GOVERNMENT TO SPEND M30 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MAPHUTSENG FOOTBRIDGE.
The Government of Lesotho is expected to spend about M30 million on the construction of a footbridge at Maphutseng Ha-Mootsinyane and on rehabilitation of the gravel road from Mesitsaneng to Ha-Ts’epo. The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane, disclosed this at a public gathering where he introduced Founda Construction Engineering (Pty) Ltd, […]
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZE THE NATION TO ACCESS FUEL AND ZERO-RATED ESSENTIAL GOODS.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane announced that the government will subsidize fuel for all Basotho following proposed fuel hike due for commencement. Government has moved to remove the fuel levy in full for a period of three (3) months, while continuing to closely monitor the situation. This intervention is aimed at cushioning consumers […]
LESOTHO ENGAGED AND COOPERATED WITH ETHIOPIA IN THE AVIATION SECTOR.
Ahead of the Ethiopian Aviation Forum, Lesotho and Ethiopia are deepening cooperation in the aviation sector. Ambassador Nts’iuoa Sekete paid a courtesy call to Mr. Yohannes Abera, Director General of the Ethiopia Aviation Civil Aviation Authority, where both sides charted a clear path forward for collaboration—strengthening connectivity, technical cooperation, and people-to-people ties between two sister […]
PRIME MINISTER HANDS OVER 29 VEHICLES AND 6 MOTORCYCLE
The Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane handed over 29 vehicles and 6 motorcycles to National Security Services (NSS) and Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) to enhance Ministerial Capacity. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said the government will continue to provide and support the security departments, He stressed that these vehicles belong to the […]
LESOTHO WELCOMES ESWATINI DELEGATION FOR STUDY TOUR ON ROADS AND TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Ms Tšepang Koele, officially welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini during their study tour visit to the Road Directorate in Maseru. Ms Koele noted that the study tour began the previous day, and its main objective is to observe how Lesotho’s Ministry […]
ITU AIMS TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ICT REGULATION
Lesotho is moving forward with plans to improve digital services and strengthen ICT use across key sectors. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, has highlighted the significance of Ms Halima Letamo’s visit from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), calling it a vital step towards advancing […]
AFRICA UNITES FOR A DIGITALLY EMPOWERED FUTURE: LESOTHO WRAPS UP DTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP
The Validation Workshop on the Assessment of the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) 2020–2030 Implementation in Africa concluded successfully in Maseru, Lesotho — marking a significant milestone in advancing the continent’s digital transformation agenda. In his closing remarks, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole commended delegates […]
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
The Kingdom of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, participated in the 42nd ICAO Assembly held in Montreal, Canada, from 23 September to 3 October 2025. During the Assembly, Lesotho and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held a bilateral meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to modernize Lesotho’s civil aviation sector. Discussions […]
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 […]
GUTERRES PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR LESOTHO’S DEVELOPMENT
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, alongside Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, unveiled the names of two roads connecting Botha-Bothe with South Africa at a ceremony held on Friday at Ha Mabine. The event saw Guterres inaugurating a five-kilometer stretch of road from Ha Mabine to Marakabei, now named after him, while a […]
