BASOTHO MARKED THE START OF LESOTHO’S 60TH INDEPENDENCE DIAMOND JUBILEE WITH A NATIONAL PRAYER OF GRATITUDE, REFLECTION, RENEWAL AND UNITY.
The Government of Lesotho, in collaboration with the Church Council of Lesotho (CCL), held a National Prayer to officially mark the beginning of the country’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Speaking during the event, Government Secretary Mrs.Teboho ‘Malisebo ‘Mokela said the National Prayer is not merely the beginning of the Jubilee celebrations, but a national […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN THE MEETING OF THE AFRICA REGIONAL MINISTERIAL MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE DOHA PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in the Africa Ministerial Mid-term Review of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the 8th to the 9th September 2026. The Delegation of Lesotho was led by H.E. Mr Matete ‘Nena Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations in New […]
LESOTHO–SOUTH AFRICA BNC MID-TERM REVIEW CONCLUDES IN PRETORIA
The inaugural Mid-Term Review of the Second Session of the Lesotho–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) concluded in Pretoria on 9 September 2026, following three days of intensive deliberations aimed at accelerating the implementation of commitments between the two sister countries. The Lesotho delegation was led by Mr. Thabang Lekhela, Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs and […]
THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE APPLAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT’S ASSURANCE TO UPHOLD PRESS FREEDOM IN LINE WITH ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
The International Press Institute (IPI) joined in the outcry to seek justice for Newsday editor and human rights activist, Mr. Kananelo Boloetse IPI calls on Lesotho’s authorities to swiftly and thoroughly investigate this attack and hold the perpetrators accountable. IPI commented that it was made aware that three unidentified men abducted Boloetse from his home […]
THE UNITED STATES WILL PROVIDE LESOTHO WITH $7 MILLION TO STRENGHTEN ITS HEALTH SYSTEM AND BUILD A SUSTAINABLE PATH TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE.
CDA Hines joined the Minister of Health Honourable ‘M’amokete Ntšekhe, World Vision Lesotho National Director Dr James Chifwelu, and senior government and development partners to launch the Faith and Community Initiative (FCI) in Lesotho. FCI transforms U.S. foreign assistance into a strategic investment, strengthens health systems, and delivers integrated HIV and Maternal and Child Health […]
PRINCESS SENATE UNVEILED AS UNDP LESOTHO NATIONAL GOODWILL AMBASSADOR FOR EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Her Royal Highness Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso had officially been unveiled as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lesotho National Goodwill Ambassador for Equality and Sustainable Development, marking an important milestone in advancing equality, youth empowerment and sustainable development in Lesotho. The appointment was officially marked by a signing ceremony, followed by the presentation of […]
IN SUPPORT OF PEACE AND FAMILY WELFARE, PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE CONTRIBUTED M50,000 TO PAPMF TO ADVANCE ITS MANDATE.
The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane donated another M50,000 to the Pan-African Presbyterian Men’s Fellowship (PAPMF) Southern Chapter conference, hours after M100,000 donation to Botha-Bothe Camp Primary School. In his keynote address at the conference, Prime Minister Matekane revealed his relationship with the men’s fellowship, ”Banna le Bahlankana ba Kereke” and stated that […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FEATURED PROMINENTLY AMONG THE PRIORITY AREAS IN THE BILATERAL DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE BETWEEN LESOTHO AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
On the margins of the 2026 KOAFEC Ministerial Conference, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Development Planning of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Honorable Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, Dr. Jisung Moon. The discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation between Lesotho […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO IS CALLING ON BASOTHO TO CONSERVE WATER, DESPITE THE M200 MILLION BUDGETED FOR EL NINO RESPONSE MEASURES.
Ministry of Environment and Forestry appealed to relevant stakeholders including community leaders, farmers and civil society organisations(CSO) to strengthen the preparedness with regard to the anticipated weather changes. This is according to the statement made by the minister of Environment and Forestry Mr Thabo Mofosi concerning the anticipated weather conditions where he stated that most […]
THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE COMMENTED ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING AN OFFICER AND A COMPLAINANT, REAFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT INVESTIGATIONS PROCESS.
Office of the Prime Minister advised the State House sexual harassment complainant to open a case in to open a case in accordance with the applicable procedures. This is according to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister, following reports making rounds in social media platforms on allegations of sexual harassment involving […]
