THE KING CUT HIS BIRTHDAY CAKE TO CELEBRATE THE START OF A NEW YEAR MARKED BY LIFE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
His Majesty King Letsie III cuts the cake alongside the Royal Family in celebration of his 63rd Birthday on the 17th July 2026 in Mokhotlong district. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
LESOTHO’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS NEARING COMPLETION OF A MAJOR RENOVATION, SET TO DEBUT WITH A MODERN LOOK.
”Construction work on the rehabilitation of Moshoeshoe I International Airport is progressing smoothly and has reached the halfway stage” This was said by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane in an interview with the Agency when commenting on the progress of the rehabilitation of the airport. He said the installation of […]
CELEBRATIONS FOR MARKING HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY ARE ONGOING IN MOKHOTLONG DISTRICT WITH RESIDENTS EXPRESSING JOY AT CELEBRATING ALONGSIDE THEIR MAJESTIES.
Mokhotlong communities, dignitaries and external communities gathered in Multitudes for His Majesty’s 63rd the King Birthday at Malingoaneng in Mokhotlong District Celebration prior to King’s birthday main event on the 17th July 2026. Earlier their Majesties received the Holy Eucharist at the Mass at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church ahead of District Birthday celebrations. King […]
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MARKED 63rd ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY AND ITS OWN 40th ANNIVERSARY BY PLANTING 650 FRUIT TREES.
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) planted 650 fruit trees (apples and pears) at Masakong, Malingoaneng in the district of Mokhotlong. Similarly another batch of 650 trees will also be planted at Ha Rafolatsane, Khalahali side in due course. In an interview with the Agency, Mr. Palo Mohlotsane from the Polihali Branch Public Relations Office, under […]
IN THE LEAD-UP TO LESOTHO’S 60TH YEARS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, CITIZENS RECOGNISED THE COUNTRY’S SUSTAINED ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PEACEFUL TRANSITIONS OF POWER.
As Lesotho prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this October, many Basotho are reflecting on the nation’s journey, acknowledging the milestones achieved while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead. In an interview with the Agency, a proud citizen Mrs. ‘Masebelisoa Mokoena said six decades of independence have brought significant progress in education, healthcare, […]
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, […]
DESPITE ONGOING TRADE CHALLENGES, THE UNITED STATES AND LESOTHO REAFFIRM THEIR CLOSE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP.
The United States (US) Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott, had reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the United States and Lesotho despite recent trade tariffs imposed by the US that resulted in hundreds of Basotho losing their jobs. Speaking during a press conference in Maseru, Ambassador Scott emphasized that, […]
GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT CITIZENS ON ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR SERVICE DELIVERY, PERFOMANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES
The government of Lesotho will convene two major national events aimed at strengthening leadership, promoting accountability and transparency, and improving public service delivery. Announcing the initiative in a statement, Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the events, namely the National Leadership Retreat and the Accountability Summit, will be held from June 21 to 23 […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE VOWED TO ADD 500 MORE LDF RECRUITS AND LAUNCHED A FULL-SCALE WAR ON DRUG DEALERS
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane pledged to recruit an additional 500 soldiers into the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) during the next financial year as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security. Speaking at the LDF pass-out parade held at Makoanyane Barracks where 547 recruits successfully completed their military training, Mr. Matekane said the country is […]
