PAP MOURNS DEMISE OF CHIEFTAINESS BERENG
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is mourning the passing of the Chieftianess Nthati Bereng as one of its members. In its Press Statement issued recently, the President of the PAP, H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira said the untimely demise of Chieftainess Bereng has left a deep void left in their hearts and within the corridors of […]
IWPG LESOTHO COMMITTEE ORGANISES ART COMPETITION
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Lesotho Peace Committee held the sixth Loving Peace Art competition for learners in different High schools in the country on Saturday. In an interview with the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), the IWPG Lesotho Peace Committee Chairperson Mrs ‘Malejaka Letooane, highlighted that the Art competition was organized to mark this […]
UNICEF BRIDGES DIGITAL GAP
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative, Mr Deepak Bhaskaran, says, the need to bridge the digital gap, particularly among youth, children and women is key for progression in this area. This will go a long way in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) with regard to digital transformation he said. According to Mr Bhaskaran, […]
SEBABATSO SENDS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS TO CHINA
A group of young entrepreneurs is leaving for China as part of the Sebabatso Initiative, a program that provides opportunities for young entrepreneurs to gain experience. This was said by the Minister of Social Development, Gender, Youth and Sports, Mr. Lesaoana Pitso during the press conference held in Maseru on Thursday. He mentioned that the […]
LESOTHO’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES UNDER SPOTLIGHT
His Majesty King Letsie III highlighted the ongoing scrutiny faced by the nation concerning its socio-economic landscape. Speaking at a gathering of young individuals representing various higher learning institutions in Maseru on Wednesday, His Majesty addressed countless pressing issues plaguing the country. Among the challenges outlined by His Majesty include soaring unemployment rates, escalating violence, […]
PASSOUT PARADE OF LDF BOOTCAMP SERIAL 6/23
At least 583 boot campers graduated from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Youth Development and Rehabilitation Programme held at Makoanyane Barracks in Maseru on Friday. The Passout Parade of LDF Bootcamp Serial 6/23 was graced by the presence of the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, his Deputy, Justice Nthomeng Majara and other cabinet ministers. […]
STEAM CONFERENCE TARGETS YOUTH
The 2023 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) conference for youth was officiated in Maseru on Thursday. The Director of ICT in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), Mr. Khiba Masiu officiated the event on behalf of the Principal Secretary, Mr. Kanono Ramashamole while Mrs. ‘Mabulara Tsuena, Programme Specialist at […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES IYD
Lesotho like other countries commemorated International Youth Day (IYD) with the aim to empower youth in all aspects of their lives. The event was held in Maseru on Saturday. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane said youth form part of the nation and is one important cluster that needs to […]
DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SENTABELE SIGN MOU
The Department of Youth in the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sentebale Foundation. The signing took place at the ministry’s premises on Thursday in Maseru. The MoU aims at assisting youth graduates to access professional opportunities. The Principal Secretary of Youth, Dr ‘Mamoeketsi […]
COMMS MINISTER HANDS OVER AWARD TO GEM INSTITUTE
The Minister of Communications Science and Technology, Mr. Tšoinyana Rapapa handed over the championship-winning award from the World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) prizes 2022 to the GEM Institute. The award titled *Category 15 – AL C8, Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content champions was awarded to GEM Institute during […]
