Berea, Oct. 22 — As part of the practical skills and learning journey, Pulane R.C Primary has rolled out the school-led entrepreneurship project for pupils whereby they are selling to the general public some of the products they have produced from their projects. This was revealed by Pulane R.C Primary School Principal, Mrs. Moliehi Setente…
Mohale’s Hoek, Oct.13 — The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Innovation’s day two of the Consultation Strategic Workshop has focused on identifying environmental variables that impact departmental performance applying the Pestle and SWOD Analysis frameworks. Some departments identified factors like change of leadership in government, political interference and budgets constraints to be contributing…
LESOTHO GOVERNMENT IS POISED TO BENEFIT SIGNIFICANTLY FROM WORLD BANK AS IT’S ON A VITAL MISSION TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE DIGITAL PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS. The Honourable Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Nthati Moorosi, alongside the Principal Secretary (PS) Mr. Kanono Ramashamole and the Ministry’s management team, held a pivotal meeting…
The Ministry of Health is hosting the 14th National Health Research Symposium in Maseru, bringing together researchers, academics, health professionals, government officials, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders to share health research evidence and explore ways of improving the country’s health system. Delivering the opening remarks, the Minister of Health, Honourable Mamokete Nts’ekhe, highlighted…
Maseru, Sept. 01 — Climate Smart Agriculture Advocate, Ms. Tiisetso Sefatsane, says aeroponics, a soil-free farming method, is among innovative agricultural approaches that can provide sustainable solutions to challenges affecting food production and agricultural development in Lesotho. In an interview with the Agency while preparing for aeroponics farming launch, Ms. Sefatsane explained that aeroponic farming…
MASERU, Sept. 2 — The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Motlatsi Maqelepo, has stressed the importance of strengthening Lesotho’s textile and apparel value chain to increase the country’s participation in domestic and international markets. Minister Maqelepo was speaking during a follow-up tour of enterprises supported through the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project (CAFI). He…
Maseru, Aug. 31 — The Director of Traditional Doctors Lesotho, Mr. Malefetsane Liau says the country faces challenges in preserving and protecting traditional medicines and indigenous medicinal plants within its borders. Mr. Liau said this while commemorating the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day, which aims to raise awareness and emphasise the importance of traditional medicine…
MBABANE: Army Commander Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze allegedly wrote a letter to Defense and State Security Principal Secretary (PS) His Royal Highness Prince Sicalo pleading with him to convince His Majesty King Mswati to renew his expiring contract.The letter from Army Commander’s Office was addressed to the PS and it remains unclear if it has been…
The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the United Nations Lesotho , is concluding the five-day Capacity-Building Workshop on the National AI Strategy and Data Centre Blueprint. The final day focuses on developing Lesotho’s data centre implementation roadmap, setting priorities, strengthening partnerships and identifying the…
