SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
GOVERNMENT DELEGATION UNVEILED LESOTHO’S INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, together with Minister of Labour and Employment Honourable Ts’eliso Mokhosi, attended a high-level investors’ engagement organized by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations in New York. The meeting was led by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Matete ‘Nena […]
PM HAS ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2025 UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has arrived in New York for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA’s High-Level Week takes place from 22-30 September, with a series of key events focused on global issues. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and […]
MINISTER ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi has called for greater inclusion of women in the construction industry, urging stakeholders to provide opportunities that empower them to take leadership roles. Speaking at a women in construction event held in Mokhotlong, the Minister said it was time to dismantle barriers that […]
LESOTHO AT THE 23RD AFRICA DOWN UNDER CONFERENCE – PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Day one of ADU 2025 is all about building networks, securing viable sales prospects, and maximizing Lesotho’s brand exposure. The delegation is using this platform to promote the nation’s developments, products and services while engaging with key resource buyers, procurement specialists and decision-makers. This year’s conference highlights the growing demand for copper, lead, nickel and […]
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES EXACERBATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The 2024 Trafficking in Person Report shows that human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Lesotho. Traffickers exploit victims from Lesotho abroad due to limited economic opportunities, exacerbated by the pandemics and inflation which in turn result in vulnerable populations, continues the report. The report further indicates that women and orphaned children are enticed […]
LESOTHO HOSTS FIRST MINING INDABA
MINING REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF DIAMOND SMUGGLING
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Commissioner of Mines, have refuted allegations of noncompliance with the Kimberley Process and the assumption of discrepancy in statistics made by one of the reporters. The Commissioner of Mines described these allegations as unfounded and misleading when addressing the media at the press conference held at the Department […]
NEW MINES AND MINERAL ACT ANNOUNCED
The Minister of Mining, Mr. Serialong Qoo has announced an amendment Act for artisanal and small-scale mining. The announcement was made at the press conference held at mining premises in Maseru on Thursday. Mr. Qoo said the government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Mining has formulated the Mines and Mineral (Amendment) Act 2022, saying […]
