Lesotho Government

16/09/2026

LESOTHO’S FIRST ANNUAL TOURISM PITSO COMMENCES IN MASERU

September 16, 2026 -The Government of Lesotho through Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Art and Culture in collaboration with Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC), today commenced Lesotho’s First Annual Tourism Pitso, taking place from 16 to 17 September 2026 at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru.

The two-day gathering brings together government representatives, tourism operators, private-sector players, communities, development partners and other stakeholders to discuss the development, promotion and sustainable growth of Lesotho’s tourism sector.

Officially opening Tourism Pitso, Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Honourable Mputi Stephen Mputi, said the gathering should help identify ways of turning tourism into a driver of sustainable growth for Basotho.

He called on Basotho to transform the country’s tourism assets into products and those products into investment opportunities.

Minister Mputi said the Pitso would help identify challenges facing the tourism sector while promoting knowledge sharing and learning in areas including investment, marketing and product development. He stressed the need to help tourism operators improve their products and make them attractive to investors.

The Minister also highlighted the role of the digital agenda and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming tourism. He said technology can help Lesotho showcase its tourism potential and improve marketing, while cautioning that technology should complement the country’s natural heritage.

He further urged stakeholders to develop investment-ready tourism projects and stressed that tourism growth must be inclusive and benefit Basotho and communities.

Minister Mputi said the future of Lesotho’s tourism sector requires strong partnerships among government, the private sector, communities, development partners and other stakeholders.

The two-day Pitso will feature discussions, networking, exhibitions and dialogue, with participants focusing on investment opportunities, sustainable tourism, destination marketing, digital transformation, product development, stakeholder collaboration and creating an enabling environment for tourism growth.



(Story by Ntsoaki Mokhati 📸📸📸 Thabo Selai)

16/09/2026

MINISTERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARRIVE FOR LESOTHO'S FIRST ANNUAL TOURISM PITSO

September 16,2026 - Lesotho's First Annual Tourism Pitso is underway at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre, with Ministers and Government officials arriving to join key stakeholders for two days of dialogue focused on the development, promotion and growth of Lesotho’s tourism sector.



(By Ntsoaki Mokhati 📸📸 Thabo Selai)

16/09/2026

TOURISM PITSO 2026: STALLS READY TO WELCOME PARTICIPANTS

September 16, 2026 - The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) is putting final preparations in place ahead of the Tourism Pitso 2026, taking place on 16–17 September 2026 at the Lesotho National Convention Centre.

The event will bring together stakeholders from the tourism sector to showcase their products, services and initiatives as they engage on opportunities for the growth and development of tourism in Lesotho.


(Photos by Thabo Selai, Story by Ntsoaki Mokhati)

16/09/2026

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15/09/2026

10/09/2026

Mokorotlo: A Symbol of Basotho Identity and Pride

As Lesotho celebrates 60 years of Independence, we reflect on one of our most treasured national symbols—the Mokorotlo.

Inspired by Mount Qiloane, the iconic conical mountain in the heart of Lesotho, the Mokorotlo is far more than a traditional Basotho straw hat. It is a powerful emblem of our history, culture, unity, and national identity.

Crafted from indigenous grass known as "mosea" or "leholi," the Mokorotlo occupies a place of honour at the centre of the National Flag and is also featured on Lesotho vehicle licence plates, highlighting its national significance.

In Basotho culture, the Mokorotlo is proudly displayed in homes as a symbol of respect for our customs and ancestral heritage. It is believed to offer protection against danger and evil influences while reflecting the spiritual connection of the Basotho people to their ancestors. Worn with pride, it continues to represent our resilience, unity, and rich cultural heritage.

As we commemorate 60 years of Independence, let us celebrate the symbols that define who we are and inspire future generations to preserve our proud heritage.

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09/09/2026

LESOTHO LE KHAKOLA KETEKELO LILEMO TSE MASHOME A TŠELETSENG TSA BOIPUSO KA THAPELO

Loetse,9..2026 — Mongoli e Moholo oa ’Muso, Mofumahali 'Teboho ’Mokela, o itse mokoloko le thapelo ea ho keteka lilemo tse 60 tsa boipuso ba Lesotho ke sesupo sa ho khutlela metsong ea sechaba sa Basotho.

Mofumahali 'Mokela o buile joalo nakong ea thapelo ea sechaba e neng e tšoaretsoe Paramenteng ea khale ho keteka sehopotso sa boipuso ba Lesotho.

O itse mokete ona o fa Basotho monyetla oa ho hlompha nalane ea bona, ho hetla morao katlehong le liphephetsong tsa naha, hammoho le ho shebela bokamoso ka tšepo.

O totobalitse bohlokoa ba kereke sechabeng sa Basotho, a re kereke esale e bapala karolo ea bohlokoa ho khothaletseng khotso, bonngoe le boitšoaro bo botle sechabeng.

A re thapelo ena ke monyetla oa h**e sechaba se rapelle khotso le botsitso ba naha, ha se ntse se hetla morao ho mehato e nkiloeng ho aha khotso le ho bopa sebopeho sa Lesotho.

’Mokela o khothalelitse Basotho ho hlompha lefa la bona, ho ithuta nalaneng le ho sebetsa ’moho ho aha bokamoso bo molemo bakeng sa meloko e tlang.