LESOTHO PARLIAMENT PARTICIPATED IN IPU ASSEMBLY IN TURKEY TO DELIBERATE ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
Madam President, Honourable ‘Mamonaheng Mokitimi led the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), taking place from 15–19 April 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. That high-level global gathering brought together parliaments from around the world to deliberate on pressing international issues and strengthen democratic governance. The delegation actively […]
PRIME MINISTER OFFICIALLY OPENS 64TH CTO COUNCIL MEETING AND COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
The Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, declared open the 64th Council Meeting of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO) and the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow, on Monday in Maseru. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed pride that Lesotho has become the first African country to host the CTO […]
LESOTHO HOSTS SADC ICT- BASED ELECTORAL OBSERVATION TRAINING.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, as the host, officially opened the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) 5-day training on the Use of ICT-Based Methodology in Election Observation in Maseru. The training marks an important milestone in strengthening democratic processes across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through the use of modern […]
GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE ONGOING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.
The government has assured Basotho that it remains committed to addressing the economic impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict, despite presenting the 2026/2027 budget estimates amid global economic uncertainty. This was stated by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, when moving that the Appropriation (2026/2027) Bill, 2026 be read for the […]
NEWLY BUILT SENATE CHAMBER AT MPILO WAS INAUGURATED.
The Senate of Lesotho was established in 1966 and served as the upper house of Lesotho bicameral Parliament and it’s a unique body that bridges modern democracy with traditional governance consisting of 22 Principal Chiefs and 11 Members nominated by the King on the Prime Minister’s advice to review legislation. Senate Proceedings were first conducted […]
SENATORS APPRECIATED NEWLY TABLED 2026/2027 NATIONAL BUDGET.
During the reopening of the House of the Senate from sine die, several Senators expressed appreciation for the newly tabled national budget, particularly praising allocations made to the Ministries of Agriculture, Health, and Education. Speaking during the sitting, Senator ’Mawinnie Kanetsi applauded the Ministry of Education for allocating funds toward the revival of vocational schools. […]
LESOTHO SHOULD FULLY UTILISE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO DRIVE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY-DR.MATLANYANE
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, emphasised that building economic resilience is no longer optional but the central organising principle guiding government policy priorities for the coming financial year. Dr. Matlanyane made the remarks during the presentation of the 2026/27 national budget at the National Assembly. The session was attended by […]
THE RULING PARTY [ RFP] MPs DEFECT TO DC AND BAP
At least Three Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) have on Monday in the National Assembly defected to Democratic Congress(DC) and Basotho Action Party (BAP). The trio defected after the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane read their letters before the House. The trio include Abia MP, Mr. Thuso Makhalanyane, Peka […]
LESOTHO PARLIAMENT MEMBERS CELEBRATED PARLIAMENT DAY AT BOTHA-BOTHE
As the country continues to celebrate 200 years of nationhood, the Parliament of Lesotho reflected on its roots whereby the Current and Former Members of Parliament convened to celebrate Parliament Day at Kopunyane caves in Botha Bothe. The Parliamentary Service Day, which commenced with a historic lecture at Kopu and Kopunyane caves was intended to […]
INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION, SADC PARLIAMENT FORUM AND LESOTHO PARLIAMENT ON SDG’s LEGISLATION
The Inter- Parliamentary Union, in collaboration with Parliament of Lesotho and Southern Africa Development PF (SADCPF) hosted a two-day workshop for Parliamentarians at Maseru National Assembly to address issues such as Sexual Reproduction Health and Rights as well as Climate Change. Legislation informed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will also be scrutinized so its aligned […]
