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 […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS APPLAUDED FOR FIXING LONG-STANDING PASSPORT DELAYS AND ROLLING OUT FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICES FOR CITIZENS.
Basotho applying for passports at the Maseru office have applauded the Department for extending passport services to weekends. In an interview with the Agency, one of the applicants Ms. Lineo Makatjane said that the extension of services to weekends has been a good initiative as it enables people who are occupied with work during weekdays […]
LESOTHO PRIORITIZES THE VALUABLE INSIGHTS SHARED WITH THE GAMBIA TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS AND STRENGHTHEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
The Right Honourable Speaker of the Lesotho Parliament, Hon. Tlohang Sekhamane lead a delegation on a South-South learning exchange to Gambia to explore the Government Development Financing (GDF) approach, a government-led financing modality that strengthens the delivery of national development priorities through strategic partnerships with UNDP. As part of the programme, the delegation paid a […]
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 […]
LESOTHO AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ARE STRENGTHENING TIES WITH A JOINT FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED COOPERATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.
The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Honourable Makatleho Motsoasele today held a constructive engagement with the British High Commissioner to Lesotho Her Excellency Martine Sobey, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the United Kingdom. Discussions focused on advancing areas of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral cooperation, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TRAVELED TO GHANA TO BENCHMARK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIES FOR CAPABLE PUBLIC SERVICE IN ORDER TO ADAPT APPLICABLE PRACTISES IN LESOTHO.
A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho embarked on a five-day public-sector leadership and institutional development study tour in Accra, Ghana from 3 to 7 August 2026. The programme brought together 22 senior officials and public-sector leaders drawn from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Office of the Accountant General, the Ministry of […]
THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED VULNERABLE BASOTHO WITH M5,400.00 EACH THROUGH THE ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROGRAMME, URGING RECIPIENTS TO LAUNCH INCOME-GENERATING BUSINESSES.
Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, who is also Member of Parliament for Maama constituency strongly warned beneficiaries under Manonyane Community Council to use funds from the Economic Inclusion Programme (EIP) strictly for their approved proposals. He said this during a public gathering held at Maphotong where he emphasized that misusing government support is […]
LESOTHO’S MEDALLISTS FROM THE GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES WERE GIVEN A WARM HOMECOMING AFTER DELIVERING OUTSTANDING PERFOMANCES ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE.
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) officially welcomed Team Lesotho home following their outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the Kingdom secured two historic bronze medals in boxing. The athletes, Team Lesotho, were received at the Maseru Border Post before being […]
LESOTHO IS POSITIONED AT THE HEART OF THE CONTINENT TO FAST-TRACK EFFORTS TOWARDS BUILDING A MORE INTERGRATED AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM.
Lesotho secured a significant leadership role in Africa’s higher education sector following the election of Dr. Moeketsi Letele as President of the African Network for Quality Assurance (AfriQAN), alongside his appointment to a key African Union (AU) body steering reforms in quality assurance across the continent. Dr. Letele, the Chief Executive Officer of Lesotho’s Council […]
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 […]
