UK in Lesotho

28/10/2026

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development and the British High Commission Maseru are pleased to introduce and support the rollout of the International Trade Centre's Making Trade Happen programme in Lesotho.

Funded by the UK Government, the programme aims to strengthen the understanding of Business Support Organisations and trade professionals on the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), enabling them to better support Basotho exporters seeking opportunities in the UK market.

Lesotho is one of only eight countries selected to participate in this initiative.

Eligible organisations are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to become DCTS Master Trainers and help build lasting national capacity in support of export growth, trade facilitation and market access.

Did you know? Under the UK-SACUM Economic Partnership Agreement, many goods exported from Lesotho can enter the UK duty-free and quota-free. The Making Trade Happen programme will help strengthen local capacity to ensure that more Basotho businesses can take advantage of these opportunities and grow their exports.

📅 Applications close 30 October 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://surveys.intracen.org/response/G2tIYnpYQwYCblpyXlx9S0d9cXs

Together, we can enable more Basotho businesses to access international markets and unlock new opportunities for growth.

28/10/2026

Congratulations once again to Ms Palesa Litsiba, Lesotho's 2026/27 Chevening Scholar, who has now begun her MSc in Cyber Security at the University of Bradford.

Over the weekend, Palesa joined fellow Chevening Scholars from around the world in London for Chevening Orientation 2026, marking the official start of an exciting year of study, leadership development, and global networking.

Palesa's passion for strengthening cybersecurity, supporting young people in technology, and encouraging more Basotho women to pursue careers in STEM reflects the values at the heart of the Chevening programme.

We wish her every success as she embarks on this journey and look forward to seeing the impact she will make for Lesotho in the years ahead.

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26/10/2026

High Commissioner Martine Sobey was pleased to meet with Mme Bernice Mpholle, Endoscopy Practice Educator at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and Deputy Senior Practice Educator with the Yorkshire Endoscopy Training Academy (YETA), and Ntate Mokhothu Makhalanyane, Chair of Chairs, in Maseru.

Mme Bernice was in Lesotho providing specialist training and sharing expertise with healthcare professionals, helping to strengthen skills and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The UK is proud to support partnerships that promote knowledge exchange, professional development and stronger healthcare systems. We thank Mme Bernice for sharing her expertise and contributing to healthcare capacity building in Lesotho.

23/10/2026

His Majesty King Letsie III officially opened the first-ever UK-Lesotho Trade and Investor Forum in London. The opening session also featured remarks from Ben Ainsley, Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa, Department for Business and Trade, UK Government.

Bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from both countries, the Forum showcased Lesotho's investment potential and highlighted opportunities to strengthen trade, unlock investment and drive economic growth.

The Forum marks an important milestone in the UK-Lesotho economic partnership and reflects our shared ambition to go further together.

23/10/2026

On the margins of the first-ever UK-Lesotho Trade and Investor Forum in London, His Majesty King Letsie III held a bilateral meeting with Lord Collins, Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, UK.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the strong and enduring partnership between Lesotho and the United Kingdom, as well as opportunities to deepen cooperation in support of economic growth, trade and investment.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared prosperity.

22/10/2026

High Commissioner Martine Sobey met with the Right Honourable Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane to discuss economic growth and prosperity, and opportunities to strengthen trade between the United Kingdom and Lesotho.

Discussions focused on the first-ever UK-Lesotho Trade and Investor Forum taking place this week in London.

The High Commissioner and the Prime Minister also discussed the Prime Minister's upcoming participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.

04/10/2026

Warm wishes from His Majesty King Charles III to His Majesty King Letsie III and all Basotho on the occasion of Lesotho's 60th Independence Day.

The King's message celebrates the close ties between Lesotho and the United Kingdom, the strength of the Commonwealth family, and Lesotho's efforts to build a more sustainable future through climate resilience and renewable energy.

📜 Read the full message below.

02/10/2026

Digital transformation is opening new opportunities for innovation, connectivity and growth across the Commonwealth.

It was great to see Lesotho's Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi, meet with Baroness Lloyd of Effra, the UK's Minister for Space, Cyber and Regulatory Reform, on the margins of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation's 125th Anniversary celebrations in London.

Their discussion explored shared priorities in digital transformation, connectivity, digital skills and innovation, and opportunities to deepen UK-Lesotho collaboration in these areas.

01/10/2026

Tune in to Sky Alpha HD this afternoon at 2pm to hear High Commissioner Martine Sobey in conversation with Thapelo Tseko on The Breakdown.

🎙️ LIVE: Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 14:00
📻 Sky Alpha HD
📲 Simulcast on the Sky Alpha HD page

🇬🇧🇱🇸 A conversation you won’t want to miss.

This Thursday on The Breakdown with Thapelo Tseko, Sky Alpha HD hosts Her Excellency Ms Martine Sobey, British High Commissioner to Lesotho, for an engaging conversation on diplomacy, partnerships and the relationship between Lesotho and the United Kingdom.

🎙️ LIVE: Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 14:00
📻 Sky Alpha HD
📲 Simulcast on the Sky Alpha HD page

And if you miss it live, the podcast drops Tuesday, 6 October.

Real people. Real conversations. Bigger perspectives.

25/09/2026

Did you know? The Lesotho Red Cross Society is 59 years old.

The High Commissioner met with Secretary General Ntate Sechaba Mokhameleli and President of the Board Ntate Tseliso Lesenya to discuss humanitarian action, volunteerism, and strengthening preparedness for future challenges.

As the Society looks ahead to its 60th anniversary, it continues to play a vital role in supporting communities across Lesotho. A special pleasure to reconnect with Chevening alumnus Ntate Lesenya.