THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE HANDED OVER ANIMAL DIP TANK AT LETS’ENG LA LETSIE, IN QUTHING
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho held a successful animal dip tank handover event at Letšeng-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.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐎 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆? The 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 has introduced the 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 to help Basotho farmers access tractors and essential farm machinery at affordable terms. The initiative is implemented through 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤, in collaboration with the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 […]
LESOTHO IS ACTIVELY ALIGNING WITH THE UNAIDS 2030 GOAL TO END HIV BY POVERTY REDUCING INITIATIVES.
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 stakeholders’ 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 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 […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III PLANTED OLIVE TREES AT MANTŠONYANE, IN THABA-TSEKA DISTRICT.
His Majesty King Letsie III took part in a symbolic tree-planting activity in Mantšonyane, 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 […]
QACHA’SNEK RESIDENTS ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Total of 77 families in Ha Mosuoe village in Qacha’s nek District have received high-quality vegetable seeds aimed at improving household food security, nutrition, and supporting the local economy. The seeds were distributed through a joint initiative involving the District Council Secretary (DCS), a member of Parliament for Tsoelike Constituency, Honourable Ts’eliso Nkoefoshe, Ha Mosuoe […]
