LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED TRACTOR FINANCING INITIATIVE TO HELP BASOTHO FARMERS.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐎 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆? The 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 has introduced the 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 to help Basotho farmers access tractors and essential farm machinery at affordable terms. The initiative is implemented through 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤, in collaboration with the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE 111 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED LESOTHO HORTICULTURAL INCUBATION PROJECT.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially launched the Lesotho Horticultural Incubation, Training Centre and Packhouse at Mahobong in Leribe. The Centre is a key CAFI project supported by the World Bank, designed to boost commercial farming, strengthen agricultural value chains, and promote climate-smart agriculture. It will provide farmers with hands-on training, technical support, […]
HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III COMMENDED NUTRITION INITIATIVES IN MELIKANE, QACHA’S NEK
His Majesty King Letsie III toured exhibitions by farmers and community Nutrition Clubs at Melikane Combined School in Mahoeng, Qacha’s Nek. The activity was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition in promotion of improved household nutrition and sustainable food production. His Majesty moved through various stalls where farmers and club members […]
LESOTHO IS THE NEW GOVERNOR OF THE IFAD
Dr. Khothatso Ts’ooana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, attended the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council which took place from 10–11 February 2026 at IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Dr. Ts’ooana participated in the session in his capacity as the newly appointed Governor for the Kingdom of Lesotho […]
LESOTHO TO PARTICIPATE IN AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana is expected to lead a delegation from Lesotho to attend the 48th African Union (AU) Executive Council Meeting scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 11th to 12th. The Executive Council will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and senior officials […]
KING LETSIE III, NUTRITION CHAMPION, TOURS NUTRITION-FOCUSED PROJECTS IN MALEALEA
His Majesty King Letsie III visited the Eternal Flame teaching farm in Malealea and the Eco Cook Bag Project hosted by the Malealea Development Trust, where he toured a range of agricultural, vocational, nutritional and survival initiatives introduced to the area. The visit was hosted by Mr Kenneth Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Flame […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially received a modern grain storage and warehouse facility, generously donated by the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. The handover ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mr NtsokoaneMatekana together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane […]
HIS MAJESTY HEADS BACK FROM QATAR
The Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, State of Qatar officially concluded on 6 November, 2025 with global leaders highlighting the urgency of investing in people and peace and reaffirming that social justice and peace are inseparable, calling for stronger safety nets, poverty eradication and human-rights-based policymaking. They reaffirmed that social justice and […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES AT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT IN DOHA
Thirty years after the landmark Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), global leaders have convened in Doha, Qatar, for the second such summit, running from November 4th to 6th, 2025. This critical gathering aims to assess progress, confront persistent challenges, and lay a new foundation for social development, drawing directly from the principles of […]
HIS MAJESTY’S GLOBAL WATER AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CEREMONY UNDERWAY
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony where His Majesty King Letsie III is set to acknowledge receipt of the Global Water Partnership Presidential Award. The event began with a prayer led by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), setting a tone of gratitude and reflection for […]
