IOM Holds Multi-Sectoral Subcommittee Meeting
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Lesotho convened a meeting on Thursday with stakeholders involved in the handling of Trafficking In Persons (TIP) cases. In an interview with LENA, IOM’s Project Officer, Mrs. Mabaruti Motsamai, explained that the meeting was aimed to pave the way for a new initiative focused on strengthening the capabilities of […]
MINISTRY HOSTS ALBINISM ENVOY
The Ministry of Justice and Law through the Human Rights Unit will be hosting the Independent Expert on Enjoyment of Human Rights by Persons with Albinism (PWA) starting on Wednesday (April 10 – 19). Information from the Ministry shows that the expert’s mandate in this regard includes identifying, exchanging and promoting good practices relating to […]
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED
The Minister of Justice and Law says despite the low economy the country is reeling in, Human Rights issues remain a challenge that needs to be addressed. This, Mr. Richard Ramoeletsi said during the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day in Thaba-Tseka on Sunday. According to the Minister, it is important to educate the […]
DPM OFFICIATES CIVIL, POLITICAL RIGHTS WORKSHOP
The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Justice Nthomeng Majara officiated a two-day workshop on International Covenant, Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) held in Maseru on Wednesday. The workshop is a follow up to the Geneva Human Rights Seminar that was held in July this year, where Lesotho presented its […]
COMPUTER CRIME AND SECURITY BILL 2023 DISCUSSED
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) together with relevant stakeholders and civil society held a discussion on the Computer Crime and Security Bill 2023 at Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru on Thursday. The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms. Nthtati Moorosi said once the bill has been passed […]
WIPO EXPERTS IN THE COUNTRY
The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs through the office of the Registrar General is hosting a team of experts engaged by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In her opening remarks, the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, also the Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara said the team will be part of the […]
CHIEF JUSTICE HIGHLIGHTS JUDICIARY SUCCESSES
The Lesotho Judiciary has over the past two years registered some successes which led to the improvement in service delivery. This, Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane revealed in his remarks at the opening of the High Court of Lesotho on Wednesday. He said 11 judges were appointed over two years, adding that they have managed to […]
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE RIGHT HONONOURABLE, THE PRIME MINISTER, DR MOEKETSI MAJORO ON THE OCCASION MARKING THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL DIASPORA POLICY 27 MAY, 2021
SECURITY AGENCIES TO ENFORCE COVID-19 REGULATIONS
After the opening of the various night clubs and bars which operated beyond the stipulated hours during the weekend, Basotho were left with more anxiety and questioning the existence of state of emergency in the country. Following this behaviour, the Minister of Health, Motlatsi Maqelepo held a meeting with the security agencies thus the Lesotho […]
PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19) REGULATIONS, 2020 (LEGAL NO. 41 OF 2020)
