LESOTHO STAKEHOLDERS’ WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN UNDERWAY
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), in collaboration with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), is hosting a two-day stakeholders’ workshop for the development of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP). In his opening remarks, LCA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mangangole Tsikinyane, […]
LESOTHO CALLED FOR CHILD-CENTRED AI GOVERNANCE IN PEACE AND SECURITY OPERATIONS TO DETER TECHNOLOGY MISUSE.
Lesotho has called for child protection to be integrated into Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance in peace and security operations, warning that the misuse of the technology could expose children affected by armed conflict to further harm. The call was made by Lesotho’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), Her Excellency Ntšiuoa Sekete, […]
LESOTHO NEWS AGENCY AND XINHUA NEWS AGENCY OF CHINA SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION.
The Lesotho News Agency (LENA) and Xinhua News Agency of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation, promoting information exchange and enhancing professional collaboration between the two media institutions. The agreement is expected to provide a platform for the two agencies to exchange news stories, share cultural experiences and improve the […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO HAS BEEN COMMENDED BY THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION IN RECOGNITION OF ITS LEADERSHIP OF THE SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.
Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Honourable Nthati Moorosi, was presented with a gift of appreciation by the African Union Commission in recognition of her leadership as Chair of the Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT) for the past three years. She received the token during the Sixth Ordinary Session of […]
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS IDENTIFY KEY FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Innovation’s day two of the Consultation Strategic Workshop has focused on identifying environmental variables that impact departmental performance applying the Pestle and SWOD Analysis frameworks. Some departments identified factors like change of leadership in government, political interference and budgets constraints to be contributing to poor departmental performance, […]
LESOTHO RECEIVES CTO125 CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Lesotho has been named 2nd Runner-Up for the Cybersecurity Excellence Award during the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) 125th Anniversary Week and Awards Ceremony in London, United Kingdom. The award was received by the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi, who represented Lesotho at the celebrations from September 28 to 30, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED THE PARTIAL LIFTING OF THE IMPORT BAN ON LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS ORIGINATING FROM APPROVED ABBATOIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition through Competent Veterinary Authority lifted the suspension on the importation of specified livestock and livestock products from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) with immediate effect. This is according to the department of livestock services circular No. 5 of 2026 shared by the Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
DESPITE THE GOVERNMENT’S ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENSURE COUNTRYWIDE NETWORK COVERAGE, THE VANDALISM OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CONTINUES TO INFLICT FINANCIAL HARM.
The Ministry of Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) strongly condemned the rising acts of infrastructure vandalism taking place across the country. The condemnation follows two major incidents where criminal elements targeted and destroyed critical national infrastructure. In the first incident, vandals struck an Econet Telecom substation in Lithabaneng, Maseru. In a separate but concurrent […]
THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE APPLAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT’S ASSURANCE TO UPHOLD PRESS FREEDOM IN LINE WITH ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
The International Press Institute (IPI) joined in the outcry to seek justice for Newsday editor and human rights activist, Mr. Kananelo Boloetse IPI calls on Lesotho’s authorities to swiftly and thoroughly investigate this attack and hold the perpetrators accountable. IPI commented that it was made aware that three unidentified men abducted Boloetse from his home […]
THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE COMMENTED ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING AN OFFICER AND A COMPLAINANT, REAFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT INVESTIGATIONS PROCESS.
Office of the Prime Minister advised the State House sexual harassment complainant to open a case in to open a case in accordance with the applicable procedures. This is according to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister, following reports making rounds in social media platforms on allegations of sexual harassment involving […]
