HIS MAJESTY HOLDS BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH IFAD, PRINCESS OF JORDAN
His Majesty King Letsie III held bilateral meetings with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) leadership and Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan in Rome, Italy. During the engagements, His Majesty met with Mr Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President of IFAD’s Department for Country Operations, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future opportunities […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
FAO PLEDGES M92.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, has announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged US$5 million, equivalent to approximately M92.5 million, to support Lesotho’s agricultural development. Mr Mpotjoane explained that the pledge forms part of FAO’s commitment under the Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation in […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN ROME FOR WORLD FOOD FORUM 2025
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025. WFF is global platform hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together leaders and experts to address pressing challenges of food security and sustainable development. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Lesotho’s […]
LESOTHO HOST 11TH SADC MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WATER DIALOGUE
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko, delivered his keynote address at the SADC 11th Multi-Stakeholder water dialogue .The dialogue’s theme was “Water Security, Innovation, and Nexus Action: Watering and Enabling Regional Economic Development Corridors for Transformation in SADC.” It emphasized water’s strategic role in driving economic growth, industrialization, and regional integration, particularly within […]
LESOTHO AT THE 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
September 26, 2025 – The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday. Below is the full statement delivered by the Prime Minister: Madam President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Mr. […]
Lesotho Calls for Climate Finance at Global Mobility Summit
At the 3rd Global Mobility Summit in New York, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, highlighted the human impact of climate change, noting that worsening droughts, floods, and temperature extremes are driving migration despite Lesotho’s minimal emissions. He stressed that “the right to stay is as […]
LNDC TALKS CREDIT, INVESTMENT, BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT
Lesotho National Development Corporation conducted a workshop on Thursday last week to disseminate information to various stakeholders on credit opportunities, investment and business empowerment. Addressing attendants on behalf of the LNDC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Puseletso Makhakhe said the corporation has switched its motto from “We build industry” to “Together we build sustainable industry”. Mrs […]
ETHIOPIAN BUSINESSES EYE LESOTHO
In a remarkable show of diplomatic and economic engagement, Lesotho is witnessing an influx of interest from Ethiopian investors following a recent investment pitch made by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane during his tour of Ethiopia. Lesotho’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Ms Ntšiuoa Sekete, expressed her enthusiasm for the burgeoning […]
HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE COMES TO AN END
Prime Minister (PM) Ntsokoane Matekane officially closed deliberations on high level dialogue aimed at ending hunger and deprivation in the Mountain Kingdom. In his remarks at the end of the dialogue in Maseru on Tuesday, the PM said after this forum, there will be a new policy direction in terms of commercializing agriculture. “A positive […]
