LESOTHO CALLED FOR CHILD-CENTRED AI GOVERNANCE IN PEACE AND SECURITY OPERATIONS TO DETER TECHNOLOGY MISUSE.
Lesotho has called for child protection to be integrated into Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance in peace and security operations, warning that the misuse of the technology could expose children affected by armed conflict to further harm. The call was made by Lesotho’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), Her Excellency Ntšiuoa Sekete, […]
LESOTHO UNVEILED CHILDSAFE PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.
Lesotho unveiled the ChildSafe project, an initiative aimed at strengthening child protection systems, early childhood development and care services, with particular focus on vulnerable children. The project, funded by the United States and implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), was launched in Maseru. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Education and Training Professor Ntoi Rapapa […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO HAS BEEN COMMENDED BY THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION IN RECOGNITION OF ITS LEADERSHIP OF THE SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.
Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Nthati Moorosi, was presented with a gift of appreciation by the African Union Commission in recognition of her leadership as Chair of the Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT) for the past three years. She received the token during the Sixth Ordinary Session of […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION JOINTLY UPHOLD A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CARE, SUPPORT AND DIGNITY OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for greater support for people experiencing mental health challenges and improved access to safe, quality healthcare. The call was made in Maseru during the commemoration of World Mental Health Day and World Patient Safety Day, which highlighted the importance of listening to people […]
QUEEN ‘MASENATE LAUNCHED NATIONAL MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE STRATEGY.
Her Majesty Queen ‘M’asenate Mohato Seeiso officially launched the National Menstrual Health and Hygiene Strategy 2025/2030, marking a significant step towards improving menstrual health and hygiene for women and girls in Lesotho. Speaking at the launch held at Avani Lesotho, Her Majesty stressed that no girl should miss school and no woman should lose work […]
LESOTHO METEOROLOGY SERVICES URGED BASOTHO TO PRESERVE RAINWATER AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED EL NINO.
The Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) under the Ministry of Environment urged Basotho to preserve and harvest rainwater as the country is currently getting good rains. This strategy will assist and ease work during the upcoming dry season anticipated. According to LMS Director, Dr. Teke Ramotubei who issued this message through LMS publications says, Lesotho has […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT HEEDED THE QACHA’SNEK COMMUNITY’S LONG-STANDING PLEA FOR IMPROVED MOBILITY AS TEBELLONG BRIDGE WILL SOON BE CONSTRUCTED.
Public Works and Transport Minister, Honourable Matjato Moteane introduced Unik Construction as the contractor for the Tebellong Bridge project and turned the sod to mark the start of construction. The project, expected to take 24 months, will include a tarred road linking the Senqu River to Tebellong Hospital, this was announced by Moteane adding that […]
LESOTHO AND ESWATINI ARE ON A MISSION TO STRENGTHEN LONGSTANDING BONDS, SOLIDARITY AND COOPERATION TO REVIVE EDUCATION AND EXPAND TRADE.
A delegation from Eswatini parliament has arrived at Lesotho parliament premises for a three – day official visit aimed at fostering the exchanging expertise on the role of Parliament regarding labour migration issues, border security and socioeconomic development as well as to revive Lesotho Members of Parliament on Commonwealth Parliament Association. Source: Lesotho News Agency […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED CERTIFICATION TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL YOUTH CHAPTER PLATFORM AIMED AT EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH AGRICULTURAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Lesotho had been certified to establish the Lesotho National Youth Chapter, a platform aimed at empowering young people through agricultural skills development, knowledge sharing and opportunities to market their agricultural products internationally. The certification was granted during the World Food Forum held in Rome, Italy. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, the Minister of […]
THROUGH NEW AI-POWERED CHATBOTS DEVELOPED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT, FARMERS WILL NOW ACCESS VITAL AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES.
The Government of Lesotho is developing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to improve farmers’ access to agricultural information and advice. This was said by the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Nthati Moorosi when officially opening the third National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Week 2026 in Maseru, calling for greater efforts to […]
