SENATORS APPRECIATED NEWLY TABLED 2026/2027 NATIONAL BUDGET.
During the reopening of the House of the Senate from sine die, several Senators expressed appreciation for the newly tabled national budget, particularly praising allocations made to the Ministries of Agriculture, Health, and Education. Speaking during the sitting, Senator ’Mawinnie Kanetsi applauded the Ministry of Education for allocating funds toward the revival of vocational schools. […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER SAM MATEKANE GOT AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane had been honoured with the African Leadership and Governance Impact Award for his commitment to and progress in implementing reforms and fostering political stability in Lesotho. This took place during the gala dinner at the 15th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) ceremony in Accra, […]
GOVERNMENT PREPARED THE MEDIA ON LENACAPAVIR
The Ministry of Health hosted a Media House Training to inform journalists about Lenacapavir (LEN) as part of Lesotho’s HIV prevention strategy, equipping media professionals with accurate information for responsible reporting, reducing stigma and public awareness Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
LESOTHO, UNITED STATES REAFFIRM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION
The Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Honourable Motlatsi Maqelepo, received on behalf of the Kingdom of Lesotho the newly renovated Mamoeketsi Primary School, handed over by Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, Mr Tom Hines. The project, implemented through a partnership between the United States Department of Defense and Lesotho’s Ministry of […]
LESOTHO DEEPLY CONCERNED REGARDING MIDDLE EAST ESCALATED TENSIONS.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international relations released an official statement to express concern regarding the escalated tensions in the Middle East which is believed to have broader regional spill-over that might affect security, humanitarian and economic implications to the region and the whole world.
GOVERNMENT DELEGATION CONNECTED MAFETENG COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS TO THE INTERNET
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has strengthened digital connectivity in Mafeteng through the installation of two cellphone towers at Ha-Lepolesa and Tsupane, as well as the establishment of two fully equipped computer laboratories at Bereng High School and Masentle High School. The initiative was handed over by a delegation led by The Deputy […]
AHF HANDED OVER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO HEALTH MINISTRY
The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane, had officially received health equipment, medication and food parcels from AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) aimed at strengthening HIV care services in Lesotho. Speaking at the event, Mr. Mochoboroane expressed appreciation for the support and noted that the donation will assist health facilities with both medical and administrative needs. […]
THE EQUITABLE LESOTHO INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO STRENGTHEN DATA, REDUCE POVERTY
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, through the Bureau of Statistics, had officially launched the Equitable Lesotho initiative in Maseru. Speaking on this launch, the Acting Principal Secretary, Ms. Mahlape Ramoseme, said although the expected outcomes are ambitious, they are achievable. She noted that the initiative will play a key role in strengthening national […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III COMMENDED NUTRITION INITIATIVES IN MELIKANE, QACHA’S NEK
His Majesty King Letsie III toured exhibitions by farmers and community Nutrition Clubs at Melikane Combined School in Mahoeng, Qacha’s Nek. The activity was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition in promotion of improved household nutrition and sustainable food production. His Majesty moved through various stalls where farmers and club members […]
MICSTI AND UNICEF SIGNED DIGITAL ID WORK PLAN
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) and UNICEF have signed the 2026 Annual Work Plan under the Lesotho–UNICEF Programme of Cooperation 2025–2028 to advance Lesotho’s digital identity and civil registration systems. The work plan supports development of an integrated national digital identity ecosystem to improve services such as national ID and […]
