HIS MAJESTY HEADS BACK FROM QATAR
The Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, State of Qatar officially concluded on 6 November, 2025 with global leaders highlighting the urgency of investing in people and peace and reaffirming that social justice and peace are inseparable, calling for stronger safety nets, poverty eradication and human-rights-based policymaking. They reaffirmed that social justice and […]
PM HAS ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2025 UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has arrived in New York for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA’s High-Level Week takes place from 22-30 September, with a series of key events focused on global issues. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and […]
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 […]
LESOTHO, SA SIGN MoU’s
At least 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed by the government of Lesotho and that of South Africa at the second session of the Binational Commission that is currently ongoing in Maseru. The MoUs were signed in the agreement on fields such as the proposal of the construction of 2 ways on the Mohokare/Caledon […]
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY
The National University of Lesotho (NUL) celebrates 80 years. Head of State and Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) – King Letsie III – says they celebrate a significant milestone in the history of NUL, the history of dedication and sacrifice to the Kingdom of Lesotho. He said that as the Chancellor, he […]
WOMEN ARE POWERFUL PEOPLE, SHOULD BE SUPPORTED TO EXCEL -MANKA
The District Senior Information Officer of Mafeteng, Mr Rorisang Manka, says women are the powerful people ever and ought to be given opportunities and supported within various sectors to excel while at the same time contributing to country’s economic growth. Speaking at the two-day Workshop Economic Empowerment training, he said they intended to improve livelihoods […]
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES EXACERBATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The 2024 Trafficking in Person Report shows that human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Lesotho. Traffickers exploit victims from Lesotho abroad due to limited economic opportunities, exacerbated by the pandemics and inflation which in turn result in vulnerable populations, continues the report. The report further indicates that women and orphaned children are enticed […]
LESOTHO ATTENDS MEETING ON CSW
The Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Pitso Lesaoana led a delegation from Lesotho to the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) currently taking place in New York, USA from March 11th to 22nd 2024. While addressing the meeting virtually, Mr. Lesaoana emphasised that the systemic and structural inequalities […]
RSL HOSTS WCO-ESA REGION DIALOGUE
The Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) hosted the First High-Level Women Custom Organizations (WCO) –Eastern Southern Africa (ESA) Gender Inclusivity And Diversity Policy Dialogue in Maseru. The dialogue theme is ‘Advancing Gender Inclusivity and Diversity in the ESA Region’. Speaking at the event, RSL acting Commissioner General, Mrs. Mathabo Mokoko said Lesotho is honoured and privileged […]
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE RT. HON. TLOHANG SEKHAMANE, SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, AT ’MANTHABISENG CONVENTION CENTRE, ON 8TH MARCH 2023
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE RT. HON. TLOHANG SEKHAMANE, SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, AT ’MANTHABISENG CONVENTION CENTRE, ON 8TH MARCH 2023
