PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE ADDRESSES THE 81st UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Prime Minister Sam Matekane has just told world leaders at the 81st UN General Assembly that *Lesotho is the FIRST country in the world to implement the UN AI Blueprint! While the big countries are still planning, Lesotho is DOING. “Lesotho already has three digital policies, a government data centre and a Chief Digital Officer. […]
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Lesothoβs Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, attended the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and Global Cooperation, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The panel was chaired by Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, and brought together senior African leaders […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN NEW YORK AHEAD OF UNGA 81
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in New York, USA, ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The theme for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. At the global level, His Majesty is the Food and Agricultural Organization […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED THE PARTIAL LIFTING OF THE IMPORT BAN ON LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS ORIGINATING FROM APPROVED ABBATOIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition through Competent Veterinary Authority lifted the suspension on the importation of specified livestock and livestock products from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) with immediate effect. This is according to the department of livestock services circular No. 5 of 2026 shared by the Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT REVITALIZES ITS DIPLOMATIC TIES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH DIFFERENT NATIONS TO BOOST TRADE, ATTRACT INVESTMENT AND DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Β Following the presentation of their letters of credence to King Letsie III, the High Commissioners-designate of Ghana, Canada and Germany to Lesotho paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane at State House in Maseru. Speaking in an interview with the Agency on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. […]
TEYATEYANENG IS SET FOR A NEW LOOK AS THE GOVERNMENT BUILDS AN IMPROVED TAXI RANK WHERE TAXIS AND TRADERS WILL OPERATE UNDER ONE ROOF.
Traders operating around the Teya-Teyaneng (TY) taxi rank expressed readiness to relocate to the newly constructed facility, saying the centralization of taxi operations could improve business. The traders were interviewed by the agency following an inspection of the new taxi rank by The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane. A small supermarket owner, Mr […]
LESOTHO STRENGTHENS DIASPORA INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Β The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), is hosting a workshop on the Remittance-Investment National Framework, aimed at strengthening the contribution of the Basotho diaspora to national development. Speaking on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry Finance, Ms. Maseeiso Lekholoane said the […]
DUE TO HEIGHTENED GOVERNMENT CONCERN OVER CLIMATE CHANGE, ALL MSMEs ARE ADVISED TO PUT MEASURES IN PLACE TO WITHSTAND CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen their preparedness against climate change and other disasters to ensure business continuity and job creation. CAFI Public Relations Manager Ms. Lihaelo Nkaota said the Government, through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI), had launched a M68 million project […]
KICKING OFF THE BASOTHO PLANTING SEASON, THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO HANDED OVER TRACTORS AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TO FARMERS IN CONSTITUENCIES AND TO KEY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
The Government of Lesotho officially launched the 2026/27 planting season at Lema, Ha Foso by handing over tractors and agricultural equipment to strengthen food production across the country. A total of 121 tractors have been distributed, including 100 small tractors for constituencies and 21 large tractors. So far, 102 farmers have received financial support from […]
THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED VULNERABLE BASOTHO WITH M5,400.00 EACH THROUGH THE ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROGRAMME, URGING RECIPIENTS TO LAUNCH INCOME-GENERATING BUSINESSES.
Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, who is also Member of Parliament for Maama constituency strongly warned beneficiaries under Manonyane Community Council to use funds from the Economic Inclusion Programme (EIP) strictly for their approved proposals. He said this during a public gathering held at Maphotong where he emphasized that misusing government support is […]
