KHOELI SCOOPS WOMEN HEROES AWARDS
Mrs. Malerato Khoeli from Lesotho has been named among the global recipients of the first-ever FAO 100 Women Heroes Awards during a momentous ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome. The landmark awards, hosted on the sidelines of the ongoing World Food Forum (WFF) 2026, recognise women farmers who have […]
THE GOVERNMENT URGED POULTRY FARMERS TO ALIGN PRODUCTION WITH DEMAND IN ORDER TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND MEET INTERNATIONAL MARKET STANDARDS.
Poultry farmers in Teyateyaneng had been urged to align production with market demand to improve product quality, ensure a consistent supply of poultry products and sustain their businesses. The call was made during a three-day workshop organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition for broiler and layer poultry farmers at the Teyateyaneng […]
THE NATIONWIDE TWO-WEEK MEASLES AND RUBELLA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS GAINING MOMENTUM.
The Ministry of Health in Botha-Bothe is targeting approximately 39,363 children during a two-week measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled to run until October 23, 2026. Botha-Bothe District Public Health Nurse, Mrs Mabusane Ratikoane, said the figure represents children enrolled in registered schools, adding that the number could increase as the campaign also targets […]
LESOTHO TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE – DPM
Β Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara has affirmed Lesotho’s readiness in supporting constructive dialogue, mutual learning and collective action as the host of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Justice Majara said when officially opening the session in Maseru on Tuesday where […]
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS IDENTIFY KEY FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Innovation’s day two of the Consultation Strategic Workshop has focused on identifying environmental variables that impact departmental performance applying the Pestle and SWOD Analysis frameworks. Some departments identified factors like change of leadership in government, political interference and budgets constraints to be contributing to poor departmental performance, […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO CONTINUES TO HONOUR ITS MANDATE TO CONSTRUCT AND REHABILITATE ROADS TO ENHANCE INTER-DISTRICT CONNECTIVITY AND EASE ITS CITIZENS LIVES. E
China Geo-Engineering Corporation Lesotho had been announced as the contractor for the rehabilitation of the Maseru Border Post to Maqhaka section of the A1 road, in a project expected to cost over M700 million. Speaking at the announcement, the Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the project was part of the mandate given to […]
THE BATTLE AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE PROMPTED LESOTHO GOVERNMENT TO EXPLORE MEASURES AND STRATEGIES TO REVIVE LESOTHO NATIONAL DAIRY BOARD AND ENHANCE DOMESTIC MILK PRODUCTION.
Β Buffalo farming in Italy offered lessons for Lesotho as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security explored ways to revive the Lesotho National Dairy Board (LNDB) and boost local milk production. This emerged during a tour by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Selibe Mochoboroane to Azienda Agricola Giancarlo DβAngelo, a buffalo farm and mozzarella cheese […]
LESOTHO’S AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS AND LIVELIHOODS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE WILL BE TRANSFORMED THROUGH HAND-IN-HAND INVESTMENT FORUM.
King Letsie 111 and Lesotho entourage attended 2026 flagship event held from 13 to 17 October at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The FAO’s 6th world food forum provides platform for high-level dialogues, consultations, innovation labs, interactive pitching events, hackathons, matchmaking meetings, exhibitions and […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS POISED TO BENEFIT SIGNIFICANTLY FROM WORLD BANK AS IT’S ON A VITAL MISSION TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE DIGITAL PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS.
The Honourable Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Nthati Moorosi, alongside the Principal Secretary (PS) Mr. Kanono Ramashamole and the Ministry’s management team, held a pivotal meeting with a high-level delegation from the World Bankβs Urban, Resilience, Disaster Risk Management and Land unit to align strategic urban planning with Lesotho’s aggressive digital transformation […]
LESOTHO JOINED A CONTINENTAL ALLIANCE TO ADVANCE AI, DATA AND DIGITAL SKILLS PAVING THE WAY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SMART AFRICA DIGITAL ACADEMY.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, Participated virtually in the 21st Smart Africa Alliance Meeting. The meeting was advancing discussions on Africaβs digital transformation agenda, including Internet Governance, the African Civil Drone Blueprint and the Mentorship Framework. Since joining the Alliance in 2025, Lesotho has benefited from initiatives in […]
