LESOTHO PARLIAMENT MEMBERS CELEBRATED PARLIAMENT DAY AT BOTHA-BOTHE
As the country continues to celebrate 200 years of nationhood, the Parliament of Lesotho reflected on its roots whereby the Current and Former Members of Parliament convened to celebrate Parliament Day at Kopunyane caves in Botha Bothe. The Parliamentary Service Day, which commenced with a historic lecture at Kopu and Kopunyane caves was intended to […]
LESOTHO COMEMORATES ARMISTICE DAY
His Majesty King Letsie III today led the Kingdom of Lesotho in commemorating the anniversary of Armistice Day, honoring Basotho who served in the First and Second World Wars. The ceremony paid tribute to the countless men who left their homes to support global peace efforts, many of whom never returned. His Majesty laid a […]
PM LAUDS WATER TREATY PROGRESS
In the spirit that peace prevail when rivers flow, the Prime Minister (PM), Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says, Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty (LHWT) has made positive strides on the lives of Basotho and its neighbors. He said this when giving progress on the review and the revision of the LHWT at an occasion celebrating the bestowing […]
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY
The National University of Lesotho (NUL) celebrates 80 years. Head of State and Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) – King Letsie III – says they celebrate a significant milestone in the history of NUL, the history of dedication and sacrifice to the Kingdom of Lesotho. He said that as the Chancellor, he […]
BASOTHO HONOUR MORENA MOSHOESHOE
Basotho from all spheres of life converged in Thaba-Bosiu on Tuesday to commemorate of Moshoeshoe ‘s day. Dignitaries, officials and learners from different schools and a total of 112 LDF officers on parade were all there to witness the august event. “I was told that Morena Moshoeshoe l loved and cared for children, being here […]
HIS MAJESTY, PM LEAD NATIONAL FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
In a significant event marking 200 years celebration of Lesotho’s founding and the 58th independence, His Majesty King Letsie III and Prime Minister Samuel Matekane presided over the raising of the national flag in Maseru, today. Speaking at the event, His Majesty expressed his gratitude to the owner of Maseru Mall for their collaboration in […]
BLANKET EXHIBITION A SUCCESS
The showcasing of the traditional blankets of Basotho sought to remind Basotho about the importance of the blanket in terms of culture and heritage. Speaking at the launch of the Nanabolele Blanket Exhibition, held in Morija on Monday, the Curator of the Morija Museum, Mrs Mabakuena Makhema, said the launch of the Nanabolele Blanket Exhibition […]
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS MARKED WITH HISTORICAL FILM
In celebration of Lesotho’s bicentennial, the Alliance Francaise Maseru, in collaboration with the Morija Museum and Archives will host the premiere of “The Kingdom in The Sky: Moshoeshoe I’s Strategy and Legacy”. According to the Director of Alliance Francaise de Maseru, Ms Elizabeth DOUILLET, this is a short historical film that delves into the rich […]
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GOES BIGGER
Celebrations associated with the 200 years of Basotho as the nation seems are gaining momentum, the first Basotho Mega Music Festival bears testimony to this. In an interview with one of the organizers, Advocate Makhetha Mots’oari, outlined that the event is an initiative of the government through the Ministry of Tourism, Gender, Sports, Arts and […]
THE NATION CELEBRATES WITH HIS MAJESTY
The Basotho Nation celebrated His Majesty King Letsie III’s birthday yesterday with a day full of entertainment. The festivities began with a Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) parade, which lasted about an hour. Following this, members of the LDF captivated the audience by descending from helicopters with parachutes. This act held everyone’s attention as one soldier […]
