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, […]
THE GOVERNMENT WILL COMMENCE PHASE 11 OF RAMAROTHOLE SOLAR POWER PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining, through the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company (LEGCO), is proud to announce the launch of Phase II of the Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng on 10 July 2026. This exciting expansion will add 50MW of renewable energy generation capacity to the existing 30MW from Phase I, bringing the total […]
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, […]
GOVERNMENT IS ACCELERATING RURAL ELECTRIFICATION TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane toured retail stalls and handed over wheat grains and IDs to locals in Helehehle, Thabana-Morena, as part of ongoing government efforts to support community livelihoods and strengthen service delivery. In the same area, M42 Million was used to electrify Helehehle, Ha Raliemere, Limapong, Liphiring, Ha Leboto and Maisane among others in […]
LESOTHO COURTS DATA CENTRES AND MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT AT DUBAI TALKS.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had highlighted new investment opportunities in data infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and job creation during ongoing engagements with Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg. The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said Lesotho has strong potential to host data centres, citing the country’s water resources as […]
THE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME AT PEKA, IN LERIBE.
Rural Electrification Project launched at Lihlabeng Ha Ramoabi Peka in Leribe, by The Right Honourable the Prime Minister, Hon. Samuel Matekane attracted prominent government figures including Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara, Minister of Information, Communication, Science and Technology, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Minister of Education and Training Professor Ntoi Rapapa and newly appointed Minister of […]
GOVERNMENT DELEGATION UNVEILED LESOTHO’S INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, together with Minister of Labour and Employment Honourable Ts’eliso Mokhosi, attended a high-level investors’ engagement organized by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations in New York. The meeting was led by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Matete ‘Nena […]
HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
CHINA 100% TARIFF-FREE WILL BENEFIT LESOTHO IN AGRO-PROCESSING, LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT READINESS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho was represented by Honorable Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, at the Third Global Conference on Action-Oriented: Building a Global Community of Development for All, held in China. Dr. Matlanyane echoed the spirit of shared development and collective progress and reaffirmed that climate change, constrained financing, and widening […]
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) will host a series of high-profile events at Polihali in Mokhotlong to mark its 40th anniversary. The commemorations celebrate four decades of water and energy infrastructure development that have significantly contributed to Lesotho’s economy and regional water security. According to LHDA, the programme will commence with the official launch […]
