LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED THE PARTIAL LIFTING OF THE IMPORT BAN ON LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS ORIGINATING FROM APPROVED ABBATOIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition through Competent Veterinary Authority lifted the suspension on the importation of specified livestock and livestock products from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) with immediate effect. This is according to the department of livestock services circular No. 5 of 2026 shared by the Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
DESPITE THE GOVERNMENT’S ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENSURE COUNTRYWIDE NETWORK COVERAGE, THE VANDALISM OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CONTINUES TO INFLICT FINANCIAL HARM.
The Ministry of Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) strongly condemned the rising acts of infrastructure vandalism taking place across the country. The condemnation follows two major incidents where criminal elements targeted and destroyed critical national infrastructure. In the first incident, vandals struck an Econet Telecom substation in Lithabaneng, Maseru. In a separate but concurrent […]
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 Lesothoโs 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 […]
LESOTHO’S KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND CLIMATE TECHNICAL EXPERTS GATHERED TO DEVELOP AND VALIDATE DISASTER FORECASTING AND EARLY ACTION PLANS AHEAD OF EL NINO AND OTHER HAZARDS.
ย The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) in collaboration with the Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) is holding a five-day Sectoral and Sub-National Workshop aimed at developing and validating forecasting and early action products to strengthen Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Management in Leribe. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, technical experts and district sector representatives. Officiating at […]
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 […]
CHINA DONATED LAPTOPS AND TABLETS TO THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO SUPPORT JOURNALISTS STRENGTHENING LESOTHO’S MEDIA CAPACITY THROUGH LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP.
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi commended the People’s Republic of China for its continued support to government media institutions in Lesotho. Speaking during the Lesotho News Agency (LENA) Journalists Awards Ceremony held in Maseru Hon. Moorosi indicated that the Chinese government through its Embassy in Lesotho has made […]
CELEBRATIONS FOR MARKING HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY ARE ONGOING IN MOKHOTLONG DISTRICT WITH RESIDENTS EXPRESSING JOY AT CELEBRATING ALONGSIDE THEIR MAJESTIES.
Mokhotlong communities, dignitaries and external communities gathered in Multitudes for His Majestyโs 63rd the King Birthday at Malingoaneng in Mokhotlong District Celebration prior to King’s birthday main event on the 17th July 2026. Earlier their Majesties received the Holy Eucharist at the Mass at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church ahead of District Birthday celebrations. King […]
LESOTHO TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS TO PARTICIPATE IN MAJOR AFRICAN FASHION EXHIBITION IN CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.
At least 15 textile and apparel producers from Lesotho are set to participate in the annual All Fashion Sourcing exhibition scheduled to take place from July, 14 to 16, in Cape Town, South Africa. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development in Maseru where […]
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The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho wishes to inform the nation of recent changes within the Cabinet, following the acceptance by His Majesty King Letsie III of the Prime Ministerโs advice, effective 18 May 2026. 1. ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ has been released from the Cabinet. 2. ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ฌ๐ข ๐๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐จ has been reassigned from the […]
