LESOTHO ADVANCES INCLUSION AND FOSTERS A CONDUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Lesotho has made notable progress in improving access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities through policy development, local innovation and the provision of assistive devices, although funding and implementation challenges continue to limit wider access. Presenting on disability inclusion and access to assistive technology in Lesotho, Director of Disability Services in the Ministry of […]
HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS TO JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND YOUTH RIGHTS.
SOS Children’s Village, through its Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Training (YEET) Project, is preparing to host a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Campaign at Ha Tobolela, Thaba Phats’oa in Leribe district in July 2026. In an interview, YEET Project Youth Coordinator Mrs. ‘Mamatete Letsoso said the organisation is developing a comprehensive campaign aimed […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LAUNCHED UNDER SEBABATSO INITIATIVE
The Minister of Gender,Youth and Social Development, Honourable Pitso Lesaoana, together with the United States Embassy and the American Corner, officially launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Development Programme under ‘Sebabatso’ the Prime Minister’s Youth Empowerment Initiative. In his opening remarks, Hon. Lesaoana highlighted the importance of embracing technology in a rapidly changing global environment. […]
THE PEOPLE’S MATRIX LAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSIVE CENSUS QUESTIONS.
The People’s Matrix an LGBTQ community association in Lesotho applauded the government for expanding options under gender binary to allow gender diverse people to partake in the national census Speaking in an interview with the Agency the association representative Tampose Mothopeng said that the inclusion of such options demonstrates progress in ensuring that every Mosotho […]
HER MAJESTY URGED SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH GIRLS CORNER FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS DURING MENSTRUATION
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso urged schools across the country to establish Girls Corner facilities where girls can rest during menstruation, discuss menstrual hygiene issues and support one another. The Queen made the appeal during the commemoration of International Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Bethesda High School in Maphutseng. Her Majesty said unlike some […]
LESOTHO OBSERVED INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOY CHILD WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS.
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso together with dignitaries from international organizations participated in the International Day of the Boy Child Charity Run that was hosted at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. International partners and organizations supporting child welfare and development, including UNICEF and World Vision, participated in this initiative. International day of the boy child […]
LESOTHO REPRESENTED AT AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2026
Lesotho is participating in the Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, with the Minister of Sports, Tourism, Arts and Culture together with tourism stakeholders and private sector representatives attending the iconic African leisure trade show. The event, owned by South African Tourism, provides access to a wide range of African leisure tourism products and serves as a […]
SENATE COMMENDED MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV AFFECTING ADOLESCENTS AT AN ALARMING RATE.
The Chairperson of the Health, Nutrition and Gender Committee, Senator Makholu Moshoeshoe, has tabled a critical report in Parliament highlighting the state of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) in Lesotho, painting a concerning picture of the challenges facing young people across the country. Presenting the report, Senator Moshoeshoe revealed that adolescents aged 15 to […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TOOK A BOLD STEP TOWARD A HEALTHIER AND SAFER SOCIETY.
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, in collaboration with key stakeholders officially launched the Investment case on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Family planning, Ending Gender-Based violence and child marriage in Maseru. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
