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 […]
COUNTRY STATEMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO AT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN PALEXPO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — 6–7 July 2026
Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to address the first United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance on behalf of the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho aligns itself with the statements of the Group of 77 and China, and the Africa Group, and adds these observations. Lesotho welcomes this […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY, ENERGY ACCESS AND STRONG DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS TO BRIDGE AI DIVIDES
Geneva, Switzerland- The Kingdom of Lesotho has called for stronger global action to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that meaningful participation in AI requires more than connectivity alone. Speaking during discussions under Cluster 2: Bridging AI Divides — Capacity-Building, Access and Digital Foundations, Mr Kanono […]
KING INAUGURATES NUL COUNCIL
His Majesty King Letsie III inaugurated the 16th council of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) at the institution premises. The inauguration follows a court battle between the institution, its Student Union (SU) and the Student Representative Council (SRC) where the latter had filed an application before the High Court arguing that the elected Council […]
BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
BASOTHO SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PARTICIPATED IN UN OPEN-SOURCE WEEK 2026 AS MICSTI CO-HOST GLOBAL EVENT
A team of Basotho software developers represented Lesotho at the United Nations Open-Source Week 2026, an international technology event held from 22 to 26 June at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking another milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The event brought together governments, technology experts, innovators, development partners and open-source communities […]
THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITED TO STRONGER LEADERSHIP, GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS.
Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving leadership, accountability and public service delivery following the country’s first National Leadership Forum held in Berea. Presenting the outcomes of the forum, Justice Majara said the meeting brought together Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, heads of independent institutions, principal secretaries, […]
