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. […]
PM ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE, SERVICE DELIVERY
In a move that promotes his government’s commitment to inclusive governance and accountability, the Prime Minister (PM) Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane met with representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Maseru to discuss strategies for improving service delivery and addressing pressing national challenges. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the vital role civil society plays […]
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICAEXTENDS LESOTHO EXEMPTION PERMIT
The South African Department of Home Affairs has officially announced an extension of the Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP) until May 28, 2027. According to a notice published in the Government Gazette on October 07, 2025, the South African Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber issued Immigration Directive No. 20 of 2025, extending the validity […]
LESOTHO SIGNS TWO SADC PROTOCOLS
The Government of Lesotho has signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocols: the SADC Protocol on Statistics and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labor on Tuesday in Maseru. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, this is reaffirming the country’s commitment to regional integration, good governance, and […]
AFRICAN LEADERS` CALL DEBT JUSTICE
A week after African leaders called for fair financing at the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, the focus shifts to whether global lenders will act or stall. While the summit ended, Africa’s fight for debt justice and economic sovereignty continues. With bold declarations demanding debt relief as a form of reparations, African leaders placed global financial […]
MPOTJOANE REPORTS ON THE EXPULSION OF BASOTHO IN SA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, has presented a report concerning the expulsion of Basotho nationals from South Africa (SA). In his report, the Minister detailed a meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bloemfontein, where it was revealed that a recent operation targeted foreigners lacking proper documentation. […]
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES EXACERBATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The 2024 Trafficking in Person Report shows that human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Lesotho. Traffickers exploit victims from Lesotho abroad due to limited economic opportunities, exacerbated by the pandemics and inflation which in turn result in vulnerable populations, continues the report. The report further indicates that women and orphaned children are enticed […]
UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES VISIT MAHOBONG ORCHARD
With the purpose of strengthening investment in Lesotho’s Agricultural Sector and supporting the country’s efforts to improve food and nutrition security, a high level delegation from three United Nations (UN) agencies on Sunday visited Mahobong orchard. The delegation came at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III, who serves as the Food and Agriculture […]
UNDOCUMENTED BASOTHO RESIDING IN SA FACE DEPORTATION-NKHET’SE
Migrant Workers Association (MWA) Executive Director Mr Lerato Nkhet’se alleges that undocumented Basotho in South Africa face deportation after the statement that newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber made recently. Mr Nkhets’e alleges Dr Schreiber has made it clear that any undocumented foreign nationals residing in that country will be deported if […]
MOCHOBOROANE PROMISES WORKERS JOBS
In his capacity as Acting Prime Minister, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, has promised the workers that new jobs will be created in the textile industry soon. Whe addressing the Workers Unions on Workers Day at Morija in Maseru on Wednesday, he disclosed that the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Sam Matekane, had sent a delegation to China […]
