RFP WINS ELECTIONS AT STADIUM AREA
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced Mrs. Mampho Alina Tjabane from Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) with 1611 votes as the winner of the elections for the Stadium Area Constituency. The announcement was made during the release of election results for this constituency at IEC premises in Maseru on Saturday, following fresh elections which were held […]
RFP LEADER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON PM
The Leader of Revolution for Prosperity (RFP), Mr. Ntsokoane Sam Matekane who is the Prime Minister-designate paid a courtesy call on the outgoing Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro in his offices at Qhobosheaneng Complex on Wednesday. Prime Minister Press Attaché, Mr. Buta Moseme confirmed that there was this pre-handover meeting in which the outgoing Prime […]
RFP, AD, MEC NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT
The Revolution For Prosperity (RFP), Alliance of Democrats (AD) and Movement for Economic Change (MEC) have formed a coalition government following the announcement of the 2022 National Assembly Elections results. This was announced by the Leader of the RFP Mr. Sam Ntsokoane Matekane at the press conference held on Tuesday in Maseru. According to Mr. […]
RFP WINS THE 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Though the Revolutionary for Prosperity (RFP) has won the 2022 National Assembly Elections, it has fallen short of securing the much-needed two-thirds majority popular votes required to rule the country alone. This came after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced the final results of the 79 constituencies at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Monday. According to […]
INTERNATIONAL ELECTORAL OBSERVATION MISSIONS APPLAUD LESOTHO FOR ELECTIONS WELL CONDUCTED
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Lesotho, Chief Observer, Mr. Ignazio Corrao says opening, voting and counting took place in a calm and peaceful atmosphere and was conducted in a transparent manner. This he said when presenting the Mission’s preliminary statement at a press conference held in Maseru on Sunday, where he […]
IEC WARNS BASOTHO AGAINST VOTING TWICE
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has strongly warned Basotho to avoid voting twice as that is a criminal offence and those found guilty will be arrested immediately. IEC Public Relations Manager (PRM), Mr. Tuoe Hantsi said those who have already inked their fingers will not be eligible to cast their votes again, adding that the […]
SADC ELECTORAL OBSERVATION MISSION LAUNCHED IN LESOTHO
The Minister of Defence And Veterans’ Affairs Of The Republic Of Namibia also Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), Mr, Frans Kapofi officiated the launch of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) at the event held in Maseru. Speaking at the event, Mr. Kapofi said he is honoured to […]
EU LAUNCHES ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION
On Tuesday, the European Union Chief Observer, Mr. Ignazio Corrao launched the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and deployed 22 long-term election observers across the country in Maseru. The launch of the EU EOM comes ahead of the National Assembly elections on 7 October 2022 where the mission will be permanently present in […]
IEC ANNOUNCES 2022 GENERAL ELECTIONS CANDIDATES
In preparation for the 2022 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) conducted the nomination of candidates to contest the upcoming elections. The nomination was held on Friday in all 80 constituencies country-wide where supporters of different political parties dressed in their political regalia came to witness the event. A total of 65 political parties […]
IEC LAUNCHES NATJOC
In preparation for the 2022 general elections in October, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) launched the National Joint Operation Center (NATJOC) on Monday at an event held in Maseru. The NATJOC is a committee mandated to provide security and oversee that the country holds free and fair elections. This committee will continue its work for a […]
