LRA URGES TRADERS TO COMPLY WITH RSA LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS
The Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) has appealed to Lesotho traders to comply with the Republic of South Africa (RSA) lockdown regulations to enable smooth trading between the two countries even during this difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic. LRA Public Relations Manager, Mr. Pheello Mphana said this in an interview with Lesotho Today following decision by […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN SA NEIGHBOURS’ VIRTUAL MEETING
The Prime Minister, Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane on Friday participated in a virtual consultative meeting convened by the President of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss responses on COVID-19 pandemic with heads of state and government from neighbouring countries. Countries that attended the meeting are Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe with Lesotho and […]
BASOTHO IN CHINA ARE SAFE-CHINESE EMBASSY
The Chinese Embassy in Lesotho has assured the Government of Lesotho that all Basotho nationals in China are safe and faced no harm in any way. This is according to a press statement released on Monday by the National Emergency Command Centre following reports of mistreatment of African nationals in the city of Guangzhou, China. […]
HIS MAJESTY LEAVES FOR CUBA
His Majesty King Letsie III left the country for a three-day state visit to Cuba on Thursday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lesego Makgothi said this in an interview, saying His Majesty’s visit follows an invitation by Cuba Vice President, Her Excellency INES Maria Chapman Waugh when she was on an […]
BOTSWANA, PHILIPPINES PRESENT CREDENTIALS
The Ambassador of the Philippines to Lesotho, Mr. Joseph Gerard B. Angeles and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana, Mr. Lameck Nthekela presented their Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. Accepting credential from Botswana, His Majesty said the Joint Commission on Economic […]
LESOTHO, INDIA TO WORK TOWARDS ACHIEVING WORLD PEACE-HIS MAJESTY
Lesotho shall continue to work together with India in issues aimed towards achieving peace for both nations and that of the world. His Majesty King Letsie III said this when accepting letters of credence from the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Lesotho, Mr. Jaideep Sarkar at the Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. […]
PM VISITS KENYA
The Prime Minister, Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane and his delegation left the country on Saturday afternoon for an official visit to Kenya. Speaking in an interview, the Press Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Thabo Thakalekoala said the President of Kenya, Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, has invited Dr Thabane, saying the purpose of the visit […]
LESOTHO, ROMANIA NEED TO EXPLORE AREAS OF COOPERATION-HIS MAJESTY
His Majesty King Letsie III says Lesotho and Romania need to work closely together to explore possible areas of cooperation and engage more at a bilateral level to enhance trade investment, tourism, science and technology, education and sharing of experiences in other areas of mutual interest. His Majesty said this when accepting letters of credence […]
HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER SPEAKS ON SPECIAL PERMITS
The Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Mokhele Moletsane has informed the nation especially those working in South Africa (SA) that Lesotho special permits will expire by the end of this year. The Minister announced this on national television on Wednesday night, saying these are permits allowing Basotho working in SA to do so legally. He […]
HIS MAJESTY VISITS JAPAN, ITALY
His Majesty King Letsie III and his delegation left the country on Saturday to Japan where he will attend the enthronement ceremony of the new Japanese Emperor, Naruhito Akihito. The enthronement ceremony is scheduled for October 22. Emperor Naruhito, 59, officially began his reign in May, after his father, Emperor Akihito abdicate the throne. The former Emperor is reported to […]
