LESOTHO PROPOSES TO HOST REGIONAL RESEARCH HUB
Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented a compelling case for Lesotho to host the Regional Agricultural Research Hub for African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) at a recent high-level event in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event, held during the 3rd LLDCs Conference, focused on agricultural transformation as […]
PM URGES PARTNERS TO HONOR CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITMENTS
Prime Minister (PM) Mr Ntsokoane Matekane has called on development partners to continue to honor their Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments, citing the critical role they play in supporting the country’s development efforts. Speaking in at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain, the PM stated that despite efforts to invest […]
PARLIAMENTARIANS URGED TO SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE CAMPAIGNS
The Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mr. Lisema Lekhooana has urged Parliamentarians to support climate change campaigns in an attempt to curb its effects. He said this at an informal sitting in the National Assembly on Wednesday. The Ministry together with Lesotho Lowlands Rural Water Supply and sanitation project lobbied […]
HIS MAJESTY ADDRESSES HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE
His Majesty King Letsie lll has called all to view agriculture as a means to unlock Lesotho’s potential, promote food security and transform the agricultural sector in its entirety. He said this when addressing a high level dialogue themed ‘The Future of Food Security in Lesotho,’ held in Maseru on Tuesday. He explained that August […]
WINTER CROPPING IN PROGRESS AT BEREA
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) Berea said winter cropping season is in full swing with farmers cultivating mainly wheat and peas at their fields. District Agricultural Officer (DAO) Mrs Monica Hawkins confirmed the development during an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA) on Monday. Mrs Hawkins said sales of farming inputs such […]
SNOWFALL BRINGS JOY TO BEREA FARMERS
Despite the recent cold conditions, some Berea district farmers have expressed their happiness over the early snowfall, citing that it provides the much needed moisture to grow crops. Speaking to Lesotho News Agency (LENA), one of Lekokoaneng potatoes farmers Mr Mojalefa Mokotso said although many people were shocked by snowfall mostly at the lowlands, they […]
PEOPLE ADVISED TO CEASE TRIPS
The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Friday warned the nation to cease their trips to places such as Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka and Semonkong as they are inaccessible. Speaking in an interview with the Agency on Friday, the Disaster Management Authority Assistant Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Mahlape Koali said this is due to the snowfall in these […]
HEAT WAVE HITS LESOTHO
As parts of Southern Africa experience record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves, the Lesotho Red Cross Society (LRCS) advises all to be cautious. Lesotho is no exception in this, as during the past week the country has experienced very warm weather and still expects similar temperatures this coming week as Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) has reported. According […]
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LMS ANTICIPATES SNOWFALL
