LESOTHO COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WITH KOREA THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
Minister of Public Works and Transport,Mr. Matjato Moteane has reaffirmed Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Korea and African partners through increased trade and investment, infrastructure development, renewable energy, digital transformation, skills development and agricultural cooperation. This was said when he delivered Lesotho’s intervention at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in […]
QUEEN ‘MASENATE’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MARKED WITH PRAYER AT ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC MISSION IN MATSIENG.
In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Lesotho hosted a special Holy Mass at St. Louis Catholic Mission in Matsieng on Saturday, bringing together members of the community, church representatives and peace advocates to honour her life and service. Speaking at the event, IWPG Regional […]
THE IEC HAS LAUNCHED ITS CIVIC AND VOTER EDUCATION STRATEGY AND VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAMME.
The Lesotho Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially launched its Civic and Voter Education Strategy and Voter Registration programme in Maseru to boost civic awareness and ensure informed participation ahead of the country’s upcoming electoral processes. In his opening remarks, Reverend Dr. John Maphephe described the signing and launching of the two documents as a significant […]
LESOTHO JOINED OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN MARKING AFRICA DAY.
Lesotho celebrated the beauty, strength, culture, and unity of our beloved continent from our rich heritage and diverse traditions to the unstoppable spirit of African people, Africa continues to rise with pride and purpose. Let us honour our history, embrace our diversity, and work together towards a brighter future for generations to come. Africa is […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER M250 MILLION ON ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCY OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Motorists, in particular farmers, are urged to maintain a safe distance and ensure visibility when driving slow-moving agricultural equipment in order to prevent road accidents. This was said by Road Safety Officer Mr. Setsoto Putsoa in an interview with the Agency, saying the above is crucial in this season as farmers are about to engage […]
LESOTHO HAS NO PLANS TO IMPOSE SARS-STYLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION MEASURES.
Finance and Development Planning Minister Dr. Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane said the Lesotho government is not planning to introduce measures similar to those recently announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which require Basotho motorists to register their vehicles in order to obtain import permits. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a question in […]
LESOTHO CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON NATIONAL COLOURS.
The National Assembly had designated Thursdays as a day for Basotho to wear national colours in an effort to promote patriotism, unity and national pride. This follows the adoption of a motion by the house urging Members of Parliament, civil servants and citizens to wear the national colours of blue, white and green. The motion […]
SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
HONOURABLE MOEKETSI MOTSO’ANE WAS SWORN IN AS MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
The newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Honourable Moeketsi Mots’oane said that his priority will be to promote stability within the ruling party while ensuring improved performance in his new office. Mr. Mots’oane, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Mafeteng Constituency, was appointed minister with effect from 19th May 2026 following the […]
𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho wishes to inform the nation of recent changes within the Cabinet, following the acceptance by His Majesty King Letsie III of the Prime Minister’s advice, effective 18 May 2026. 1. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚 has been released from the Cabinet. 2. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐨 has been reassigned from the […]
