THETSANE SCHOOLS HONOUR MICSTI BACK TO SCHOOL
Schools in the vicinity of Thetsane convened at Thetsane High School in celebration of a back-to-school event organised by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI). Schools represented include Thetsane High School, MASOWE High School, Lesia Government School and Sefate Sa Bophelo. Outlining the purpose of today’s event, Principal Secretary, Mr. Kanono […]
2023 LGCSE RESULTS OUT
2023 LGCSE PUBLIC RESULTS PUBLISHED
PROF. RAPAPA ANNOUNCES LGCSE RESULTS
The Minister of Education and Training, Prof. Ntoi Rapapa on Wednesday announced the 2023 Lesotho General Certificate in Secondary Education (LGCSE) results in which he said there is an overall 53 percent pass rate, an increase from 47.3 percent in 2022. He said 18 335 students sat for the examinations in 2023, a decline from 27 474 […]
MINISTRY PRESENTS ICT EQUIPMENT TO SCHOOLS
The Ministry of Education and Training on Wednesday handed over laptops, mouse, flash and solar panels with inverters to 245 Science and Mathematics teachers from 69 schools across the country at an event held in Maseru. The event also included training for the said teachers on the use of the equipment. The said gadgets have […]
HIS MAJESTY INAUGURATES ATDMT LECTURE
His Majesty King Letsie III also Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) on Thursday inaugurated the Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust (ATMDT) Value based leadership lecture in Roma. The lecture which is the first to be hosted by NUL in collaboration with ATMDT served as a launch of series to be held in […]
US EMBASSY ENGAGES BASOTHO AT DISTRICTS LEVEL
The United States of America (USA) Embassy held a one-day public session with the graduates to deliberate on the sponsorship and fellowship opportunities offered by the Embassy for Basotho to study abroad This, the US Embassy Public Engagement Specialist, Ms. Madingane Mapetla said in an interview with the Agency on Tuesday. She said the purpose […]
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON BESP REPORT
The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development through the Department of Social Development tabled a report on the Basic Education Strengthening Project (BESP). The BESP is financially supported by the World Bank. The workshop focused on the progress report on BESP performance, challenges and the way forward for the second phase of programmes. The […]
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING CELEBRATES BEST PERFORMERS
The Ministry of Education and Training hosted a grand prize-giving ceremony to honour the outstanding winners of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Essay Writing Competition. In the Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair, all participating students received Bronze medals for their remarkable […]
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER URGES GRADUATES TO UP THEIR GAME
The British High Commissioner to Lesotho, Mr. Harry MacDonald on Thursday pleaded with Basotho graduates to work harder in ensuring that they revitalize the country’s economy by acquiring the necessary skills from universities in the United Kingdom. Mr. MacDonald said this when addressing graduates during the presentation about the Chevening United Kingdom Government’s International Scholarship Programme for […]
VODACOM LESOTHO FOUNDATION DONATES 276 WI-FI DEVICES TO NECDOL
The Vodacom Lesotho Foundation recently donated 276 Wi-Fi devices to the Network of Early Child Development of Lesotho (NECDOL) in Maseru to promote quality education. The donation is set to significantly boost internet connectivity in key reception educational schools across the country as Lesotho continues to adapt to the digital age, access to reliable internet […]
