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 […]
MOSISILI LEADS AU ELECTIONS OBSERVATION MISSION IN SEYCHELLES
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the African Union has announced that former Prime Minister (PM) Mr Pakalitha Mosisili has been appointed by the African Union Commission to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Republic of Seychelles in the upcoming general elections. This is according to the Press […]
MADAGASCAR BEGINS TENURE AS SADC CHAIR OF MINISTERS
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from Tuesday August 12 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar to deliberate on key programmes, policies, and initiatives. The above pillars are aimed at: Deepening regional integration, Strengthening peace and security and Fostering inclusive economic growth. This year’s Council is being held under the […]
GOVERNMENT UNAFFECTED BY MAHAO’S DISMISSAL- SEKATA
The dismissal of Professor Nqosa Mahao from his ministerial position as Minister of Energy has sparked public interest, but the Prime Minister’s office assures that the government remains unaffected. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), Mr Teboho Sekata, the Public Relations Manager in the Prime Minister’s office, made a point that […]
CHINA READY TO WORK WITH AFRICA – XI JINPING
The People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. This he said while officially opening a three day summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday in the presence of about 52 African leaders. He said […]
PM ATTENDS KAGAME’S INAUGURATION
The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane is currently in Rwanda to attend the inauguration of the President elect of the Republic of Rwanda. General elections of Rwanda were held on July,15 2024 to elect the president and members of the Chamber of Deputies. In an election that was criticised as unfair for its barring of […]
MINISTER REFUTES SOCIAL MEDIA ALLEGATIONS
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Ms. Nthati Moorosi has refuted allegations that the government is involved in some illegal activities. The Minister said this in an official speech on Friday night saying the government’s duty is to protect its people and not the other way around. Ms. Moorosi said the allegations […]
POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS SIGN AGREEMENT
Leaders of political parties in the National Assembly have signed the agreement to continue with the amendment to the Constitutional Bill (Omnibus Bill). The agreement which was signed at the State House in Maseru on Thursday, entails that the National Assembly be fully committed to expedite the passing of the 10th amendment to the Constitution […]
FORMATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES A DEMOCRATIC RIGHT-SPEAKER
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Sephiri Motanyane says the formation of new political parties is an exercise of a democratic right as Lesotho is a democratic country. Mr. Motanyane was responding to a concern raised by the Member of Parliament for Senqu Constituency, also Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation in […]
LDF CONTINGENT ADVANCED TEAM LEAVES FOR MOZAMBIQUE
The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Contingent Advanced Team to Mozambique left the country for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique on Sunday. According to LDF Public Affairs Officer Captain Sakeng Lekola, the Contingent Advanced Team mission comprises 12 soldiers including the Contingent Commander. He said they left behind the other 113 members so that they would prepare for […]
