National university of lesotho

NUL Mourns the passing of Prof. LBBJ Machobane

The National University of Lesotho (NUL) is mourning the loss of Professor Lehlohonolo Burns Banda Jiane (LBBJ) Machobane, a respected historian, scholar, farmer and author, who passed away on Saturday, 9 August 2025, after an illness. Prof. Machobane joined NUL in July 1976 and served the University with distinction for over 30 years, retiring in […]

NUL hosts Landmark Energy Dialogue to advance Universal Energy Goals

The Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the National University of Lesotho (NUL), in collaboration with Renewable Lesotho, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), Get.Invest, and the Ministry of Energy, successfully hosted the inaugural Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) from 25 – 26 June, 2025. The dialogue brought together national stakeholders to accelerate universal energy access […]

Chinese Medical Team Provides Free Health Services to Roma Community

Chinese medical doctors give free health services to Roma community

In a landmark humanitarian effort, a team of Chinese medical doctors provided free medical services to members of the Roma community and staff at the National University of Lesotho (NUL). The outreach, held at the university’s Roma Campus, was organised by the Confucius Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (popularly known as the Confucius Institute) […]

NUL Commends New Book on Lesotho’s Prospects for Peace

book launch and signing by Dr. Pherudi

National University of Lesotho (NUL) Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Khosi Mahlakeng, has lauded a newly published book “Lesotho on SADC Agenda: Challenges of Instability and Prospects for Peace” as a powerful contribution to national dialogue on peace and political reform. Dr. Mahlakeng, […]

NUL observes Chinese Language Day

speakers at Chinese Language Day observance

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), Prof. Kananelo Mosito says NUL collaboration and partnership with Confucius Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (popularly known as the Confucius Institute) is an important milestone leading NUL to go global in partnership. The PVC said this during the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day […]

NUL and Financial Institutions observe Financial Literacy Week

National University of Lesotho (NUL) in conjunction with various local financial institutions have, on Thursday, April 24, 2025 celebrated the Financial Literacy week at NUL, Roma campus. The event was under the auspices of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS); Economics Department and Department of Business Administration. Speaking at the occasion, Dean of the Faculty […]

NUL Staff celebrates 80th Anniversary with Diverse Sporting Codes

NUL staff play volleyball

On Friday, 11th April, 2025, staff members of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) from both the Roma and Institute of Extra-Mural Studies (IEMS) campuses came together in a spirit of unity and solidarity to participate in a series of sporting activities held in celebration of the University’s 80th anniversary. The vibrant sports festivities commenced […]

Minister of Education congratulates NUL JFE Top Achievers

The Minister of Education and Training, Prof. Ntoi Rapapa, has commended the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Masters students for securing top ranking position among 26 Universities in the African region in categories “A” for the Joint Facility for Electives/African Economic Research Consortium. The Joint Facility for Electives/African Economic Research Consortium (JFE/AERC) program provides virtual/online […]

King Letsie III Applauds NUL for Transformative Service to Basotho

nul-80th-anniversary-sculpture

The Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), His Majesty King Letsie III, has applauded NUL for achieving academic excellence, dedication and transformative service to the nation and the African region, during the 80th years anniversary celebration held at Roma Campus on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025. The occasion was graced by the presence of […]

PVC briefs Media on NUL 80th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Mrs 'Mamosa Moteetee and Prof. Kananelo Mosito brief media about NUL 80th Anniversary celebration plans

The National University of Lesotho (NUL), Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Kananelo Mosito has on Wednesday, April 02nd, steered a media briefing to stretch highlight on the major activities for the official announcement of NUL 80th anniversary. The official announcement will be presided by the Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho, King Letsie III, on April […]