BE PATIENT, BE HONEST, YOU WILL SUCCEED – PM MATEKANE
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, officially opened the 2025 Sebabatso Conference with a powerful message centered on youth empowerment, innovation, and national transformation on Monday at Manthabiseng Convention Centre. Reflecting on the progress of the past two years, the Prime Minister noted that Lesotho’s economy is gradually becoming a beacon of hope. He emphasized that […]
LESOTHO AT TICAD 9: A BOLD STEP TOWARD YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH!
The Kingdom of Lesotho is proudly taking part in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), currently under way in Yokohama, Japan. The Lesotho delegation is led by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, the Government Secretary, Mrs Malisebo Mokela, […]
A MOMENT OF PRIDE FOR LESOTHO
At the 45th SADC Summit, Lesotho was officially removed from the SADC Troika’s list of countries under special monitoring for instability. This marks a historic shift as the country was praised for stability and progress in implementing reforms. As the Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane, […]
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 […]
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 […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Arrives in Turkmenistan for LLDC3 Conference The Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, has arrived in Awaza, Turkmenistan to lead the Kingdom of Lesotho’s delegation at the 3rd United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). This high-level global conference brings together […]
BOTSWANA PRESIDENT TO VISIT LESOTHO
The President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, will visit Lesotho on an official working visit from Tuesday 15th July to Friday 18th July 2025. The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations says President Boko will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations Dr Phenyo Butale, the […]
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 […]
THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT HEALTH INNOVATION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA | JAPAN
Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso visited the Health Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, where they were introduced to the latest global innovations in healthcare, medical technology, and public health solutions. They were accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lejone Mpotjoane, the Minister of Trade, Industry and […]
MATEKANE GRACES THE OPENING OF NEW LESOTHO POSTBANK BRANCH
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has officially opened the new Lesotho Postbank branch in Mokhotlong town on Thursday, 5th June. In his remarks, Mr. Matekane applauded the bank for remembering the Khalahali communities by bringing services closer to them. He stated that the bank is for Basotho to utilize, as its work is to change people’s […]
