LESOTHO IS TAKING A LEADING ROLE IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ENABLE BROAD ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO CITIZENS.
Even though Lesotho is the newest member of Smart Africa, it had been selected as one of the countries participating in creating national data Blueprint. The government through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) hosted the first National Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on the Development of the National Data Value Creation Blueprint […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES M68 MILLION CLIMATE FUND TO PROTECT MSMES AND JOBS.
The government has launched a M68 million Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) withstand the growing impact of climate change while protecting jobs and livelihoods. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mr. Motlatsi Maqelepo, said the facility, funded through the World […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENTING UN RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
All is set for the high-level stakeholder meeting to be staged in Maseru in a bid to strengthen Lesotho’s commitment to implement the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the Federation is ready to […]
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 […]
IN THE LEAD-UP TO LESOTHO’S 60TH YEARS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, CITIZENS RECOGNISED THE COUNTRY’S SUSTAINED ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PEACEFUL TRANSITIONS OF POWER.
As Lesotho prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this October, many Basotho are reflecting on the nation’s journey, acknowledging the milestones achieved while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead. In an interview with the Agency, a proud citizen Mrs. ‘Masebelisoa Mokoena said six decades of independence have brought significant progress in education, healthcare, […]
SOD TURNING OF THE RAMAROTHOLE PHASE II SOLAR GENERATION PROJECT LAUNCH
Ministry of Energy and Mining through the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company is launching the phase II of the Ramarothole Solar Power project Mafeteng. The expansion will add 50MW of renewable energy generation capacity to the already existing 30MW from phase I bringing the total capacity of the Ramarothole plant to 80MW. The project will also […]
FORMER HEALTH MINISTER, RETIRED COLONEL MATELA LAID TO REST
Former Minister of Health and retired Colonel Letsika Obed Matela was laid to rest in Maseru on Friday, with family members, government officials, security agencies and mourners gathering to bid farewell to a man remembered for his wisdom, dedication and distinguished service to the nation. Hailed by many as a man of knowledge and integrity, […]
HIS MAJESTY COMMISSIONS NYAKA TO WASHINGTON EMBASSAY
His Majesty King Letsie III has commissioned Mr Molefi Nyaka as Lesotho’s Ambassador to Washington, United States of America (USA) at the ceremony held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday. His Majesty highlighted Lesotho’s desire to further strengthen the existing relations between Lesotho and the USA hence the accreditation of Mr Nyaka as Lesotho’s Ambassador. […]
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND POLICY
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, has embarked on the development of a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy aimed at establishing a modern, sustainable and victim-centred compensation system for people injured or killed in road accidents. The proposed policy will provide a framework for the establishment of a Motor […]
COUNTRY STATEMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO AT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN PALEXPO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — 6–7 July 2026
Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to address the first United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance on behalf of the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho aligns itself with the statements of the Group of 77 and China, and the Africa Group, and adds these observations. Lesotho welcomes this […]
