El Niño-induced drought raises alarm for livelihoods

•As M2 billion is needed to address food security challenges. •700 000 population reportedly facing food insecurity. •National maize production decreased by 52% By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- The El Niño weather pattern has been associated with extreme droughts globally, and Lesotho is not spared. The El Niño phenomenon is threatening people’s ability to sustain their […]

SA’s reluctance to renew Basotho permits is a ‘Vote of No Confidence’: Minister

informativenews.co.ls - 19/Sep 12:01

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- Lesotho’s top diplomat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Hon Lejone Mpotjoane is...

Lesotho seeks China’s backing

informativenews.co.ls - 25/Sep 12:14

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- The Prime Minister (PM) Rt Hon Sam Matekane has during the recently concluded 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation...

Binga reaps irrigation benefits

herald.co.zw - 20/Sep 22:03

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke in Binga In the face of an El Niño-induced drought, Binga district is reaping the benefits of Government-backed irrigation...

Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe

zimbabwesituation.com - 22/Sep 09:28

Source: Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe. – The Zimbabwe Independent THE Republic of Rwanda has donated 1000 metric...

Interest rate remains unchanged at 7.75%

informativenews.co.ls - 25/Sep 11:44

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU – The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has again announced that it will maintain the interest rate at 7.75% per...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes Norway’s support towards the El Niño drought response in Malawi

sundaynews.co.zw - 27/Sep 14:46

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$ 5.2 million contribution from the Government of Norway to support 544,000 Malawians...

Pule sworn in as an MP

informativenews.co.ls - 25/Sep 13:57

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- A member of the Movement for Economic Change (MEC), who is also its proportional representation (PR) member...

‘We’re committed to zero starvation policy’

herald.co.zw - 25/Sep 22:18

GOVERNMENT is committed to ensuring that no one starves nor dies of hunger in the wake of the El Nino-induced drought, with measures in place to...

LLWDP inks contract for Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek designs

informativenews.co.ls - 25/Sep 11:48

Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU- The Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II has recently signed a consultancy agreement valued...

More enlisted for food aid…Govt targets acquiring 300 000 tonnes grain

zimbabwesituation.com - 25/Sep 08:29

President Mnangagwa declared a national disaster in April in response to the El-Nino induced drought Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT...

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