‘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
LESOTHO’S WOOL AND MOHAIR WILL BE INTRODUCED TO CHINESE MARKETS TO ENSURE ZERO-TARIFF POLICY BENEFITS PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES.

China and Lesotho are set to strengthen trade exchanges, fully implement the zero-tariff policy and sign an agreement on wool and mohair exports to China. This Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Xiaokun highlighted when responding to questions during media briefing on Monday outlining specific areas of cooperation he sees as most promising for strengthening economic and […]
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FURTHER DEEPENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LESOTHO.

The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Yang Xiaokun says as part of the 15th Five-year plan, China will further deepen its strategic partnership with Lesotho. He disclosed this during a media briefing where he said they will continue to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Lesotho, support each other on issues involving […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME HOSTED STAKEHOLDER MEETING ON CROP INSURANCE

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), on Thursday hosted a stakeholders’ meeting on crop insurance aimed at promoting smart subsidies and agricultural insurance to boost agricultural investment. Speaking at the meeting, Director of Field Services, Mr. Thabo Sekhonyana, said the initiative is a crucial step […]
LESOTHO LEADS UN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF SLAVERY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.

The United Nations marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a solemn day dedicated to honour the millions of Africans whose lives were taken, uprooted, and forever altered by one of history’s gravest injustices. In a profoundly significant moment for global justice and historical recognition, the […]
ITALIAN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES COULD POTENTIALLY BENEFIT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE.

His Excellency Ambassador Lebeko Sello, accompanied by a delegation from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Rome, visited a livestock farm in Aprilia, Italy, as part of efforts to learn from the Italian agricultural system and explore practices that could benefit Lesotho. The delegation was received by farm owner Mr. Giorgi Nello and […]
LHDA TO HANDOVER SENQU BRIDGE TO LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is set to officially open the Senqu Bridge during a ceremony scheduled for April 22 in Mokhotlong. This was revealed in an invitation letter read before Members of Parliament on Wednesday by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane. According to the letter, the ceremony will be […]
LESOTHO AND U.S. EMBASSY RENEW AMERICAN CORNER PARTNERSHIP

The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole signed a renewed partnership between the Lesotho Government and U.S. Embassy Maseru to Keep the American Corner a hub for learning and Innovation. The American Corner based at State Library in Maseru district was first opened in 2016 as […]
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 […]