PRINCIPAL CHIEFS THINK OF CHANGING KING MOSHOESHOE’S ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION.
Part of the Principal Chiefs say that the commemoration of King Moshoeshoe’s anniversary must change in form, moving away from merely gathering people for celebrations and dancing, and instead focusing on ways to carry out development work within communities. The Principal Chief of Ha Mamathe, Chief Sempe Masupha, said that as an individual he no […]
LESOTHO INSTITUTIONALISED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. ‘Maneo Ntene, on behalf of the Minister of Health, officially opened the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Training held in Maseru. Speaking during the opening session, Mrs. Ntene highlighted the importance of strengthening systems that enable the country to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and other […]
PREPARATIONS FOR LESOTHO UPCOMING CENSUS ARE UNDERWAY.
The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) commenced a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea to prepare them for the upcoming national census operations. Statistician Mr. Mohau Sekhutšoane said the purpose of the workshop is to equip assistant supervisors with the necessary skills and guide them on how to correctly complete census questionnaires. He […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN DIALOGUE WITH THE UN COMMITTEE ON DISABLED RIGHTS IN GENEVA.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in a two-day review of its Initial Report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 34th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Geneva from 9–27 March 2026. The delegation of Lesotho was led by the Minister […]
4G-ENABLED DIGITAL LIBRARY UNVEILED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN MASERU.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vodacom to promote digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, signed the MoU with Vodacom at the State Library during the unveiling […]
GOVERNMENT APPRECIATED BASOTHO PARTICIPATION IN MOSHOESHOE’S DAY COMMEMORATION AND DIAMOND JUBILEE LOGO UNVEILING
The office of the Government Spokesperson extends heartfelt appreciation to all Basotho who participated in the Moshoeshoe’s Day commemoration held on 11 March 2026 at Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village. We thank those who attended in person and those who joined remotely from across the country and the diaspora. Your engagement reflects the unity and deep respect […]
STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA HANDED OVER GADGETS TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS
In support of the upcoming 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census, Statistics South Africa on Thursday handed over 2750 tablets and 1045 power banks to the Bureau of Statistics (BoS) at the event held in Maseru. In his acceptance remarks, Minister of Labour and Employment Mr. Ts’eliso Mokhosi expressed appreciation to all partners for making […]
UGANDA ANNOUNCED VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR LESOTHO CITIZENS.
Uganda has announced Visa‑Free Entry for Lesotho citizens and 39 other countries, allowing stays of up to three months for tourism or business as of March 2026. This policy is part of the Ugandan government’s broader effort to facilitate travel, enhance trade and strengthen diplomatic ties particularly within Africa. Key African nations include Botswana, Burundi, […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN 70TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN.
The Kingdom of Lesotho through the representation of the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Mr. Matete ‘Nena joined the global community in marking the official opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The Commission on […]
BASOTHO WOMEN RECOGNIZED FOR ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY
In the quest to promote and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls across the country, six women champions who have been actively engaged in advancing gender equality initiatives were honored with recognition awards during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Maseru. Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Ms. Mats’eliso Lemenoane […]
