By Mako Jerera
Cabinet received and reviewed a report on the attendance of the bicentenary and 58th Independence Celebrations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, held on October 4, 2024, in Maseru.
Speaking at the Post Cabinet briefing yesterday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon. Dr Jenfan Muswere highlighted that Honourable Vice President Cde Col (Rtd) K.C.D. Mohadi represented His Excellency, President Mnangagwa, at the celebrations to mark 200 years of the founding of the Basotho Nation by King Moshoeshoe 1 and the 58th Anniversary of Lesotho’s Independence, on October 4, 2024.
“The celebrations, which were held under the theme: Birth, Reflection, Revival”, acknowledged the generational achievements of the Basotho nation. A significant milestone was the celebration of the birth and journey of Lesotho from 1824 to date, and most importantly, celebration of the legacy of King Moshoeshoe I.”
“In his speech, the Vice President congratulated the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the significant milestone, and reiterated that Zimbabwe and Lesotho enjoyed historic cordial and fraternal ties that were consolidated during the period of our liberation struggle,” said Dr Muswere.
Zimbabwe’s diplomatic relations with Lesotho remain robust, as leaders from both nations continue to collaborate on advancing peace, unity, and mutual interests.
Government approved that Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation, as a legal framework to guide cooperation between Zimbabwe and Lesotho be put in place in the Second Quarter of 2025.
Also, that the Ministries of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Tourism and Hospitality Industry exchanged high level visits to the cultural village of Basotho so that these can be implemented in our country as tourist’s attraction centres.
The Mountain Kingdom celebrations are a significant milestone in Lesotho’s history, providing an opportunity for the Basotho people to come together and reflect on their collective identity and heritage.
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