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, […]
LESOTHO CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON NATIONAL COLOURS.
The National Assembly had designated Thursdays as a day for Basotho to wear national colours in an effort to promote patriotism, unity and national pride. This follows the adoption of a motion by the house urging Members of Parliament, civil servants and citizens to wear the national colours of blue, white and green. The motion […]
HONOURABLE MOEKETSI MOTSO’ANE WAS SWORN IN AS MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
The newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Honourable Moeketsi Mots’oane said that his priority will be to promote stability within the ruling party while ensuring improved performance in his new office. Mr. Mots’oane, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Mafeteng Constituency, was appointed minister with effect from 19th May 2026 following the […]
LESOTHO HOSTED HEADS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICES CONFERENCE.
The Ministry of Law and Justice, through the Office of the Registrar General, hosted the Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Conference in Maseru under the theme: “Digital Transformation: Harnessing AI, Strengthening Governance in IP Offices, and Advancing Regional IP Cooperation.” The conference brought together heads of intellectual property (IP) offices, government officials, legal experts and […]
