hosts a two days Regional Policy Dialogue on Leveraging Local Content Policies and Frameworks to Accelerate Growth and Sustainability of MSMEs in Lesotho...

16/10/2023

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16/10/2023

OCT 16 2023, POLELO EA MOHLOMPHEHI TONAKHOLO SAMUEL NTSOKOANE MATEKANE ...

12/10/2023

Metsi Ke Bophelo Water & Hydrogen in a Digital Future Conference & Expo
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12/10/2023

CELEBRATION OF A GIRL CHILD’s DAY

11.10.2023, Her Majesty, Queen Masenate Mohato Seiso, Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Development, Ministry of Education and Training, as well as World Vision celebrated a girl child day in Rothe.

Her Majesty, Queen Masenate said she was delighted for Lesotho to take part in celebration of girls day, as there are many challenges facing young girls which taint their future in the economy of the country and growth a healthy child.

She outlined that, in her journey and projects she administers, she mentioned that, it is a great privilege that World Vision has considered the stability of a girl child. She condoned the villagers of Rothe for their consistency to protect the children physically, emotionally and mentally.

“Child abuse has increased since the effect of covid-19. Through r**e, child marriage, human trafficking, children kidnapping and killings” she outlined. Highly asking the Rothe Community to help the Police to make sure everything is safe and protected. she thanked World Vision also in help through the campaign of child hunger and malnutrition to start in 2024 - 2026. She asked girls to make a pledge with their lives everyday that they are special, capable and can do anything without fear, in other to build a bright future for them, and the country.
She encouraged everyone to live by the motto “little girls with dreams, become women with a vision”

The Minister of Education and Training, Hon. Ntoi Rapapa padded the teachers for the great work they do to build the future of children, especially girls. He outlined that even most essential workers and as service providers are women. He pleaded with with students to invest their time and skills into building thier own future to make a better future for them.

Also, the Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Development, Hon. Lesaoana Pitso said he was delighted under the youth programs that, such event takes place out of Maseru. As most of the places in outskirts, do not get chances to explore and ripe benefits compared to activities happening in town.

The Country Director of World Vision, Mr James Nkemba Chifwelu passed his gratitude for the opportunity of celebrating the girl child day. He stated projects World Vision is working towards. And thanked the staff of World Vision for their commitment and dedication to make it possible for this journey. He thanked all stakeholders for World Vision for being their extended hands in raising a boy and a girl child with a success.

Also was available the police oa Mokhalinyane, under the Child Protection Unit, the Chief of Thupa Likaka, mr Lebeko Ramakau, and MP Lebohang Phohleli.

The event was graced by activities like mokhibo, poems and songs by students and villagers. Two hundred hygiene packs were given to school girls of Thupa-likaka primary and high school, and Tholo Primary and High School.
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12/10/2023

PM OFFICIATES WATER CONFERENCE AND EXPO...

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN LESOTHO's NATURAL RESOURCE - WATER

12/10/2023

Metsi Ke Bophelo Water & Hydrogen in a Digital Future Conference and Expo kickstarts today at 9:00 am at Manthabiseng Convention Center,,, stay tuned

11/10/2023

THE 21st ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF SENIOR OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND MANPOWER ISSUES IN ANGLOPHONE AFRICA, TO DISCUSS ISSUES CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT ISSUES

The African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) has a mandate to strengthen the labour administration system in member countries through training, research, consultancy, advisory services and publications. This mandate is premised on ILO Convention concerning Labour administration since 1978.

Which states that “the competent bodies within the system of labour administration should, participate in the development of comprehensive and concerted policies and programmes of Human Resources development including vocational guidance and vocational training.

The ARLAC emanates unemployment rate and unstable work environments for employees. Which causes hiccups in service deliveries.

ARLAC is build with eighteen countries being Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Somalia, Uganda, Namibia.

Amongst the special guests available, there was the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employement, Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi. In his speech, he outlined that this is a great opportunity for him and the staff of the ministry, as the will learn a lot to build a better environment and also sustain the high rate of unemployment. Hon Raboloetse wished the ARLAC a fruitful meeting. To discuss pointers that will be beneficial to all steakholders.

Ms Makhoabane Ledimo, as the newly appointed Chairperson of the Senior Officials of ARLAC and also the PS of Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Employment, stated that this meeting will mean a lot to Lesotho. As it is amongst countries affected economically after covid.

The outgoing Chairperson, ms Kalainee Kautick wished Ms Ledimo the best journey for her leadership role. She calmed Ms Ledimo, telling her that her journey was a success with no hiccups. Therefore she should hold on to the team for better results.

The ARLAC team is build with the Governments Principal Secretaries from all the eighteen countries.
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06/10/2023

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology hosted a memorable graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023, marking a significant milestone in the lives of its graduates.

The event is filled with excitement and pride as family, friends, and faculty members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of these talented individuals...

25/09/2023

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20/09/2023

20/09/2023

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