Lesotho Calls for Climate Finance at Global Mobility Summit
At the 3rd Global Mobility Summit in New York, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, highlighted the human impact of climate change, noting that worsening droughts, floods, and temperature extremes are driving migration despite Lesotho’s minimal emissions. He stressed that “the right to stay is as […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE ADDRESSES AFRICA LEADERS SYMPOSIUM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRIME MINISTER MR. SAMUEL NTSOKOANE MATEKANE AT FORWARD AFRICA LEADERS SYMPOSIUM 2025 Thank you, Programme Director: Excellencies, Fellow Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address this esteemed gathering convened by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)—an institution that has, since […]
CENTRAL BANK OF LESOTHO OPTIMISTIC ABOUT ECONOMIC TRENDS
The Governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho, Dr Emmanuel Letete, delivered a cautiously optimistic outlook on global and local economic trends. Dr Letete said IMF has maintained its global growth projections, signaling resilient economic prospects despite ongoing policy uncertainty. He attributed this to stronger-than-expected front-loading of production and exports, particularly ahead of anticipated U.S. […]
HIS MAJESTY CALLS FOR BOLDNESS, INNOVATION
The National University of Lesotho’s (NUL) Chancellor, His Majesty King Letsie III has strongly urged this year’s convocation to be bold, innovative and entrepreneurial. This he said during the opening ceremony of the week-long 50th convocation of the NUL themed, ‘Equipping Graduands with Impact’ held at Roma on Monday. The golden jubilee convocation was launched […]
MOSISILI LEADS AU ELECTIONS OBSERVATION MISSION IN SEYCHELLES
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the African Union has announced that former Prime Minister (PM) Mr Pakalitha Mosisili has been appointed by the African Union Commission to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Republic of Seychelles in the upcoming general elections. This is according to the Press […]
PM HAS ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2025 UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has arrived in New York for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA’s High-Level Week takes place from 22-30 September, with a series of key events focused on global issues. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and […]
LESOTHO HOLDS FIRST NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION FORUM
The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation, hosted the 1st National Science Technology Forum at State Library American Corner Maseru. The forum focused on the theme “STI as Catalysts in Digital Transformation for Inclusive Economic Growth.” The forum was aimed to deliberate how Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) […]
LESOTHO COMMITS TO ADVANCE INTERESTS OF POSTAL SERVICES
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, delivered her remarks at the 28th Universal Postal Congress held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She stated that Lesotho is transforming its postal services into e-services centers through the implementation of connectivity and ICT equipment, with the aim of achieving digital inclusion, […]
BE PATIENT, BE HONEST, YOU WILL SUCCEED – PM MATEKANE
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, officially opened the 2025 Sebabatso Conference with a powerful message centered on youth empowerment, innovation, and national transformation on Monday at Manthabiseng Convention Centre. Reflecting on the progress of the past two years, the Prime Minister noted that Lesotho’s economy is gradually becoming a beacon of hope. He emphasized that […]
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TAKES CENTRE STAGE
The 2025 Sebabatso Youth Empowerment Initiative Conference officially opened at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru on Monday, bringing together young people, innovators and stakeholders for a five day program running from September 15 to 19. Speaking at the event, The Ministry of Trade and industry one stop Business Facilitation Centre (OBFC), Director, Mr Monaheng […]
