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 […]
LESOTHO COMPLETED 2026 HOUSING AND POPULATION CENSUS ENUMERATION SUCCESSFULLY.
The 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census enumeration concluded yielding satisfactory overall numbers. The Bureau of Statistics will begin data analysis soon with official results to be announced and published once the comprehensive review had been finalized and approved. Bureau of Statistics Director, Mrs. ‘Malehloa Molato, expressed her deep gratitude for the dedication shown by […]
LESOTHO COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WITH KOREA THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
Minister of Public Works and Transport,Mr. Matjato Moteane has reaffirmed Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Korea and African partners through increased trade and investment, infrastructure development, renewable energy, digital transformation, skills development and agricultural cooperation. This was said when he delivered Lesotho’s intervention at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in […]
QUEEN ‘MASENATE’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MARKED WITH PRAYER AT ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC MISSION IN MATSIENG.
In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Lesotho hosted a special Holy Mass at St. Louis Catholic Mission in Matsieng on Saturday, bringing together members of the community, church representatives and peace advocates to honour her life and service. Speaking at the event, IWPG Regional […]
LESOTHO JOINED OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN MARKING AFRICA DAY.
Lesotho celebrated the beauty, strength, culture, and unity of our beloved continent from our rich heritage and diverse traditions to the unstoppable spirit of African people, Africa continues to rise with pride and purpose. Let us honour our history, embrace our diversity, and work together towards a brighter future for generations to come. Africa is […]
LESOTHO JOINED THE UNITED STATES TO CELEBRATE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Richard Ramoeletsi officiated the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at American Embassy in Maseru. In his remarks, Honourable Ramoeletsi reaffirmed the strong and longstanding relations between Lesotho and the United States, highlighting cooperation in health, trade, […]
