KING LETSIE III TOURED TAITA TAVETA AND ACKNOWLEDGED INITIATIVES PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION.
His Majesty King Letsie III on a second day embarked on a field engagement in Taita Taveta County to gain first-hand experience of drought-affected areas and to highlight the evolving food security situation in Africa. Speaking during the visit, His Majesty commended the partnership between the Kenya Red Cross and the Taita Taveta County Government, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS INTENSIFYING EFFORTS TO TACKLE CRITICAL WATER DEFICITS AND BUILD GREATER RESILIENCE TO DROUGHT NATIONWIDE.
RASEBALA DAM DREDGING PROJECT IN MAFETENG DISTRICT. Project Overview Project Name: Mafeteng Drought Relief Project – Dredging of Rasebala Dam. Location: Rasebala Dam, Mafeteng. Executing Agency: Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO). Contractor: Founda Construction Engineering. Project Cost: M52 million. Project Duration: Estimated at 10 months. Why the Project is Important? The dam is currently operating […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS WITH KENYAN PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO.
His Majesty King Letsie III today met with H.E. President William Samoei Ruto of the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Kenya for the mutual benefit of both nations. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
THE PRIME MINISTER WILL ADDRESS OTHER AFRICAN LEADERS ON NATION-RELATED CHALLENGES WHILE PAVING THE WAY FOR STRATEGIC NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY AND MINING SECTORS.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Samuel Matekane is expected to address Heads of State and Government as well as other senior African leaders at the African Leadership Colloquium underway in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking to the agency, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Motlatsi Maqelepo, said the Prime Minister will be […]
HIS MAJESTY ENGAGE OTHER FELLOW AFRICAN LEADERS ON FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AHEAD OF EL NINO PHENOMENON ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE CONTINENT.
His Majesty King Letsie III is on a 3-day official visit to the Republic of Kenya at the invitation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The visit came amid growing concern over the escalating humanitarian impact of food insecurity across Africa. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to […]
FOLLOWING THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK, LESOTHO WOOL AND MOHAIR STAKEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO NEW BIOSECURITY MEASURES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MOHAIR INDUSTRY.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, urged wool and mohair brokers, traders and farmers to comply with the new biosecurity protocols introduced following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Mr Mochoboroane made the call and addressed brokers and traders after touring the Bophelo Wool and Mohair and Rosehip heating […]
LESOTHO IS FOCUSED ON SECURING RELIABLE WATER SOURCES TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND CREATE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II, conducted an inspection visit in Leribe to assess progress and determine whether the project is meeting its planned targets. Speaking during the visit, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lira Ralebese, said the purpose of the […]
GOVERNMENT URGED CHILDREN TO SPEAK OUT ON ISSUES AFFECTING THEM AND CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS.
Children had been urged to actively participate in decisions and processes that affect their lives, as the country continues efforts to strengthen the protection of children in the digital environment. Speaking at the National Children’s Parliament Simulation Session held at the Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village. The Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said child participation was […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN DIGITAL VOICE AS ATU CONSIDERS 2027–2031 STRATEGIC PLAN
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, has delivered Lesotho’s Country Policy Statement at the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking as Member States deliberate on the African Telecommunications Union’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2031 and […]
THROUGH A STRUCTURED AND COORDINATED SYSTEM, LESOTHO ALIGNS WITH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TEACHER STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES.
Ministry of Education and Training through the Teaching Service Department (TSD) officially Launched the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Teachers. The CPD framework establishes a structured, nationally coordinated system that enables every teacher to grow professionally, stay current and be recognized for their skills. The Framework is a bold statement of the ministry’s commitment […]
