LESOTHO AND BOTSWANA FORMALLY INAUGURATED THEIR BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION TO ADVANCE COLLABORATION ACROSS MULTIPLE PRIORITY SECTORS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho and The Republic of Botswana held inaugural session of Botswana–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, Botswana on 18 June 2026. The historic Session was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, and His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, the […]
DESPITE ONGOING TRADE CHALLENGES, THE UNITED STATES AND LESOTHO REAFFIRM THEIR CLOSE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP.
The United States (US) Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott, had reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the United States and Lesotho despite recent trade tariffs imposed by the US that resulted in hundreds of Basotho losing their jobs. Speaking during a press conference in Maseru, Ambassador Scott emphasized that, […]
LESOTHO, BOTSWANA OFFICIALS REACHED AGREEMENTS ON KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION.
Day Two of the Lesotho–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) Senior Officials Meeting focused on intensive deliberations by sectoral breakaway groups, which reviewed areas of cooperation and developed agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The various committees consolidated their discussions and submitted reports for consideration by the plenary session, where senior officials from […]
LESOTHO LEADS THE CHARGE FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION AT GLOBAL UN CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK.
Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, using a global platform at the United Nations to call for greater equality, dignity and non-discrimination for all. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr Lesaoana Pitso, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. […]
LESOTHO EMBASSY IN ETHIOPIA URGES BASOTHO TO APPLY FOR TEXTILE, APPARELS AND MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Ethiopia is encouraging Basotho students particularly those interested in textiles, apparel manufacturing, fashion technology, leather engineering, merchandising and industrial design to apply for admission and scholarship opportunities being offered by the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) at Bahir Dar University. Speaking on the importance […]
GOVERNMENT TO HOLD LEADERSHIP FORUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMIT
The Government of Lesotho will host a Leadership Forum and an Accountability Summit aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, transparency and service delivery as part of its commitment to building an effective and responsive public sector. The Leadership Forum is scheduled for June 21-23, 2026, while the Accountability Summit will take place from July 1-3, 2026. […]
LESOTHO COURTS DATA CENTRES AND MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT AT DUBAI TALKS.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had highlighted new investment opportunities in data infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and job creation during ongoing engagements with Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg. The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said Lesotho has strong potential to host data centres, citing the country’s water resources as […]
BASOTHO CULTURE WAS SHOWCASED AT THE UN INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR 2026.
The United Nations Headquarters in New York came alive with colour, aroma and the sounds of the world in an event Organized by the United Nations Delegations Spouses Club (UNDSC) the annual International Bazaar which transformed the Visitors Plaza into a vibrant global marketplace. Nations from every corner of the earth gathered to share their […]
LESOTHO ENGAGES SOUTH AFRICA IN PURSUIT OF PEACE, STABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Limpho Tau, held a courtesy meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Constance Seoposengwe, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to the Kingdom of Lesotho, at Qhobosheaneng Complex in Maseru to collaborate and address matters of concern for both parties. The discussion focused on issues of […]
HER MAJESTY URGED SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH GIRLS CORNER FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS DURING MENSTRUATION
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso urged schools across the country to establish Girls Corner facilities where girls can rest during menstruation, discuss menstrual hygiene issues and support one another. The Queen made the appeal during the commemoration of International Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Bethesda High School in Maphutseng. Her Majesty said unlike some […]
