LESOTHO PARLIAMENT PARTICIPATED IN IPU ASSEMBLY IN TURKEY TO DELIBERATE ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
Madam President, Honourable ‘Mamonaheng Mokitimi led the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), taking place from 15–19 April 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. That high-level global gathering brought together parliaments from around the world to deliberate on pressing international issues and strengthen democratic governance. The delegation actively […]
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 […]
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING GEAR-UP FOR MID-TERM REVIEW AND JOINT MONITORING VISITS
Members of the Local Education Group (LEG) had a meeting that prepares them for the coming Mid-Term Review and Joint Monitoring Visits planned to be implemented concurrently from April 20th to May 22nd, 2026. LEG is a government -led multi-stakeholder body coordinating the education sector, chaired by the Ministry of Education and Training and co-chaired […]
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 […]
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) will host a series of high-profile events at Polihali in Mokhotlong to mark its 40th anniversary. The commemorations celebrate four decades of water and energy infrastructure development that have significantly contributed to Lesotho’s economy and regional water security. According to LHDA, the programme will commence with the official launch […]
LESOTHO HOSTS SADC ICT- BASED ELECTORAL OBSERVATION TRAINING.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, as the host, officially opened the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) 5-day training on the Use of ICT-Based Methodology in Election Observation in Maseru. The training marks an important milestone in strengthening democratic processes across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through the use of modern […]
CHINA WAIVED M214 MILLION DEBT FOR LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China for the waiver of two interest-free loans amounting to RMB 89.976 million (approximately M214.466 million). The agreement was signed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe A. Matlanyane, and the Ambassador of China to […]
‘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
LENACAPAVIR LAUNCHED TO SYMBOLIZE LESOTHO’S FIGHT AGAINST NEW HIV INFECTIONS BY 2030.
The ministry of health officially launched Lenacapavir injection in Botha-Bothe district making a major step forward in HIV prevention in Lesotho. Lenacapavir is administered just once every six months, offering a more convenient and sustained form of protection. Health stakeholders emphasized that this innovation could significantly strengthen HIV prevention efforts in Lesotho by reducing the […]
