INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT REMAINS KEY – MASIU
Inspired by the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget, the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) will continue to invest in infrastructure development. This was said by Information Communications Technology (ICT) Director, Mr. Khiba Masiu giving remarks on the proposed allocation of M386,4 million that had been allocated to the ICT sector so as […]
LESOTHO SHOULD FULLY UTILISE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO DRIVE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY-DR.MATLANYANE
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, emphasised that building economic resilience is no longer optional but the central organising principle guiding government policy priorities for the coming financial year. Dr. Matlanyane made the remarks during the presentation of the 2026/27 national budget at the National Assembly. The session was attended by […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
FAO PLEDGES M92.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, has announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged US$5 million, equivalent to approximately M92.5 million, to support Lesotho’s agricultural development. Mr Mpotjoane explained that the pledge forms part of FAO’s commitment under the Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation in […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN ROME FOR WORLD FOOD FORUM 2025
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025. WFF is global platform hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together leaders and experts to address pressing challenges of food security and sustainable development. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Lesotho’s […]
DR MATLANYANE`S SPEECH AT UNGA
Speech by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning of the Kingdom of LesothoDr. Retselisitsoe Matlanyane on the First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy, on the theme “Implementing commitments on financing developmentThe Secretary GeneralExcellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,On behalf of the Kingdom of Lesotho, I extend our gratitude to the United […]
CENTRAL BANK OF LESOTHO OPTIMISTIC ABOUT ECONOMIC TRENDS
The Governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho, Dr Emmanuel Letete, delivered a cautiously optimistic outlook on global and local economic trends. Dr Letete said IMF has maintained its global growth projections, signaling resilient economic prospects despite ongoing policy uncertainty. He attributed this to stronger-than-expected front-loading of production and exports, particularly ahead of anticipated U.S. […]
PM LAUNCHES ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN MOKEMA
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane launched the electrification project for the Mokema community, bringing power and renewed hope to hundreds of households and public facilities in the area. Speaking at event on Friday, the Prime Minister began by directing the Minister of Education to ensure that students in Mokema receive the computers they had requested—emphasizing government’s […]
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER PUSHES FOR INVESTMENT IN YOUTH
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi has emphasized the urgent need to nurture and empower young leaders as a critical step toward national development. Speaking at the Children’s Parliament, Minister Moorosi highlighted that grooming young leaders is in the best interest of the country as it cultivates a generation […]
YOUTH STATE VIEWS ON UNEMPLOYMENT
Prime Minister (PM) Ntsokoane Matekane took time out to meet and engage with the youth from different parts of the country on Wednesday at Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru. The cardinal objective of the meeting was to give a platform to contribute ideas on how address the high unemployment levels and joblessness. Hundreds of youth […]
