PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE JOINS COMMONWEALTH LEADERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT CHOGM 2026
The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, joined 56 Heads of Government in an Executive Session at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The closed-door session focused on two key areas: Trade and Investment; and Systemic Issues, Climate Finance and Investing in People. The discussions followed preparatory work […]
CHINA CALLS FOR GLOBAL COUNTRIES TO PRACTICE VALUES OF FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE.
As the People’s Republic of China marks one-year anniversary in pursuit of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Yi has urged the global countries to practice the values of fairness and justice. The Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister made the remarks at an opening ceremony of a three days 2026 Global […]
BASOTHO MINEWORKERS ARE SET TO RECEIVE THEIR LONG OVERDUE UNCLAIMED BENEFITS FOLLOWING A TWO-WEEK CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS..
The Ministry of Labour and Employment will conduct a two-week outreach campaign to help former and current mineworkers access their social security benefits and ensure that their families understand their rights and entitlements. Speaking at a press conference in Maseru, The Minister of Labour and Employment, Honourable Tseliso Mokhosi said the campaign would bring together […]
MINISTRY OF HEALTH HOLDS 14TH NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
The Ministry of Health is hosting the 14th National Health Research Symposium in Maseru, bringing together researchers, academics, health professionals, government officials, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders to share health research evidence and explore ways of improving the country’s health system. Delivering the opening remarks, the Minister of Health, Honourable Mamokete Nts’ekhe, highlighted […]
ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS BILL VALIDATION WORKSHOP CONCLUDES
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has concluded a two-day stakeholder validation workshop on the Electronic Transactions and Communications Bill 2026. In his closing remarks, Mr. Kopano Tšenoli, Director in the Department of Appropriate Technology Services (ATS) at MICSTI, speaking on behalf […]
MICSTI ON ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS BILL
The absence of a legal and regulatory framework on electronic transactions has created uncertainty for government, businesses and consumers, particularly in relation to electronic contracts, signatures, records, online services and digital commerce. This, was said by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Director ICT Mr Masiu Khiba on behalf of the […]
THE LESOTHO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONVENED TO CARRY OUT ITS BUSINESS INCLUDING THE CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES REPORTS
The Ninth Meeting of the First Session of the Eleventh Parliament convened following the winter recess. ”There is a substantial amount of work to be undertaken, particularly the consideration of Bills and reports from Parliamentary Committees” This was said by the Clerk of the National Assembly Adv. Lebohang Maema, King’s Counsel (KC), in an interview […]
THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE APPLAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT’S ASSURANCE TO UPHOLD PRESS FREEDOM IN LINE WITH ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
The International Press Institute (IPI) joined in the outcry to seek justice for Newsday editor and human rights activist, Mr. Kananelo Boloetse IPI calls on Lesotho’s authorities to swiftly and thoroughly investigate this attack and hold the perpetrators accountable. IPI commented that it was made aware that three unidentified men abducted Boloetse from his home […]
THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE COMMENTED ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING AN OFFICER AND A COMPLAINANT, REAFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT INVESTIGATIONS PROCESS.
Office of the Prime Minister advised the State House sexual harassment complainant to open a case in to open a case in accordance with the applicable procedures. This is according to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister, following reports making rounds in social media platforms on allegations of sexual harassment involving […]
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE DENIED ALLEGATIONS OF HIS INVOLVEMENT IN CORRUPT ACTIVITIES OR LINK TO VIP SECURITY OPERATION IN LESOTHO.
The Office of the Prime Minister dismissed allegations linking Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane to the establishment or operation of a private VIP security company in Lesotho. The clarification follows reports and testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in South Africa concerning the alleged establishment of a private VIP security company in Lesotho and […]
