MATLALI–LEBAKENG ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT AT ‘MELIKANE, IN QACHA’SNEK HAD OFFICIALLY BEEN LAUNCHED BY GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane launched the Matlali–Mosenekeng to Lebakeng Road Upgrade Project at ’Melikane, in Qacha’s Nek. The launch was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara, Cabinet Ministers Hon. Thabo Mofosi, Hon. Pitso Lesaoana, Hon. Matjato Moteane, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Hon. Voeswa Tsheka, as well as local leaders, government officials and community […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE ENGAGED COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS ON SERVICE DELIVERY AND GOVERNANCE
Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane has stressed that while inadequate funding is often cited as the main challenge to service delivery, weak accountability and governance also contribute significantly to poor service provision. Speaking during a consultative meeting with Community Councils at Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Mr. Matekane said the engagement was intended to provide a platform […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE VOWED TO ADD 500 MORE LDF RECRUITS AND LAUNCHED A FULL-SCALE WAR ON DRUG DEALERS
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane pledged to recruit an additional 500 soldiers into the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) during the next financial year as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security. Speaking at the LDF pass-out parade held at Makoanyane Barracks where 547 recruits successfully completed their military training, Mr. Matekane said the country is […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES INCLUSION AND FOSTERS A CONDUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Lesotho has made notable progress in improving access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities through policy development, local innovation and the provision of assistive devices, although funding and implementation challenges continue to limit wider access. Presenting on disability inclusion and access to assistive technology in Lesotho, Director of Disability Services in the Ministry of […]
HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS TO JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND YOUTH RIGHTS.
SOS Children’s Village, through its Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Training (YEET) Project, is preparing to host a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Campaign at Ha Tobolela, Thaba Phats’oa in Leribe district in July 2026. In an interview, YEET Project Youth Coordinator Mrs. ‘Mamatete Letsoso said the organisation is developing a comprehensive campaign aimed […]
LESOTHO COMPLETED 2026 HOUSING AND POPULATION CENSUS ENUMERATION SUCCESSFULLY.
The 2026 Lesotho Housing and Population Census enumeration concluded yielding satisfactory overall numbers. The Bureau of Statistics will begin data analysis soon with official results to be announced and published once the comprehensive review had been finalized and approved. Bureau of Statistics Director, Mrs. ‘Malehloa Molato, expressed her deep gratitude for the dedication shown by […]
QUEEN ‘MASENATE’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MARKED WITH PRAYER AT ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC MISSION IN MATSIENG.
In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Lesotho hosted a special Holy Mass at St. Louis Catholic Mission in Matsieng on Saturday, bringing together members of the community, church representatives and peace advocates to honour her life and service. Speaking at the event, IWPG Regional […]
THE PEOPLE’S MATRIX LAUDS LESOTHO GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSIVE CENSUS QUESTIONS.
The People’s Matrix an LGBTQ community association in Lesotho applauded the government for expanding options under gender binary to allow gender diverse people to partake in the national census Speaking in an interview with the Agency the association representative Tampose Mothopeng said that the inclusion of such options demonstrates progress in ensuring that every Mosotho […]
PWDAC COMMENDED THE GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSION OF DISABILITY IN POLICIES, STRUCTURES AND BUDGETING SYSTEM.,
The Director General of the Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC), Advocate Nkhasi Sefuthi, said the launch of the Disability Mainstreaming Assessment Report marks an important milestone in Lesotho’s continued commitment to promoting disability inclusion as a matter of human rights, equality, social justice and sustainable development. Speaking during the launch, Advocate Sefuthi said the […]
LESOTHO eSERVICES TO UNDERGO EVOLUTION AS PART OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Principal Secretary (PS), Mr. Kanono Ramashamole says e-services will go through evolution stages until fully automated to the back end systems. He said this when officiating e-services validation exercise attended by representatives from different government Ministries held at ICT boardroom on Wednesday. Addressing participants, the […]
