LESOTHO COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
The Government of Lesotho today joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Forests, marking the occasion a day ahead of its official date of March 21st. The event was held at Taung Ha Serobele in Mohale’s Hoek, where leaders and community members gathered to promote environmental conservation and highlight the need to […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSESSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank(AfDB), has convened a two-day workshop to assess the implementation of its project portfolio, identify key challenges and agree on measures to improve execution and development impact. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Nthoateng Lebona, said the workshop […]
QACHA’SNEK RESIDENTS ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Total of 77 families in Ha Mosuoe village in Qacha’s nek District have received high-quality vegetable seeds aimed at improving household food security, nutrition, and supporting the local economy. The seeds were distributed through a joint initiative involving the District Council Secretary (DCS), a member of Parliament for Tsoelike Constituency, Honourable Ts’eliso Nkoefoshe, Ha Mosuoe […]
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ‘MASENATE MOHATO SEEISO JOINED AND SUPPORTED 3 DAY MOSHOESHOE’S WALK
The Moshoeshoe walk is 116km an annual event that last for three [3] days founded in 2007 and meant to trace King Moshoeshoe 1 1824 trek from Menkhoaneng to Thaba-bosiu taken to establish a stronghold during Lifaqane Wars. This event commemorates the Basotho nation’s Founder around March 11 to honor legacy of Moshoeshoe 1 for […]
SENATORS APPRECIATED NEWLY TABLED 2026/2027 NATIONAL BUDGET.
During the reopening of the House of the Senate from sine die, several Senators expressed appreciation for the newly tabled national budget, particularly praising allocations made to the Ministries of Agriculture, Health, and Education. Speaking during the sitting, Senator ’Mawinnie Kanetsi applauded the Ministry of Education for allocating funds toward the revival of vocational schools. […]
THE EQUITABLE LESOTHO INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO STRENGTHEN DATA, REDUCE POVERTY
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, through the Bureau of Statistics, had officially launched the Equitable Lesotho initiative in Maseru. Speaking on this launch, the Acting Principal Secretary, Ms. Mahlape Ramoseme, said although the expected outcomes are ambitious, they are achievable. She noted that the initiative will play a key role in strengthening national […]
LESOTHO SHOULD FULLY UTILISE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO DRIVE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY-DR.MATLANYANE
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, emphasised that building economic resilience is no longer optional but the central organising principle guiding government policy priorities for the coming financial year. Dr. Matlanyane made the remarks during the presentation of the 2026/27 national budget at the National Assembly. The session was attended by […]
LESOTHO TO PARTICIPATE IN AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana is expected to lead a delegation from Lesotho to attend the 48th African Union (AU) Executive Council Meeting scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 11th to 12th. The Executive Council will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and senior officials […]
CHINESE EMBASSY LAUNCHES PEOPLE TO PEOPLE EXCHANGE
Lesotho is continuing to reap the benefits of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) as on Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in presence of Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso launched the 2026 People to People Exchanges programme. During FOCAC 2024, China and African countries jointly agreed to designate 2026 as […]
