THE GOVERNMENT STANDS FIRM ON ITS MANDATE TO BUILD ROADS LINKING DISTRICTS, EASING MOVEMENT AND UNLOCKING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Right Honourable , the Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Matekane officially launched the construction of a 55-kilometre road linking Makhoabeng and Sekiring in Thaba-Tseka district. Addressing communities from surrounding villages, Mr. Matekane said the poor state of the road had been a longstanding challenge for residents, adding that the launch marked the beginning of a new […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY FOR LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA.
Lesotho called on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to prioritize affordable international connectivity for landlocked and small countries to ensure that they are not left behind in the digital transformation agenda. Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi, made the call when delivering Lesotho’s policy statement at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT WILL LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED IN ITS EFFORTS TO RECOVER FUNDS LOST DUE TO MISMANAGEMENT AND IRREGULARITIES IN BELO ELECTRIFICATION.
Government officials implicated in irregularities and mismanagement during the implementation of the Belo electrification project will be held accountable, with government seeking to recover the money lost. Minister of Energy and Mining, Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane, said this during a media tour of the Belo Substation and Industrial Estate. Hon. Mpotjoane said suspending or dismissing officials […]
2ND NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FORUM UNDERWAY
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), through the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is hosting the 2nd National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum in Maseru. Held under the theme “Harnessing the Biodigital Economy for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Lesotho,” the two-day forum brings together government ministries and […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN ITU PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE IN QATAR TO ADVANCE KEY PRIORITIES AIMED AT ENSURING THE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY COUNTRY-WIDE.
The Kingdom of Lesotho is participating in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), taking place in Doha, Qatar, until 27 November 2026. The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, leads Lesotho’s delegation during the high-level policy discussions and leadership elections while the Principal Secretary, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, will […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO IS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE NEEDS OF POOR AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BY DISTRIBUTING FOOD PARCELS TO MULTITUDES AS A MEASURE TO MITIGATE POVERTY AND HUNGER AMID CLIMATE CHANGE.
Lesotho government department, The Disaster Management Authority, through the Disaster Management Team will distribute food parcels to six thousand vulnerable households within five Community Councils starting this Month. Beneficiaries are drawn from five Community Councils of Ramoetsana, Makoabating, Lehlakaneng, and Metsi-Maholo and selected Electoral Divisions of Ts’anatalana Community Council Where Anticipatory Action Project of Improving […]
LESOTHO STAKEHOLDERS’ WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN UNDERWAY
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), in collaboration with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), is hosting a two-day stakeholders’ workshop for the development of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP). In his opening remarks, LCA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mangangole Tsikinyane, […]
LESOTHO CALLED FOR CHILD-CENTRED AI GOVERNANCE IN PEACE AND SECURITY OPERATIONS TO DETER TECHNOLOGY MISUSE.
Lesotho has called for child protection to be integrated into Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance in peace and security operations, warning that the misuse of the technology could expose children affected by armed conflict to further harm. The call was made by Lesotho’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), Her Excellency Ntšiuoa Sekete, […]
LESOTHO NEWS AGENCY AND XINHUA NEWS AGENCY OF CHINA SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION.
The Lesotho News Agency (LENA) and Xinhua News Agency of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation, promoting information exchange and enhancing professional collaboration between the two media institutions. The agreement is expected to provide a platform for the two agencies to exchange news stories, share cultural experiences and improve the […]
GOVERNMENT CALL UPON STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES TO TACKLE CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES THAT THREATENS THE LIVELIHOODS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES.
The Minister of Environment and Forestry, Honourable Thabo Mofosi, officially opened the GEF-8 Project Inception Workshop for the project titled “Nature-based Solutions for Increased Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Rural Communities of Lesotho.” In his opening remarks, the Minister highlighted the severe and prolonged drought affecting the southwestern region of Lesotho. He said the drought, coupled […]
