AFRICA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN GLOBAL SOUTH DIALOGUE

Only few days remain towards the 2025 G20 Summit to be hosted in South Africa, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from November 12 to 14 in Houghton. This first-of-its-kind forum on African soil aims to highlight the strengthening ties between China and […]
FOLLOW UP ON LESOTHO DATA GOVERNANCE CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP

The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, together with AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ, and CIPESA, held a one-and-a-half-day validation workshop to align Lesotho’s Data Management Policy with the African Union Data Policy Framework (AUDPF). Speaking at the event, Communications Minister, Ms Nthati Moorosi said the government is working to ensure national policies reflect Lesotho’s needs […]
AFRICA UNITES FOR A DIGITALLY EMPOWERED FUTURE: LESOTHO WRAPS UP DTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP

The Validation Workshop on the Assessment of the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) 2020–2030 Implementation in Africa concluded successfully in Maseru, Lesotho — marking a significant milestone in advancing the continent’s digital transformation agenda. In his closing remarks, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole commended delegates […]
LESOTHO HOSTS CONTINENTAL VALIDATION MEETING ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY

Lesotho proudly hosted the Validation of the Draft Report on the Assessment of the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) 2020–2030 Implementation in Africa at Lancers Inn, Maseru. Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Principal Secretary Mr Kanono Ramashamole welcomed distinguished representatives from across the continent and […]
LESOTHO HOLDS FIRST NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION FORUM

The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation, hosted the 1st National Science Technology Forum at State Library American Corner Maseru. The forum focused on the theme “STI as Catalysts in Digital Transformation for Inclusive Economic Growth.” The forum was aimed to deliberate how Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) […]
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), joined Basotho and partners in celebrating the successful conclusion of the Econet Expo 2025, which took place from 26th to 29th August at Maseru Mall. The closing cocktail dinner was graced by the Prime Minister Mr Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, the […]
MINISTER MOOROSI STRENGTHENS LESOTHO-GHANA DIGITAL COOPERATION

The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, is currently in Ghana for a working visit aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital and creative sectors. During a bilateral meeting, the Minister and her Ghanaian counterpart, Mr Samuel Nartey George identified several areas of collaboration which include […]
LESOTHO MOVES FORWARD WITH DIGITAL INCLUSION

The government and UNDP Lesotho launched digital inclusion and digital literacy initiative at Lerotholi Polytechnic, Maseru on Tuesday. The Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mrs Lineo Ramabele, said that the launch is another step to digital inclusion, which is at leaving no one behind. She […]
PRINCESS SENATE JOINS DATA GOVERNANCE PARTICIPANTS

Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso joined a diverse group of representatives drawn from state and non-state at an Data Governance workshop on Tuesday. The gist of deliberations on the workshop was more on foundational digital infrastructure for data governance. Taking participants through the topic, the Kenyan facilitator who is a human rights and ICT lawyer, Advocate […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES DIGITAL FUTURE

The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), has launched a national data governance initiative in collaboration with development partners. The initiative marks a significant stride toward building a trusted, inclusive, and transformative digital environment in Lesotho and beyond. Speaking at the event, ICSTI Minister Ms Nthati Moorosi […]