Author: Mohale FM

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition says it has already utilized all the funds allocated to it by the government for the current financial year in efforts to boost national food production. Minister Thabo Mofosi said the ministry’s expenditure was directed towards supporting farmers and improving agricultural productivity across the country. He explained […]

A 45-year-old woman, her 29-year-old partner, and her 17-year-old son have appeared before the Maseru Magistrate’s Court facing charges of sexually abusing the woman’s 13-year-old daughter. Reports indicate that the abuse had been ongoing for an extended period, and that the mother was aware that both the man and her son were sexually assaulting the […]

Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Professor Nqosa Mahao, says the party’s Free Border Campaign is gaining momentum, with petitions supporting the initiative being distributed across various districts. According to BAP, the governments of Lesotho and South Africa should abolish the use of travel passports at border crossings, allowing citizens to move freely between the two […]

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the dissolution of the temporary committee that was appointed to track government assets, including land, houses, vehicles, and other state property. According to the statement, the decision follows the discovery that the committee had not been officially gazetted. The Office clarified that once the gazetting process is […]

The Public Relations Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Mrs. ’Marafaele Mohloboli, says the commission has experienced noticeable improvement since she joined a month and two weeks ago. Speaking to Mohale FM, Mrs. Mohloboli said when she arrived, she observed disorder, lack of respect among staff, and poor coordination between the IEC and some […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Postbank, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assist farmers in purchasing tractors and related equipment. Under this agreement, the government will cover 30 percent of the purchase cost, enabling farmers to acquire more than 500 tractors to […]

Lesotho hosted its second Peer-to-Peer Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in Maseru on Monday this week, a key event aimed at assessing the country’s preparedness and response to public health threats. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Health, Deputy Principal Secretary Mrs.‘ Mants’oane Monyopi explained that the JEE is a voluntary, evidence-based tool used to […]

The Head of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS), Senior Inspector Moeketsi Mahetlane, has praised the use of the E-spotfine device, saying traffic department services have significantly improved since its introduction in 2019. Senior Inspector Mahetlane said the initiative has helped the department achieve milestones that were previously unforeseen. […]

The Principal of Linots’ing High School in the Leribe district, Mrs. ’Masakoane Mathaba Moloi, says domestic disputes and family conflicts are having a serious impact on learners’ academic performance. Speaking before Members of Parliament and the District Education Officer during their visit to the school on Wednesday this week, Mrs. Mathaba Moloi said many students […]

Lance Sergeant Maseli from Police Headquarters, currently deployed within the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC), says he was assigned to the corporation following a joint directive from the Police Commissioner and the LEC Chief Executive Officer in response to increasing criminal activity. He explained that within LEC, they are dealing with widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure […]