LESOTHO CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY, ENERGY ACCESS AND STRONG DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS TO BRIDGE AI DIVIDES
Geneva, Switzerland- The Kingdom of Lesotho has called for stronger global action to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that meaningful participation in AI requires more than connectivity alone. Speaking during discussions under Cluster 2: Bridging AI Divides — Capacity-Building, Access and Digital Foundations, Mr Kanono […]
KING INAUGURATES NUL COUNCIL
His Majesty King Letsie III inaugurated the 16th council of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) at the institution premises. The inauguration follows a court battle between the institution, its Student Union (SU) and the Student Representative Council (SRC) where the latter had filed an application before the High Court arguing that the elected Council […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ADOPTS SHARED GOVERNANCE EXPERIENCES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH MODELS FROM RWANDA.
History remembers Rwanda for the devastating 1994 genocide that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives shattered the nation’s economy. But the Rwanda of today tells a different story, one of reconciliation, disciplined government and the ambitious one. As Lesotho gears up for economic development it looks unto economies that have developed more hence it invited […]
BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT KICKS OFF THREE-DAY PILOT DIALOGUE TO PUT CITIZENS AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNANCE.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says the national accountability summit is a platform for Basotho and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to engage openly with leaders by asking questions, in search of clarification, getting feedback on matters concerning them in order to enhance public participation and transparency. The PM said this when officiating the […]
BASOTHO SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PARTICIPATED IN UN OPEN-SOURCE WEEK 2026 AS MICSTI CO-HOST GLOBAL EVENT
A team of Basotho software developers represented Lesotho at the United Nations Open-Source Week 2026, an international technology event held from 22 to 26 June at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking another milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The event brought together governments, technology experts, innovators, development partners and open-source communities […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY CONDUCTED SOD-TURNING FOR MPILO MASERU CENTRAL ROADS AND BRIDGES TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
The Acting Prime Minister (PM), Justice Nthomeng Majara led official sod-turning of Mpilo Maseru Central roads and bridges during a ceremony held in Maseru on Monday. The multi-million Maloti interjection project is expected to be completed within a period of two years, with Basotho especially the youth set to get employment in this regard. The […]
THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITED TO STRONGER LEADERSHIP, GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS.
Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving leadership, accountability and public service delivery following the country’s first National Leadership Forum held in Berea. Presenting the outcomes of the forum, Justice Majara said the meeting brought together Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, heads of independent institutions, principal secretaries, […]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ADVANCES DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY SYSTEM.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery (PSFSD) Project, has commenced a five-day stakeholder consultation workshop aimed at modernizing and digitizing Lesotho’s national identity management system. The workshop, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Boardroom, […]
THE GOVERNMENT DEPLOYED BUSES TO ASSIST BASOTHO RETURNING FROM SOUTH AFRICA AMID RISING TENSIONS
The Government of Lesotho provided five buses to assist Basotho nationals living in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and New Castle, South Africa (SA), to return home amid growing concerns over escalating tensions targeting foreign nationals. In a statement released this week, the government said the buses are intended to support the voluntary repatriation of Basotho citizens affected […]
