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The Embassy of Lesotho |
Contact
Address: Botschaft des Königreichs von Lesotho, Kurfürstenstraße, Berlin, Germany
Kanada-Allee 15A, Teltow D-14513, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)3328 428 905 0
E-mail: Lesotho.Berlin@gov.ls
lnfo@lesothoembassy.de
https://www.gov.ls/directory/embassy-of-the-kingdom-of-lesotho-germany/
The Chargé dé Affaires
Mr. Sylvester Moeketsi Nkemele
Mr. Nkemele has been serving as the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim at the Embassy of Lesotho in Germany since March 2024, previously holding the position of Deputy Head of Mission, overseeing political and economic affairs. Before his diplomatic role, he lectured in accounting and finance at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) and Botho University. He also worked as a business consultant, advising on corporate governance, tax, and strategy development, among other areas. Additionally, he has held senior managerial roles in various industries.
Mr. Nkemele holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from NUL and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of the Free State, South Africa. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and UNITAR
History
Diplomatic relations between Germany and Lesotho were established in 1966 and for many years bilateral relations with Lesotho were largely dominated by German development cooperation. These relations are close and based upon trust, with frequent close consultations between the two countries in international bodies.
Germany is highly respected in Lesotho, on account of its development cooperation with the country. This cooperation focuses on supporting decentralized rural development, and the establishment of efficient decentralized institutions, including service providers at district level but above all local authorities. This, it is hoped, will improve services to the poor in particular and strengthen the political participation of the people. This is helping to implement the government of Lesotho’s national development strategy.
