LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO PRIORITIZE YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH AS CENTRAL PILLARS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Several challenges faced by young people in Lesotho caused by the ailing economy, unemployment and unstable families have left them vulnerable to drug abuse, human trafficking, poor mental health, exploitation through cheap and child labour and various forms of crime. 2026 World Population Day theme was “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people-today and […]
WLSA PARTNERED WITH MINISTRY OF LAW TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS LESOTHO.
The Ministry of Law and Justice through the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) during an event held in Maseru. The mutual MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation in relation to criminal matters as WLSA promotes advocacy in human rights, justice as well […]
LESOTHO INNOVATORS RECEIVED RECOGNITION AT COMMONWEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT DAY IN MOZAMBIQUE
Four young innovators from Lesotho are proudly representing the country at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Digital Development Day in Mozambique, showcasing home-grown digital solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges. The innovators, Relebohile Irene Mopa, Thato Flora Rasupu, Nomvuduka Valentina Mabaleha and Ikaneng Christopher Makakole, earned the opportunity after emerging victorious in an Innovation Challenge […]
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 […]
