LESOTHO AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ARE STRENGTHENING TIES WITH A JOINT FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED COOPERATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.
The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Honourable Makatleho Motsoasele today held a constructive engagement with the British High Commissioner to Lesotho Her Excellency Martine Sobey, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the United Kingdom. Discussions focused on advancing areas of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral cooperation, […]
IN A BOLD MOVE, GOVERNMENT IS EXECUTING INITIATIVES TO CONSERVE WETLAND OF INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE [LETS’A LA LETSIE]
Multi-stakeholders on registration of Letša-la-Letsie catchment participated in a one-day meeting held at Kubung Hotel Upper Moyeni and that meeting was organized by the district Department of Environment and Forestry aimed at review and validation of Regeneration of Landscape and Livelihoods (ROLL) ’s proposed restoration interventions, clarification of institutional mandates and identification of collaboration opportunities. […]
MULTIPLE STAKE-HOLDERS DIALOGUE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS TO IMPLEMENT THE 10TH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION ACT 2025 TO ENHANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.
The National Reforms Transitional Office-NRTO convened with the multi-stakeholder to brief and engage in dialogue with stakeholders on the proposed implementation arrangements for the Tenth Amendment to the constitution Act,2025 and as well as to outline the next steps towards its operationalization. That was the move mentioned by stakeholders as key to strengthening accountability and […]
LESOTHO’S MEDALLISTS FROM THE GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES WERE GIVEN A WARM HOMECOMING AFTER DELIVERING OUTSTANDING PERFOMANCES ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE.
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) officially welcomed Team Lesotho home following their outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the Kingdom secured two historic bronze medals in boxing. The athletes, Team Lesotho, were received at the Maseru Border Post before being […]
LESOTHO IS POSITIONED AT THE HEART OF THE CONTINENT TO FAST-TRACK EFFORTS TOWARDS BUILDING A MORE INTERGRATED AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM.
Lesotho secured a significant leadership role in Africa’s higher education sector following the election of Dr. Moeketsi Letele as President of the African Network for Quality Assurance (AfriQAN), alongside his appointment to a key African Union (AU) body steering reforms in quality assurance across the continent. Dr. Letele, the Chief Executive Officer of Lesotho’s Council […]
SECHACHE OUSTED AS MASERU CITY COUNCIL ELECTS NEW MAYOR.
Maseru City Council removed Mayor Relebohile Sechache from office after 10 councillors voted in favour of a motion of no confidence, bringing an end to his tenure and triggering the election of new leadership at the capital city authority. The motion was tabled during a special council sitting received enough support to remove Mr. Sechache, […]
IN HONOUR OF LESOTHO’S 6OTH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THE ULTIMATE GOVERNMENT RADIO STATION AND MABOKOANE SACRED GARDEN HOSTED THE BASOTHO NEW YEAR TO PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Ultimate Radio, in partnership with Marokoane Sacred Garden, hosted Basotho New Year “Moea oa Selemo sa Basotho”, a cultural celebration that marks the beginning of the Basotho New Year while promoting Basotho traditions, indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage. Acting Station Director of Ultimate Radio, Mrs. Mapitso Sekete Ts’iu, said this year’s celebration marks the fourth […]
RECORD-BREAKING M100 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED FOR LESOTHO’S HYDROPOWER AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho has secured what is being described as the largest foreign investment in its history following the approval of the Kobong Project, a M100 billion (US$6.2 billion) hydropower and artificial intelligence data centre development backed by U.S. company Convalt. Speaking at the event, Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Hines described the investment as a shift from traditional […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS ACTIVELY PURSUING AFRICAN PARTNERSHIPS, TRADE AND INVESTMENT TO OVERCOME HISTORIC BARRIERS.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Samuel Matekane participated in the Breaking Barriers to Trade and Leadership Summit 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, where African leaders, policymakers and business executives explored practical solutions to remove the barriers that had persisted too long between talent and opportunity and between ambition and access. The event was attended by […]
LESOTHO DODGES US SECTION 301 TARIFFS, MARKET ACCESS REMAINS INTACT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho is pleased to announce that Lesotho has not been included among the economies targeted under the United States’ new Section 301 tariff measures relating to forced-labour concerns. Effective 24 July 2026, AGOA-eligible exports from Lesotho continue to enter the United States market duty-free. This provides local manufacturers with […]
