LESOTHO CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY FOR LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA.
Lesotho called on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to prioritize affordable international connectivity for landlocked and small countries to ensure that they are not left behind in the digital transformation agenda. Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi, made the call when delivering Lesotho’s policy statement at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT WILL LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED IN ITS EFFORTS TO RECOVER FUNDS LOST DUE TO MISMANAGEMENT AND IRREGULARITIES IN BELO ELECTRIFICATION.
Government officials implicated in irregularities and mismanagement during the implementation of the Belo electrification project will be held accountable, with government seeking to recover the money lost. Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane, said this during a media tour of the Belo Substation and Industrial Estate. Hon. Mpotjoane said suspending or dismissing officials […]
LESOTHO NEWS AGENCY AND XINHUA NEWS AGENCY OF CHINA SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION.
The Lesotho News Agency (LENA) and Xinhua News Agency of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation, promoting information exchange and enhancing professional collaboration between the two media institutions. The agreement is expected to provide a platform for the two agencies to exchange news stories, share cultural experiences and improve the […]
WITH THE LAUNCH OF JOHANE INDUSTRIALS, LESOTHO GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO PRIVATE SECTOR-LED GROWTH AIMED AT STRENGTHENING ECONOMY.
Johane Industrials (PTY) LTD officially launched its operations, with government ministers calling for increased investment, decent working conditions and the growth of the manufacturing sector to boost Lesotho’s economy. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Labour and Employment Hon. Ts’eliso Mokhosi said the growth of the company is a sign of business success and an […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE JOINS COMMONWEALTH LEADERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT CHOGM 2026
The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, joined 56 Heads of Government in an Executive Session at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The closed-door session focused on two key areas: Trade and Investment; and Systemic Issues, Climate Finance and Investing in People. The discussions followed preparatory work […]
LESOTHO AND NIGERIA REAFFIRMED THE IMPORTANCE OF ENHANCED COOPERATION TO ENSURE THE PROPER REGULATION OF ALL GOODS AND CONSIGNMENTS ENTERING OR EXITING THEIR TERRITORIES.
A delegation from the Nigerian Customs and Command Staff College visited the Maseru Bridge border post as part of a five-day study tour with the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL). Speaking during the tour, RSL Maseru Bridge Manager Mrs. ’Mats’epang Tsietsi said border operations at the post are conducted under the Lesotho Border Management Service, which […]
CHINA CALLS FOR GLOBAL COUNTRIES TO PRACTICE VALUES OF FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE.
As the People’s Republic of China marks one-year anniversary in pursuit of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Yi has urged the global countries to practice the values of fairness and justice. The Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister made the remarks at an opening ceremony of a three days 2026 Global […]
LESOTHO SEEKS SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AT 9TH WORLD INVESTMENT FORUM 2026
The Prime Minister Mr. Samuel Matekane held discussions with the Prime Minister of Qatar on matters of mutual interest, including social development and strengthening bilateral cooperation in Qatar. He also held courtesy meetings with the Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Mr Pedro Manuel Moreno, and the Director-General of […]
LESOTHO ADVOCATES STRONGER GLOBAL ALLIANCES AT BERLIN GLOBAL DIALOGUE 2026, AS GLOBAL ALLIANCES IS ONE OF THE MODELS DERIVED FROM KING MOSHOESHOE 1’S STRATEGY FOR NATION-BUILDING.
The Berlin Global Dialogue 2026 opened in Berlin, Germany, bringing together global leaders and stakeholders to discuss economic cooperation, security and international partnerships. The Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, used the platform to highlight the importance of strong international alliances, drawing parallels between the dialogue’s focus on advancing alliances and the legacy of King […]
LESOTHO AND ESWATINI ARE ON A MISSION TO STRENGTHEN LONGSTANDING BONDS, SOLIDARITY AND COOPERATION TO REVIVE EDUCATION AND EXPAND TRADE.
A delegation from Eswatini parliament has arrived at Lesotho parliament premises for a three – day official visit aimed at fostering the exchanging expertise on the role of Parliament regarding labour migration issues, border security and socioeconomic development as well as to revive Lesotho Members of Parliament on Commonwealth Parliament Association. Source: Lesotho News Agency […]
