Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Lesotho Tourism Daily.
Coronavirus: Lesotho confirms two more cases while the 2nd confirmed case recovers
African Press Organization
·
June 4, 2020
Download logo The Ministry of Health informs the Nation that 421 samples for suspected cases were collected from travellers from South Africa, including 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19 from the 22nd to 28th May 2020. The samples were sent to NICD...
Coronavirus - Lesotho: 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19
African Press Organization
·
May 23, 2020
Download logo The Ministry of Health informs the Nation that 256 samples were collected from suspected caves of covid-19 and travellers from South Africa from the 12th to 17th May, 2020. The specimens were sent to NICD in the Republic of South...
Coronavirus: Lesotho now has the first confirmed case of COVID-19
African Press Organization
·
May 13, 2020
Download logo The Ministry of Health informs the Basotho nation and the entire Community living in Lesotho, that the country now has the first confirmed case of COVID-19. On the 09th May 2020, The Ministry conducted 81 (eighty one) tests for...
Coronavirus – Lesotho: Latest Results on Suspected Cases of COVID-19
African Press Organization
·
May 1, 2020
Download logo The Ministry of Health identified three (3) suspected cases of COVID-19 between April 22. and 28., 2020 who are all Lesotho Nationals and of which one (1) died. Two (2) had a travelling history from RSA while one (1) had no...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Lesotho
African Press Organization
·
November 13, 2019
Download logo Lesotho continues to face challenges in adjusting to lower Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revenue; Restraining current spending and effective expenditure controls will be essential to maintain a sustainable fiscal position;...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
South African Government
·
May 20, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
South African Government
·
May 19, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Dialogue
South African Government
·
March 25, 2025
Event Theme: “Reflecting, Evolving, Advancing: Using PYEI's Experience to Scale Youth Employment Promotion" Programme Director: Farai Ntuli German Ambassador to SA, Eswatini and Lesotho: H.E. Andreas Peschke All Government officials led by the...
African Heritage Conservation in the Age of Development: A Regional Approach to Impact Assessments
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
·
March 24, 2025
In an era of rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and tourism growth, World Heritage properties across Africa face unprecedented challenges in protecting and managing their outstanding values. The inherent demand for socio-economic...
Home Affairs Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele and Lesotho Home Affairs Minister Mr Tsukutlane Au conclude a successful bilateral meeting on areas of mutual interest
African Press Organization
·
January 28, 2019
Download logo Home Affairs Minister Dr Siyabonga Cwele and Lesotho Home Affairs Minister Mr Tsukutlane Au today held a successful bilateral meeting on areas of mutual interest, for the benefit of the people of both countries. The meeting took...
Sevens rugby fast becoming a tourism drawcard in Africa
African Press Organization
·
October 8, 2018
Rugby sevens in Southern and East Africa has gained much-deserved momentum over the recent years and, with it, drawing in more and more spectators, many of whom are international tourists. According to Judy Lain, Wesgro’s Chief Marketing Officer,...
We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa
South African Government
·
May 12, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Southern Africa Office launches Zambia STEPS Profile and Country Profiles for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
·
August 15, 2018
Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa Office (SA) launched the Zambia STEPS Profile and the Country Profiles (CPs) for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe in Lusaka. The Secretary to Treasury (Zimbabwe) and...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Lesotho
International Monetary Fund
·
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018 Lesotho has been experiencing an economic shock resulting from a decline in revenues from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The authorities and the mission made significant progress in their discussions on policies that...
Lesotho Travel Alert
Travel.State.Gov
·
February 13, 2015
As a result of a political and security crisis in late 2014, Lesotho’s political parties agreed to hold early elections in February 2015. Although Lesotho’s 2012 parliamentary elections were generally orderly and peaceful, the State Department...
Lesotho Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
·
September 4, 2014
Following a violent confrontation between police and the army on Saturday August 30, leaders of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service have publically stated that the LMPS is not capable of performing its duties. The LMPS are not in uniform for fear...
Speaker of National Assembly travels to Namibia
Angola Press Agency
·
August 13, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, August 13 - The Speaker of the National Assembly (AN), Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, left Sunday Luanda for the city of Windhoek (Namibia), where he will participate in the 38th Summit of Heads of State of SADC , as leader...
Prime Minister of Lesotho arrives Sunday in Luanda
Angola Press Agency
·
March 17, 2018
Maseru, ANGOLA, March 17 - Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane travels to the Angolan capital Luanda on Sunday to inform the Head of State, João Lourenço, about the latest political developments in his country, it was learned on Saturday., The...
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu pays Courtesy Call on Lesotho King Letsie III
African Press Organization
·
April 6, 2018
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu today, 06 April 2018 paid a Courtesy Call on the King of Lesotho, His Majesty King Letsie III to discuss among other things, the challenges at the Maseru Bridge, a border...
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Maseru, Lesotho
African Press Organization
·
March 30, 2018
The Embassy has received information from the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) and from local media reports stating that Maseru Bridge Border crossing will be closed on Monday April 2 due to protest by Lesotho taxi companies. There are...