LESOTHO JOINS THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF WAICO
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Limpho Tau, had signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai, China. Lesotho is among the 29 founding countries of the new intergovernmental organization, which aims to promote international cooperation and fair, safe and beneficial development of Artificial […]
CELEBRATIONS FOR MARKING HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY ARE ONGOING IN MOKHOTLONG DISTRICT WITH RESIDENTS EXPRESSING JOY AT CELEBRATING ALONGSIDE THEIR MAJESTIES.
Mokhotlong communities, dignitaries and external communities gathered in Multitudes for His Majesty’s 63rd the King Birthday at Malingoaneng in Mokhotlong District Celebration prior to King’s birthday main event on the 17th July 2026. Earlier their Majesties received the Holy Eucharist at the Mass at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church ahead of District Birthday celebrations. King […]
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MARKED 63rd ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY AND ITS OWN 40th ANNIVERSARY BY PLANTING 650 FRUIT TREES.
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) planted 650 fruit trees (apples and pears) at Masakong, Malingoaneng in the district of Mokhotlong. Similarly another batch of 650 trees will also be planted at Ha Rafolatsane, Khalahali side in due course. In an interview with the Agency, Mr. Palo Mohlotsane from the Polihali Branch Public Relations Office, under […]
LESOTHO IS TAKING A LEADING ROLE IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ENABLE BROAD ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO CITIZENS.
Even though Lesotho is the newest member of Smart Africa, it had been selected as one of the countries participating in creating national data Blueprint. The government through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) hosted the first National Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on the Development of the National Data Value Creation Blueprint […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES M68 MILLION CLIMATE FUND TO PROTECT MSMES AND JOBS.
The government has launched a M68 million Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) withstand the growing impact of climate change while protecting jobs and livelihoods. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Motlatsi Maqelepo, said the facility, funded through the World […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENTING UN RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
All is set for the high-level stakeholder meeting to be staged in Maseru in a bid to strengthen Lesotho’s commitment to implement the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the Federation is ready to […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO PRIORITIZE YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH AS CENTRAL PILLARS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Several challenges faced by young people in Lesotho caused by the ailing economy, unemployment and unstable families have left them vulnerable to drug abuse, human trafficking, poor mental health, exploitation through cheap and child labour and various forms of crime. 2026 World Population Day theme was “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people-today and […]
IN THE LEAD-UP TO LESOTHO’S 60TH YEARS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, CITIZENS RECOGNISED THE COUNTRY’S SUSTAINED ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PEACEFUL TRANSITIONS OF POWER.
As Lesotho prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this October, many Basotho are reflecting on the nation’s journey, acknowledging the milestones achieved while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead. In an interview with the Agency, a proud citizen Mrs. ‘Masebelisoa Mokoena said six decades of independence have brought significant progress in education, healthcare, […]
SOD TURNING OF THE RAMAROTHOLE PHASE II SOLAR GENERATION PROJECT LAUNCH
Ministry of Energy and Mining through the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company is launching the phase II of the Ramarothole Solar Power project Mafeteng. The expansion will add 50MW of renewable energy generation capacity to the already existing 30MW from phase I bringing the total capacity of the Ramarothole plant to 80MW. The project will also […]
HIS MAJESTY COMMISSIONS NYAKA TO WASHINGTON EMBASSAY
His Majesty King Letsie III has commissioned Mr Molefi Nyaka as Lesotho’s Ambassador to Washington, United States of America (USA) at the ceremony held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday. His Majesty highlighted Lesotho’s desire to further strengthen the existing relations between Lesotho and the USA hence the accreditation of Mr Nyaka as Lesotho’s Ambassador. […]
