Just a few days after budget presentation prioritising digital transformation, the Prime Minister (PM) launched UniPOD Sebopi at Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) on Friday.
The PM stated the UniPOD will unlock the great minds of youth, strive for growth and development of the country economically and otherwise.
“This initiative aligns with the country’s National Strategic Development Plan II (NSDP II) review extension, the hub further shows innovation is now a necessity not luxury”, he added.
He said all including young people under SEBABATSO will be able to use the UniPOD to further enhance their research, business ideas as well as their prototypes.
The PM further encouraged those wanting to start their businesses to be courageous, saying it is not an easy journey but with patience and persistent it can be done.
On the same token, the Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Maseru Central, Justice Nthomeng Majara said the launch aligns with the budget as the Minister of Finance wants 400 million set aside for innovations such as these ones.
She challenged all youth to come on board and utilise the hub meant to transform the livelihoods of youth, making sure the UniPOD grows.
Similarly, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MICSTI), Ms Nthati Moorosi commended Lerotholi Polytechnic for hosting the hub on behalf of other institutions including young entrepreneurs.
She highlighted that the launch comes at a time when Lesotho through MICSTI is striving towards ensuring that all schools in the country access internet through universal school connectivity.
“This will go a long way in enhancing digital transformation eco-system. We are thankful to UNDP for having supported the country throughout inception.
Source: Lesotho News Agency (24/2/2025
