IN THE LEAD-UP TO LESOTHO’S 60TH YEARS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, CITIZENS RECOGNISED THE COUNTRY’S SUSTAINED ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PEACEFUL TRANSITIONS OF POWER.
As Lesotho prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this October, many Basotho are reflecting on the nation’s journey, acknowledging the milestones achieved while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead. In an interview with the Agency, a proud citizen Mrs. ‘Masebelisoa Mokoena said six decades of independence have brought significant progress in education, healthcare, […]
BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENSURING GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABLITY.
As the National Leadership and Accountability Summit entered the second day in Teyateyaneng, The Right Hounourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane reiterated that governments and citizens must be prepared to engage more frequently and more openly with the public. Prime Minister made emphasis during a summit which had attracted leaders from different aspects of […]
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 […]
