LHDA TO HANDOVER SENQU BRIDGE TO LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is set to officially open the Senqu Bridge during a ceremony scheduled for April 22 in Mokhotlong. This was revealed in an invitation letter read before Members of Parliament on Wednesday by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane. According to the letter, the ceremony will be […]
LESOTHO AND U.S. EMBASSY RENEW AMERICAN CORNER PARTNERSHIP
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole signed a renewed partnership between the Lesotho Government and U.S. Embassy Maseru to Keep the American Corner a hub for learning and Innovation. The American Corner based at State Library in Maseru district was first opened in 2016 as […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA HANDED OVER GADGETS TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS
In support of the upcoming 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census, Statistics South Africa on Thursday handed over 2750 tablets and 1045 power banks to the Bureau of Statistics (BoS) at the event held in Maseru. In his acceptance remarks, Minister of Labour and Employment Mr. Ts’eliso Mokhosi expressed appreciation to all partners for making […]
UGANDA ANNOUNCED VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR LESOTHO CITIZENS.
Uganda has announced Visa‑Free Entry for Lesotho citizens and 39 other countries, allowing stays of up to three months for tourism or business as of March 2026. This policy is part of the Ugandan government’s broader effort to facilitate travel, enhance trade and strengthen diplomatic ties particularly within Africa. Key African nations include Botswana, Burundi, […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN 70TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN.
The Kingdom of Lesotho through the representation of the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Mr. Matete ‘Nena joined the global community in marking the official opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The Commission on […]
LESOTHO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UN FOR BASOTHO DEVELOPMENT
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane received the credence Letters of Her Excellency Taija Mari Johanna Kontinen-Sharp as the United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Kingdom of Lesotho. Her presentation formally marked the commencement of her mandate following her appointment by the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Lesotho values its […]
LESOTHO STRENGTHEN DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENT WITH RWANDA
H.E. Ambassador Nts’iuoa Sekete presented copies of her Letters of Credence to Dr. Vincent Biruta, Minister of Interior of the Republic of Rwanda, marking an important step in her accreditation as Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Rwanda. During the meeting, Ambassador Sekete conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from His Majesty […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER SAM MATEKANE GOT AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane had been honoured with the African Leadership and Governance Impact Award for his commitment to and progress in implementing reforms and fostering political stability in Lesotho. This took place during the gala dinner at the 15th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) ceremony in Accra, […]
LESOTHO DEEPLY CONCERNED REGARDING MIDDLE EAST ESCALATED TENSIONS.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international relations released an official statement to express concern regarding the escalated tensions in the Middle East which is believed to have broader regional spill-over that might affect security, humanitarian and economic implications to the region and the whole world.
