GOVERNMENT URGES ELDERLY TO UTILISE ELECTRONICAL DEVICES TO RECEIVE GRANTS
The elderly petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development to the portfolio committee on social cluster about the method of payment of their pensions through electronics yet they want the ministry to pay them cash at their centres. Deputy Principal Secretary Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Thae Makhele said electronics […]
GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE LHWP FUNDS ARE INVESTED WISELY – PM SAMUEL MATEKANE
The government will ensure that every Loti returned to Lesotho through the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is invested wisely, in health, education, infrastructure and in the future of young people. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane said this when delivering his remarks on behalf of the Lesotho government at the official opening of the […]
LHWP PARTNERS TO ENJOY MUTUAL BENEFITS OF SENQU BRIDGE – KING LETSIE III
Lesotho is proud to contribute to South Africa’s water security while advancing its own economic development and energy aspirations through a unique collaboration. Lesotho’s Head of State, King Letsie III said this when delivering a keynote address at the official opening of the Senqu bridge in Mokhotlong. He said the event was another milestone worth […]
LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA MOVE TO EASE BORDER CROSSING PROCESSES
The Minister of Home Affairs Local Government, Chieftainship and Police, Honourable Lebona Lephema, held a press conference to brief Basotho on recent engagements between the Governments of Lesotho and South Africa regarding improvements at border crossings. The meeting focused on facilitating easier movement of people while strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Honourable Lephema announced […]
RAMASHAMOLE HIGHLIGHTED ROLE OF USF IN ADVANCING DIGITAL INCLUSION AT COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, addressed delegates at the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow in his capacity as Chairperson of the Universal Service Fund Committee (USFC). Speaking during a session on Digital Inclusion and Universal Access, Mr. Ramashamole underscored the critical role of the Universal Service […]
PRIME MINISTER OFFICIALLY OPENS 64TH CTO COUNCIL MEETING AND COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
The Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, declared open the 64th Council Meeting of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO) and the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow, on Monday in Maseru. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed pride that Lesotho has become the first African country to host the CTO […]
COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW UNDERWAY IN LESOTHO
The Commonwealth Digital Roadshow is officially underway in Maseru, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and innovators from across the Commonwealth to engage on Lesotho’s digital transformation journey. Hosted by the Government of Lesotho through Ministry of Information, communications, science, technology and Innovation in partnership with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, the multi-day programme features […]
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING GEAR-UP FOR MID-TERM REVIEW AND JOINT MONITORING VISITS
Members of the Local Education Group (LEG) had a meeting that prepares them for the coming Mid-Term Review and Joint Monitoring Visits planned to be implemented concurrently from April 20th to May 22nd, 2026. LEG is a government -led multi-stakeholder body coordinating the education sector, chaired by the Ministry of Education and Training and co-chaired […]
LESOTHO HOSTED THE SPELLING A BUSINESS AFRICA [SABA] TERTIARY EDITION FINALS.
The Spelling A Business Africa (SABA) Tertiary Edition Finals which were hosted in Maseru brought together some of the brightest young minds in business and innovation. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Education Professor Ntoi Rapapa, and His Excellency Yang Xiaokun, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TOOK A BOLD STEP TOWARD A HEALTHIER AND SAFER SOCIETY.
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, in collaboration with key stakeholders officially launched the Investment case on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Family planning, Ending Gender-Based violence and child marriage in Maseru. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of […]
