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 […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LAUNCHED UNDER SEBABATSO INITIATIVE
The Minister of Gender,Youth and Social Development, Honourable Pitso Lesaoana, together with the United States Embassy and the American Corner, officially launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Development Programme under ‘Sebabatso’ the Prime Minister’s Youth Empowerment Initiative. In his opening remarks, Hon. Lesaoana highlighted the importance of embracing technology in a rapidly changing global environment. […]
HER MAJESTY URGED SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH GIRLS CORNER FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS DURING MENSTRUATION
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso urged schools across the country to establish Girls Corner facilities where girls can rest during menstruation, discuss menstrual hygiene issues and support one another. The Queen made the appeal during the commemoration of International Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Bethesda High School in Maphutseng. Her Majesty said unlike some […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES PLANS FOR OVERSEAS LABOUR EXPORT
The government of Lesotho has made significant progress in implementing plans to export labour to international markets with bilateral agreements already reached with several countries. In an interview with the Agency, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Ts’eliso Mokhosi said Lesotho and Qatar have concluded bilateral agreements through their respective Ministries of Labour with […]
SENATE URGED GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Senate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee urged the government to prioritize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as part of efforts to reduce the high rate of unemployment, particularly among youth. Presenting a Report on measures the government can take to address unemployment in the country, Principal Chief of Leribe, Chief Joel Mots’oene, […]
LESOTHO OBSERVED INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOY CHILD WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS.
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso together with dignitaries from international organizations participated in the International Day of the Boy Child Charity Run that was hosted at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. International partners and organizations supporting child welfare and development, including UNICEF and World Vision, participated in this initiative. International day of the boy child […]
PRINCESS SENATE MOHATO SEEISO ADVANCED CULTURAL HERITAGE AMONG YOUTH IN QACHA’S NEK
Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso engaged with learners at Patlong High School in Qacha’s Nek during her district tour focused on promoting Basotho cultural heritage. The visit highlighted the importance of preserving cultural values, traditions and identity among young people. Youth who know their history, language, games and traditions turn to be strong in sense of […]
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 […]
HON. MOKHOSI CALLED FOR SAFER MIGRATION AND GLOBAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BASOTHO YOUTH.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Hon. Tseliso Mokhosi highlighted progress in migration governance, anti-trafficking efforts, and labour mobility partnerships with South Africa and Gulf countries. He stressed that migration should be driven by opportunity, not poverty or climate pressures. On the sidelines of the forum, Lesotho and Qatar agreed to fast-track a Bilateral Labour […]
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE IS CREATING NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR BASOTHO YOUTH
Basotho youth are gradually transforming the country’s informal markets, as they move from being consumers to producers, creating new economic opportunities through local manufacturing since the inception of flea Market initiative. At a flea market along Kingsway, a shift was evident as stalls displayed a wide range of locally made products, including leather goods, clothing, […]
