LESOTHO’S DIGITAL DRIVE PRAISED AHEAD OF COMMONWEALTH ROADSHOW
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms. Nthati Moorosi said the Government has made a deliberate decision to place technology and innovation at the Centre of the national development agenda. This she said at a press briefing preceding the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow to be held in Maseru. Ms. Moorosi stated that in […]
LESOTHO HOSTED THE SPELLING A BUSINESS AFRICA [SABA] TERTIARY EDITION FINALS.
The Spelling A Business Africa (SABA) Tertiary Edition Finals which were hosted in Maseru brought together some of the brightest young minds in business and innovation. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Education Professor Ntoi Rapapa, and His Excellency Yang Xiaokun, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TOOK A BOLD STEP TOWARD A HEALTHIER AND SAFER SOCIETY.
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, in collaboration with key stakeholders officially launched the Investment case on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Family planning, Ending Gender-Based violence and child marriage in Maseru. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of […]
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) will host a series of high-profile events at Polihali in Mokhotlong to mark its 40th anniversary. The commemorations celebrate four decades of water and energy infrastructure development that have significantly contributed to Lesotho’s economy and regional water security. According to LHDA, the programme will commence with the official launch […]
LESOTHO HOSTS SADC ICT- BASED ELECTORAL OBSERVATION TRAINING.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, as the host, officially opened the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) 5-day training on the Use of ICT-Based Methodology in Election Observation in Maseru. The training marks an important milestone in strengthening democratic processes across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through the use of modern […]
CHINA WAIVED M214 MILLION DEBT FOR LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China for the waiver of two interest-free loans amounting to RMB 89.976 million (approximately M214.466 million). The agreement was signed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe A. Matlanyane, and the Ambassador of China to […]
GOVERNMENT TO SPEND M30 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MAPHUTSENG FOOTBRIDGE.
The Government of Lesotho is expected to spend about M30 million on the construction of a footbridge at Maphutseng Ha-Mootsinyane and on rehabilitation of the gravel road from Mesitsaneng to Ha-Ts’epo. The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane, disclosed this at a public gathering where he introduced Founda Construction Engineering (Pty) Ltd, […]
LESOTHO FLAG RAISED WITH PRIDE AT THE AFRICAN UNION
A moment of pride, purpose, and renewed commitment. The Kingdom of Lesotho proudly marked a significant milestone with the ceremonial raising of its national flag at the African Union, symbolizing its active and impactful tenure as a Member of the AU Peace and Security Council (#PSC). The ceremony reflects Lesotho’s deep sense of responsibility and […]
‘NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT COMES TO DIGITIZATION’- UN RESIDENT EMPHASIZED.
The New United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija Kontinen and her delegation arrived at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Inovation (MICST) to pay courtesy call on Minister Nthati Moorosi. “No one should be left behind when it comes to digitization,” New UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija kontinen said […]
LESOTHO EMPOWERS CHILDREN FOR A SAFE DIGITAL FUTURE THROUGH DPI WORKSHOP
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Day 1 Workshop for Children, led by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in partnership with UNICEF is advancing efforts toward a safe and inclusive digital future for children in Lesotho. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
