SADC CYBER DRILL MEETING 2025 OPENS IN MASERU
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mr Kanono Ramashamole, officially opened the Sixth SADC Cyber Drill and AfricaCERT Meeting 2025 in Maseru. In his opening address, Mr Ramashamole welcomed delegates from across the SADC region and the African continent, noting that the event demonstrates “our shared vision […]
ITU AIMS TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ICT REGULATION
Lesotho is moving forward with plans to improve digital services and strengthen ICT use across key sectors. The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, has highlighted the significance of Ms Halima Letamo’s visit from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), calling it a vital step towards advancing […]
MINISTERS HOLD RETREAT TO MARK THREE YEARS IN GOVERNMENT
Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, officially opened a Cabinet retreat in Mohale’s Hoek where ministers are reviewing their progress as the coalition government celebrates its third anniversary. In her remarks, Justice Majara congratulated the ministers for reaching this important milestone and encouraged them to celebrate their achievements while reflecting on the journey ahead. She […]
PM LAUDS WATER TREATY PROGRESS
In the spirit that peace prevail when rivers flow, the Prime Minister (PM), Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says, Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty (LHWT) has made positive strides on the lives of Basotho and its neighbors. He said this when giving progress on the review and the revision of the LHWT at an occasion celebrating the bestowing […]
GLOBAL WATER AWARD OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER TO HIS MAJESTY
The prestigious Global Water Partnership Presidential Award was officially handed over to the Kingdom of Lesotho by His Excellency the Minister of Water and Human Settlement of the Republic of Botswana, Mr Onneetse Ramogapi. The handover symbolizes international recognition of His Majesty King Letsie III’s exceptional leadership in promoting the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as […]
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 […]
FOLLOW UP ON LESOTHO DATA GOVERNANCE CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, together with AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ, and CIPESA, held a one-and-a-half-day validation workshop to align Lesotho’s Data Management Policy with the African Union Data Policy Framework (AUDPF). Speaking at the event, Communications Minister, Ms Nthati Moorosi said the government is working to ensure national policies reflect Lesotho’s needs […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
AFRICA UNITES FOR A DIGITALLY EMPOWERED FUTURE: LESOTHO WRAPS UP DTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP
The Validation Workshop on the Assessment of the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) 2020–2030 Implementation in Africa concluded successfully in Maseru, Lesotho — marking a significant milestone in advancing the continent’s digital transformation agenda. In his closing remarks, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole commended delegates […]
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICAEXTENDS LESOTHO EXEMPTION PERMIT
The South African Department of Home Affairs has officially announced an extension of the Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP) until May 28, 2027. According to a notice published in the Government Gazette on October 07, 2025, the South African Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber issued Immigration Directive No. 20 of 2025, extending the validity […]
