LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND WORLD BANK SIGNED M900 MILLION FINANCING DEAL TO SCALE UP ELECTRICITY ACCESS AND OTHER CORE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
The Government of Lesotho and the World Bank have signed financing agreements worth approximately M900 million to expand electricity access, strengthen skills development, and improve nutrition outcomes across the country. The agreements were signed by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, and World Bank Country Representative, Ms. Dinara Djoldosheva. The largest allocation, […]
LESOTHO AND BOTSWANA FORMALLY INAUGURATED THEIR BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION TO ADVANCE COLLABORATION ACROSS MULTIPLE PRIORITY SECTORS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho and The Republic of Botswana held inaugural session of Botswana–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, Botswana on 18 June 2026. The historic Session was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, and His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, the […]
DESPITE ONGOING TRADE CHALLENGES, THE UNITED STATES AND LESOTHO REAFFIRM THEIR CLOSE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP.
The United States (US) Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott, had reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the United States and Lesotho despite recent trade tariffs imposed by the US that resulted in hundreds of Basotho losing their jobs. Speaking during a press conference in Maseru, Ambassador Scott emphasized that, […]
SCHOOLS HEED HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE 111’S PLEA, URGING COMMUNITIES TO PUSH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION.
Schools in Lesotho are strengthening agricultural production as part of efforts to improve food security, promote good nutrition and equip learners with practical farming skills. The initiatives come at a time when His Majesty King Letsie III, in his capacity as African Union Champion for Nutrition, continues to urge chiefs and communities to advocate for […]
LESOTHO LED A MAJOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE TACKLING FUTURE OF ASSESSMENT, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND HOW AI IS RESHAPING LEARNING.
Education leaders, policymakers, researchers, and assessment experts from across Southern Africa gathered in Lesotho for the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference, a landmark event focused on improving education systems in an era of rapid technological change. Officially opened by the Minister of Education and Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, the conference brought […]
LESOTHO, BOTSWANA OFFICIALS REACHED AGREEMENTS ON KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION.
Day Two of the Lesotho–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) Senior Officials Meeting focused on intensive deliberations by sectoral breakaway groups, which reviewed areas of cooperation and developed agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The various committees consolidated their discussions and submitted reports for consideration by the plenary session, where senior officials from […]
LESOTHO LEADS THE CHARGE FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION AT GLOBAL UN CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK.
Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, using a global platform at the United Nations to call for greater equality, dignity and non-discrimination for all. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr Lesaoana Pitso, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. […]
LESOTHO EMBASSY IN ETHIOPIA URGES BASOTHO TO APPLY FOR TEXTILE, APPARELS AND MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Ethiopia is encouraging Basotho students particularly those interested in textiles, apparel manufacturing, fashion technology, leather engineering, merchandising and industrial design to apply for admission and scholarship opportunities being offered by the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) at Bahir Dar University. Speaking on the importance […]
MATLALI–LEBAKENG ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT AT ‘MELIKANE, IN QACHA’SNEK HAD OFFICIALLY BEEN LAUNCHED BY GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane launched the Matlali–Mosenekeng to Lebakeng Road Upgrade Project at ’Melikane, in Qacha’s Nek. The launch was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara, Cabinet Ministers Hon. Thabo Mofosi, Hon. Pitso Lesaoana, Hon. Matjato Moteane, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Hon. Voeswa Tsheka, as well as local leaders, government officials and community […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE ENGAGED COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS ON SERVICE DELIVERY AND GOVERNANCE
Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane has stressed that while inadequate funding is often cited as the main challenge to service delivery, weak accountability and governance also contribute significantly to poor service provision. Speaking during a consultative meeting with Community Councils at Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Mr. Matekane said the engagement was intended to provide a platform […]
