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01/08/2025

MOKHOTLONG COMMUNITY SENSITIZED ON ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES, INHERITANCE ACT 2024

MOKHOTLONG – The Master of the High Court sensitized the Mokhotlong community on the Administration of Estates and Inheritance Act, 2024, on Friday at Pitso Ground.

Detailing what the law entails, Advocate Tholoana Hlapisi said the enactment of this law was carried out on April 2, 2024, and it introduces vital reforms to the management and distribution of deceased's estates and inheritance.

Adv. Hlapisi added that it also addresses the unfair distribution of inheritance imposed by customary law practices.

Advocate Mapuseletso Lekhesa from the Master of the High Court Mokhotlong also elaborated on what is required for drafting a will to achieve fair and peaceful distribution of estates and inheritance.

She stated that for a will to be valid, it must be signed, have two witnesses over the age of 18 who will also sign before the testator, be dated, and include the full name, nationality, identity number, address, and marital status of the testator. In the case of the witnesses, they should also write their full names and identification numbers.

If the deceased's inheritance does not exceed M145,000, a form will be provided by the village chief to fill out, stating the inheritance of the deceased, which should then be taken to the Master of the High Court for distribution. . .

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01/08/2025

SELEMO! AS WE GEAR UP FOR MORE HAVERST IN THE NEXT CROPPING SEASON, MOOD AT THE ULTIMATE RADIO EVENT CELEBRATING BASOTHO NEW YEAR CURRENTLY HAPPENING AT LNBS PREMISES.

01/08/2025

OVER 2 400 HOUSEHOLDS TO GET FOOD ASSISTANCE

QUTHING – At least 2 400 needy households from different councils in the district will receive food assistance during distribution of food grain to be carried out by Quthing Disaster Management office from Monday next week.

This has been disclosed by the District Disaster Management Manager (DDM) Mr. Thabo Letsie at the district disaster management team (DDMT) meeting held at the District Administrator 's hall this week

Mr. Letsie highlighted that the food to be distributed to the beneficiaries comprise rice grain donated by India and China, and sorghum grain from the Lesotho government.

He added that the sorghum grain has been purchased from local farmers to boost the country's agricultural sector, enhance food security and promote economic growth.

The DDM stated that each of the beneficiaries will receive 25kg of rice grain and of sorghum to ensure positive impact of the food support in response to hunger faced by the households.

Presenting a report at the same event, the Food and Nutrition Coordinating Office (FNCO) Nutrition Officer Mrs. 'Matseko Ts’eole said seven incubators packages for nutrition clubs from Hlokomela Bana project, being implemented by World Vision Lesotho and funded by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are available the district Food Management Unit (FMU) Stores. . . .

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01/08/2025

KOELE ENGAGES WITH TAXI OPERATORS

MOHALE'S HOEK -- The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Mrs. Ts'epang Koele has held a meeting with taxi operators in Ketane to Kori route, following their three day go-slow against the terrible state of the gravel roads in that area.

Mrs. Koele who asserted that the Ministry currently has about 148 projects which need to their attention, assured operators that by the end of the month tendering process would have been completed and roads will definitely be maintained in the current financial year, and will take about 3 three years to complete them.

On the other hand, Roads Directorate Engineer Mr. Masoabi Malunga promised to visit the sides on Saturday, along side a delegation from both routes, and decide on which route to start with while waiting for procurement processes before carrying out fully maintenance.

However, Chairman of the route Mr. Tlali Kala expressed their disappointed in the Ministry, noting that operators wrote a letter to the Minister in 2024.

Mr. Kala said they had send a letter to the Ministry which later sent a delegation to inspect the situation which has since then been from bad to worse after rainy seasons, stating they have lost hope of getting any help. . .

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01/08/2025

SADC HOLDS 45TH ORDINARY SUMMIT

Maseru, Aug.01 – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on August 17 at the Ivato Conference Center in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar.

This marks a historic moment for Madagascar, which became a Member State of SADC in August 2005.

Hosted under the theme, “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC,” the Summit will focus on accelerating regional integration through key pillars: strengthening industrial capacity and regional value chains, modernising agriculture, and promoting an inclusive energy transition, all aimed at building a resilient, sustainable, and cohesive SADC region.

During the Summit, Mr. Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, will officially assume the SADC Chairpersonship, succeeding Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The Summit will review progress on the implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030, consider the report from the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, and review achievements under the 44th Summit theme: “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth and Development towards an Industrialised SADC.”. . .

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01/08/2025

MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION BRINGS MORE COLLECTION

MASERU -- The Lesotho Regulators Forum has signed a multi-institutional cooperation agreement in Maseru, marking a significant step toward improved coordination among the country’s regulatory bodies.

The agreement, signed on Friday, brings together 10 key institutions being the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Land Administration Authority (LAA) Lesotho Communications Authority(LCA) Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) Lesotho Mounted Police Service ( LMPS) Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development.

Speaking on behalf of the Forum Secretariat, Mr. Pheello Mphana said the agreement is intended to foster collaboration among regulatory bodies, enabling them to exchange ideas and collectively address persistent challenges in the corporate sector…

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01/08/2025

CONDUCT OF LAW SOCIETY COUNCIL QUESTIONED
MASERU-Advocate Napo Mafaesa has in his affidavit formed part of an urgent application filed before the High Court by some lawyers against the Law Society of Lesotho, questioning the conduct of the current Council of the society.

He stated that the Council has developed a habit of installing itself into power in a manner not countenanced by the law. He added that they have failed to account for the lawyers’ monies. He further added that they authorised risky investments of the monies from Fidelity Fund in violation of the democratic values of transparency, openness, responsiveness, and accountability.

Adv. Mafaesa emphasised that what they have done defeats the purpose for which the Fidelity Fund was established, which is to provide financial security to the public, not to become a pool for entertaining legal practitioners…

01/08/2025

BEREA YOUNG LEADERS REFLECT BACK ON CHILDREN'S PARLIAMENT

BEREA-Upon the return of children who represented Berea district at the 2025/2026 National Children’s Parliament sitting, they said more need to be done in order to make education accessible for every child.

Berea young leaders made the remarks as they reflected back on the recent National Children’s Parliament session which debated under a theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s rights, progress made since 2010”.

When approached for a comment, from Lioli High School, Siyabonga Katsana who played the role of Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development, said his desire was to be on the opposition side looking at many gaps which need to be addressed in order to meet children’s rights, particularly the right to education…RM/BM

01/08/2025

While other farmers are complaining of poor harvest, Mr. Tlotlisang Sefali hailing from Ha-Ntsi Machache has done it. This is only from the two terrace farming (makorota)out of 11

01/08/2025

TRUMP PARDONS LESOTHO

Maseru, Aug.01-- United States (U.S) President Donald Trump on Thursday, July 31 signed an executive in which Lesotho has been pardoned of reciprocal tariffs from 50 percent to 15 percent.

President Trump set the following rates by region in his executive order on Thursday, titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates”:

Africa; Lesotho 15 %, Algeria 30%, Angola 15%, Botswana 15%, Cameroon 15%, Chad 15%, Ivory Coast 15%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 15%, Equatorial Guinea 15%, Ghana 15%, Guyana 15%, Libya 30%, Madagascar 15%, Malawi 15%, Mauritius 15%, Mozambique 15%, Namibia 15%, South Africa 30%,Tunisia 25%, Uganda 15%, Zambia 15% and Zimbabwe 15%.

Meanwhile Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism Mr. Mokhethi Shelile said this is good news because 50 percent was steep.

"This is good news to think that we come from 50 percent, " he said. . . .

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01/08/2025

MASERU -- Members of Parliament back in the National Assembly after winter break...

31/07/2025

RALEJOE COMMUNITY IN DIRE NEED OF WATER

MASERU -- Area Chief of Ha-Ralejoe about 30km east of the capital Maseru, Chieftainess ‘Makhoabane Theko says their only request to the government of Lesotho is water.

She said shortage of water has been their problem since forever saying she has been living in the area for nearly 40 years and they still draw water from a communal tap about two kilometres outside the village.

She reiterated that in her early years, carrying a 20litre bucket on the head used to be a routine saying now she uses cattle cart to carry buckets of water while those who do not have cattle still endure the pain of carrying buckets on their heads.

She mentioned that despite women and girls going to the well at midnight, there have not been any cases of assault or r**e. She said they go to fetch water at those woe hours because the tap cannot supply the whole area . . . .

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