UK in Lesotho

21/08/2026

🙏 The British High Commission Maseru was honoured to host the Rt. Revd. Molemo Edwin Baatjies, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lesotho, accompanied by Reverend Morenammele, the Executive Director of Durham Link.

🤝 H.E. Martine Sobey warmly welcomed the 8th Bishop of the Anglican Church of Lesotho, whose distinguished background includes decades of pastoral service, theological scholarship, and leadership within the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

🇱🇸🇬🇧 This courtesy call reflects the strong ties of commitment in supporting community development and shared values of service.

✨ We look forward to continued collaboration and partnership.

20/08/2026

Hello potential Chevening applicants. Interested in a fully-funded scholarship for a Master’s degree study at a UK University? 🎓
Got questions and want to know more about the Chevening scholarship? We’ve got you covered!

Join the British High Commission for an information session:
📍Location: Kick4Life
📆Date: 27th August 2026
🕰️ Time: 12h00

13/08/2026

🎓🌍 Huge congratulations to Ms Palesa Litsiba, the 2026/27 Chevening Scholar for Lesotho! ✨she will be studying and MSc in Cyber Security at the University of Bradford.

Your success reflects dedication, leadership, and vision. As you head to the UK, may you gain knowledge, build lifelong networks, and return ready to drive positive change in your communities.

💡 For aspiring leaders: Applications for the next Chevening cohort are now OPEN!
This is your chance to study in the UK, connect with global changemakers, and unlock opportunities that last a lifetime.

👉 Apply here: https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/lesotho/
Deadline: 6 October 2026, 11:00

Read below to know more about our chevener!!!

1. What do you hope to achieve with your degree?

I hope to build a string technical expertise in the cybersecurity space that I can bring back to Lesotho, contributing to a safer digital space for my country while also opening doors for other young Basotho women to see themselves in this field.

2. What is your dream for Lesotho?

I dream of a Lesotho where technology and cybersecurity are no longer seen as distant, foreign fields, or fields meant mainly for men, but as real, accessible career paths for young people, especially young women, growing our digital resilience and indepence as a nation.

3. What motivates you to work hard?

What truly motivates me is being able to share my knowledge with others who need support. I also hope that one day I will be able to contribute to creating jobs for people who are struggling, God willing, and to help more women break into the technology and cybersecurlty sector.

4. What social causes are you passionate about and why?

I care deeply about supporting and landing a helping hand to young people, especially women who want to break into the technology space. Being in the technology field has made notice just how few women around me had access to this field, and I want to bve part of changing that, creating visible pathways for the next generation of Basotho women in tech.

5. Your proudest or greatest achievement.
Being chosen as a Chevening Award recipient is by far my greatest achievement. This Award is a confirmation of how much hard work, persistence, meaningful networking, resilience, and perseverance can lead to great rewards.

6. Who is your greatest inspiration or role model and why?

My greatest role model is Mrs. Confidence Staveley, founder of the CyberSafe Foundation and the CyberGirls program, who has dedicated her work to training thousands of women and closing the gender gap in cybersecurity in Africa. Her journey and vision align closely with what I hope to achieve, using cybersecurity not just as a career, but as a tool to empower others, especially women, across Africa.

7. Hobbies and interests

I enjoy watching anime, reading, learning, art (hoping to visit as many art galleries as possible), and growing my cybersecurity skills through participating in CTFs both with my team and individually.

8. Favourite line/quote

“Act, and God will act.” - Saint Joan of Arc

9. What excites you about being in the U.K.?

Being part of a community of scholars from all over the world, and studying in the UK, where there is a rich history in both academia and cybersecurity, in a course I am genuinely passionate about.

10. How did you know or hear about Chevening?

I first learnt about Chevening on LinkedIn when I connected with Chevening Alumni.

11. What does it mean to be chosen for Chevening?

It means so much more than funding for my studies. For me, it feels like a confirmation that my persistence, hard work, and perseverance did not go unnoticed, and this is a responsibility I don't take lightly, both to represent Lesotho well and to give back to my community once I return home.

12. What advice would you give to aspiring applicants?
Don’t let self-doubt talk you out of starting and completing your application. Be honest, be authentic, and trust that this process is designed to see potential rather than perfection. Above all else, don’t forget to connect and build meaningful relationships.

Big Congratulations Palesa, we wish you all the best!!! Make Lesotho proud!!!

Lesotho Government
Lehlohonolo Mantsi
Chevening Awards (FCDO)
Ministry of Education and Training - Lesotho

12/08/2026

🎉🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🌍🎉

This , we asked young African activists, changemakers, educators, and innovators about their dreams, hopes for the continent, and the advice they would give to the next generation. ✨🙌Hear from the voices shaping Africa’s future. 🌍💡

We are especially proud to spotlight our Chevening Scholar, Rets'epile Rammoko (2023/24), an architectural designer currently based at the Africa Design Centre as a Fellow at MASS Design Group, undertaking a one-year fellowship in Kigali, Rwanda. 🇷🇼🏗️

Rets'epile is doing incredible work within the Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Lab, exploring how architecture and design can improve health outcomes and strengthen climate resilience in low-resource settings across Africa. 🏥🌱💙

As we celebrate young leaders across the continent, we are proud of the amazing work being done by Africa’s youth to drive innovation, create opportunities, and build stronger, more resilient communities. 🚀🌍 Together, they are shaping a brighter future for Africa and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger, lead boldly, and create lasting change. ✨🙌💚

🌍🎓🚀

Youth Hub Connekt Lesotho

11/08/2026

The Regional Trade for Development Advisor (RTDA) David Machin met with the Honourable Minister of Trade Ntate Maqelepo to discuss new opportunities for strengthening UK–Lesotho economic cooperation.

The conversation looked ahead to expanding UK trade links that connect Lesotho businesses to wider regional and global markets. Trade reforms can cut red tape and open doors for exporters and supporting partnerships for growth that encourage investment and innovation.

This dialogue reflects a shared commitment to building resilient trade relations that will support long‑term prosperity and sustainable growth.

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development

06/08/2026

Yesterday H.E. Martine Sobey at the Prime Minister’s welcoming home of 🇱🇸! 🌟🎉💪

Congratulations to the bronze medallists: Poanna Khoahli and Rapelang Maselela 🥉🥉

🙌 Together, they brought resilience, talent, and the spirit of Lesotho on the global stage. ✨🇱🇸🇬🇧


Lesotho National Olympic Committee
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Lesotho Government
Lesotho Sport & Recreation Commission

06/08/2026

🤝 Today, the High Commissioner H.E. Martine Sobey met with the Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office ‘M’e ‘Makatleho Motsoasele for a fruitful discussion.

🌍 The conversation focused on poverty alleviation, strengthening disaster preparedness, the successful launch of the leadership and accountability summit and the importance of improving economic opportunities for vulnerable groups.

💡 Together, we explored ways to build resilience, ensuring that growth is inclusive and and deliver sustainable solutions that uplift communities.

🇱🇸🇬🇧 This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting Lesotho’s development priorities and working hand‑in‑hand for a brighter future.

✨ Looking forward to continued collaboration and impactful outcomes!


Lesotho Government

05/08/2026

🌍✨ Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now OPEN!

This is your chance to study in the UK, join a global network of future leaders, and bring back skills and experiences to make a difference in Lesotho.

📌 Apply now: www.chevening.org/apply

04/08/2026

From Lesotho to the UK🇱🇸🇬🇧

Our Regional Trade Advisor for Southern Africa, David Machin, is in town and paid a visit to Crabtree, a company that is not only exporting proudly to the United Kingdom but is also making a real difference at home by creating over 200 jobs for Basotho.

Thanks to tariff‑free and quota‑free access under the SACUM‑EPA and the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme, Crabtree’s products are reaching international markets with greater ease.

This is a powerful reminder of the potential of Lesotho’s private sector. Businesses like Crabtree are driving economic growth, creating livelihoods, showcasing Lesotho’s livelihoods and strengthening trade links between Lesotho and the UK.

👏 Congratulations to the Crabtree team on their success and contribution to Lesotho’s economy. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and impact.

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03/08/2026

Thank you, Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

In 2030, the Commonwealth Games head to India 🇮🇳

Thank you, Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

In 2030, the Commonwealth Games head to India 🇮🇳