BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT KICKS OFF THREE-DAY PILOT DIALOGUE TO PUT CITIZENS AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNANCE.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says the national accountability summit is a platform for Basotho and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to engage openly with leaders by asking questions, in search of clarification, getting feedback on matters concerning them in order to enhance public participation and transparency. The PM said this when officiating the […]
BASOTHO SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PARTICIPATED IN UN OPEN-SOURCE WEEK 2026 AS MICSTI CO-HOST GLOBAL EVENT
A team of Basotho software developers represented Lesotho at the United Nations Open-Source Week 2026, an international technology event held from 22 to 26 June at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking another milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The event brought together governments, technology experts, innovators, development partners and open-source communities […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY CONDUCTED SOD-TURNING FOR MPILO MASERU CENTRAL ROADS AND BRIDGES TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
The Acting Prime Minister (PM), Justice Nthomeng Majara led official sod-turning of Mpilo Maseru Central roads and bridges during a ceremony held in Maseru on Monday. The multi-million Maloti interjection project is expected to be completed within a period of two years, with Basotho especially the youth set to get employment in this regard. The […]
THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITED TO STRONGER LEADERSHIP, GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS.
Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving leadership, accountability and public service delivery following the country’s first National Leadership Forum held in Berea. Presenting the outcomes of the forum, Justice Majara said the meeting brought together Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, heads of independent institutions, principal secretaries, […]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ADVANCES DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY SYSTEM.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery (PSFSD) Project, has commenced a five-day stakeholder consultation workshop aimed at modernizing and digitizing Lesotho’s national identity management system. The workshop, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Boardroom, […]
SACU OPENS 9TH SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT IN CAPE TOWN.
The 9th SACU Heads of State and Government Summit have officially opened in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together leaders from SACU member states to discuss the future of regional trade, economic integration, industrialization, and sustainable development. The summit is expected to provide strategic direction on strengthening the customs union and enhancing the region’s competitiveness […]
LESOTHO RAISES CONCERNS OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S DECLARATION RULE FOR FOREIGN-REGISTERED VEHICLES.
Lesotho has raised concerns over South Africa’s declaration rule for foreign-registered vehicles with requirements affecting Basotho motorists entering its borders. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the matter was discussed during bilateral talks with South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, on the side-lines of the Southern African Customs Union […]
SACU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PROPOSES FOR DEVELOPMENT FUND TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposal to establish a SACU Development Fund aimed at supporting economic growth and infrastructure development in member states. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the decision was reached after the Council reviewed technical reports presented by the SACU Secretariat […]
GOVERNMENT TO DEMOLISH ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ON ROADSIDES TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE ROAD EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Lesotho intends to remove illegal buildings and structures built on road reserves. This is part of over M1.86 billion infrastructure program for 2026/27 financial year. Roads Directorate Director General, Mr. Teboho Mokhoane, said officials will survey 640 kilometres of urban roads to find encroached areas. According to him, the work will focus […]
