THE GOVERNMENT CONVENED WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW THE BIODIVERSITY BILL TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS AND SHARING PROJECT.
How can Lesotho ensure that the benefits arising from its biological resources are accessed and shared fairly? The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with UNDP Lesotho convened with the Natural Resources, Tourism and Land Cluster Portfolio Committee for a strategic workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from 12–13 August 2026. The workshop is […]
IN A BOLD MOVE, GOVERNMENT IS EXECUTING INITIATIVES TO CONSERVE WETLAND OF INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE [LETS’A LA LETSIE]
Multi-stakeholders on registration of Letša-la-Letsie catchment participated in a one-day meeting held at Kubung Hotel Upper Moyeni and that meeting was organized by the district Department of Environment and Forestry aimed at review and validation of Regeneration of Landscape and Livelihoods (ROLL) ’s proposed restoration interventions, clarification of institutional mandates and identification of collaboration opportunities. […]
THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED VULNERABLE BASOTHO WITH M5,400.00 EACH THROUGH THE ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROGRAMME, URGING RECIPIENTS TO LAUNCH INCOME-GENERATING BUSINESSES.
Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, who is also Member of Parliament for Maama constituency strongly warned beneficiaries under Manonyane Community Council to use funds from the Economic Inclusion Programme (EIP) strictly for their approved proposals. He said this during a public gathering held at Maphotong where he emphasized that misusing government support is […]
IN HONOUR OF LESOTHO’S 6OTH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THE ULTIMATE GOVERNMENT RADIO STATION AND MABOKOANE SACRED GARDEN HOSTED THE BASOTHO NEW YEAR TO PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Ultimate Radio, in partnership with Marokoane Sacred Garden, hosted Basotho New Year “Moea oa Selemo sa Basotho”, a cultural celebration that marks the beginning of the Basotho New Year while promoting Basotho traditions, indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage. Acting Station Director of Ultimate Radio, Mrs. Mapitso Sekete Ts’iu, said this year’s celebration marks the fourth […]
RECORD-BREAKING M100 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED FOR LESOTHO’S HYDROPOWER AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho has secured what is being described as the largest foreign investment in its history following the approval of the Kobong Project, a M100 billion (US$6.2 billion) hydropower and artificial intelligence data centre development backed by U.S. company Convalt. Speaking at the event, Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Hines described the investment as a shift from traditional […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS INTENSIFYING EFFORTS TO TACKLE CRITICAL WATER DEFICITS AND BUILD GREATER RESILIENCE TO DROUGHT NATIONWIDE.
RASEBALA DAM DREDGING PROJECT IN MAFETENG DISTRICT. Project Overview Project Name: Mafeteng Drought Relief Project – Dredging of Rasebala Dam. Location: Rasebala Dam, Mafeteng. Executing Agency: Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO). Contractor: Founda Construction Engineering. Project Cost: M52 million. Project Duration: Estimated at 10 months. Why the Project is Important? The dam is currently operating […]
HIS MAJESTY ENGAGE OTHER FELLOW AFRICAN LEADERS ON FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AHEAD OF EL NINO PHENOMENON ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE CONTINENT.
His Majesty King Letsie III is on a 3-day official visit to the Republic of Kenya at the invitation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The visit came amid growing concern over the escalating humanitarian impact of food insecurity across Africa. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to […]
FOLLOWING THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK, LESOTHO WOOL AND MOHAIR STAKEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO NEW BIOSECURITY MEASURES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MOHAIR INDUSTRY.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, urged wool and mohair brokers, traders and farmers to comply with the new biosecurity protocols introduced following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Mr Mochoboroane made the call and addressed brokers and traders after touring the Bophelo Wool and Mohair and Rosehip heating […]
LESOTHO IS FOCUSED ON SECURING RELIABLE WATER SOURCES TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND CREATE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II, conducted an inspection visit in Leribe to assess progress and determine whether the project is meeting its planned targets. Speaking during the visit, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lira Ralebese, said the purpose of the […]
THE MULTI-MILLION MALOTI MPILO BOULEVARD ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT WILL SOON ALLEVIATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
The Mpilo Boulevard intersection project Consultant, Mr. Molefe Nthabane says the multi-million project will see many Basotho getting employment, thus reducing unemployment rate. Speaking with the Agency, Mr. Nthabane mentioned that even though he is at a stage where he cannot confirm total numbers of those who will gain employment due to micro and macro […]
