LESOTHO RAISES CONCERNS OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S DECLARATION RULE FOR FOREIGN-REGISTERED VEHICLES.
Lesotho has raised concerns over South Africa’s declaration rule for foreign-registered vehicles with requirements affecting Basotho motorists entering its borders. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the matter was discussed during bilateral talks with South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, on the side-lines of the Southern African Customs Union […]
SACU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PROPOSES FOR DEVELOPMENT FUND TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposal to establish a SACU Development Fund aimed at supporting economic growth and infrastructure development in member states. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the decision was reached after the Council reviewed technical reports presented by the SACU Secretariat […]
LESOTHO INNOVATORS RECEIVED RECOGNITION AT COMMONWEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT DAY IN MOZAMBIQUE
Four young innovators from Lesotho are proudly representing the country at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Digital Development Day in Mozambique, showcasing home-grown digital solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges. The innovators, Relebohile Irene Mopa, Thato Flora Rasupu, Nomvuduka Valentina Mabaleha and Ikaneng Christopher Makakole, earned the opportunity after emerging victorious in an Innovation Challenge […]
LESOTHO STOOD WITH THE WORLD AND RECOMMITTED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV.
H.E. Ambassador Matete ’Nena, serving as Vice‑President of the UN General Assembly, chaired the High‑Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS held on 22–23 June 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. Under the theme “United to End AIDS,” the gathering reviewed progress toward the 2025 global targets and advanced work on a new Political Declaration to guide […]
PROTECTING BASOTHO LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA IS A PRIORITY FOR BOTH COUNTRIES AND STRENGTHENS OUR SHARED INTERESTS.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Hon. Limpho Tau, is undertaking a working visit to Gauteng, South Africa, where he is meeting with his South African counterpart, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola. The meeting will focus on issues of mutual interest to both countries, with particular emphasis on […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION PLANS TO OPEN FOOD GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Chief Information Officer Mr. Lereko Masupha said Preparations are underway to finalize operational plans for the food grain Facility at Ha Foso, in Berea District. This was revealed in an interview with the Agency when commenting on progress towards opening the facility, as farmers have begun delivering and […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO WELCOMES BOTSWANA’S SUPPORT WITH FOOT AND MOUTH VACCINES FOLLOWING THE RECENT OUTBREAK.
The Government of Lesotho welcomes the support extended by the Republic of Botswana in the fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), following the country’s first confirmed outbreak recorded in February 2026 in Butha-Buthe District. The Office of the Government Spokesperson wishes to inform farmers and the general public that, during the Inaugural Session of the Lesotho–Botswana […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND WORLD BANK SIGNED M900 MILLION FINANCING DEAL TO SCALE UP ELECTRICITY ACCESS AND OTHER CORE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
The Government of Lesotho and the World Bank have signed financing agreements worth approximately M900 million to expand electricity access, strengthen skills development, and improve nutrition outcomes across the country. The agreements were signed by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, and World Bank Country Representative, Ms. Dinara Djoldosheva. The largest allocation, […]
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, […]
