Lesotho Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism at G77 and China Meeting
At the 49th Annual Meeting of the G77 and China, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, has called reforms to make the UN more just, inclusive, and geographically representative. He outlined the challenges facing developing nations, including poverty, food insecurity, and energy crises, noting Lesotho’s poverty […]
Lesotho Calls for Climate Finance at Global Mobility Summit
At the 3rd Global Mobility Summit in New York, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, highlighted the human impact of climate change, noting that worsening droughts, floods, and temperature extremes are driving migration despite Lesotho’s minimal emissions. He stressed that “the right to stay is as […]
SELEMO SA BASOTHO, LTDC SIGN CULTURAL TOURISM AGREEMENT
Selemo Sa Basotho Arts and Cultural Agency, in partnership with the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly celebrate World Tourism Day on October 5 and continue fostering cultural tourism beyond the occasion. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Thabo Mampe (popularly known as Ntate Leraisa) […]
MINISTER MOOROSI STRENGTHENS LESOTHO-GHANA DIGITAL COOPERATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, is currently in Ghana for a working visit aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital and creative sectors. During a bilateral meeting, the Minister and her Ghanaian counterpart, Mr Samuel Nartey George identified several areas of collaboration which include […]
HIS MAJESRTY GETS AN AWARD
The Africa Water Investment Summit taking place in Cape Town has honored His Majesty King Letsie III for his exceptional leadership in championing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The project was recognized as a continental model for transboundary cooperation for peace, resilience, and sustainable development. The prestigious award was received by the Minister of […]
LESOTHO PROPOSES TO HOST REGIONAL RESEARCH HUB
Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented a compelling case for Lesotho to host the Regional Agricultural Research Hub for African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) at a recent high-level event in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event, held during the 3rd LLDCs Conference, focused on agricultural transformation as […]
PM URGES PARTNERS TO HONOR CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITMENTS
Prime Minister (PM) Mr Ntsokoane Matekane has called on development partners to continue to honor their Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments, citing the critical role they play in supporting the country’s development efforts. Speaking in at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain, the PM stated that despite efforts to invest […]
PROGRESS ON VISA REQUEST FROM LESOTHO TO SOUTH AFRICA
Following the long term plea of Lesotho to South Africa on the consideration of VISA granting for Basotho, the Minister of International Relations and Corporation for South Africa, Mr. Ronald Lamola has on behalf of the President of South Africa mentioned that the government of South African is yet to consider the 90 days VISA […]
PRIME MINISTER SPOTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA
PM’S VISIT TO ETHIOPIA SPOTLIGHTS POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Prime Minister, Mr. Nts’okoane Matekane, led a delegation to tour the newly launched Kuriftu Resort in Addis Ababa, with the intention of assessing it as an investment opportunity. The visit, part of the summit program, aimed to explore the possibility of the resort’s owner, Mr. Tadiwos Getachew […]
LESOTHO INVITES INVESTORS TO EXPLORE LESOTHO
The Counsellor of the Kingdom of Lesotho Embassy to the Peoples republic of China Ms ‘Mamats’eliso Mokhele extended an invitation to Chinese investors to explore opportunities in Lesotho, saying they can contribute to the growth and development of Lesotho. Speaking during the Africa – China Trade and Investment round-table conference hosted by Great Africa Human […]
