IN A BOLD MOVE, GOVERNMENT IS EXECUTING INITIATIVES TO CONSERVE WETLAND OF INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE [LETS’A LA LETSIE]
Multi-stakeholders on registration of Letša-la-Letsie catchment participated in a one-day meeting held at Kubung Hotel Upper Moyeni and that meeting was organized by the district Department of Environment and Forestry aimed at review and validation of Regeneration of Landscape and Livelihoods (ROLL) ’s proposed restoration interventions, clarification of institutional mandates and identification of collaboration opportunities. […]
IN HONOUR OF LESOTHO’S 6OTH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THE ULTIMATE GOVERNMENT RADIO STATION AND MABOKOANE SACRED GARDEN HOSTED THE BASOTHO NEW YEAR TO PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Ultimate Radio, in partnership with Marokoane Sacred Garden, hosted Basotho New Year “Moea oa Selemo sa Basotho”, a cultural celebration that marks the beginning of the Basotho New Year while promoting Basotho traditions, indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage. Acting Station Director of Ultimate Radio, Mrs. Mapitso Sekete Ts’iu, said this year’s celebration marks the fourth […]
LESOTHO AND INDIA STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AT THE 6TH SESSION OF THE JOINT BILATERAL COMMISSION OF COOPERATION IN NEW DELHI.
The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of India held the 6th Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation (JBCC) in New Delhi on 30 July, 2026. During the opening session, both sides reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. The JBCC remains the principal institutional mechanism for reviewing bilateral relations, advancing cooperation across […]
LESOTHO IS FOCUSED ON SECURING RELIABLE WATER SOURCES TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND CREATE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II, conducted an inspection visit in Leribe to assess progress and determine whether the project is meeting its planned targets. Speaking during the visit, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lira Ralebese, said the purpose of the […]
LESOTHO HAS STEPPED UP EFFORTS TO ATTRACT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SDG AGENDA.
On the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) The Honourable Ministers of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, and the Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Mohlomi Moleko paid a courtesy call on the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. The Honourable Ministers expressed appreciation on behalf of the Government of Lesotho […]
LESOTHO’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS NEARING COMPLETION OF A MAJOR RENOVATION, SET TO DEBUT WITH A MODERN LOOK.
”Construction work on the rehabilitation of Moshoeshoe I International Airport is progressing smoothly and has reached the halfway stage” This was said by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane in an interview with the Agency when commenting on the progress of the rehabilitation of the airport. He said the installation of […]
CELEBRATIONS FOR MARKING HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY ARE ONGOING IN MOKHOTLONG DISTRICT WITH RESIDENTS EXPRESSING JOY AT CELEBRATING ALONGSIDE THEIR MAJESTIES.
Mokhotlong communities, dignitaries and external communities gathered in Multitudes for His Majesty’s 63rd the King Birthday at Malingoaneng in Mokhotlong District Celebration prior to King’s birthday main event on the 17th July 2026. Earlier their Majesties received the Holy Eucharist at the Mass at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church ahead of District Birthday celebrations. King […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT KICKS OFF THREE-DAY PILOT DIALOGUE TO PUT CITIZENS AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNANCE.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says the national accountability summit is a platform for Basotho and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to engage openly with leaders by asking questions, in search of clarification, getting feedback on matters concerning them in order to enhance public participation and transparency. The PM said this when officiating the […]
GOVERNMENT IS ACCELERATING RURAL ELECTRIFICATION TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane toured retail stalls and handed over wheat grains and IDs to locals in Helehehle, Thabana-Morena, as part of ongoing government efforts to support community livelihoods and strengthen service delivery. In the same area, M42 Million was used to electrify Helehehle, Ha Raliemere, Limapong, Liphiring, Ha Leboto and Maisane among others in […]
GOVERNMENT RE-DIRECTS RSL ADMINISTRATION FEES TO ROAD FUND BOOSTING SERVICE DELIVERY FOR ROAD USERS.
The administration and collection of toll-gate fees will be transferred from Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) to the Road Fund with effect from July 01, a move expected to improve efficiency and service delivery for road users. The announcement was made by spokespersons of both institutions, who said the transfer is intended to streamline the management […]
