SNOWFALL BRINGS JOY TO BEREA FARMERS
Despite the recent cold conditions, some Berea district farmers have expressed their happiness over the early snowfall, citing that it provides the much needed moisture to grow crops. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), one of Lekokoaneng potatoes farmers Mr Mojalefa Mokotso said although many people were shocked by snowfall mostly at the lowlands, they […]
HIS MAJESTY WELCOMES CRS NEW CEO
His Majesty King Letsie III welcomed the new Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Chief Executive O, Mr. Sean Callahan at the Royal Palace, Maseru on Ascension Thursday. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), after their meeting, the new CEO, Mr Callahan, expressed gratitude for having been hosted by the Royal Family saying CRS […]
HIS MAJESTY TO TOUR NUTRITION EXHIBITIONS
His Majesty King Letsie III will be on a one-day visit in Mokhotlong to tour nutrition club exhibitions on Thursday this week. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), Mokhotlong District Agricultural Officer (DAO) Mr. Leluma Bereng said His Majesty will be visiting the nutrition clubs in his capacity as the African Union Nutrition Champion. He […]
AU EXTENDS HIS MAJESTY`S TERM
The African Union (AU) Assembly has resolved to extend His Majesty King Letsie III’s term as the African Union Nutrition Champion for the next two years. According to a press release from the Lesotho Embassy in Ethiopia, His Majesty has over the years addressed and made contact with many stakeholders, particularly policy makers in health, […]
AFRICA URGED TO SAVE CHILDREN FROM MALNUTRITION
The Kingdom of Lesotho, African Union Commission, African Development Bank and partners have called for a renewed commitment to boost nutrition for Africa’s children. Leaders have committed to an ambitious target to reduce malnutrition and stunting in Africa by 40 percent by 2025. The commitment was made during a high-level roundtable hosted by King Letsie […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER, SAMUEL NTSOKOANE MATEKANE ADDRESSES MALNUTRITION CATALYZING AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION
African Union Nutrition Champion Round table: Addressing Malnutrition, Catalyzing Africa’s Transformation Through Enhanced Multi-Sectoral Investment. The Right Honorable Samuel Ntsokoane MATEKANE, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, National Security of the Kingdom of Lesotho
AFRICA MUST ENGAGE STARTEGIES TO END HUNGER-HIS MAJESTY
His Majesty King Letsie III as the African Union Nutrition Champion says collaborative efforts towards ending hunger, stunting and malnutrition are amongst the strategies that African countries must engage in. His Majesty said this at the closing ceremony of the two-day High-level dialogue on Nutrition funding in Maseru on Friday. Speaking at the event, His […]
LESOTHO HOSTS NUTRITION FINANCING DIALOGUE
His Majesty King Letsie III as the African Union Champion for Nutrition is hosting a HighLevel Forum on Nutrition Financing for Heads of States and governments as well as representatives from international organisations and development partners at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, The two-day High-Level Dialogue on Nutrition Financing which started […]
HIS MAJESTY COMMENDS MOTJOKA NUTRITION CLUB
His Majesty King Letsie III has commended the Ha Motjoka Nutrition Club for outstanding performance in the production of fruits and vegetables as well as other farming activities meant to fight poverty and promote nutrition in the country. Speaking during the nutrition clubs’ exhibitions and tour, His Majesty urged members of the Ha Motjoka Nutrition […]
HIS MAJESTY TO HOSTS NUTRITION, FOOD SECURITY EVENT
His Majesty King Letsie III, as the African Union (AU) Nutrition Champion and Lesotho’s Head of State, will host a high-level event on nutrition and food security to be held in March 2023. According to a saving gram issued by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Thabo Motoko, […]
