THE GOVERNMENT CONVENED WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW THE BIODIVERSITY BILL TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS AND SHARING PROJECT.
How can Lesotho ensure that the benefits arising from its biological resources are accessed and shared fairly? The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in collaboration with UNDP Lesotho convened with the Natural Resources, Tourism and Land Cluster Portfolio Committee for a strategic workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) from 12–13 August 2026. The workshop is […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS APPLAUDED FOR FIXING LONG-STANDING PASSPORT DELAYS AND ROLLING OUT FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICES FOR CITIZENS.
Basotho applying for passports at the Maseru office have applauded the Department for extending passport services to weekends. In an interview with the Agency, one of the applicants Ms. Lineo Makatjane said that the extension of services to weekends has been a good initiative as it enables people who are occupied with work during weekdays […]
IN A BOLD MOVE, GOVERNMENT IS EXECUTING INITIATIVES TO CONSERVE WETLAND OF INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE [LETS’A LA LETSIE]
Multi-stakeholders on registration of Letša-la-Letsie catchment participated in a one-day meeting held at Kubung Hotel Upper Moyeni and that meeting was organized by the district Department of Environment and Forestry aimed at review and validation of Regeneration of Landscape and Livelihoods (ROLL) ’s proposed restoration interventions, clarification of institutional mandates and identification of collaboration opportunities. […]
THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDES CRIME PREVENTION EDUCATION AND CAMPAIGNS TO LESOTHO CHILDREN FROM A YOUNG AGE TO HELP THEM AVOID NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES IN THE FUTURE.
Probation department under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoLJ) engaged in a series of awareness campaigns aimed at educating children about different forms of crimes. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, the Ministry’s Senior Probation Officer, Mr. Tsépo Matlosa said the department’s goal is to join all efforts acting proactively against crime ensuring […]
LESOTHO URGED TO BEWARE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Basotho seeking employment abroad have been urged to exercise caution as human traffickers increasingly use fake job offers on social media and through recruitment agencies to lure victims. Speaking with the Agency on the sidelines of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons commemoration, Executive Director of the Migrant Workers Association of Lesotho (MWA-Ls) Mr. […]
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION LAUNCHED LesComCSIRT AND INAUGURATED NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY FORUM
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in collaboration with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) officially launched the Interim Lesotho National Computer Security Incident Response Team (LesComCSIRT) and hosted the inaugural National Cybersecurity Forum (NCF) in Maseru. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of MICSTI, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said the strategy is […]
WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME POSING A THREAT TO LESOTHO, THE POLICE AND COMMUNITIES MUST INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE CRIMINAL NETWORKS.
The United States Embassy has warned that Lesotho is vulnerable to transnational organized crime, citing the country’s recent record-breaking methamphetamine manufacturing bust as evidence that international criminal networks are extending operations into the Kingdom. The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ms Monica Schneider said Southern Africa has experienced a rise in organised crime, particularly methamphetamine […]
HIS MAJESTY ENGAGE OTHER FELLOW AFRICAN LEADERS ON FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AHEAD OF EL NINO PHENOMENON ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE CONTINENT.
His Majesty King Letsie III is on a 3-day official visit to the Republic of Kenya at the invitation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The visit came amid growing concern over the escalating humanitarian impact of food insecurity across Africa. During the visit, His Majesty is scheduled to […]
FOLLOWING THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK, LESOTHO WOOL AND MOHAIR STAKEHOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO NEW BIOSECURITY MEASURES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MOHAIR INDUSTRY.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr Selibe Mochoboroane, urged wool and mohair brokers, traders and farmers to comply with the new biosecurity protocols introduced following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Mr Mochoboroane made the call and addressed brokers and traders after touring the Bophelo Wool and Mohair and Rosehip heating […]
LESOTHO IS FOCUSED ON SECURING RELIABLE WATER SOURCES TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND CREATE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II, conducted an inspection visit in Leribe to assess progress and determine whether the project is meeting its planned targets. Speaking during the visit, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lira Ralebese, said the purpose of the […]
