LESOTHO AND U.S. EMBASSY RENEW AMERICAN CORNER PARTNERSHIP
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole signed a renewed partnership between the Lesotho Government and U.S. Embassy Maseru to Keep the American Corner a hub for learning and Innovation. The American Corner based at State Library in Maseru district was first opened in 2016 as […]
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
The Ministry of Law and Justice says it requires at least 700 hectares of land to increase food production in correctional institutions during the 2026/2027 financial year. Presenting his ministry’s budget before the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Richard Ramoeletsi, requested a recurrent budget of M398,278,445 to […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
The Government of Lesotho today joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Forests, marking the occasion a day ahead of its official date of March 21st. The event was held at Taung Ha Serobele in Mohale’s Hoek, where leaders and community members gathered to promote environmental conservation and highlight the need to […]
GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE NUMBER OF DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES TO BE INCREASE The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development will increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904 in 2026/2027 financial year. This was said by the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development Mr. Pitso Lesaoana when requesting M1, 480, 878, 657 from the committee […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSESSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank(AfDB), has convened a two-day workshop to assess the implementation of its project portfolio, identify key challenges and agree on measures to improve execution and development impact. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Nthoateng Lebona, said the workshop […]
PRINCIPAL CHIEFS THINK OF CHANGING KING MOSHOESHOE’S ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION.
Part of the Principal Chiefs say that the commemoration of King Moshoeshoe’s anniversary must change in form, moving away from merely gathering people for celebrations and dancing, and instead focusing on ways to carry out development work within communities. The Principal Chief of Ha Mamathe, Chief Sempe Masupha, said that as an individual he no […]
LESOTHO INSTITUTIONALISED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. ‘Maneo Ntene, on behalf of the Minister of Health, officially opened the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Training held in Maseru. Speaking during the opening session, Mrs. Ntene highlighted the importance of strengthening systems that enable the country to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and other […]
PREPARATIONS FOR LESOTHO UPCOMING CENSUS ARE UNDERWAY.
The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) commenced a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea to prepare them for the upcoming national census operations. Statistician Mr. Mohau Sekhutšoane said the purpose of the workshop is to equip assistant supervisors with the necessary skills and guide them on how to correctly complete census questionnaires. He […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN DIALOGUE WITH THE UN COMMITTEE ON DISABLED RIGHTS IN GENEVA.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in a two-day review of its Initial Report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 34th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Geneva from 9–27 March 2026. The delegation of Lesotho was led by the Minister […]
4G-ENABLED DIGITAL LIBRARY UNVEILED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN MASERU.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vodacom to promote digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, signed the MoU with Vodacom at the State Library during the unveiling […]
