MADAGASCAR BEGINS TENURE AS SADC CHAIR OF MINISTERS
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from Tuesday August 12 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar to deliberate on key programmes, policies, and initiatives. The above pillars are aimed at: Deepening regional integration, Strengthening peace and security and Fostering inclusive economic growth. This year’s Council is being held under the […]
LESOTHO PROPOSES TO HOST REGIONAL RESEARCH HUB
Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented a compelling case for Lesotho to host the Regional Agricultural Research Hub for African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) at a recent high-level event in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event, held during the 3rd LLDCs Conference, focused on agricultural transformation as […]
LESOTHO MOVES FORWARD WITH DIGITAL INCLUSION
The government and UNDP Lesotho launched digital inclusion and digital literacy initiative at Lerotholi Polytechnic, Maseru on Tuesday. The Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mrs Lineo Ramabele, said that the launch is another step to digital inclusion, which is at leaving no one behind. She […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Arrives in Turkmenistan for LLDC3 Conference The Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, has arrived in Awaza, Turkmenistan to lead the Kingdom of Lesotho’s delegation at the 3rd United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). This high-level global conference brings together […]
DATA GOVERNANCE A NATIONAL ASSET- RAMASHAMOLE
Data is no longer a by-product of administration but a strategic national asset, a cornerstone of modern governance, digital public service delivery, innovation, and trade. This was said by the Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mr Kanono Ramashamole, when closing a three-day data governance capacity building […]
PRINCESS SENATE JOINS DATA GOVERNANCE PARTICIPANTS
Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso joined a diverse group of representatives drawn from state and non-state at an Data Governance workshop on Tuesday. The gist of deliberations on the workshop was more on foundational digital infrastructure for data governance. Taking participants through the topic, the Kenyan facilitator who is a human rights and ICT lawyer, Advocate […]
SADC MINISTERS DISCUSS PEACE, SECURITY
Southern African Development Community (SADC) 27th meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Peace and Security began on Thursday last week at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The meeting brought together ministers, senior officials and heads of defence and security organs from SADC member states to discuss […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES DIGITAL FUTURE
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), has launched a national data governance initiative in collaboration with development partners. The initiative marks a significant stride toward building a trusted, inclusive, and transformative digital environment in Lesotho and beyond. Speaking at the event, ICSTI Minister Ms Nthati Moorosi […]
FOUR-DAY DATA GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Hon. Nthati Moorosi officially opened the four-day data governance workshop in Maseru, on Monday. The workshop serves to provide space where the stakeholders will engage in meaningful dialogue to identify gaps in the current legislation, explore best practices for data stewardship and cybersecurity. It aims to […]
PM LAUNCHES ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN MOKEMA
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane launched the electrification project for the Mokema community, bringing power and renewed hope to hundreds of households and public facilities in the area. Speaking at event on Friday, the Prime Minister began by directing the Minister of Education to ensure that students in Mokema receive the computers they had requested—emphasizing government’s […]
