Lesotho's opposition Basotho Action Party (BAP) has launched a campaign advocating for citizens of both Lesotho and South Africa to travel freely using national identity cards instead of passports. The party seeks broader integration, including rights to work, study, and access healthcare.
Lesotho's vital denim manufacturing sector faces severe crisis and thousands of job losses following the imposition of US tariffs by President Donald Trump. Initially set at 50% and later reduced to 15%, the tariffs have led to mass order cancellations and factory closures, jeopardizing the economy of the small African nation.
The South African Parliament's Select Committee on Security and Justice has initiated an investigation into the dual citizenship of Lesotho and South African citizens. The probe aims to address critical issues impacting service delivery in border towns, including access to social grants and healthcare, illegal crossings, and alleged corruption at border posts.
King Letsie III of Lesotho has been bestowed with the Presidential Global Water Changemakers Award by the Global Water Partnership. Botswana Minister Onneetse Ramogapi presented the award, recognizing the King's pivotal role in championing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as a model for regional water security and sustainable development. The ceremony took place in Maseru, marking a significant acknowledgment of Lesotho's contribution to transboundary water cooperation.
Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane of Lesotho delivered a keynote address at the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Forward Africa Leaders Symposium 2025 in New York City, urging African leaders to prioritize digital transformation for sustainable development and inclusive growth. He highlighted Lesotho's role in continental digital strategies and national initiatives.
