COUNTRY STATEMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO AT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN PALEXPO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — 6–7 July 2026
Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to address the first United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance on behalf of the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho aligns itself with the statements of the Group of 77 and China, and the Africa Group, and adds these observations. Lesotho welcomes this […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY, ENERGY ACCESS AND STRONG DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS TO BRIDGE AI DIVIDES
Geneva, Switzerland- The Kingdom of Lesotho has called for stronger global action to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that meaningful participation in AI requires more than connectivity alone. Speaking during discussions under Cluster 2: Bridging AI Divides — Capacity-Building, Access and Digital Foundations, Mr Kanono […]
KING INAUGURATES NUL COUNCIL
His Majesty King Letsie III inaugurated the 16th council of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) at the institution premises. The inauguration follows a court battle between the institution, its Student Union (SU) and the Student Representative Council (SRC) where the latter had filed an application before the High Court arguing that the elected Council […]
BASOTHO SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PARTICIPATED IN UN OPEN-SOURCE WEEK 2026 AS MICSTI CO-HOST GLOBAL EVENT
A team of Basotho software developers represented Lesotho at the United Nations Open-Source Week 2026, an international technology event held from 22 to 26 June at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking another milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The event brought together governments, technology experts, innovators, development partners and open-source communities […]
GOVERNMENT IS ACCELERATING RURAL ELECTRIFICATION TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane toured retail stalls and handed over wheat grains and IDs to locals in Helehehle, Thabana-Morena, as part of ongoing government efforts to support community livelihoods and strengthen service delivery. In the same area, M42 Million was used to electrify Helehehle, Ha Raliemere, Limapong, Liphiring, Ha Leboto and Maisane among others in […]
ADVANCING THE NATIONAL DIGITAL AGENDA AND AI TECHNOLOGIES REMAINS A CORE COMMITMENT OF LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Ms. Nthati Moorosi, led the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a digital studio and the signing of digital policies at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Delivering her keynote address, Ms. Moorosi said the launch of the digital studio aligns with the review and extension of […]
LESOTHO COURTS DATA CENTRES AND MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT AT DUBAI TALKS.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had highlighted new investment opportunities in data infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and job creation during ongoing engagements with Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg. The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said Lesotho has strong potential to host data centres, citing the country’s water resources as […]
LESOTHO UNVEILED BOLD STI VISION AT UN FORUM IN NEW YORK.
Lesotho has showcased its commitment to science, technology and innovation (STI) at the 11th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on STI for the Sustainable Development Goals, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Delivering the national statement, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Ms. Nthati Moorosi, said for a least developed and […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN 8TH AFRICAN REGIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FORUM
The Kingdom of Lesotho’s delegation, led by the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, is participating in the Eighth African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum (STI Forum) currently taking place in Addis Ababa. The Forum is convened under the theme: “Achieving progress towards the 2030 […]
CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN EXTENDED TO ZENON HIGH SCHOOL IN BEREA DISTRICT.
In the margins of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Digital Roadshow, the Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation Ms. Nthati Moorosi on Friday led a delegation to a cyber security awareness event held at Zenon High School at Sefikeng in Berea district. In his remarks, the District Administrator for Berea Mr. Phahlane Makoko […]
