HER MAJESTY QUEEN LAUNCHED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR ‘NETE LEOTLELA, DEMONSTRATING HER COMMITMENT TO THE WELFARE OF ALL CITIZENS.
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso launched the “Kick the Ball, Score a Goal for Life” fundraising campaign to support the medical expenses of young ‘Nete Leotlela, who sustained serious injuries after being attacked by dogs. The campaign was launched by Her Majesty, who is the Chief Patron of Hlokomela Bana Association and Motseeo FC. […]
THE KING CUT HIS BIRTHDAY CAKE TO CELEBRATE THE START OF A NEW YEAR MARKED BY LIFE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
His Majesty King Letsie III cuts the cake alongside the Royal Family in celebration of his 63rd Birthday on the 17th July 2026 in Mokhotlong district. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT TO IMPROVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FUND POLICY.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has begun consultations with stakeholders across the country to gather views on improving the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund policy, with the aim of ensuring fair compensation and better protection for road accident victims. At a consultation meeting held in Mafeteng, Administration Manager Mr. Tsamaiso Tlolotlolo welcomed delegates from […]
LNFOD IS OPTIMISTIC THAT LESOTHO GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES FACED BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
”Statistics from the recently completed population census is expected to contribute significantly towards addressing the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as the Lesotho National Federation of Organizations of the Disabled (LNFOD) will rely on such data for planning and advocacy.” This was said by LNFOD Executive Director, Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi in an interview […]
LESOTHO IS TAKING A LEADING ROLE IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ENABLE BROAD ACCESS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO CITIZENS.
Even though Lesotho is the newest member of Smart Africa, it had been selected as one of the countries participating in creating national data Blueprint. The government through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) hosted the first National Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on the Development of the National Data Value Creation Blueprint […]
THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENTING UN RECOMMENDATIONS AIMED AT PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
All is set for the high-level stakeholder meeting to be staged in Maseru in a bid to strengthen Lesotho’s commitment to implement the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) Executive Director Mr. Rabasotho Moeletsi told the Agency in an interview that the Federation is ready to […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO PRIORITIZE YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH AS CENTRAL PILLARS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Several challenges faced by young people in Lesotho caused by the ailing economy, unemployment and unstable families have left them vulnerable to drug abuse, human trafficking, poor mental health, exploitation through cheap and child labour and various forms of crime. 2026 World Population Day theme was “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people-today and […]
BASOTHO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Basotho had strongly expressed the need for the government to be transparent and accountable in all issues, with pressing issues being tackling corruption and mismanagement of funds as well as quickly redefining relations between Lesotho and South Africa among others. These opinions came out during a national dialogue currently going on in Maseru. During the […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT KICKS OFF THREE-DAY PILOT DIALOGUE TO PUT CITIZENS AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNANCE.
The Right Honourable the Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says the national accountability summit is a platform for Basotho and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to engage openly with leaders by asking questions, in search of clarification, getting feedback on matters concerning them in order to enhance public participation and transparency. The PM said this when officiating the […]
THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITED TO STRONGER LEADERSHIP, GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS.
Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara said the government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving leadership, accountability and public service delivery following the country’s first National Leadership Forum held in Berea. Presenting the outcomes of the forum, Justice Majara said the meeting brought together Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, heads of independent institutions, principal secretaries, […]
