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
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZE THE NATION TO ACCESS FUEL AND ZERO-RATED ESSENTIAL GOODS.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane announced that the government will subsidize fuel for all Basotho following proposed fuel hike due for commencement. Government has moved to remove the fuel levy in full for a period of three (3) months, while continuing to closely monitor the situation. This intervention is aimed at cushioning consumers […]
LENACAPAVIR LAUNCHED TO SYMBOLIZE LESOTHO’S FIGHT AGAINST NEW HIV INFECTIONS BY 2030.
The ministry of health officially launched Lenacapavir injection in Botha-Bothe district making a major step forward in HIV prevention in Lesotho. Lenacapavir is administered just once every six months, offering a more convenient and sustained form of protection. Health stakeholders emphasized that this innovation could significantly strengthen HIV prevention efforts in Lesotho by reducing the […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER AND HIS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER TOURED NEWLY BUILT SENATE HOUSE.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, along with Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Justice Nthomeng Majara, toured newly built Senate House. The Prime Minister and his deputy extended their congratulations to the team who made this possible for achieving this significant milestone with the completion of such an impressive structure. They expressed that the beauty […]
LESOTHO’S WOOL AND MOHAIR WILL BE INTRODUCED TO CHINESE MARKETS TO ENSURE ZERO-TARIFF POLICY BENEFITS PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES.
China and Lesotho are set to strengthen trade exchanges, fully implement the zero-tariff policy and sign an agreement on wool and mohair exports to China. This Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Xiaokun highlighted when responding to questions during media briefing on Monday outlining specific areas of cooperation he sees as most promising for strengthening economic and […]
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FURTHER DEEPENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LESOTHO.
The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Yang Xiaokun says as part of the 15th Five-year plan, China will further deepen its strategic partnership with Lesotho. He disclosed this during a media briefing where he said they will continue to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Lesotho, support each other on issues involving […]
LNFOD EMBRACES GOVERNMENT’S INITIATIVE TO INCREASE DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has welcomed the government decision to increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904, in the upcoming financial year. LNFOD Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the initiative is a positive step towards strengthening social protection […]
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IS CORE CATALYST FOR SHAPING LESOTHO’S DIGITAL FUTURE.
While the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation may not be celebrated daily, it is important to recognize that the Ministry is a foundational enabler of many of the services people are celebrating. Every comment made online, every mobile money transaction, and every radio or TV broadcast is made possible by the infrastructure, […]
