LESOTHO PARTICIPATES AT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT IN DOHA
Thirty years after the landmark Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), global leaders have convened in Doha, Qatar, for the second such summit, running from November 4th to 6th, 2025. This critical gathering aims to assess progress, confront persistent challenges, and lay a new foundation for social development, drawing directly from the principles of […]
ITU AIMS TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ICT REGULATION
Lesotho is moving forward with plans to improve digital services and strengthen ICT use across key sectors. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, has highlighted the significance of Ms Halima Letamo’s visit from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), calling it a vital step towards advancing […]
GLOBAL WATER AWARD OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER TO HIS MAJESTY
The prestigious Global Water Partnership Presidential Award was officially handed over to the Kingdom of Lesotho by His Excellency the Minister of Water and Human Settlement of the Republic of Botswana, Mr Onneetse Ramogapi. The handover symbolizes international recognition of His Majesty King Letsie III’s exceptional leadership in promoting the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as […]
HIS MAJESTY’S GLOBAL WATER AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CEREMONY UNDERWAY
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony where His Majesty King Letsie III is set to acknowledge receipt of the Global Water Partnership Presidential Award. The event began with a prayer led by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), setting a tone of gratitude and reflection for […]
AFRICA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN GLOBAL SOUTH DIALOGUE
Only few days remain towards the 2025 G20 Summit to be hosted in South Africa, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from November 12 to 14 in Houghton. This first-of-its-kind forum on African soil aims to highlight the strengthening ties between China and […]
HIS MAJESTY HOLDS BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH IFAD, PRINCESS OF JORDAN
His Majesty King Letsie III held bilateral meetings with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) leadership and Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan in Rome, Italy. During the engagements, His Majesty met with Mr Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President of IFAD’s Department for Country Operations, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future opportunities […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
FAO PLEDGES M92.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, has announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged US$5 million, equivalent to approximately M92.5 million, to support Lesotho’s agricultural development. Mr Mpotjoane explained that the pledge forms part of FAO’s commitment under the Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation in […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN ROME FOR WORLD FOOD FORUM 2025
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025. WFF is global platform hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together leaders and experts to address pressing challenges of food security and sustainable development. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Lesotho’s […]
AFRICA UNITES FOR A DIGITALLY EMPOWERED FUTURE: LESOTHO WRAPS UP DTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP
The Validation Workshop on the Assessment of the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) 2020–2030 Implementation in Africa concluded successfully in Maseru, Lesotho — marking a significant milestone in advancing the continent’s digital transformation agenda. In his closing remarks, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole commended delegates […]
