RAMASHAMOLE HIGHLIGHTED ROLE OF USF IN ADVANCING DIGITAL INCLUSION AT COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, addressed delegates at the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow in his capacity as Chairperson of the Universal Service Fund Committee (USFC). Speaking during a session on Digital Inclusion and Universal Access, Mr. Ramashamole underscored the critical role of the Universal Service […]
PRIME MINISTER OFFICIALLY OPENS 64TH CTO COUNCIL MEETING AND COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW
The Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, declared open the 64th Council Meeting of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO) and the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow, on Monday in Maseru. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed pride that Lesotho has become the first African country to host the CTO […]
COMMONWEALTH DIGITAL ROADSHOW UNDERWAY IN LESOTHO
The Commonwealth Digital Roadshow is officially underway in Maseru, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and innovators from across the Commonwealth to engage on Lesotho’s digital transformation journey. Hosted by the Government of Lesotho through Ministry of Information, communications, science, technology and Innovation in partnership with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, the multi-day programme features […]
LESOTHO’S DIGITAL DRIVE PRAISED AHEAD OF COMMONWEALTH ROADSHOW
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms. Nthati Moorosi said the Government has made a deliberate decision to place technology and innovation at the Centre of the national development agenda. This she said at a press briefing preceding the Commonwealth Digital Roadshow to be held in Maseru. Ms. Moorosi stated that in […]
‘NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT COMES TO DIGITIZATION’- UN RESIDENT EMPHASIZED.
The New United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija Kontinen and her delegation arrived at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Inovation (MICST) to pay courtesy call on Minister Nthati Moorosi. “No one should be left behind when it comes to digitization,” New UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija kontinen said […]
LESOTHO EMPOWERS CHILDREN FOR A SAFE DIGITAL FUTURE THROUGH DPI WORKSHOP
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Day 1 Workshop for Children, led by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in partnership with UNICEF is advancing efforts toward a safe and inclusive digital future for children in Lesotho. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IS CORE CATALYST FOR SHAPING LESOTHO’S DIGITAL FUTURE.
While the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation may not be celebrated daily, it is important to recognize that the Ministry is a foundational enabler of many of the services people are celebrating. Every comment made online, every mobile money transaction, and every radio or TV broadcast is made possible by the infrastructure, […]
NEW DIGITAL SERVICE / IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FIRST INTRODUCED IN LESOTHO.
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mr Kanono Ramashamole, has led the rollout of a pilot programme for Lesotho’s new digital/service identification system, marking a significant step toward improving service delivery and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. In the interview, the Principal Secretary said the system will […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASSESSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the African Development Bank(AfDB), has convened a two-day workshop to assess the implementation of its project portfolio, identify key challenges and agree on measures to improve execution and development impact. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Nthoateng Lebona, said the workshop […]
