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 […]
PM IN SA FOR BRICS SUMMIT
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane on Wednesday afternoon left the country to attend the 15th BRICS Summit hosted by South Africa. The summit which is held annually is the first in person since COVID-19. Briefly in an interview, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane said that South Africa as […]
PM TO ATTEND BRICS SUMMIT
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane will be among the prominent business leaders in the region expected to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24, 2023. This was confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane in a brief interview on […]
AfCFTA TO CREATE SINGLE CONTINENTAL MARKET-DPS TRADE
The Deputy Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Tšireletso Mojela says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) aims to boost Intra-African trade by creating a single continental market for goods and services with free movement of business persons and investments. Mrs. Mojela said this when officially opening on behalf of […]
NSDP II TO TRANSFORM LESOTHO-PS TRADE
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism, Mr. Thabo Moleko says NSDP II aims to transform Lesotho from a consumer-based economy to a producer- and export-driven economy. He said this during the visit of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Director, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa where there will be Her […]
