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 […]
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 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 […]
THE GOVERNMENT DONATED BLANKETS AND RADIOS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PROTECTING THE REGENERATION OF LANDSCAPES AND LIVELIHOODS PROJECT [ROLL]
Quthing District Administrator, Mr. Bonang Tlali, presented 300 blankets and 20 walkie‑talkie radios to crime prevention committees from 15 villages near Lets’eng‑La‑Letsie catchment. The handover ceremony was held at a private woolshed in Thabong, Mphaki. The donation, pledged in April this year by Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane, was made to strengthen community efforts in safeguarding […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT AND PARTNERS SENSITIZED COUNCILLORS ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT
Community councillors from Mphaki Community Council have been sensitized on Phase II of the Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable and Food-Insecure Populations in Lesotho (IACoV II) project during their monthly. Presenting the project overview, Project Coordinator Mr. Thabo Nobala explained that the five-year initiative, funded with over M170 million by the Adaptation Fund under the […]
KING CO-CHAIRED AN AGRICULTURAL ROUNDTABLE SESSION IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
King Letsie 111 co-chaired an agricultural roundtable session alongside the President of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani where the theme of this discussion was ‘Developing sustainable and value-added Agriculture’. King Letsie 111 said, to effect meaningful transformation in agricultural food systems, Africa must invest in human capital, he emphasized the need to empower youth and […]
HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FLOODS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AID.
The Government through the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has started distributing food parcels, mattresses and blankets to households affected by the flash floods experienced earlier this week. The relief packages also include household utensils such as washing basins, knives, spoons, pots as well as toiletries. Distribution of the aid began with 24 households from severely […]
BIODIVERSITY FINANCE INITIATIVE (BIOFIN) LAUNCHES
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Lesotho. BIOFIN is a global programme that supports countries in identifying, mobilising, and sustainably managing the financial resources required to protect biodiversity and strengthen […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
FAO PLEDGES M92.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, has announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged US$5 million, equivalent to approximately M92.5 million, to support Lesotho’s agricultural development. Mr Mpotjoane explained that the pledge forms part of FAO’s commitment under the Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation in […]
