GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZE THE NATION TO ACCESS FUEL AND ZERO-RATED ESSENTIAL GOODS.

The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane announced that the government will subsidize fuel for all Basotho following proposed fuel hike due for commencement. Government has moved to remove the fuel levy in full for a period of three (3) months, while continuing to closely monitor the situation. This intervention is aimed at cushioning consumers […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
HIS MAJESTY’S GLOBAL WATER AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CEREMONY UNDERWAY

The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony where His Majesty King Letsie III is set to acknowledge receipt of the Global Water Partnership Presidential Award. The event began with a prayer led by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), setting a tone of gratitude and reflection for […]
LESOTHO AT THE 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

September 26, 2025 – The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday. Below is the full statement delivered by the Prime Minister: Madam President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Mr. […]
MINISTER ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi has called for greater inclusion of women in the construction industry, urging stakeholders to provide opportunities that empower them to take leadership roles. Speaking at a women in construction event held in Mokhotlong, the Minister said it was time to dismantle barriers that […]
HIS MAJESRTY GETS AN AWARD

The Africa Water Investment Summit taking place in Cape Town has honored His Majesty King Letsie III for his exceptional leadership in championing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The project was recognized as a continental model for transboundary cooperation for peace, resilience, and sustainable development. The prestigious award was received by the Minister of […]
LESOTHO, BOTSWANA SIGN BI-NATIONAL AGREEMENT

The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana signed the Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement at the ceremony in Maseru on Tuesday. The agreement, which was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries, was witnessed by the Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane and President Duma Boko of Botswana. The […]
LESOTHO EYES OPPORTUNITIES FROM EU-SA INVESTMENT SUMMIT

In the wake of the 8th European Union (EU)-South Africa(SA) Summit held in Cape Town, significant financial commitments from EU could provide vital opportunities for neighboring Lesotho. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a robust €4.7 billion “Global Gateway Investment Package,” focusing on essential support for energy transition initiatives, the development of critical […]
DPM MEETS WITH THE GERMAN PRESIDENT

The President of Germany, Mr Frank- Walter Steinmeier, says his visit in Lesotho demonstrates willingness to deepen further the existing relations between the two countries. This he said in his statement during a round table meeting which brought together the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) , the Ministers of Trade, that of Foreign Affairs, Transport, as well as the […]
HIS MAJESTY GRACES THE PRE-SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE

Ahead of the UN’s Summit of the Future scheduled for 22-23 September 2024, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) hosted a High-Level, two-day Pre-Summit of the Future Conference to inform outcomes of the Summit as part of its annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). His Majesty was among the speakers and delivered […]