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01/11/2025

DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS - LITJOBO

MASERU - As the Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane celebrates three years anniversary in this position, some sectors of the society feel that slowly but surely there is progress in terms of developing Lesotho.

"We must be patient and allow him finish his term for a number of successes have been achieved despite other challenges," former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations (UN), Mr. Refiloe Litjobo has said.

Mr. Litjobo who is also former Parliamentarian highlighted that ongoing construction and refurbished of roads across the Country is a huge success, one that could never go unnoticed.

He explained that in comparison to the political turmoil the country has experienced, things are getting better by the day, hence the need to be patient, support government's transformative journey.

Additionally, the former Ambassador also highlighted the issue of livestock theft, where he said people were being shot and killed maliciously when their livestock were being stolen.

He alluded that not that this is no longer happening but there is a slight change, hope and light.

He concluded by congratulating the PM along with coalition partners, stakeholders, urging all to stand in solidarity in spite of challenges facing the Country so as to register more developments in the upcoming years.

Apart from serving as Ambassador back then in 2018, Mr Litjobo has also worked as a Senior Technical Advisor in the Ministry of Health as well as served at World Vision amongst others.

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01/11/2025

MASERU - The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela graced a ceremony titled LDF Queens and Cultural gala dinner at Makoanyane Barracks on Friday night.

At this auspicious ceremony meant to also commemorate Lesotho's bicentennial, army women were not only awarded different prizes but revived psychologically, mentally and socially through different presentations and entertainment.

01/11/2025

PUBLIC WORKS MINISTRY SPEAKS ON WHIPPING INCIDENT

MASERU - The Ministry of Public Works and Transport authorities are aware of a whipping occurance making rounds on social media between Traffic Police Officer and a Taxi Driver.

Speaking with the Agency, the Ministry's Public Relations Manager said the Officer who was on duty along with others on Friday is seen on the video whipping the Driver with a stick following their unknown conversation.

Mrs. Nts'ekhe indicated authorities are already investing the details surrounding this matter.

She expressed hope that a holistic report informing the society about the in-depth of this matter will probably be released on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Agency has established this issue has attracted various opinions of social media users.

Some suggesting on social media that it seemed the Officer took out his gun prior to the whipping as self defence as it appears or suspected on the video that an unknown conversation between the two led to the Taxi Driver bringing the stick which it appears the Officer grabbed quickly and whipped the Driver with it.

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport aims to enhance government programmes and policies by ensuring effective, coordinated movement along the roads as well as other related matters.

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31/10/2025

VILLAGERS RECEIVE FOOD GRAINS

Maseru, Oct. 31 -- The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane presented 400 ba bags of food grains to vulnerable households at the agricultural equipment handing over ceremony held at Ha Foso.

The grains included maize, sorghum , rice and beneficiaries were from Khubetsoana, Mabote and Ha Foso.

One of the beneficiaries Ms. Refiloe Malakoane expressed gratitude over the gesture, saying they will have something to put on the table as she is unemployed and there is no income in the family.

"The food will sustain us for a couple of months while we are still figuring the way out," she added.

Meanwhile the Prime Minister received five combine harvesters, eight tractors, 25 small harvesters, 10 stationary threshers and 100 two-wheel tractors worth M36 Million from the People's Republic of China.

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31/10/2025

CHINA HANDS OVER AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TO LESOTHO

MASERU-The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane says the newly donated agricultural equipment from the People’s Republic of China will go a long way in eradicating hunger and poverty as well as creating jobs.

This he said at the handing over ceremony held at Ha Foso on Friday and the equipment included five combine harvesters, eight tractors, 25 small harvesters, 10 stationary threshers and 100 two-wheel tractors.

Mr. Matekane said the equipment will not only reach farmers in the lowlands but also those in the highlands, urging them to take advantage of current rains and engage in summer cropping to promote food production.

He also appealed to the nation to take care of the equipment, pledging the government commitment in developing the lives of Basotho.

When handing over the equipment, China Ambassador to Lesotho Mr. Yang Xiaokun expressed hope that the equipment will soon be dispatched to Lesotho farmers, adding that he is looking forward to sharing the country’s happiness and success in food produced by this equipment in particular maize, sorghum, and wheat.

He reminded that China will soon hand over the newly constructed food storage based at Ha Foso, mentioning other significant projects implemented by China in the country.

He also said the Lesotho-China partnership continues to hold tremendous potential and promote prospects for the future, indicating that both countries share traditional friendship and have been supporting each other on major concerns.

” We cherish our friendship and honour our commitment” he stressed, adding that China remains a good friend and partner of Lesotho.

Speaking at the same event, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Thabo Mofosi said the equipment will go a long way in promoting food production.

He added that this valuable support came at a crucial time when the country is striving to combat hunger and poverty.

On the other hand, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane said the donation is a catalyst for transformation and marks a milestone in promoting food security, adding that it came at a time when Lesotho is transforming its agricultural sector.

Meanwhile, as part of the event, the Minister of Agriculture and Chinese Ambassador signed a partnership between the two countries.

The agricultural equipment costs M36 Million.

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31/10/2025

TAU APPLAUDS PEACEFUL MARCH

MASRU-The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau applauded a peaceful march organised by different workers’ associations in Maseru on Friday.

The Minister who was accompanied by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Tséliso Mokhosi and Trade Minister, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile along with other officials received the letter on behalf of Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane.

Addressing protestors, he thanked them for engaging in a peaceful march which he said is a democratic human right.

He added that immediately the PM has studied the details of the letter, he will duly get back to them so as to give a response…

31/10/2025

Lesotho-China signed Agricultural Partnership at the handing over ceremony of Agricultural Equipment held at Ha Foso on Friday

31/10/2025

The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane test drives the new agricultural equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China during the handing over ceremony.

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Just a few weeks before end of summer cropping. Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane received agricultural equipment from People' Repulic of China and hands it over to the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Maseru- The government of Lesotho received agricultural equipment from the People’s Republic of China at the ceremony held at Ha Foso on Friday

31/10/2025

TLOUTLE VANDALISM SUSPECT ARRESTED

MASERU-Following the public gathering held in Tloutle, Roma last Wednesday aimed at warning the community against vandalism, a 26 year old man of Pae-la-Itlhatsoa is reported to have been arrested earlier this week.

In an interview Senior Inspector Maseli Maseli, police stationed at the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) confirmed the arrest saying it happened through a tip off they got from members of the community.

Three electricity poles were cut down on October 22 leaving Tloutle, Ha-Seqoma and Khobeng villagers without electricity for about two days.

Thereafter, LEC called a public gathering condemning acts of this nature as they are too costly.

Senior Inspector Maseli said the suspect has appeared before court and is in custody.

Meanwhile it was during the public gathering that community members pledged to find perpetrators.

The damage was estimated to be M35,000.

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31/10/2025

COURT TO HEAR ARGUMENTS

MASERU-The High Court through Justice Tséliso Mokoko will on November 10 2025 hear arguments in a case in which four men are charged with the murder of Ralikonelo Joki, popularly known as ‘Leqhashasha’ as well as that of Mothibe Mothibe and Thomello Ntsane.

This is after the last defence witness Sesioana Moabi, who is one of the accused in the matter completed his evidence. He entered his defence after his co-accused Mothusi Tlelase, Sootho Liphoto and Kamo Phakoe.

All the accused have denied involvement in the offences charged. Others implicated some of the state witnesses in the matter. They claimed that the police tortured and influenced them to admit involvement in the murders.

Among the key state witnesses who testified in this matter was Teboho Kumi. In his evidence, he told the court that he transported the accused to the place where they killed Joki. He added that he also transported them when they were going to kill Mothibe who happened to be in the company of Ntsane.

Another key witness was Sekhobe Maama who testified as an accomplice. He informed the court that he was present when the death of Mothibe was planned and executed.

Mothibe Mothibe was killed together with Thomello Ntsane who was in his company during a shooting that took place at Mokema on May 20 2023 while ‘Leqhashasha’ was shot and killed during an incident that occurred at Lower Thamae on May 14 2023.

The prosecution in this case is represented by Advocate Christopher Lephuthing while the defence is represented by Adv. Lepeli Molapo.

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