THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER AND HIS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER TOURED NEWLY BUILT SENATE HOUSE.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, along with Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Justice Nthomeng Majara, toured newly built Senate House. The Prime Minister and his deputy extended their congratulations to the team who made this possible for achieving this significant milestone with the completion of such an impressive structure. They expressed that the beauty […]
LESOTHO’S WOOL AND MOHAIR WILL BE INTRODUCED TO CHINESE MARKETS TO ENSURE ZERO-TARIFF POLICY BENEFITS PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES.
China and Lesotho are set to strengthen trade exchanges, fully implement the zero-tariff policy and sign an agreement on wool and mohair exports to China. This Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Xiaokun highlighted when responding to questions during media briefing on Monday outlining specific areas of cooperation he sees as most promising for strengthening economic and […]
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FURTHER DEEPENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LESOTHO.
The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Yang Xiaokun says as part of the 15th Five-year plan, China will further deepen its strategic partnership with Lesotho. He disclosed this during a media briefing where he said they will continue to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Lesotho, support each other on issues involving […]
UNICEF COMMENDED LESOTHO’S GREAT STRIDES MADE FOR CHILDREN TO ACCESS EDUCATION.
The Right Honourable, The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane expressed gratitude over the M5. 4 million pledge made by Zutari company aimed at supporting learners with disabilities and special needs. He said this during his second annual Golf Tournament Fundraising held in Maseru. Mr. Matekane said the above-mentioned amount of money which is equivalent to […]
LNFOD EMBRACES GOVERNMENT’S INITIATIVE TO INCREASE DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has welcomed the government decision to increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904, in the upcoming financial year. LNFOD Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the initiative is a positive step towards strengthening social protection […]
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IS CORE CATALYST FOR SHAPING LESOTHO’S DIGITAL FUTURE.
While the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation may not be celebrated daily, it is important to recognize that the Ministry is a foundational enabler of many of the services people are celebrating. Every comment made online, every mobile money transaction, and every radio or TV broadcast is made possible by the infrastructure, […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME HOSTED STAKEHOLDER MEETING ON CROP INSURANCE
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), on Thursday hosted a stakeholders’ meeting on crop insurance aimed at promoting smart subsidies and agricultural insurance to boost agricultural investment. Speaking at the meeting, Director of Field Services, Mr. Thabo Sekhonyana, said the initiative is a crucial step […]
GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE ONGOING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.
The government has assured Basotho that it remains committed to addressing the economic impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict, despite presenting the 2026/2027 budget estimates amid global economic uncertainty. This was stated by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, when moving that the Appropriation (2026/2027) Bill, 2026 be read for the […]
LESOTHO LEADS UN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF SLAVERY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.
The United Nations marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a solemn day dedicated to honour the millions of Africans whose lives were taken, uprooted, and forever altered by one of history’s gravest injustices. In a profoundly significant moment for global justice and historical recognition, the […]
MINORS SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM AIRTIME AND BUNDLE ADVANCES ACCESS FROM APRIL 2026.
Effective from 1 April 2026, individuals under the age of 18 will no longer be permitted to access airtime advance services from mobile network operators. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) announced this regulatory measure during a press conference held in Maseru. The measure is supported by enhanced SIM card registration systems that verify users’ ages […]
