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 […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME HOSTED STAKEHOLDER MEETING ON CROP INSURANCE
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), on Thursday hosted a stakeholdersβ meeting on crop insurance aimed at promoting smart subsidies and agricultural insurance to boost agricultural investment. Speaking at the meeting, Director of Field Services, Mr. Thabo Sekhonyana, said the initiative is a crucial step […]
ITALIAN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES COULD POTENTIALLY BENEFIT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE.
His Excellency Ambassador Lebeko Sello, accompanied by a delegation from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Rome, visited a livestock farm in Aprilia, Italy, as part of efforts to learn from the Italian agricultural system and explore practices that could benefit Lesotho. The delegation was received by farm owner Mr. Giorgi Nello and […]
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 ministryβs 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 Mohaleβs Hoek, where leaders and community members gathered to promote environmental conservation and highlight the need to […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III PLANTED OLIVE TREES AT MANTΕ ONYANE, IN THABA-TSEKA DISTRICT.
His Majesty King Letsie III took part in a symbolic tree-planting activity in MantΕ‘onyane, marking the occasion during the events surrounding the unveiling of St Lawrence Church and The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Matekane’s birthday celebration. The tree-planting gesture reflected a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development, while it also symbolized growth, life […]
