THE IEC HAS LAUNCHED ITS CIVIC AND VOTER EDUCATION STRATEGY AND VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAMME.
The Lesotho Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially launched its Civic and Voter Education Strategy and Voter Registration programme in Maseru to boost civic awareness and ensure informed participation ahead of the country’s upcoming electoral processes. In his opening remarks, Reverend Dr. John Maphephe described the signing and launching of the two documents as a significant […]
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 HAS NO PLANS TO IMPOSE SARS-STYLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION MEASURES.
Finance and Development Planning Minister Dr. Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane said the Lesotho government is not planning to introduce measures similar to those recently announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which require Basotho motorists to register their vehicles in order to obtain import permits. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a question in […]
LESOTHO CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON NATIONAL COLOURS.
The National Assembly had designated Thursdays as a day for Basotho to wear national colours in an effort to promote patriotism, unity and national pride. This follows the adoption of a motion by the house urging Members of Parliament, civil servants and citizens to wear the national colours of blue, white and green. The motion […]
SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
HONOURABLE MOEKETSI MOTSO’ANE WAS SWORN IN AS MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
The newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Honourable Moeketsi Mots’oane said that his priority will be to promote stability within the ruling party while ensuring improved performance in his new office. Mr. Mots’oane, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Mafeteng Constituency, was appointed minister with effect from 19th May 2026 following the […]
𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃
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 Minister’s advice, effective 18 May 2026. 1. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚 has been released from the Cabinet. 2. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐨 has been reassigned from the […]
HONOURABLE NKHETHOA SEETSA TOOK OATH AS THE MINISTER.
Member of Parliament for Mahobong constituency, Hon. Nkhethoa Seetsa had been sworn-in as the Newly appointed Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship. He took the oath at the Royal Palace.
CABINET MINISTERS SWORN IN AS PORTFOLIOS SHIFT
Three Cabinet ministers were officially sworn in at the Royal Palace in Maseru marking a significant reshuffle within the government. The ceremony saw Member of Parliament for Mphosong, Mrs. ’Mamokete Nts’ekhe, take oath as Minister of Health, while Thuathe constituency legislator Mrs. Voeswa Tsheka assumed the role of Minister of Home Affairs and Police. Motimposo […]
CHANGES IN THE CABINET OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE The Office of the Government Secretary informs the Nation that His Majesty King Letsie III has accepted the Right Honourable Prime Minister’s advice to effect the following changes in the Cabinet of the Kingdom of Lesotho, with effect from 29 April 2026: 1. Honourable Mokhethi Shelile and Honourable Letsema Adontsi […]
