46TH SADC SUMMIT ADOPTS INFRASTRUCTURE, AGRICULTURE AND MINERALS AS INDUSTRIALISATION PRIORITIES
The 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government has adopted infrastructure development, agriculture and critical minerals as key drivers of industrialisation in the region. The Summit, held in Durban, South Africa on Monday, endorsed the theme: “Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure Development, Agricultural and Critical […]
LESOTHO STRENGTHENS DIASPORA INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), is hosting a workshop on the Remittance-Investment National Framework, aimed at strengthening the contribution of the Basotho diaspora to national development. Speaking on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry Finance, Ms. Maseeiso Lekholoane said the […]
BOTSWANA PROVIDED LESOTHO WITH 100,000 DOSES OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VACCINES TO BOOST NATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE OUTBREAK.
Lesotho received 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Botswana strengthening the country’s efforts to prevent and control the disease. The vaccine support follows commitments made during the Inaugural Lesotho–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC), where the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in animal health, veterinary services, disease surveillance, and food security.As part of […]
THE GOVERNMENT CONVENED WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW THE BIODIVERSITY BILL TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS AND SHARING PROJECT.
How can Lesotho ensure that the benefits arising from its biological resources are accessed and shared fairly? The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with UNDP Lesotho convened with the Natural Resources, Tourism and Land Cluster Portfolio Committee for a strategic workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from 12–13 August 2026. The workshop is […]
LESOTHO IS POISED TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP ETHICAL APPROACHES TO AI.
Lesotho called for equitable partnerships in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the international community to ensure that developing countries are active participants in shaping the global digital future. The call was made by the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Office at Geneva and also Ambassador of Lesotho to […]
DUE TO HEIGHTENED GOVERNMENT CONCERN OVER CLIMATE CHANGE, ALL MSMEs ARE ADVISED TO PUT MEASURES IN PLACE TO WITHSTAND CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen their preparedness against climate change and other disasters to ensure business continuity and job creation. CAFI Public Relations Manager Ms. Lihaelo Nkaota said the Government, through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI), had launched a M68 million project […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS APPLAUDED FOR FIXING LONG-STANDING PASSPORT DELAYS AND ROLLING OUT FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICES FOR CITIZENS.
Basotho applying for passports at the Maseru office have applauded the Department for extending passport services to weekends. In an interview with the Agency, one of the applicants Ms. Lineo Makatjane said that the extension of services to weekends has been a good initiative as it enables people who are occupied with work during weekdays […]
UPGRADING AND BUILDING TARMAC ROADS THROUGHOUT LESOTHO IS A GOVERNMENT PRIORITY TO LINK DISTRICTS, IMPROVE MOBILITY AND PROMOTE TOURISM
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, accompanied by the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Honourable Matjato Moteane bore witness to the beginning of the process towards the construction and upgrading of the Malealea Zone Road at Mpatana, Ha-Raleqheka in Mafeteng district. The 154-kilometre road will connect communities across Maseru, Mafeteng and […]
LESOTHO’S IMMUNISATION NETWORK OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS STRESSES THAT VACCINATION IS MORE THAN A MEDICAL INTERVENTION BUT A KEY TO IMPROVED COUNTRY’S HEALTH SYSTEM.
As Lesotho approaches its 60th independence anniversary, the Immunisation Network of Civil Society Organisations Lesotho (INCL) emphasizes that vaccination is much more than a medical service. It is a vital investment in the nation’s future and must be treated as a core national priority. INCL Chairperson, Ms. Puseletso Nthunya said this during the launch of […]
LESOTHO PRIORITIZES THE VALUABLE INSIGHTS SHARED WITH THE GAMBIA TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS AND STRENGHTHEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
The Right Honourable Speaker of the Lesotho Parliament, Hon. Tlohang Sekhamane lead a delegation on a South-South learning exchange to Gambia to explore the Government Development Financing (GDF) approach, a government-led financing modality that strengthens the delivery of national development priorities through strategic partnerships with UNDP. As part of the programme, the delegation paid a […]
