LESOTHO GOVERNMENT KICKS OFF THREE-DAY PILOT DIALOGUE TO PUT CITIZENS AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNANCE.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says the national accountability summit is a platform for Basotho and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to engage openly with leaders by asking questions, in search of clarification, getting feedback on matters concerning them in order to enhance public participation and transparency. The PM said this when officiating the […]
WLSA PARTNERED WITH MINISTRY OF LAW TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS LESOTHO.
The Ministry of Law and Justice through the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) during an event held in Maseru. The mutual MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation in relation to criminal matters as WLSA promotes advocacy in human rights, justice as well […]
THE GOVERNMENT WILL COMMENCE PHASE 11 OF RAMAROTHOLE SOLAR POWER PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining, through the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company (LEGCO), is proud to announce the launch of Phase II of the Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng on 10 July 2026. This exciting expansion will add 50MW of renewable energy generation capacity to the existing 30MW from Phase I, bringing the total […]
GOVERNMENT IS FAST-TRACKING KEY ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS UNDER ITS CORE PILLARS TO GROW THE ECONOMY AND LINK REMOTE COMMUNITIES
The Botha-Bothe District Council has commenced the rehabilitation of a 12 kilometres road connecting more than 10 villages under the Ts’a-le-Moleka Community Council. The project is expected to create employment opportunities for between 750 and 800 people from the affected villages. Speaking during the handover of yellow plant machinery to the site, District Council Secretary […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND WORLD BANK SIGNED M900 MILLION FINANCING DEAL TO SCALE UP ELECTRICITY ACCESS AND OTHER CORE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
The Government of Lesotho and the World Bank have signed financing agreements worth approximately M900 million to expand electricity access, strengthen skills development, and improve nutrition outcomes across the country. The agreements were signed by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, and World Bank Country Representative, Ms. Dinara Djoldosheva. The largest allocation, […]
THE GOVERNMENT DONATED BLANKETS AND RADIOS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PROTECTING THE REGENERATION OF LANDSCAPES AND LIVELIHOODS PROJECT [ROLL]
Quthing District Administrator, Mr. Bonang Tlali, presented 300 blankets and 20 walkie‑talkie radios to crime prevention committees from 15 villages near Lets’eng‑La‑Letsie catchment. The handover ceremony was held at a private woolshed in Thabong, Mphaki. The donation, pledged in April this year by Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, was made to strengthen community efforts in safeguarding […]
LESOTHO LED A MAJOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE TACKLING FUTURE OF ASSESSMENT, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND HOW AI IS RESHAPING LEARNING.
Education leaders, policymakers, researchers, and assessment experts from across Southern Africa gathered in Lesotho for the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference, a landmark event focused on improving education systems in an era of rapid technological change. Officially opened by the Minister of Education and Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, the conference brought […]
LESOTHO LEADS THE CHARGE FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION AT GLOBAL UN CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK.
Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, using a global platform at the United Nations to call for greater equality, dignity and non-discrimination for all. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr Lesaoana Pitso, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. […]
GOVERNMENT IS ACCELERATING RURAL ELECTRIFICATION TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane toured retail stalls and handed over wheat grains and IDs to locals in Helehehle, Thabana-Morena, as part of ongoing government efforts to support community livelihoods and strengthen service delivery. In the same area, M42 Million was used to electrify Helehehle, Ha Raliemere, Limapong, Liphiring, Ha Leboto and Maisane among others in […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE ENGAGED COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS ON SERVICE DELIVERY AND GOVERNANCE
Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane has stressed that while inadequate funding is often cited as the main challenge to service delivery, weak accountability and governance also contribute significantly to poor service provision. Speaking during a consultative meeting with Community Councils at Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Mr. Matekane said the engagement was intended to provide a platform […]
