LESOTHO, BOTSWANA SIGN BI-NATIONAL AGREEMENT
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana signed the Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement at the ceremony in Maseru on Tuesday. The agreement, which was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries, was witnessed by the Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane and President Duma Boko of Botswana. The […]
MINISTRY PROVIDES TRAINING FOR ITS FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES
In a bid to sensitize High Commissioners and Ambassadors on Lesotho’s foreign policy and national priorities in line with the evolving global geo-political environment, the government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations will host Diplomatic consultations from today (May 26) to June 03. This is according to the media statement from the […]
LESOTHO SUPPORTS TANZANIA IN WHO CAMPAIGN
The government of Lesotho will support the United Republic of Tanzania in the upcoming elections of the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) – African Region, which will be held in Geneva next month. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, during the visit […]
LESOTHO REAFFIRMS TO SADC PEACE INITIATIVES
The Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane joined the rest of the Head of states and governments who participated in the SADC virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit, where Heads of State and Government deliberated on the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this summit, Lesotho reaffirmed its commitment to the SADC-led peace […]
HIS MAJESTY ACCEPTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM TANZANIA
His Majesty King Letsie III says the ongoing climate change, hunger and poverty call for strengthening bonds of cooperation among the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states. This, he said when accepting letters of credence from the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Lesotho Mr James Bwana at the Royal Palace […]
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT HELD IN ETHIOPIA
Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Sam Matekane was among the Heads of state and government that attended the African Union’s 38th Ordinary Assembly began last Saturday in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. The summit brought together heads of state to discuss key regional and continental issues, including peace and security, economic integration, and institutional reforms. The two-day summit […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER BRIEFS MEDIA ON AUC VISIT
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane says the outgoing Africa Union Commission Chairperson Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat discussed several issues with His Majesty and Prime Minister during his visit to Lesotho. He said this when briefing the media on Friday, following Mr Mahamat’s courtesy call to both the His Majesty […]
PRIME MINISTER REPORTS ON SADC SUMMIT
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane says Lesotho remains committed in upholding peace regionally, particularly Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He said this during a press conference on Tuesday, when giving a report on the Southern African Development Committee (SADC) Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe last week. […]
SADC PANEL OF ELDERS IN LESOTHO
In accordance with its mandate to monitor the finalization of the reforms process, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission of the SADC Panel of Elders- Oversight Committee on Lesotho Reforms is in the country. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Tlohang Sekhamane when reading before the House a savingram […]
RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO PRIORITISED-MATLANYANE
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane led the official launch of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa(IRMSA) Lesotho chapter. Speaking at the event, she said it is a refreshing moment as the Risk Management sector is maturing well lately in everyday work albeit with little recognition. She stated that the […]
