RECORD-BREAKING M100 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED FOR LESOTHO’S HYDROPOWER AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho has secured what is being described as the largest foreign investment in its history following the approval of the Kobong Project, a M100 billion (US$6.2 billion) hydropower and artificial intelligence data centre development backed by U.S. company Convalt. Speaking at the event, Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Hines described the investment as a shift from traditional […]
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 IS FOCUSED ON SECURING RELIABLE WATER SOURCES TO POWER INDUSTRIES AND CREATE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project (LLWDP) Phase II, conducted an inspection visit in Leribe to assess progress and determine whether the project is meeting its planned targets. Speaking during the visit, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lira Ralebese, said the purpose of the […]
GOVERNMENT TO DEMOLISH ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ON ROADSIDES TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE ROAD EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Lesotho intends to remove illegal buildings and structures built on road reserves. This is part of over M1.86 billion infrastructure program for 2026/27 financial year. Roads Directorate Director General, Mr. Teboho Mokhoane, said officials will survey 640 kilometres of urban roads to find encroached areas. According to him, the work will focus […]
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 AND BOTSWANA FORMALLY INAUGURATED THEIR BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION TO ADVANCE COLLABORATION ACROSS MULTIPLE PRIORITY SECTORS.
The Kingdom of Lesotho and The Republic of Botswana held inaugural session of Botswana–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, Botswana on 18 June 2026. The historic Session was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, and His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, the […]
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 […]
