LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND PARTNERS SENSITIZED COUNCILLORS ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT
Community councillors from Mphaki Community Council have been sensitized on Phase II of the Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food-Insecure Populations in Lesotho (IACoV II) project during their monthly. Presenting the project overview, Project Coordinator Mr. Thabo Nobala explained that the five-year initiative, funded with over M170 million by the Adaptation Fund under the […]
KING CO-CHAIRED AN AGRICULTURAL ROUNDTABLE SESSION IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
King Letsie 111 co-chaired an agricultural roundtable session alongside the President of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani where the theme of this discussion was ‘Developing sustainable and value-added Agriculture’. King Letsie 111 said, to effect meaningful transformation in agricultural food systems, Africa must invest in human capital, he emphasized the need to empower youth and […]
KING LED LESOTHO’S DELEGATION AT THE AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT 2026 HELD IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
Bilateral meetings between His Majesty King Letsie III and His Excellency Alvaro Lario President of IFAD are going on in discussion of cooperation on rural development, food security and agricultural transformation in Africa. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT APPRECIATED AUSTRIA’S CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH DIFFERENT INITIATIVES.
The Kingdom of Lesotho had the honour of hosting the Deputy Minister of the Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs of Austria, H.E. Ambassador Nikolaus Marschik, during his official visit from 6β7 May 2026. During his visit, Ambassador Marschik paid courtesy calls on the Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, and the Honourable Minister […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE IS CREATING NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR BASOTHO YOUTH
Basotho youth are gradually transforming the countryβs informal markets, as they move from being consumers to producers, creating new economic opportunities through local manufacturing since the inception of flea Market initiative. At a flea market along Kingsway, a shift was evident as stalls displayed a wide range of locally made products, including leather goods, clothing, […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE HANDED OVER ANIMAL DIP TANK AT LETS’ENG LA LETSIE, IN QUTHING
Β The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho held a successful animal dip tank handover event at LetΕ‘eng-la-Letsie, Likhaebaneng/Ha Peete in Quthing District. The programme brought together national leaders, local authorities, and livestock farmers, highlighting the importance of improving animal health services and supporting the wool and mohair industry. The event featured remarks from various stakeholders […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED TRACTOR FINANCING INITIATIVE TO HELP BASOTHO FARMERS.
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LESOTHO IS ACTIVELY ALIGNING WITH THE UNAIDS 2030 GOAL TO END HIV BY POVERTY REDUCING INITIATIVES.
Β In line with UNAIDS 2030 goal that aim to end HIV pandemic as a public health threat by reducing new infections and death by 90 percent, National Aids Commission (NAC) through its youth mentorship program has embarked on a three months campaign to equip Berea youth with skills to starts businesses, starting in Teyateyaneng. Speaking […]
LESOTHO’S WOOL AND MOHAIR WILL BE INTRODUCED TO CHINESE MARKETS TO ENSURE ZERO-TARIFF POLICY BENEFITS PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES.
China and Lesotho are set to strengthen trade exchanges, fully implement the zero-tariff policy and sign an agreement on wool and mohair exports to China. This Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Xiaokun highlighted when responding to questions during media briefing on Monday outlining specific areas of cooperation he sees as most promising for strengthening economic and […]
