LESOTHO STRENGTHENS RELATIONS WITH UNFPA
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane held a high-level meeting with the Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Lesotho Mr John Mosoti to strengthen collaboration on the country’s development priorities. The meeting served as a platform to review areas of cooperation between the Government of Lesotho and […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE SPEECH AT AFRICA DOWN UNDER MINING CONFERENCE
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting today; I would also like to pay homage to the elders past and present, as well as those emerging. It is indeed an honor and privilege to address you today on behalf of my delegation and I. May I […]
LESOTHO AT THE 23RD AFRICA DOWN UNDER CONFERENCE – PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Day one of ADU 2025 is all about building networks, securing viable sales prospects, and maximizing Lesotho’s brand exposure. The delegation is using this platform to promote the nation’s developments, products and services while engaging with key resource buyers, procurement specialists and decision-makers. This year’s conference highlights the growing demand for copper, lead, nickel and […]
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), joined Basotho and partners in celebrating the successful conclusion of the Econet Expo 2025, which took place from 26th to 29th August at Maseru Mall. The closing cocktail dinner was graced by the Prime Minister Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, the […]
SADC`S DECISION REPLENISHES HOPE FOR LESOTHO
Lesotho’s removal from the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Troika list restores its full stature as an equal partner within SADC and beyond. The decision further elevates her credibility and allows her to engage international partners from a position of strength, rather than as a country under monitoring. This is according to Lesotho’s Ambassador to […]
LESOTHO AT TICAD 9: A BOLD STEP TOWARD YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH!
The Kingdom of Lesotho is proudly taking part in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), currently under way in Yokohama, Japan. The Lesotho delegation is led by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, the Government Secretary, Mrs Malisebo Mokela, […]
SELEMO SA BASOTHO, LTDC SIGN CULTURAL TOURISM AGREEMENT
Selemo Sa Basotho Arts and Cultural Agency, in partnership with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly celebrate World Tourism Day on October 5 and continue fostering cultural tourism beyond the occasion. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Thabo Mampe (popularly known as Ntate Leraisa) […]
LESOTHO GETS A GREEN LIGHT FROM TROIKA
The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho got a green light when it officially got removed from the agenda of the Organ Troika, following the positive progress regarding the political and security situation in Lesotho. This was announced during the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Antananarivo Madagascar on […]
MINISTER MOOROSI STRENGTHENS LESOTHO-GHANA DIGITAL COOPERATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, is currently in Ghana for a working visit aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital and creative sectors. During a bilateral meeting, the Minister and her Ghanaian counterpart, Mr Samuel Nartey George identified several areas of collaboration which include […]
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 […]
