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RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN LESOTHO, SOUTH AFRICA SIGNED

Lesotho and South Africa sealed an agreement for the usage of the passport and visa in an event held at the Maseru Border Post on Thursday. At this event, the Minister of Home Affairs in South Africa, Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that the signing of this agreement between the two countries is regarding the […]

US MILITARY VISITS LESOTHO

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Mr Lebona Lephema welcomed an entourage from the United States of America’s Military Air. Upon their arrival on Thursday at the Mejametalana Airbase, the entourage took the Minister together with the LDF members on a familiarisation flight. In his remarks, Mr. Lephema said such collaborations […]

US EMBASSY PRESENTS FINGERPRINT KITS TO LMPS

The American Embassy through its Ambassador designated to the Kingdom of Lesotho on Monday donated 22 fingerprint kits to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). When handing over the kits, the Ambassador Ms. Maria Brewer said that the initiative comes in as support from the United States of America in support of the Lesotho government […]

LESOTHO EXEMPTION GETS TWO MORE YEARS

Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) which is scheduled to expire on December 31 this year, has been extended for another two years. In 2015, the South Africa Cabinet approved the implementation of a Special Dispensation for Lesotho nationals. The objective of this dispensation was to document Lesotho nationals who were in South Africa illegally as a […]

LDF BIDS FAREWELL TO MOZAMBIQUE CONTINGENT

Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) on Sunday bid farewell to the third contingent of 120 troops to be under the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) at the event held at Ratjomose barracks. The event started with a march from Makoanyane Barracks to Ratjomose Barracks. The contingent is headed by Lieutenant Colonel Tšeliso Serobanyane […]

PM OUTLINES LESOTHO’S INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane informed the Heads of State and Governments about the investment climate and opportunities in Lesotho during his presentation held at the Africa Investment Luncheon Summit held in New York, United States of America. In his presentation, the Prime Minister highlighted key investment sectors in the country which include […]

LESOTHO, UAE TO ESTABLISH LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane has revealed that Lesotho and the United Arab Emirates are working on establishing relations for economic development. This the Minister is reported to have discussed with his UAE counterpart while attending the UN summit in New York this week. In a telephonic interview with LENA, […]

LESOTHO APPRECIATES CHINA’S SUPPORT-MINISTER FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internal Relations has on behalf of the government of Lesotho appreciated the support that the People’s Republic of China has been offering to the country for the longest time. Minister Lejone Mpotjoane said the People’s Republic of China has over the years provided financial and technical assistance to Lesotho […]

UGANDA, NEW ZEALAND PAY COURTESY CALL ON PM

In a diplomatic gesture aimed at strengthening international ties and promoting cooperation, the designated commissioners from the Republic of Uganda and New Zealand to the Kingdom of Lesotho paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane on Wednesday. In an interview, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane said […]

ESWATINI, THAILAND PRESENT CREDENTIALS

His Majesty King Letsie III accepted credentials from the High Commissioner of Eswatini to Lesotho, Ms. Lindiwe Kunene and Mr. Mungkorn Pratoomkaew, the Ambassador of Thailand at the event held at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. Welcoming Eswatini Representative, His Majesty said both Lesotho and Eswatini should deepen their relations through Foreign Affairs, […]