LESOTHO METEOROLOGY SERVICES URGED BASOTHO TO PRESERVE RAINWATER AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED EL NINO.
The Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) under the Ministry of Environment urged Basotho to preserve and harvest rainwater as the country is currently getting good rains. This strategy will assist and ease work during the upcoming dry season anticipated. According to LMS Director, Dr. Teke Ramotubei who issued this message through LMS publications says, Lesotho has […]
THROUGH NEW AI-POWERED CHATBOTS DEVELOPED BY LESOTHO GOVERNMENT, FARMERS WILL NOW ACCESS VITAL AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES.
The Government of Lesotho is developing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to improve farmers’ access to agricultural information and advice. This was said by the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Nthati Moorosi when officially opening the third National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Week 2026 in Maseru, calling for greater efforts to […]
KHOELI SCOOPS WOMEN HEROES AWARDS
Mrs. Malerato Khoeli from Lesotho has been named among the global recipients of the first-ever FAO 100 Women Heroes Awards during a momentous ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome. The landmark awards, hosted on the sidelines of the ongoing World Food Forum (WFF) 2026, recognise women farmers who have […]
LESOTHO’S AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS AND LIVELIHOODS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE WILL BE TRANSFORMED THROUGH HAND-IN-HAND INVESTMENT FORUM.
King Letsie 111 and Lesotho entourage attended 2026 flagship event held from 13 to 17 October at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The FAO’s 6th world food forum provides platform for high-level dialogues, consultations, innovation labs, interactive pitching events, hackathons, matchmaking meetings, exhibitions and […]
LESOTHO REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RESILIENT SEED SYSTEMS
Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening sustainable and resilient agrifood systems as African countries seek to advance food security and nutrition in line with the aspirations of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Limpho Tau, led Lesotho’s delegation to the inaugural African Ministerial Seed Summit held […]
ALIGNED WITH THE POVERTY REDUCTION GOALS OF NATIONAL STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN [NSDP11] GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES WILL BE MASSIVELY BOLSTERED BY TRC TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY.]
The Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) new strategic direction focuses on the advocacy of human rights in areas of agriculture and women empowerment amongst others for the next three years. Speaking with the Agency, the newly elected Chairman of the board, Mr. Baba Malephane said the strategic direction is part of the human rights organisation advocacy […]
LESOTHO TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN NEW YORK AS THE ROYAL TOUR DOCUMENTARY SERIES IS LAUNCHED
Lesotho is set to take centre stage on the international tourism and cultural map today as the 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙤: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 documentary series is launched in the United States of America on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The one-hour special, hosted by renowned American travel journalist and multiple Emmy Award-winning producer 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧 […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III RALLIES WORDL LEADERS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL MEALS FOR THE FUTURE
His Majesty King Letsie III delivered a compelling call to action today in New York at the Rockefeller Foundation School Meals for the Future High-level Side Event which took place on the margins of the Eighty-First Session of the United Nations General Assembly. His Majesty urged the international community to elevate school meal programmes as […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN NEW YORK AHEAD OF UNGA 81
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in New York, USA, ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The theme for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. At the global level, His Majesty is the Food and Agricultural Organization […]
LESOTHO STRENGTHENS DIASPORA INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), is hosting a workshop on the Remittance-Investment National Framework, aimed at strengthening the contribution of the Basotho diaspora to national development. Speaking on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry Finance, Ms. Maseeiso Lekholoane said the […]
