EDUCATION IS AT RISK-EDUCATION MINISTER
The Minister of Education and Training, Mrs. Mamokho Phiri says the education risk might turn into a generation catastrophe for the marginalized and vulnerable groups She said this when officially opening the national consultation meeting that was held in Maseru. She noted that the state of education has exposed more people, valuable people, to poverty. […]
INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY KEY PILLARS-SENIOR RESEARCHER
The Senior Research Officer in the Department of Science, Mr. Tsepo Ntho says the government considers technology and innovation as the key pillars for growth. He said this when officially opening the 51st annual Lesotho Science, Maths Teachers Association (LSMTA) National Science Fair 2022 held at the Lesotho College of education Maseru. Mr. Ntho noted […]
ECONET BIDS FAREWELL TO STUDENTS
The Econet Telecom Lesotho through Higher Life Foundation bids farewell to the two students who will be leaving for the United States of America (USA) next week. The two beneficiaries, namely Nthati Lehloenya and Mahali Maapesa received a fully funded Scholarship to study in the USA. They are both from the Leribe district. Speaking on […]
LUCT, IDM SIGN MOU
The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) and the Institute of Development Management (IDM) signed the Memorandum of Understanding in Maseru on Tuesday. Among the collaborations mentioned include students’ displacement, research projects, publications, research materials, staff development skills, external moderations and share of physical resources. Speaking at the event, the Education Manager Tertiary from the […]
EDUCATION PREPARES FOR EDUCATION SUMMIT-PS
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Dr Dira Khama says the ministry is preparing for the upcoming Transforming Education Summit (TES) to be held in New York in September 2022. He said this at the press conference held at Education Headquarters in Maseru on Monday. When addressing the media, Dr […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES ERASMUS ANNIVERSARY
Lesotho commemorated the 35th anniversary of the European Union (EU) Erasmus programme at the event held in Maseru on Wednesday. Erasmus is the European Union’s programme for education, training, youth and sport for 2021-2027 and funds scholarships for students and academics from all over the world to study and teach in 27 European countries. Speaking […]
LUCT LAUNCHES TVET PROGRAMMES
The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology on Wednesday launched the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET programmes). TVET is a programme that comprises of formal and informal education for work related education. The university has therefore introduced this programme in support of the Ministry of Education and Training Technical and Vocational Department (TVD) initiative […]
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF LESOTHO SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE SESSION: NOVEMBER 2021 LGCSE/IGCSE
GOVT INCREASES SPONSORSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATES
The Minister of Development Planning, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane announced on Monday that 300 postgraduate students will receive a bursary from the National Manpower Development Secretariat starting from the 2021/2022 academic year. This, the Minister announced at the press conference held at NMDS premises on Monday in Maseru. Mr. Mochoboroane said last year, he presented before […]
SLB LAUNCHES BURSARY FUND
As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) has formally launched the Standard Lesotho Bank Bursary Fund. The Bursary Fund is intended to support 50 academically gifted students from less privileged families to help them acquire a high school education. Speaking at the occasion, the Acting Head of Brand and Marketing […]
