KING LETSIE III TOURED TAITA TAVETA AND ACKNOWLEDGED INITIATIVES PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION.
His Majesty King Letsie III on a second day embarked on a field engagement in Taita Taveta County to gain first-hand experience of drought-affected areas and to highlight the evolving food security situation in Africa. Speaking during the visit, His Majesty commended the partnership between the Kenya Red Cross and the Taita Taveta County Government, […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS INTENSIFYING EFFORTS TO TACKLE CRITICAL WATER DEFICITS AND BUILD GREATER RESILIENCE TO DROUGHT NATIONWIDE.
RASEBALA DAM DREDGING PROJECT IN MAFETENG DISTRICT. Project Overview Project Name: Mafeteng Drought Relief Project – Dredging of Rasebala Dam. Location: Rasebala Dam, Mafeteng. Executing Agency: Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO). Contractor: Founda Construction Engineering. Project Cost: M52 million. Project Duration: Estimated at 10 months. Why the Project is Important? The dam is currently operating […]
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 HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MARKED 63rd ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY AND ITS OWN 40th ANNIVERSARY BY PLANTING 650 FRUIT TREES.
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) planted 650 fruit trees (apples and pears) at Masakong, Malingoaneng in the district of Mokhotlong. Similarly another batch of 650 trees will also be planted at Ha Rafolatsane, Khalahali side in due course. In an interview with the Agency, Mr. Palo Mohlotsane from the Polihali Branch Public Relations Office, under […]
LESOTHO MOVES TO LINK TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE WITH NAGOYA PROTOCOL
Lesotho is taking steps to strengthen protection of traditional knowledge and genetic resources through the Nagoya Protocol, with government officials, experts and community stakeholders gathering this week for a consolidated Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Week. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and […]
LESOTHO JOINED THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry commemorated Desertification and Drought Day in Sebitia bringing together government departments, development partners and local communities to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of supporting pastoralists. Speaking during the event, Ministry of Environment and Forestry representative, Mr. Tankiso Letsopha said the commemoration aimed to celebrate both Desertification […]
SCHOOLS HEED HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE 111’S PLEA, URGING COMMUNITIES TO PUSH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION.
Schools in Lesotho are strengthening agricultural production as part of efforts to improve food security, promote good nutrition and equip learners with practical farming skills. The initiatives come at a time when His Majesty King Letsie III, in his capacity as African Union Champion for Nutrition, continues to urge chiefs and communities to advocate for […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS BY 70%-80% TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
The sale of farming inputs for winter cropping has commenced countrywide, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition has announced. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, the Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Mr. Lereko Masupha, said seeds and fertilizers have been subsidized by 70 percent and 80 percent respectively to assist farmers in boosting […]
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY MET SEBETIA COMMUNITY AHEAD OF RANGELANDS RESTORATION CELEBRATION
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry held a community meeting at Sebetia in Berea District to prepare for the commemoration of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will be observed on June 17 under the theme: ‘Rangelands: recognize, respect and restore’. Speaking during the […]
