HIS MAJESTY ENGAGE OTHER FELLOW AFRICAN LEADERS ON FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AHEAD OF EL NINO PHENOMENON ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE CONTINENT.
His Majesty King Letsie III is on a 3-day official visit to the Republic of Kenya at the invitation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The visit came amid growing concern over the escalating humanitarian impact of food insecurity across Africa. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to […]
FOLLOWING THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK, LESOTHO WOOL AND MOHAIR STAKEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO NEW BIOSECURITY MEASURES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MOHAIR INDUSTRY.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, urged wool and mohair brokers, traders and farmers to comply with the new biosecurity protocols introduced following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Mr Mochoboroane made the call and addressed brokers and traders after touring the Bophelo Wool and Mohair and Rosehip heating […]
THROUGH A STRUCTURED AND COORDINATED SYSTEM, LESOTHO ALIGNS WITH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TEACHER STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES.
Ministry of Education and Training through the Teaching Service Department (TSD) officially Launched the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Teachers. The CPD framework establishes a structured, nationally coordinated system that enables every teacher to grow professionally, stay current and be recognized for their skills. The Framework is a bold statement of the ministry’s commitment […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS DEDICATED TO CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL SECTOR
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) has congratulated Ms. Nomvuduka Mabaleha on her selection to join the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Emerging Professionals Programme. In a statement, the ministry said Ms. Mabaleha’s selection is a proud achievement for Lesotho and demonstrates the potential of young Basotho when they are given access […]
LESOTHO HAS STEPPED UP EFFORTS TO ATTRACT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SDG AGENDA.
On the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) The Honourable Ministers of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane, and the Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Mohlomi Moleko paid a courtesy call on the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J. Mohammed. The Honourable Ministers expressed appreciation on behalf of the Government of Lesotho […]
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’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS NEARING COMPLETION OF A MAJOR RENOVATION, SET TO DEBUT WITH A MODERN LOOK.
”Construction work on the rehabilitation of Moshoeshoe I International Airport is progressing smoothly and has reached the halfway stage” This was said by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Matjato Moteane in an interview with the Agency when commenting on the progress of the rehabilitation of the airport. He said the installation 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 […]
