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 […]
LESOTHO LEADS UN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF SLAVERY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.
The United Nations marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a solemn day dedicated to honour the millions of Africans whose lives were taken, uprooted, and forever altered by one of history’s gravest injustices. In a profoundly significant moment for global justice and historical recognition, the […]
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
The Ministry of Law and Justice says it requires at least 700 hectares of land to increase food production in correctional institutions during the 2026/2027 financial year. Presenting his ministry’s budget before the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Richard Ramoeletsi, requested a recurrent budget of M398,278,445 to […]
GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE NUMBER OF DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES.
DISABILITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES TO BE INCREASE The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development will increase the number of disability grant beneficiaries from about 2000 to 4904 in 2026/2027 financial year. This was said by the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development Mr. Pitso Lesaoana when requesting M1, 480, 878, 657 from the committee […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN DIALOGUE WITH THE UN COMMITTEE ON DISABLED RIGHTS IN GENEVA.
The Kingdom of Lesotho participated in a two-day review of its Initial Report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 34th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Geneva from 9–27 March 2026. The delegation of Lesotho was led by the Minister […]
4G-ENABLED DIGITAL LIBRARY UNVEILED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN MASERU.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vodacom to promote digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science and Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, signed the MoU with Vodacom at the State Library during the unveiling […]
PRINCESS SENATE LAUNCHED SHOESHOE EA MOSHOESHOE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT LESS PRIVILEGED.
Her Royal Highness Princess Senate Seeiso led the launch of SHOESHOE EA MOSHOESHOE, an initiative meant to extend a helping hand for educational needs of the less privileged learners in different schools Countrywide. Prior launch, the Princess took pictures at the photoshoot booth with different donors to mark first symbolic donation. In her keynote address, […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN 70TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN.
The Kingdom of Lesotho through the representation of the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Mr. Matete ‘Nena joined the global community in marking the official opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The Commission on […]
BASOTHO WOMEN RECOGNIZED FOR ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY
In the quest to promote and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls across the country, six women champions who have been actively engaged in advancing gender equality initiatives were honored with recognition awards during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Maseru. Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Ms. Mats’eliso Lemenoane […]
LESOTHO TO CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP WITH UNAIDS IN FIGHT AGAINST HIV.
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane received the Letters of Appointment of Mr. Alankar Malviya as Country Director and Representative of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to the Kingdom of Lesotho. He succeeds Ms. Pepukai Chukikwa and will serve from the UNAIDS Multi-Country Office in Pretoria, overseeing […]
