ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TAKEN BY LESOTHO AND SOUTH-AFRICA FOR DELAYED BASOTHO STUDY PERMITS.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations has expressed concern over delays in the issuance of study permits for Basotho students studying or intending to study in South Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and international relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, Speaking at the Press Conference expressed that the unexpected delays were caused by technical […]
LESOTHO AND THE DALLAIRE INSTITUTE COLLABORATED FOR AFRICA’S CHILDREN PROTECTION
Her excellency Ms. Nts’iuoa Sekete, an Ambassador and Lesotho representative based at Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, hosted Retired Major General Ferdinand Safari, Director of The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, for a courtesy visit at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Addis […]
PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER
The Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, and his delegation at State House in Maseru on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the deepening of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and China. The Prime Minister said the visit reaffirmed […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially received a modern grain storage and warehouse facility, generously donated by the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. The handover ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mr NtsokoaneMatekana together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane […]
LESOTHO, GERMANY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi held a bilateral meeting with Dr Volker Wissing of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport of Germany, with the aim of strengthening cooperation on digital development. Discussions focused on policy and governance, including progress on shared vision for a digitally empowered future […]
LESOTHO, UNITED STATES STRENGTHEN HEALTH COOPERATION
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane and US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Mr Thomas Hines, signed a five-year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The arrangement includes $364 million (approximately M6.21 billion) in planned investment to support Lesotho’s long-term health priorities. The agreement outlines a shared vision to […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN VOICE AT WSIS+20
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, opened a virtual consultative meeting as Chair of the African Union body responsible for communication and information technologies.The session aimed to finalize the draft guidelines that will guide African Union Member States during the World Summit on the Information […]
LESOTHO PUSHES FOR STRONGER UNITY, MIGRATION SOLUTIONS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, made important remarks at the Ministerial Roundtable on the theme “Africa Migration at a Crossroads: From Cooperation to Solutions.” He pointed out ongoing challenges encountered by Basotho migrants, and highlighted the crucial role that migration plays in Lesotho’s economy, particularly the significance of remittances. […]
PRESENTATION OF CREDENCE TO HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III
Her Excellency Ms. Rasa Jankauskaitė, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. She succeeds H.E. Ms. Sigutė Jakštonytė, who completed her tour of duty. Ambassador Jankauskaitė brings extensive diplomatic experience, having served in Lithuania’s missions in […]
LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MINISTER NTHATI MOOROSI
The Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Her Excellency Ms Rasa Jankauskaite, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi. Lithuania has developed into an important center for science and digital technology, with strong capabilities in biotechnology and Information and Communications Technology. This growth is driven […]
