LESOTHO IS POISED TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP ETHICAL APPROACHES TO AI.
Lesotho called for equitable partnerships in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging the international community to ensure that developing countries are active participants in shaping the global digital future. The call was made by the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Office at Geneva and also Ambassador of Lesotho to […]
CHINA DONATED LAPTOPS AND TABLETS TO THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO SUPPORT JOURNALISTS STRENGTHENING LESOTHO’S MEDIA CAPACITY THROUGH LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP.
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi commended the People’s Republic of China for its continued support to government media institutions in Lesotho. Speaking during the Lesotho News Agency (LENA) Journalists Awards Ceremony held in Maseru Hon. Moorosi indicated that the Chinese government through its Embassy in Lesotho has made […]
RECORD-BREAKING M100 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED FOR LESOTHO’S HYDROPOWER AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho has secured what is being described as the largest foreign investment in its history following the approval of the Kobong Project, a M100 billion (US$6.2 billion) hydropower and artificial intelligence data centre development backed by U.S. company Convalt. Speaking at the event, Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Hines described the investment as a shift from traditional […]
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION LAUNCHED LesComCSIRT AND INAUGURATED NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY FORUM
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in collaboration with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) officially launched the Interim Lesotho National Computer Security Incident Response Team (LesComCSIRT) and hosted the inaugural National Cybersecurity Forum (NCF) in Maseru. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of MICSTI, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said the strategy is […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN DIGITAL VOICE AS ATU CONSIDERS 2027–2031 STRATEGIC PLAN
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, has delivered Lesotho’s Country Policy Statement at the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking as Member States deliberate on the African Telecommunications Union’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2031 and […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS DEDICATED TO CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL SECTOR
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) has congratulated Ms. Nomvuduka Mabaleha on her selection to join the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Emerging Professionals Programme. In a statement, the ministry said Ms. Mabaleha’s selection is a proud achievement for Lesotho and demonstrates the potential of young Basotho when they are given access […]
LESOTHO HOSTS REGIONAL ARCHIVES MEETING AS DIGITAL CHALLENGES TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Lesotho has reaffirmed the importance of preserving Africa’s documentary heritage as archivists and records management professionals from 15 countries across Eastern and Southern Africa gather in Maseru to address the growing challenges posed by digital transformation. The remarks were made on Monday during the official opening of the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES ITS VOICE IN GLOBAL AI GOVERNANCE
Lesotho continues to play an active role in shaping the global conversation on Artificial Intelligence. The establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai brings together 29 countries to promote international cooperation and fair access to AI. The organization aims to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in the AI […]
LESOTHO JOINS THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF WAICO
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Limpho Tau, had signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai, China. Lesotho is among the 29 founding countries of the new intergovernmental organization, which aims to promote international cooperation and fair, safe and beneficial development of Artificial […]
LESOTHO IS TAKING A LEADING ROLE IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ENABLE BROAD ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO CITIZENS.
Even though Lesotho is the newest member of Smart Africa, it had been selected as one of the countries participating in creating national data Blueprint. The government through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) hosted the first National Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on the Development of the National Data Value Creation Blueprint […]
