LESOTHO DODGES US SECTION 301 TARIFFS, MARKET ACCESS REMAINS INTACT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho is pleased to announce that Lesotho has not been included among the economies targeted under the United States’ new Section 301 tariff measures relating to forced-labour concerns. Effective 24 July 2026, AGOA-eligible exports from Lesotho continue to enter the United States market duty-free. This provides local manufacturers with […]
LESOTHO AND INDIA PLEDGED TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM) 2026, held in Glasgow, Scotland, represented by the Honourable Minister of Sports, Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mr Stephen Mputi, leading the country’s delegation. The delegation included the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Court of St. James’s, H.E. Mr […]
LESOTHO AND NIGERIA BOLSTER ECONOMIC RELATIONS THROUGH JOINT BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM.
The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Federal Republic of Nigeria convened a Joint Business and Investment Forum in Abuja, bringing together government leaders, investors, and the private sector to explore new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The forum aims to deepen bilateral relations, promote business partnerships, and unlock shared opportunities for sustainable economic […]
KING LETSIE III TOURED TAITA TAVETA AND ACKNOWLEDGED INITIATIVES PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION.
His Majesty King Letsie III on a second day embarked on a field engagement in Taita Taveta County to gain first-hand experience of drought-affected areas and to highlight the evolving food security situation in Africa. Speaking during the visit, His Majesty commended the partnership between the Kenya Red Cross and the Taita Taveta County Government, […]
WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME POSING A THREAT TO LESOTHO, THE POLICE AND COMMUNITIES MUST INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE CRIMINAL NETWORKS.
The United States Embassy has warned that Lesotho is vulnerable to transnational organized crime, citing the country’s recent record-breaking methamphetamine manufacturing bust as evidence that international criminal networks are extending operations into the Kingdom. The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ms Monica Schneider said Southern Africa has experienced a rise in organised crime, particularly methamphetamine […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS WITH KENYAN PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO.
His Majesty King Letsie III today met with H.E. President William Samoei Ruto of the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Kenya for the mutual benefit of both nations. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
THE PRIME MINISTER WILL ADDRESS OTHER AFRICAN LEADERS ON NATION-RELATED CHALLENGES WHILE PAVING THE WAY FOR STRATEGIC NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY AND MINING SECTORS.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Samuel Matekane is expected to address Heads of State and Government as well as other senior African leaders at the African Leadership Colloquium underway in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking to the agency, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Motlatsi Maqelepo, said the Prime Minister will be […]
HIS MAJESTY ENGAGE OTHER FELLOW AFRICAN LEADERS ON FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AHEAD OF EL NINO PHENOMENON ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE CONTINENT.
His Majesty King Letsie III is on a 3-day official visit to the Republic of Kenya at the invitation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The visit came amid growing concern over the escalating humanitarian impact of food insecurity across Africa. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to […]
FOLLOWING THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK, LESOTHO WOOL AND MOHAIR STAKEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO NEW BIOSECURITY MEASURES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MOHAIR INDUSTRY.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, urged wool and mohair brokers, traders and farmers to comply with the new biosecurity protocols introduced following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Mr Mochoboroane made the call and addressed brokers and traders after touring the Bophelo Wool and Mohair and Rosehip heating […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN DIGITAL VOICE AS ATU CONSIDERS 2027–2031 STRATEGIC PLAN
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, has delivered Lesotho’s Country Policy Statement at the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking as Member States deliberate on the African Telecommunications Union’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2031 and […]
