LESOTHO JOINED THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry commemorated Desertification and Drought Day in Sebitia bringing together government departments, development partners and local communities to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of supporting pastoralists. Speaking during the event, Ministry of Environment and Forestry representative, Mr. Tankiso Letsopha said the commemoration aimed to celebrate both Desertification […]
DESPITE ONGOING TRADE CHALLENGES, THE UNITED STATES AND LESOTHO REAFFIRM THEIR CLOSE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP.
The United States (US) Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott, had reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the United States and Lesotho despite recent trade tariffs imposed by the US that resulted in hundreds of Basotho losing their jobs. Speaking during a press conference in Maseru, Ambassador Scott emphasized that, […]
SCHOOLS HEED HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE 111’S PLEA, URGING COMMUNITIES TO PUSH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION.
Schools in Lesotho are strengthening agricultural production as part of efforts to improve food security, promote good nutrition and equip learners with practical farming skills. The initiatives come at a time when His Majesty King Letsie III, in his capacity as African Union Champion for Nutrition, continues to urge chiefs and communities to advocate for […]
THE GOVERNMENT DONATED BLANKETS AND RADIOS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PROTECTING THE REGENERATION OF LANDSCAPES AND LIVELIHOODS PROJECT [ROLL]
Quthing District Administrator, Mr. Bonang Tlali, presented 300 blankets and 20 walkie‑talkie radios to crime prevention committees from 15 villages near Lets’eng‑La‑Letsie catchment. The handover ceremony was held at a private woolshed in Thabong, Mphaki. The donation, pledged in April this year by Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, was made to strengthen community efforts in safeguarding […]
PRIME MINISTER SAM MATEKANE PLEDGED TO CONSTRUCT NEW WOOLSHED FOR ’MELIKANE COMMUNITY IN QACHA’SNEK.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has pledged to construct a new woolshed in ’Melikane to ease challenges faced by livestock farmers in the area. The Prime Minister made the commitment during the sod-turning ceremony for the Matlali–Lebakeng road upgrade project. The issue was raised by the Member of Parliament for Lebakeng Constituency, Mr. Letsekang Moloi, and […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS BY 70%-80% TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
The sale of farming inputs for winter cropping has commenced countrywide, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition has announced. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, the Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Mr. Lereko Masupha, said seeds and fertilizers have been subsidized by 70 percent and 80 percent respectively to assist farmers in boosting […]
SADC ADVANCES REGIONAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS ACROSS MEMBER STATES.
On the margins of the Indigenous Knowledge-Based (IK-Based) Technology Innovation Investment Summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from June 02 to 04, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened an Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Policy Hybrid Meeting aimed at advancing the development of a Regional IKS Policy and Strategy. The meeting has brought […]
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY MET SEBETIA COMMUNITY AHEAD OF RANGELANDS RESTORATION CELEBRATION
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry held a community meeting at Sebetia in Berea District to prepare for the commemoration of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will be observed on June 17 under the theme: ‘Rangelands: recognize, respect and restore’. Speaking during the […]
LESOTHO COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WITH KOREA THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
Minister of Public Works and Transport,Mr. Matjato Moteane has reaffirmed Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Korea and African partners through increased trade and investment, infrastructure development, renewable energy, digital transformation, skills development and agricultural cooperation. This was said when he delivered Lesotho’s intervention at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER M250 MILLION ON ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCY OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Motorists, in particular farmers, are urged to maintain a safe distance and ensure visibility when driving slow-moving agricultural equipment in order to prevent road accidents. This was said by Road Safety Officer Mr. Setsoto Putsoa in an interview with the Agency, saying the above is crucial in this season as farmers are about to engage […]
