LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSESSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank(AfDB), has convened a two-day workshop to assess the implementation of its project portfolio, identify key challenges and agree on measures to improve execution and development impact. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Nthoateng Lebona, said the workshop […]
PRINCIPAL CHIEFS THINK OF CHANGING KING MOSHOESHOE’S ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION.
Part of the Principal Chiefs say that the commemoration of King Moshoeshoe’s anniversary must change in form, moving away from merely gathering people for celebrations and dancing, and instead focusing on ways to carry out development work within communities. The Principal Chief of Ha Mamathe, Chief Sempe Masupha, said that as an individual he no […]
LESOTHO INSTITUTIONALISED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. ‘Maneo Ntene, on behalf of the Minister of Health, officially opened the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Training held in Maseru. Speaking during the opening session, Mrs. Ntene highlighted the importance of strengthening systems that enable the country to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and other […]
PREPARATIONS FOR LESOTHO UPCOMING CENSUS ARE UNDERWAY.
The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) commenced a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea to prepare them for the upcoming national census operations. Statistician Mr. Mohau Sekhutšoane said the purpose of the workshop is to equip assistant supervisors with the necessary skills and guide them on how to correctly complete census questionnaires. He […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN DIALOGUE WITH THE UN COMMITTEE ON DISABLED RIGHTS IN GENEVA.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in a two-day review of its Initial Report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 34th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Geneva from 9–27 March 2026. The delegation of Lesotho was led by the Minister […]
4G-ENABLED DIGITAL LIBRARY UNVEILED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN MASERU.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vodacom to promote digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, signed the MoU with Vodacom at the State Library during the unveiling […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III PLANTED OLIVE TREES AT MANTŠONYANE, IN THABA-TSEKA DISTRICT.
His Majesty King Letsie III took part in a symbolic tree-planting activity in Mantšonyane, marking the occasion during the events surrounding the unveiling of St Lawrence Church and The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Matekane’s birthday celebration. The tree-planting gesture reflected a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development, while it also symbolized growth, life […]
STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA HANDED OVER GADGETS TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS
In support of the upcoming 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census, Statistics South Africa on Thursday handed over 2750 tablets and 1045 power banks to the Bureau of Statistics (BoS) at the event held in Maseru. In his acceptance remarks, Minister of Labour and Employment Mr. Ts’eliso Mokhosi expressed appreciation to all partners for making […]
UGANDA ANNOUNCED VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR LESOTHO CITIZENS.
Uganda has announced Visa‑Free Entry for Lesotho citizens and 39 other countries, allowing stays of up to three months for tourism or business as of March 2026. This policy is part of the Ugandan government’s broader effort to facilitate travel, enhance trade and strengthen diplomatic ties particularly within Africa. Key African nations include Botswana, Burundi, […]
