LESOTHO AT THE 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
September 26, 2025 – The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday. Below is the full statement delivered by the Prime Minister: Madam President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Mr. […]
MINISTER ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi has called for greater inclusion of women in the construction industry, urging stakeholders to provide opportunities that empower them to take leadership roles. Speaking at a women in construction event held in Mokhotlong, the Minister said it was time to dismantle barriers that […]
HIS MAJESRTY GETS AN AWARD
The Africa Water Investment Summit taking place in Cape Town has honored His Majesty King Letsie III for his exceptional leadership in championing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The project was recognized as a continental model for transboundary cooperation for peace, resilience, and sustainable development. The prestigious award was received by the Minister of […]
LESOTHO, BOTSWANA SIGN BI-NATIONAL AGREEMENT
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana signed the Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement at the ceremony in Maseru on Tuesday. The agreement, which was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries, was witnessed by the Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane and President Duma Boko of Botswana. The […]
LESOTHO EYES OPPORTUNITIES FROM EU-SA INVESTMENT SUMMIT
In the wake of the 8th European Union (EU)-South Africa(SA) Summit held in Cape Town, significant financial commitments from EU could provide vital opportunities for neighboring Lesotho. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a robust €4.7 billion “Global Gateway Investment Package,” focusing on essential support for energy transition initiatives, the development of critical […]
DPM MEETS WITH THE GERMAN PRESIDENT
The President of Germany, Mr Frank- Walter Steinmeier, says his visit in Lesotho demonstrates willingness to deepen further the existing relations between the two countries. This he said in his statement during a round table meeting which brought together the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) , the Ministers of Trade, that of Foreign Affairs, Transport, as well as the […]
HIS MAJESTY GRACES THE PRE-SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE
Ahead of the UN’s Summit of the Future scheduled for 22-23 September 2024, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) hosted a High-Level, two-day Pre-Summit of the Future Conference to inform outcomes of the Summit as part of its annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). His Majesty was among the speakers and delivered […]
ENERGY MINISTER, EU AMBASSADOR ON MINI-GRIDS INSPECTION
The Minister of Energy, Prof. Nqosa Mahao together with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Lesotho, Ms. Paola Amadei undertook a familiarisation tour of a mini-grid site at Matsoaing in Mokhotlong on Wednesday. The mini-grid is one of the many that are being constructed by One Power Company, a renewable energy startup that provides affordable […]
LESOTHO RECOGNISES CLEANTECH INNOVATIONS
The Minister of Energy awarded prizes to at least 16 Basotho entrepreneurs that participated in the Global Cleantech Innovation Program at the event held in Maseru on Thursday. While handing over prizes, Professor Nqosa Mahao applauded the entrepreneurs, saying this is a step by Lesotho towards enhancing its readiness on promoting clean tech and also […]
FUEL PRICES INCREASE AGAIN
Fuel prices will increase again starting on Wednesday (04 October 2023) and have this time increased by 10 lisente in both grades of petrol while diesel has increased by M1.40 per litre. According to a press release from Petroleum Fund, illuminating paraffin has increased by M1.00 per litre thus Petrol 93 will cost M22.50 per […]
