GOVERNMENT ACCELERATES INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF 27 MODERN LABORATORIES AND WORKSHOPS
The Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Education and Training, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to strengthen the country’s education system through the construction of 27 modern laboratories and workshops in high schools across all ten districts. Contractors have already begun mobilizing to project sites, with construction activities commencing in various parts of […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION PLANS TO OPEN FOOD GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Chief Information Officer Mr. Lereko Masupha said Preparations are underway to finalize operational plans for the food grain Facility at Ha Foso, in Berea District. This was revealed in an interview with the Agency when commenting on progress towards opening the facility, as farmers have begun delivering and […]
SCHOOLS HEED HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE 111’S PLEA, URGING COMMUNITIES TO PUSH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION.
Schools in Lesotho are strengthening agricultural production as part of efforts to improve food security, promote good nutrition and equip learners with practical farming skills. The initiatives come at a time when His Majesty King Letsie III, in his capacity as African Union Champion for Nutrition, continues to urge chiefs and communities to advocate for […]
LESOTHO LED A MAJOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE TACKLING FUTURE OF ASSESSMENT, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND HOW AI IS RESHAPING LEARNING.
Education leaders, policymakers, researchers, and assessment experts from across Southern Africa gathered in Lesotho for the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference, a landmark event focused on improving education systems in an era of rapid technological change. Officially opened by the Minister of Education and Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, the conference brought […]
LESOTHO EMBASSY IN ETHIOPIA URGES BASOTHO TO APPLY FOR TEXTILE, APPARELS AND MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Ethiopia is encouraging Basotho students particularly those interested in textiles, apparel manufacturing, fashion technology, leather engineering, merchandising and industrial design to apply for admission and scholarship opportunities being offered by the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) at Bahir Dar University. Speaking on the importance […]
ADVANCING THE NATIONAL DIGITAL AGENDA AND AI TECHNOLOGIES REMAINS A CORE COMMITMENT OF LESOTHO GOVERNMENT.
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Ms. Nthati Moorosi, led the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of a digital studio and the signing of digital policies at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Delivering her keynote address, Ms. Moorosi said the launch of the digital studio aligns with the review and extension of […]
GOVERNMENT TO HOLD LEADERSHIP FORUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMIT
The Government of Lesotho will host a Leadership Forum and an Accountability Summit aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, transparency and service delivery as part of its commitment to building an effective and responsive public sector. The Leadership Forum is scheduled for June 21-23, 2026, while the Accountability Summit will take place from July 1-3, 2026. […]
PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE VOWED TO ADD 500 MORE LDF RECRUITS AND LAUNCHED A FULL-SCALE WAR ON DRUG DEALERS
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane pledged to recruit an additional 500 soldiers into the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) during the next financial year as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security. Speaking at the LDF pass-out parade held at Makoanyane Barracks where 547 recruits successfully completed their military training, Mr. Matekane said the country is […]
HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS TO JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND YOUTH RIGHTS.
SOS Children’s Village, through its Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Training (YEET) Project, is preparing to host a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Campaign at Ha Tobolela, Thaba Phats’oa in Leribe district in July 2026. In an interview, YEET Project Youth Coordinator Mrs. ‘Mamatete Letsoso said the organisation is developing a comprehensive campaign aimed […]
LESOTHO COURTS DATA CENTRES AND MULTI-SECTOR INVESTMENT AT DUBAI TALKS.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho had highlighted new investment opportunities in data infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and job creation during ongoing engagements with Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg. The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, said Lesotho has strong potential to host data centres, citing the country’s water resources as […]
