LESOTHO HOSTED THE SPELLING A BUSINESS AFRICA [SABA] TERTIARY EDITION FINALS.
The Spelling A Business Africa (SABA) Tertiary Edition Finals which were hosted in Maseru brought together some of the brightest young minds in business and innovation. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Education Professor Ntoi Rapapa, and His Excellency Yang Xiaokun, […]
LESOTHO EMPOWERS CHILDREN FOR A SAFE DIGITAL FUTURE THROUGH DPI WORKSHOP
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Day 1 Workshop for Children, led by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) in partnership with UNICEF is advancing efforts toward a safe and inclusive digital future for children in Lesotho. Source: Department of Information, PR UNIT
LESOTHO’S WOOL AND MOHAIR WILL BE INTRODUCED TO CHINESE MARKETS TO ENSURE ZERO-TARIFF POLICY BENEFITS PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES.
China and Lesotho are set to strengthen trade exchanges, fully implement the zero-tariff policy and sign an agreement on wool and mohair exports to China. This Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Xiaokun highlighted when responding to questions during media briefing on Monday outlining specific areas of cooperation he sees as most promising for strengthening economic and […]
UNICEF COMMENDED LESOTHO’S GREAT STRIDES MADE FOR CHILDREN TO ACCESS EDUCATION.
The Right Honourable, The Prime Minister Mr. Ntsokoane Matekane expressed gratitude over the M5. 4 million pledge made by Zutari company aimed at supporting learners with disabilities and special needs. He said this during his second annual Golf Tournament Fundraising held in Maseru. Mr. Matekane said the above-mentioned amount of money which is equivalent to […]
MINORS SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM AIRTIME AND BUNDLE ADVANCES ACCESS FROM APRIL 2026.
Effective from 1 April 2026, individuals under the age of 18 will no longer be permitted to access airtime advance services from mobile network operators. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) announced this regulatory measure during a press conference held in Maseru. The measure is supported by enhanced SIM card registration systems that verify users’ ages […]
LESOTHO AND U.S. EMBASSY RENEW AMERICAN CORNER PARTNERSHIP
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole signed a renewed partnership between the Lesotho Government and U.S. Embassy Maseru to Keep the American Corner a hub for learning and Innovation. The American Corner based at State Library in Maseru district was first opened in 2016 as […]
LESOTHO LAUNCHES COUNTRY STRATEGY PAPER 2025-2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, officially launched the African Development Bank Group’s Lesotho Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025–2030, aimed at accelerating national development. The launch happened in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, Mr Mpotjoane commended the Bank’s continued support to various projects in Lesotho and noted that […]
PREPARATIONS FOR LESOTHO UPCOMING CENSUS ARE UNDERWAY.
The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) commenced a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea to prepare them for the upcoming national census operations. Statistician Mr. Mohau Sekhutšoane said the purpose of the workshop is to equip assistant supervisors with the necessary skills and guide them on how to correctly complete census questionnaires. He […]
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER, MR MATEKANE LED ”BACK TO SCHOOL” CAMPAIGN
The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Mr Sam Matekane, led the national Back to School campaign at Ha-Koporale in Thaba-Tseka District, reaffirming Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that every Mosotho child has access not only to education but to quality education. Held under the Ministry of Education and Training’s theme “Ha re Khutleleng Sekolong”, the event […]
CHE MENTORED STUDENTS TO SUITABLE CAREERS
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) hosted a two-day higher education fair 2026 at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Pitso Lesaoana on behalf of the Minister of Education and Training (MoET) said CHE has a mandate to provide information to the public about higher […]
