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Celebrating
200 Years
since being founded on the Thaba Bosiu Plateau
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About Lesotho
Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana. On the Thaba Bosiu plateau, near Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, are ruins dating from the 19th-century reign of King Moshoeshoe I. Thaba Bosiu overlooks iconic Mount Qiloane, an enduring symbol of the nation’s Basotho people.
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Current Lesotho Prime Minister, Sam Matekane
E-Services
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Animal Mark Database
A comprehensive repository documenting distinct physical characteristics of animals, aiding in their identification and prompt reunification.
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Land Administration Authority
Administers the lease-holding land system (leasehold title, grant of consents for transactions and keep all land holding records)
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MCC Construction Permit
You will need to create an account. Once logged in, make an application for building Permit then submit it.
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A Brief History
Lesotho was originally inhabited by local tribes of hunter-gatherers called the Khoisan. Later came the Bantu tribes and eventually the Sotho-Tswana peoples. In 1822 King Moshoeshoe I united the land under one rule for the first time. Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was constituted as a native state under British protection by a treaty signed with the native chief Moshoeshoe in 1843.
Present Lesotho emerged as a single polity under King Moshoeshoe I in 1824. Under Moshoeshoe I.
1843
1843
Lesotho faced encroachments by Dutch settlers and sought British protection in 1843.
1868
1868
The country became a British territory in 1868 and a crown colony in 1884
1966
04-10-1966
Lesotho gained independence on the 4th of October 1966
News and Updates
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GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE LHWP FUNDS ARE INVESTED WISELY – PM SAMUEL MATEKANE
April 23, 2026
BASOTHO YOUTH URGED TO BECOME CREATORS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
April 23, 2026
LHWP PARTNERS TO ENJOY MUTUAL BENEFITS OF SENQU BRIDGE – KING LETSIE III
April 23, 2026
LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA MOVE TO EASE BORDER CROSSING PROCESSES
April 22, 2026
LESOTHO PARLIAMENT PARTICIPATED IN IPU ASSEMBLY IN TURKEY TO DELIBERATE ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
April 22, 2026
RAMASHAMOLE HIGHLIGHTED ROLE OF USF IN ADVANCING DIGITAL INCLUSION AT COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
April 22, 2026
The public can now call the
National Contact Centre (NCC)
toll free number at
80010100
for any Enquiries, Complaints or Compliments in all Government Ministries
Call Now
Emergency Numbers
National Emergency Line
112
Call
National Ambulance Line
121
Call
LEC Helpline
8002 2000
Call
WASCO Toll Free
800 2201
Call
Child Helpline
116
Call
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Government of Lesotho : Empowering Citizens with Digital Solutions
EXPLORE E-SERVICES
Celebrating
200 Years
since being founded on the Thaba Bosiu Plateau
LEARN MORE
About Lesotho
Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana. On the Thaba Bosiu plateau, near Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, are ruins dating from the 19th-century reign of King Moshoeshoe I. Thaba Bosiu overlooks iconic Mount Qiloane, an enduring symbol of the nation’s Basotho people.
Learn More
Current Lesotho Prime Minister, Sam Matekane
E-Services
See All Services
Animal Mark Database
A comprehensive repository documenting distinct physical characteristics of animals, aiding in their identification and prompt reunification.
Learn More
Land Administration Authority
Administers the lease-holding land system (leasehold title, grant of consents for transactions and keep all land holding records)
Learn More
MCC Construction Permit
You will need to create an account. Once logged in, make an application for building Permit then submit it.
Learn More
A Brief History
Lesotho was originally inhabited by local tribes of hunter-gatherers called the Khoisan. Later came the Bantu tribes and eventually the Sotho-Tswana peoples. In 1822 King Moshoeshoe I united the land under one rule for the first time. Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was constituted as a native state under British protection by a treaty signed with the native chief Moshoeshoe in 1843.
Present Lesotho emerged as a single polity under King Moshoeshoe I in 1824. Under Moshoeshoe I.
1843
1843
Lesotho faced encroachments by Dutch settlers and sought British protection in 1843.
1868
1868
The country became a British territory in 1868 and a crown colony in 1884
1966
04-10-1966
Lesotho gained independence on the 4th of October 1966
News and Updates
View all articles
GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE LHWP FUNDS ARE INVESTED WISELY – PM SAMUEL MATEKANE
April 23, 2026
BASOTHO YOUTH URGED TO BECOME CREATORS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
April 23, 2026
LHWP PARTNERS TO ENJOY MUTUAL BENEFITS OF SENQU BRIDGE – KING LETSIE III
April 23, 2026
LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA MOVE TO EASE BORDER CROSSING PROCESSES
April 22, 2026
LESOTHO PARLIAMENT PARTICIPATED IN IPU ASSEMBLY IN TURKEY TO DELIBERATE ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
April 22, 2026
RAMASHAMOLE HIGHLIGHTED ROLE OF USF IN ADVANCING DIGITAL INCLUSION AT COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
April 22, 2026
The public can now call the
National Contact Centre (NCC)
toll free number at
80010100
for any Enquiries, Complaints or Compliments in all Government Ministries
Call Now
Emergency Numbers
National Emergency Line
112
Call
National Ambulance Line
121
Call
LEC Helpline
8002 2000
Call
WASCO Toll Free
800 2201
Call
Child Helpline
116
Call
Listen to your favourite shows anytime, anywhere
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Ultimate Radio 99.8
The biggest youth station in lesotho
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