CHIEFS URGED TO CHAMPION NUTRITION TO SUPPORT HIS MAJESTY
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition (MAFSN) District Agricultural Officer (DAO) Nyakallo Pokocho called on local chiefs to become advocates for improved nutrition, aligning with His Majesty Letsie III’s role as African Union Nutrition Champion and African Leader for Nutrition (ALN) Champion. Speaking at an agricultural dialogue organized by MAFSN, Pokocho emphasized the […]
AFRICA EXPECTS DIGITAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Omphile Marupi says having signed the China-Africa Action Plan for Digital Cooperation and Development, they expect to witness tremendous development in the media digital sector. He said during the 6th China Africa Media Cooperation and China-Africa Think Tank High Level Dialogue in Beijing. The session […]
MPOTJOANE REPORTS ON THE EXPULSION OF BASOTHO IN SA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, has presented a report concerning the expulsion of Basotho nationals from South Africa (SA). In his report, the Minister detailed a meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bloemfontein, where it was revealed that a recent operation targeted foreigners lacking proper documentation. […]
CHINA – AFRICA MEDIA FORUM OPENS
The two day 6th Forum on China – Africa Media Cooperation and China – Africa Think Tank high level dialogue held at Beijing International Convention Center was on Wednesday officially opened by the Mr LI Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau, Member of the Secretariat, and Head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party […]
MINISTER LAUNCHES THE NHDR REPORT
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched the Lesotho 2024 National Human Development Report (NHDR) as well as the Lesotho Sustainable Development Goal Investor Map in Maseru on Wednesday. The Lesotho 2024 National Human Development Report is launched under the theme ‘Harnessing technology […]
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES EXACERBATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The 2024 Trafficking in Person Report shows that human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Lesotho. Traffickers exploit victims from Lesotho abroad due to limited economic opportunities, exacerbated by the pandemics and inflation which in turn result in vulnerable populations, continues the report. The report further indicates that women and orphaned children are enticed […]
Egyptian Ambassador bits farewell to Lesotho
The Ambassador of Egypt to the Kingdom of Lesotho paid a farewell visit to the Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane in Maseru on Thursday. Ambassador Ahmed El Fadly has been serving on a non-residential basis from Pretoria since 2021. Speaking in an interview with LENA on Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr […]
HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE COMES TO AN END
Prime Minister (PM) Ntsokoane Matekane officially closed deliberations on high level dialogue aimed at ending hunger and deprivation in the Mountain Kingdom. In his remarks at the end of the dialogue in Maseru on Tuesday, the PM said after this forum, there will be a new policy direction in terms of commercializing agriculture. “A positive […]
LESOTHO HAS POTENTIAL ON AGRICULTURE
The usage of emerging technologies and innovation that seem to be spreading across the globe can in a way help in the improvement of sustainable agricultural systems. This was said by the Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation Ms Nthati Moorosi, during a panel discussion at the High level dialogue on the Future […]
HIS MAJESTY ADDRESSES HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE
His Majesty King Letsie lll has called all to view agriculture as a means to unlock Lesotho’s potential, promote food security and transform the agricultural sector in its entirety. He said this when addressing a high level dialogue themed ‘The Future of Food Security in Lesotho,’ held in Maseru on Tuesday. He explained that August […]
