BLANKET EXHIBITION A SUCCESS
The showcasing of the traditional blankets of Basotho sought to remind Basotho about the importance of the blanket in terms of culture and heritage. Speaking at the launch of the Nanabolele Blanket Exhibition, held in Morija on Monday, the Curator of the Morija Museum, Mrs Mabakuena Makhema, said the launch of the Nanabolele Blanket Exhibition […]
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS MARKED WITH HISTORICAL FILM
In celebration of Lesotho’s bicentennial, the Alliance Francaise Maseru, in collaboration with the Morija Museum and Archives will host the premiere of “The Kingdom in The Sky: Moshoeshoe I’s Strategy and Legacy”. According to the Director of Alliance Francaise de Maseru, Ms Elizabeth DOUILLET, this is a short historical film that delves into the rich […]
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GOES BIGGER
Celebrations associated with the 200 years of Basotho as the nation seems are gaining momentum, the first Basotho Mega Music Festival bears testimony to this. In an interview with one of the organizers, Advocate Makhetha Mots’oari, outlined that the event is an initiative of the government through the Ministry of Tourism, Gender, Sports, Arts and […]
THE NATION CELEBRATES WITH HIS MAJESTY
The Basotho Nation celebrated His Majesty King Letsie III’s birthday yesterday with a day full of entertainment. The festivities began with a Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) parade, which lasted about an hour. Following this, members of the LDF captivated the audience by descending from helicopters with parachutes. This act held everyone’s attention as one soldier […]
PREPARATIONS ON FOR HIS MAJESTY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The government of Lesotho is on with the preparations for His Majesty King Letsie III’s 61st birthday together with the celebration of Lesotho’s bicentennial. The Principal Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture Mr Pokello Mahlomola said that this birthday celebration will be different from the ones before because this time there […]
BASOTHO PRAY FOR PEACE
The Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says as a way of reviving the spirit of unity and peace in the country, there will be a prayer session at Leshoboro Stadium in Mafeteng on Friday. Speaking on the national television on Tuesday evening, he highlighted that the prayer meeting is also an initiative aimed at celebrating […]
NPCC COMMEMORATES ARRIVAL OF MISSIONARIES
The National Prayer Coordinating Committee (NPCC) is expected to hold the annual National Day of Prayer to commemorate the arrival of missionaries in Lesotho. Speaking in an interview with LENA, the General Secretary of NPCC, Ms. ‘Matšolofelo Nakanyane said that the event will be held on June 28th in Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village. She stated that this […]
PREPARATIONS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S BIRTHDAY CONTINUE
Preparations for His Majesty King Letsie III’s birthday celebration are underway in the Maseru district and the event will be held at Rothe on July 17. The Maseru District Administrator(DA) DA Mr Ts’epo Lethobane has highlighted that his office has already formed sub-committees within the District Ceremony Committee, with the objective of ensuring that the […]
PAP MOURNS DEMISE OF CHIEFTAINESS BERENG
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is mourning the passing of the Chieftianess Nthati Bereng as one of its members. In its Press Statement issued recently, the President of the PAP, H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira said the untimely demise of Chieftainess Bereng has left a deep void left in their hearts and within the corridors of […]
PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR BICENTENNIAL CLIMAX
In anticipation of Lesotho’s Bicentennial celebration in October 2024, measures are underway to honor the nation’s heritage, address contemporary challenges, and pave the way for a promising future. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA) one of the organizers, from Moshoeshoe’s Peace Covenant, Dr Lehlonoholo Moeti, said they are collaborating with the Department […]
