FARMERS URGED TO INCREASE PRODUCTION FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKET DEMAND
The Minister of Trade and Business Development Mr. Mokhethi Shelile urged farmers to ramp up their agricultural production, convert to commercialization so their products meets standards then sell to the international market. This, he said at the one-day stakeholders forum staged by the Portfolio Committee on the Economic and Development Cluster and brought together amongst […]
QUARTERLY COORDINATION MECHANISM BETWEEN CHINA AND LESOTHO LAUNCHED
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international relations and the embassy of the people’s Republic of China launched reception of the Quarterly Coordination Mechanism at an event hosted and witnessed by government officials, embassy personnel and media at Chinese embassy in Maseru. In his remarks, the Principal Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Thabang Lekhela highlighted […]
SHELILE ASSURED BASOTHO OF AGOA EXTENSION
Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile assured Basotho of the extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) despite waiting for approval and signing by United States President Donald Trump at the Media briefing. Mr. Shelile paid a visit to the United States last week as a delegation representing four African […]
COMMEMORATION OF 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF KING MOSHOESHOE 11 DEMISE
COMMEMORATION OF 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF KING MOSHOESHOE 11 DEMISE Wednesday evening, 15th January 2026 Lesotho commemorated the 30th anniversary memorial lecture of the late King Moshoeshoe 11 who passed away on the 14 January 1996 at Ha Noha in Thaba-tseka district. Dignitaries from all walks of life met for a memorial lecture at ‘Manthabiseng Convention […]
PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER
The Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, and his delegation at State House in Maseru on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the deepening of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and China. The Prime Minister said the visit reaffirmed […]
MINISTRY OF TRADE LAUNCHS NATIONAL QUALITY AWARDS
The MinisterY of Trade, Industry and Business Development held a press conference today in Maseru to officially launch the 2026 National Quality Awards. In his speech, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr Mokhethi Shelile, announced that the Awards Giving Ceremony will take place on 28 January 2026. He said the awards will […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially received a modern grain storage and warehouse facility, generously donated by the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. The handover ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mr NtsokoaneMatekana together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane […]
LESOTHO, GERMANY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi held a bilateral meeting with Dr Volker Wissing of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport of Germany, with the aim of strengthening cooperation on digital development. Discussions focused on policy and governance, including progress on shared vision for a digitally empowered future […]
LESOTHO PUSHES FOR STRONGER UNITY, MIGRATION SOLUTIONS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, made important remarks at the Ministerial Roundtable on the theme “Africa Migration at a Crossroads: From Cooperation to Solutions.” He pointed out ongoing challenges encountered by Basotho migrants, and highlighted the crucial role that migration plays in Lesotho’s economy, particularly the significance of remittances. […]
PRESENTATION OF CREDENCE TO HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III
Her Excellency Ms. Rasa Jankauskaitė, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. She succeeds H.E. Ms. Sigutė Jakštonytė, who completed her tour of duty. Ambassador Jankauskaitė brings extensive diplomatic experience, having served in Lithuania’s missions in […]
