GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT CITIZENS ON ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR SERVICE DELIVERY, PERFOMANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES
The government of Lesotho will convene two major national events aimed at strengthening leadership, promoting accountability and transparency, and improving public service delivery. Announcing the initiative in a statement, Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the events, namely the National Leadership Retreat and the Accountability Summit, will be held from June 21 to 23 […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES INCLUSION AND FOSTERS A CONDUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Lesotho has made notable progress in improving access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities through policy development, local innovation and the provision of assistive devices, although funding and implementation challenges continue to limit wider access. Presenting on disability inclusion and access to assistive technology in Lesotho, Director of Disability Services in the Ministry of […]
LESOTHO COMPLETED 2026 HOUSING AND POPULATION CENSUS ENUMERATION SUCCESSFULLY.
The 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census enumeration concluded yielding satisfactory overall numbers. The Bureau of Statistics will begin data analysis soon with official results to be announced and published once the comprehensive review had been finalized and approved. Bureau of Statistics Director, Mrs. ‘Malehloa Molato, expressed her deep gratitude for the dedication shown by […]
THE PEOPLE’S MATRIX LAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSIVE CENSUS QUESTIONS.
The People’s Matrix an LGBTQ community association in Lesotho applauded the government for expanding options under gender binary to allow gender diverse people to partake in the national census Speaking in an interview with the Agency the association representative Tampose Mothopeng said that the inclusion of such options demonstrates progress in ensuring that every Mosotho […]
HER MAJESTY URGED SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH GIRLS CORNER FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS DURING MENSTRUATION
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso urged schools across the country to establish Girls Corner facilities where girls can rest during menstruation, discuss menstrual hygiene issues and support one another. The Queen made the appeal during the commemoration of International Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Bethesda High School in Maphutseng. Her Majesty said unlike some […]
THE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE LESOTHO CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF INQUIRY.
Minister of Law and Justice Honourable Richard Ramoeletsi said the ministry is already implementing recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into the escape of inmates, therefore it was not necessary to table the Ombudsman’s report before the National Assembly. Honourable Ramoeletsi made the remarks in the House after Mokhethoaneng Member of Parliament and Parliamentary […]
PWDAC COMMENDED THE GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSION OF DISABILITY IN POLICIES, STRUCTURES AND BUDGETING SYSTEM.,
The Director General of the Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC), Advocate Nkhasi Sefuthi, said the launch of the Disability Mainstreaming Assessment Report marks an important milestone in Lesotho’s continued commitment to promoting disability inclusion as a matter of human rights, equality, social justice and sustainable development. Speaking during the launch, Advocate Sefuthi said the […]
HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
THEIR MAJESTIES’ RESIDENCE SERVED AS CENSUS 2026 FIRST POINT OF ENGAGEMENT.
The Bureau of Statistics, led by the Honourable Minister of Public Service Mputi Mputi and the Principal Secretary of Finance and Development Planning Nthoateng Lebona, today visited the palace where they were received by Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso as part of the ongoing Census 2026 exercise. Their Majesties’ residence served as the first […]
AFRICAN WOMEN AGENDA BRINGS HOPE TO TEYATEYANENG INMATES
African Women Agenda (AWA) has reassured the inmates of Teyateyaneng Correctional Institute that there is still life after completing their jail term, provided they effectively adhere to all the rehabilitation processes. AWA founding member, Princess Senate Masupha made the remarks while giving a message of hope to the inmates at Teyateyaneng Correctional Institute. Princess Senate, […]
