THE GOVERNMENT CONVENED WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW THE BIODIVERSITY BILL TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS AND SHARING PROJECT.
How can Lesotho ensure that the benefits arising from its biological resources are accessed and shared fairly? The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with UNDP Lesotho convened with the Natural Resources, Tourism and Land Cluster Portfolio Committee for a strategic workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from 12–13 August 2026. The workshop is […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS APPLAUDED FOR FIXING LONG-STANDING PASSPORT DELAYS AND ROLLING OUT FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICES FOR CITIZENS.
Basotho applying for passports at the Maseru office have applauded the Department for extending passport services to weekends. In an interview with the Agency, one of the applicants Ms. Lineo Makatjane said that the extension of services to weekends has been a good initiative as it enables people who are occupied with work during weekdays […]
MULTIPLE STAKE-HOLDERS DIALOGUE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS TO IMPLEMENT THE 10TH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION ACT 2025 TO ENHANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.
The National Reforms Transitional Office-NRTO convened with the multi-stakeholder to brief and engage in dialogue with stakeholders on the proposed implementation arrangements for the Tenth Amendment to the constitution Act,2025 and as well as to outline the next steps towards its operationalization. That was the move mentioned by stakeholders as key to strengthening accountability and […]
SECHACHE OUSTED AS MASERU CITY COUNCIL ELECTS NEW MAYOR.
Maseru City Council removed Mayor Relebohile Sechache from office after 10 councillors voted in favour of a motion of no confidence, bringing an end to his tenure and triggering the election of new leadership at the capital city authority. The motion was tabled during a special council sitting received enough support to remove Mr. Sechache, […]
WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME POSING A THREAT TO LESOTHO, THE POLICE AND COMMUNITIES MUST INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE CRIMINAL NETWORKS.
The United States Embassy has warned that Lesotho is vulnerable to transnational organized crime, citing the country’s recent record-breaking methamphetamine manufacturing bust as evidence that international criminal networks are extending operations into the Kingdom. The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ms Monica Schneider said Southern Africa has experienced a rise in organised crime, particularly methamphetamine […]
GOVERNMENT URGED CHILDREN TO SPEAK OUT ON ISSUES AFFECTING THEM AND CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS.
Children had been urged to actively participate in decisions and processes that affect their lives, as the country continues efforts to strengthen the protection of children in the digital environment. Speaking at the National Children’s Parliament Simulation Session held at the Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village. The Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said child participation was […]
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT TO IMPROVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND POLICY.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has begun consultations with stakeholders across the country to gather views on improving the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund policy, with the aim of ensuring fair compensation and better protection for road accident victims. At a consultation meeting held in Mafeteng, Administration Manager Mr. Tsamaiso Tlolotlolo welcomed delegates from […]
WLSA PARTNERED WITH MINISTRY OF LAW TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS LESOTHO.
The Ministry of Law and Justice through the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) during an event held in Maseru. The mutual MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation in relation to criminal matters as WLSA promotes advocacy in human rights, justice as well […]
THE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE LESOTHO CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF INQUIRY.
Minister of Law and Justice Honourable Richard Ramoeletsi said the ministry is already implementing recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into the escape of inmates, therefore it was not necessary to table the Ombudsman’s report before the National Assembly. Honourable Ramoeletsi made the remarks in the House after Mokhethoaneng Member of Parliament and Parliamentary […]
LESOTHO HOSTED HEADS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICES CONFERENCE.
The Ministry of Law and Justice, through the Office of the Registrar General, hosted the Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Conference in Maseru under the theme: “Digital Transformation: Harnessing AI, Strengthening Governance in IP Offices, and Advancing Regional IP Cooperation.” The conference brought together heads of intellectual property (IP) offices, government officials, legal experts and […]
