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 […]
LESOTHO SUPPORTS TANZANIA IN WHO CAMPAIGN
The government of Lesotho will support the United Republic of Tanzania in the upcoming elections of the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) – African Region, which will be held in Geneva next month. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, during the visit […]
AMBASSODOR SEKETE ADDRESSES CLAIMS ON AU NOMINATIONS
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative to African Union, Ms Ntsiuoa Sekete says Lesotho’s absence from the nominations for African Union Commission should not be perceived as a missed opportunity for the country. Speaking in an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA), on Friday, she revealed that Lesotho had identified a highly credible candidate for one […]
MORE ELECTIONS RESULTS AHEAD OF LESOTHO’s INDEPENDENCE
A few hours ahead of Lesotho’s 57th independence, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is continuing with official announcements of Local Government Elections held countrywide last Friday. Addressing the audience at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru on Tuesday, the IEC Chairperson, Mr. Mphasa Mokhochane said at Teba – Teba council Berea, which has 12 electoral divisions, DC […]
IEC ANNOUNCES FAILED ELECTIONS AT MENKHOANENG COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially announced failed elections at C0508 Menkhoaneng 08 Community Council following the untimely death of an Independent Candidate ahead of the elections. The IEC Commissioner, Dr Karabo Mokobocho-Mohlakoana revealed this during the ongoing official announcement of the Local Government elections at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Sunday. She said […]
IEC DISTRIBUTES ELECTORAL MATERIALS
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has on Saturday distributed the first batch of electoral materials to the districts ahead of Local Government Elections. Speaking in an interview with the Agency at IEC Warehouse, IEC Logistics Officer. Mrs. Manepo Letsapo said the electoral materials, which include among others ballot papers, inks, watches, and pens have been […]
BALLOT PAPER ARRIVES SAFELY IN THE COUNTRY – IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that the ballot paper for the forthcoming Local Government elections arrived in the country on Saturday night loaded in two trucks from South Africa. IEC Deputy Public Relations Officer, Ms. Reitumetse Makuetje told the Agency on Sunday that the ballot paper is being kept in the Commission’s Warehouse […]
LCN CONDUCTS VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
To revive the spirit of voting in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Lesotho Council of Non-governmental Organizations (LCN) has deployed 163 voter educators to nine Community Councils of Berea district. This was disclosed by LCN Democracy and Human Rights Commissioner Coordination, Advocate Lebohang Leo during an interview with LENA. Advoc. Leo said the purpose […]
POLITICAL PARTIES SIGN IEC CODE OF CONDUCT
Thirty-two political parties signed the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) code of conduct at an event held in Maseru on Wednesday. These parties signed before the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) and the media prior to September 29, Local Government Elections. In his remarks, IEC Commissioner, Mr. Ts’oeu Petlane said the signing shows the parties’ commitment […]
PROCLAMATION FIXING THE DATE OF ELECTIONS TO ELECT MEMBERS OF COUNCILS
LEGAL NOTICE NO. 68 OF 2023
