PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER
The Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, and his delegation at State House in Maseru on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the deepening of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and China. The Prime Minister said the visit reaffirmed […]
MINISTRY OF TRADE LAUNCHS NATIONAL QUALITY AWARDS
The MinisterY of Trade, Industry and Business Development held a press conference today in Maseru to officially launch the 2026 National Quality Awards. In his speech, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr Mokhethi Shelile, announced that the Awards Giving Ceremony will take place on 28 January 2026. He said the awards will […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially received a modern grain storage and warehouse facility, generously donated by the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. The handover ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mr NtsokoaneMatekana together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane […]
LESOTHO, GERMANY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi held a bilateral meeting with Dr Volker Wissing of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport of Germany, with the aim of strengthening cooperation on digital development. Discussions focused on policy and governance, including progress on shared vision for a digitally empowered future […]
BIODIVERSITY FINANCE INITIATIVE (BIOFIN) LAUNCHES
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Lesotho. BIOFIN is a global programme that supports countries in identifying, mobilising, and sustainably managing the financial resources required to protect biodiversity and strengthen […]
LESOTHO CHAMPIONS AFRICA’S UNIFIED DIGITAL VOICE AT GLOBAL TALKS
Lesotho has taken a leading role in shaping Africa’s position on the global digital agenda during the Africa Region’s Pre-WSIS+20 Information Meeting held in New York, United States of America. Opening the high-level meeting, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, called on African countries to adopt a single, unified […]
LESOTHO, UNITED STATES STRENGTHEN HEALTH COOPERATION
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane and US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Mr Thomas Hines, signed a five-year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The arrangement includes $364 million (approximately M6.21 billion) in planned investment to support Lesotho’s long-term health priorities. The agreement outlines a shared vision to […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN VOICE AT WSIS+20
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, opened a virtual consultative meeting as Chair of the African Union body responsible for communication and information technologies.The session aimed to finalize the draft guidelines that will guide African Union Member States during the World Summit on the Information […]
LESOTHO PUSHES FOR STRONGER UNITY, MIGRATION SOLUTIONS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, made important remarks at the Ministerial Roundtable on the theme “Africa Migration at a Crossroads: From Cooperation to Solutions.” He pointed out ongoing challenges encountered by Basotho migrants, and highlighted the crucial role that migration plays in Lesotho’s economy, particularly the significance of remittances. […]
PRESENTATION OF CREDENCE TO HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III
Her Excellency Ms. Rasa Jankauskaitė, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. She succeeds H.E. Ms. Sigutė Jakštonytė, who completed her tour of duty. Ambassador Jankauskaitė brings extensive diplomatic experience, having served in Lithuania’s missions in […]
