LEPHEMA PARTICIPATES IN THE HIGH COMMISSIONER’S PROGRAMME
Hon. Minister Lebona Lephema is representing Lesotho at the 75th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) held from 14 to 18 October 2024. A key event during this session is the launch of the Alliance on Statelessness, a significant initiative highlighting the importance of addressing statelessness, especially for developing countries like […]
LESOTHO CONCERNED OVER UAE RESIDENT BOMBING
The government of Lesotho has expressed concern over the bombing of the diplomatic residence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sudan last month. This, after UAE Ambassador to Lesotho Mr Mahash Saeed Alhameli informed the government on this matter during his visit in the country a few days ago. This is as per the […]
HIS MAJESTY, PM LEAD NATIONAL FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
In a significant event marking 200 years celebration of Lesotho’s founding and the 58th independence, His Majesty King Letsie III and Prime Minister Samuel Matekane presided over the raising of the national flag in Maseru, today. Speaking at the event, His Majesty expressed his gratitude to the owner of Maseru Mall for their collaboration in […]
PRINCE HARRY PAYS VISIT TO PM
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA) on Wednesday, the Press Attaché at the Prime Minister’s office, Mr Thapelo Mabote said that Prince Harry’s visit to Lesotho comes in as part of his longstanding commitment […]
HIS MAJESTY CONCLUDES UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
His Majesty King Letsie III concluded his mission to the High-Level Week of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly with the much-anticipated bilateral meeting with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Antonio Guterres. The meeting focused on the UN active involvement and support in various developmental and humanitarian efforts in […]
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 […]
HIS MAJESTY GRACES THE PRE-SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE
Ahead of the UN’s Summit of the Future scheduled for 22-23 September 2024, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) hosted a High-Level, two-day Pre-Summit of the Future Conference to inform outcomes of the Summit as part of its annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). His Majesty was among the speakers and delivered […]
MPs GETS SENSITIZED ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION The Ministry of Law and Justice held a three day workshop for members of parliament in Maseru from Tuesday. The workshop was brought up as a way of sensitizing the members of parliament on human rights and the role of parliament in promotion and protection of human rights. […]
CHINA GIVES GRANTS FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane says the Republic of China has granted Lesotho government M250 million for improvement of the country’s economy and for upgrading their agricultural machinery. Speaking at the press briefing on Tuesday following his attendance of the summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), he said M250 million has been donated […]
