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, […]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ADVANCES DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY SYSTEM.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery (PSFSD) Project, has commenced a five-day stakeholder consultation workshop aimed at modernizing and digitizing Lesotho’s national identity management system. The workshop, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Boardroom, […]
THE GOVERNMENT DEPLOYED BUSES TO ASSIST BASOTHO RETURNING FROM SOUTH AFRICA AMID RISING TENSIONS
The Government of Lesotho provided five buses to assist Basotho nationals living in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and New Castle, South Africa (SA), to return home amid growing concerns over escalating tensions targeting foreign nationals. In a statement released this week, the government said the buses are intended to support the voluntary repatriation of Basotho citizens affected […]
KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN MOKHOTLONG AFTER THE COMMUNITY WAS DULY INFORMED.
The District Celebrations Committee through its Communications cluster visited Motsitseng village to disseminate information on King Letsie III birthday anniversary celebration to be hosted by Mokhotlong from July 16 to 17. A member of the Communications Cluster, Likano Molelekoa informed the villagers who attended a public gathering at the aforementioned village, that on July 16, […]
SACU OPENS 9TH SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT IN CAPE TOWN.
The 9th SACU Heads of State and Government Summit have officially opened in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together leaders from SACU member states to discuss the future of regional trade, economic integration, industrialization, and sustainable development. The summit is expected to provide strategic direction on strengthening the customs union and enhancing the region’s competitiveness […]
LESOTHO RAISES CONCERNS OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S DECLARATION RULE FOR FOREIGN-REGISTERED VEHICLES.
Lesotho has raised concerns over South Africa’s declaration rule for foreign-registered vehicles with requirements affecting Basotho motorists entering its borders. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the matter was discussed during bilateral talks with South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, on the side-lines of the Southern African Customs Union […]
SACU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PROPOSES FOR DEVELOPMENT FUND TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposal to establish a SACU Development Fund aimed at supporting economic growth and infrastructure development in member states. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the decision was reached after the Council reviewed technical reports presented by the SACU Secretariat […]
GOVERNMENT TO DEMOLISH ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ON ROADSIDES TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE ROAD EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Lesotho intends to remove illegal buildings and structures built on road reserves. This is part of over M1.86 billion infrastructure program for 2026/27 financial year. Roads Directorate Director General, Mr. Teboho Mokhoane, said officials will survey 640 kilometres of urban roads to find encroached areas. According to him, the work will focus […]
WLSA PARTNERED WITH MINISTRY OF LAW TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS LESOTHO.
The Ministry of Law and Justice through the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) during an event held in Maseru. The mutual MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation in relation to criminal matters as WLSA promotes advocacy in human rights, justice as well […]
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 […]
