ITU AIMS TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ICT REGULATION
Lesotho is moving forward with plans to improve digital services and strengthen ICT use across key sectors. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, has highlighted the significance of Ms Halima Letamo’s visit from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), calling it a vital step towards advancing […]
PM LAUDS WATER TREATY PROGRESS
In the spirit that peace prevail when rivers flow, the Prime Minister (PM), Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says, Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty (LHWT) has made positive strides on the lives of Basotho and its neighbors. He said this when giving progress on the review and the revision of the LHWT at an occasion celebrating the bestowing […]
HIS MAJESTY GETS A PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
Maseru, Oct.24 — In a hall full of dignitaries from inside and outside Lesotho, government ministers, senior government officials and Basotho well wishers, the Head of State His Majesty King Letsie III was bestowed with a prestigious award by Botswana Minister of Water and Human Settlement Mr. Onneetse Ramogapi on behalf of Global Water Partnership […]
GLOBAL WATER AWARD OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER TO HIS MAJESTY
The prestigious Global Water Partnership Presidential Award was officially handed over to the Kingdom of Lesotho by His Excellency the Minister of Water and Human Settlement of the Republic of Botswana, Mr Onneetse Ramogapi. The handover symbolizes international recognition of His Majesty King Letsie III’s exceptional leadership in promoting the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN ROME FOR WORLD FOOD FORUM 2025
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025. WFF is global platform hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together leaders and experts to address pressing challenges of food security and sustainable development. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Lesotho’s […]
LESOTHO HOST 11TH SADC MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WATER DIALOGUE
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko, delivered his keynote address at the SADC 11th Multi-Stakeholder water dialogue .The dialogue’s theme was “Water Security, Innovation, and Nexus Action: Watering and Enabling Regional Economic Development Corridors for Transformation in SADC.” It emphasized water’s strategic role in driving economic growth, industrialization, and regional integration, particularly within […]
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. […]
Lesotho Calls for Climate Finance at Global Mobility Summit
At the 3rd Global Mobility Summit in New York, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, highlighted the human impact of climate change, noting that worsening droughts, floods, and temperature extremes are driving migration despite Lesotho’s minimal emissions. He stressed that “the right to stay is as […]
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 […]
