PM LAUDS WATER TREATY PROGRESS
In the spirit that peace prevail when rivers flow, the Prime Minister (PM), Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says, Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty (LHWT) has made positive strides on the lives of Basotho and its neighbors. He said this when giving progress on the review and the revision of the LHWT at an occasion celebrating the bestowing […]
HIS MAJESTY GETS A PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
Maseru, Oct.24 — In a hall full of dignitaries from inside and outside Lesotho, government ministers, senior government officials and Basotho well wishers, the Head of State His Majesty King Letsie III was bestowed with a prestigious award by Botswana Minister of Water and Human Settlement Mr. Onneetse Ramogapi on behalf of Global Water Partnership […]
GLOBAL WATER AWARD OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER TO HIS MAJESTY
The prestigious Global Water Partnership Presidential Award was officially handed over to the Kingdom of Lesotho by His Excellency the Minister of Water and Human Settlement of the Republic of Botswana, Mr Onneetse Ramogapi. The handover symbolizes international recognition of His Majesty King Letsie III’s exceptional leadership in promoting the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as […]
HIS MAJESTY’S GLOBAL WATER AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CEREMONY UNDERWAY
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony where His Majesty King Letsie III is set to acknowledge receipt of the Global Water Partnership Presidential Award. The event began with a prayer led by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), setting a tone of gratitude and reflection for […]
PM ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE, SERVICE DELIVERY
In a move that promotes his government’s commitment to inclusive governance and accountability, the Prime Minister (PM) Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane met with representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Maseru to discuss strategies for improving service delivery and addressing pressing national challenges. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the vital role civil society plays […]
AFRICA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN GLOBAL SOUTH DIALOGUE
Only few days remain towards the 2025 G20 Summit to be hosted in South Africa, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from November 12 to 14 in Houghton. This first-of-its-kind forum on African soil aims to highlight the strengthening ties between China and […]
HIS MAJESTY HOLDS BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH IFAD, PRINCESS OF JORDAN
His Majesty King Letsie III held bilateral meetings with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) leadership and Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan in Rome, Italy. During the engagements, His Majesty met with Mr Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President of IFAD’s Department for Country Operations, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future opportunities […]
FOLLOW UP ON LESOTHO DATA GOVERNANCE CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, together with AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ, and CIPESA, held a one-and-a-half-day validation workshop to align Lesotho’s Data Management Policy with the African Union Data Policy Framework (AUDPF). Speaking at the event, Communications Minister, Ms Nthati Moorosi said the government is working to ensure national policies reflect Lesotho’s needs […]
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 […]
