LESOTHO GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED CERTIFICATION TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL YOUTH CHAPTER PLATFORM AIMED AT EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH AGRICULTURAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Lesotho had been certified to establish the Lesotho National Youth Chapter, a platform aimed at empowering young people through agricultural skills development, knowledge sharing and opportunities to market their agricultural products internationally. The certification was granted during the World Food Forum held in Rome, Italy. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, the Minister of […]
THROUGH NEW AI-POWERED CHATBOTS DEVELOPED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT, FARMERS WILL NOW ACCESS VITAL AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES.
The Government of Lesotho is developing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to improve farmers’ access to agricultural information and advice. This was said by the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Nthati Moorosi when officially opening the third National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Week 2026 in Maseru, calling for greater efforts to […]
THE GOVERNMENT URGED POULTRY FARMERS TO ALIGN PRODUCTION WITH DEMAND IN ORDER TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND MEET INTERNATIONAL MARKET STANDARDS.
Poultry farmers in Teyateyaneng had been urged to align production with market demand to improve product quality, ensure a consistent supply of poultry products and sustain their businesses. The call was made during a three-day workshop organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition for broiler and layer poultry farmers at the Teyateyaneng […]
THE NATIONWIDE TWO-WEEK MEASLES AND RUBELLA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS GAINING MOMENTUM.
The Ministry of Health in Botha-Bothe is targeting approximately 39,363 children during a two-week measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled to run until October 23, 2026. Botha-Bothe District Public Health Nurse, Mrs Mabusane Ratikoane, said the figure represents children enrolled in registered schools, adding that the number could increase as the campaign also targets […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO CONTINUES TO HONOUR ITS MANDATE TO CONSTRUCT AND REHABILITATE ROADS TO ENHANCE INTER-DISTRICT CONNECTIVITY AND EASE ITS CITIZENS LIVES. E
China Geo-Engineering Corporation Lesotho had been announced as the contractor for the rehabilitation of the Maseru Border Post to Maqhaka section of the A1 road, in a project expected to cost over M700 million. Speaking at the announcement, the Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the project was part of the mandate given to […]
THE BATTLE AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE PROMPTED LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TO EXPLORE MEASURES AND STRATEGIES TO REVIVE LESOTHO NATIONAL DAIRY BOARD AND ENHANCE DOMESTIC MILK PRODUCTION.
Buffalo farming in Italy offered lessons for Lesotho as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security explored ways to revive the Lesotho National Dairy Board (LNDB) and boost local milk production. This emerged during a tour by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Selibe Mochoboroane to Azienda Agricola Giancarlo D’Angelo, a buffalo farm and mozzarella cheese […]
LESOTHO’S AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS AND LIVELIHOODS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE WILL BE TRANSFORMED THROUGH HAND-IN-HAND INVESTMENT FORUM.
King Letsie 111 and Lesotho entourage attended 2026 flagship event held from 13 to 17 October at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The FAO’s 6th world food forum provides platform for high-level dialogues, consultations, innovation labs, interactive pitching events, hackathons, matchmaking meetings, exhibitions and […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS POISED TO BENEFIT SIGNIFICANTLY FROM WORLD BANK AS IT’S ON A VITAL MISSION TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE DIGITAL PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS.
The Honourable Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Nthati Moorosi, alongside the Principal Secretary (PS) Mr. Kanono Ramashamole and the Ministry’s management team, held a pivotal meeting with a high-level delegation from the World Bank’s Urban, Resilience, Disaster Risk Management and Land unit to align strategic urban planning with Lesotho’s aggressive digital transformation […]
LESOTHO JOINED A CONTINENTAL ALLIANCE TO ADVANCE AI, DATA AND DIGITAL SKILLS PAVING THE WAY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SMART AFRICA DIGITAL ACADEMY.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, Participated virtually in the 21st Smart Africa Alliance Meeting. The meeting was advancing discussions on Africa’s digital transformation agenda, including Internet Governance, the African Civil Drone Blueprint and the Mentorship Framework. Since joining the Alliance in 2025, Lesotho has benefited from initiatives in […]
ALIGNED WITH THE POVERTY REDUCTION GOALS OF NATIONAL STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN [NSDP11] GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES WILL BE MASSIVELY BOLSTERED BY TRC TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY.]
The Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) new strategic direction focuses on the advocacy of human rights in areas of agriculture and women empowerment amongst others for the next three years. Speaking with the Agency, the newly elected Chairman of the board, Mr. Baba Malephane said the strategic direction is part of the human rights organisation advocacy […]
