MPITI-SEHLABATHEBE FUELS SEHLABATHEBE’S ECONOMIC BOOM
The newly completed 91-kilometer Mpiti-Sehlabathebe road, now named the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway, is poised to drive economic transformation in the region. This critical road connects Qacha’s Nek to the scenic Sehlabathebe National Park (SNP), unlocking fresh economic opportunities, boosting tourism, and laying the foundation for thriving local businesses. Since its completion in March 2024, the […]
CHINA GIVES GRANTS FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane says the Republic of China has granted Lesotho government M250 million for improvement of the country’s economy and for upgrading their agricultural machinery. Speaking at the press briefing on Tuesday following his attendance of the summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), he said M250 million has been donated […]
CHINA READY TO WORK WITH AFRICA – XI JINPING
The People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. This he said while officially opening a three day summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday in the presence of about 52 African leaders. He said […]
MINISTER SHARES PROGRESS ON SECTION 34
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile says there is progress to implementing Section 34 of the Business Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2021. He said this when making a statement in the National Assembly on Friday following a resolution of the House last month on implementation of the said Section. He stated this […]
UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES VISIT MAHOBONG ORCHARD
With the purpose of strengthening investment in Lesotho’s Agricultural Sector and supporting the country’s efforts to improve food and nutrition security, a high level delegation from three United Nations (UN) agencies on Sunday visited Mahobong orchard. The delegation came at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III, who serves as the Food and Agriculture […]
CROSS-BORDER MEETING REVEALS CHALLENGES
A recent meeting of the Free State and Lesotho Cross Border Crime Prevention Forum highlighted numerous challenges affecting villages near the borders in Botha-Bothe and the Free State. District Administrator Mr Ts’epa Chaba, speaking at the public gathering held in Phoku, noted that the meeting was long overdue, as the community has been facing these […]
Comprehensive investment policy unveiled
In a quest to propel economic growth and attract global investment, Lesotho has unveiled a robust investment policy aimed at creating a conducive environment for sustainable development and prosperity. This was stated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development, the Deputy Principal Secretary Mr Jobo Rasoko in Maseru on Thursday. Mr Rasoko said […]
LESOTHO ATTENDS GLOBAL REVIEW TRADE MEETING
The Government of Lesotho with the representation of the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development Mr Thabo Moleko took part in the Aid For Trade Global Review for 2024 which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Aid for Trade Global Review entitled “Mainstreaming Trade and Development Strategies’ was held under […]
LESOTHO SIGNS COMESA-SADC TRIPARTITE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
In a groundbreaking development, Lesotho has officially signed the COMESA-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Agreement marking a significant stride toward greater economic cooperation and trade integration in the Southern Eastern African regions. The signing ceremony took place in Maseru on Friday. The COMESA-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Agreement is a landmark deal that aims to strengthen trade […]
LESOTHO TO PARTICIPATE IN DOHA EXPO
Lesotho is expected to participate at the World Expo 2023, which was launched in Doha, Qatar on October 02. Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Small Business Development and Tourism, Mr. Mokhethi Shelile said Lesotho will be participating in several fields such as modern agriculture, technology and innovation as […]
