The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Matjato Moteane, has affirmed the government’s dedication to supporting the National Transport Master Plan (NTMP) initiative. The plan aligns with the government’s transformative and reformist approach in charting a developmental path for the country. Mr. Moteane made these remarks during the official opening…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Lesotho have joined forces to launch an innovative geospatial platform that will revolutionize decision making and improve governance in the country. The project, valued at $1.1 million, aims to enhance the government’s capacity to address a wide range of…
To strengthen public health surveillance in Lesotho and enhance early detection of health threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a training on Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS). Over 20 health specialists from various organizations, including the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and the Ministries of Health, Agriculture,…
Residents of Modingoaneng in Mokhotlong, where construction is underway for the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water project, have mixed feelings about the ongoing development. While the project aims to alleviate South Africa’s water constraints, some residents are concerned that they may be forced to relocate from the area. The issue of consultation with the affected residents remains unresolved, adding to their apprehension. Lesotho Highlands Water Project Officially launched…
President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as an extraordinary endeavor that not only made history but also instilled hope in the citizens of Lesotho and South Africa. His remarks came during the launch of Phase 2 of the LHWP at the Polihali Dam in the mountainous kingdom. President Ramaphosa’s Words of Hope and Progress Addressing the audience, Ramaphosa emphasized that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project transcends…
“The Shocking Killing of Ralikonelo Joki” Lesotho has taken the decisive step of implementing a nationwide curfew in response to the tragic killing of a prominent radio presenter in the capital city of Maseru earlier this week. Lesotho Implements Nationwide Curfew Ralikonelo “Leqhashasha” Joki, a respected broadcaster at Ts’enolo FM radio station, was mercilessly shot at least 13 times by unidentified attackers as he departed the studio at 10 pm…
Tennis legend Roger Federer made a significant visit to the African nation of Lesotho as part of the School Readiness Initiative led by the Roger Federer Foundation. The foundation’s website highlights the serious challenges faced by Lesotho’s education system, including issues such as extreme poverty, low levels of education, high drop-out rates, and concerns regarding quality and equity. School Readiness Initiative by Roger Federer Foundation Addresses Challenges Faced by Lesotho’s Education System Federer’s visit to Lesotho underscores his commitment to…
In an effort to address the escalating issue of gun violence in Lesotho, a night curfew will be enforced starting Tuesday. Authorities in the small southern African kingdom are hopeful that restricting movement during specified hours will contribute to reducing incidents of gun-related crimes. A night curfew will take effect in Lesotho The decision to implement the curfew comes in the wake of a deeply disturbing incident where a prominent radio journalist was tragically shot dead, sending shockwaves throughout the…
Lesotho, a southern African kingdom with a population of 2.3 million, has pledged to commit $18.8 million towards ending malnutrition. The country’s program will focus on adolescent girls, who are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. The initiative is being funded by a $22 million loan from the World Bank and a $4.4 million co-financing grant from the Power of Nutrition. The funds will be allocated to the Lesotho Nutrition and Health System Strengthening Project, which aims to implement the National Food…
Government’s Counter-Disinformation Unit and Monitoring Activities A recently revealed government unit, the Counter-Disinformation Unit (CDU), worked in collaboration with social media companies to monitor and prevent speech critical of Covid lockdown policies, according to disclosed documents. Set up by ministers, the CDU targeted individuals or groups who voiced opposition to policies like mass vaccination of children or lockdown measures during the pandemic. The unit employed an AI firm to scour social media posts, and critics of government policies were subjected…
The Government of Lesotho and other stakeholders have committed to put in place the necessary legal and constitutional measures for the implementation of the comprehensive reforms process, the Southern African Development Community Secretariat announced. The Panel of Elders of the Southern African Development Community led by its chairperson, former president of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete undertook a four-day mission from to the Kingdom of Lesotho to obtain details of the Government’s roadmap and plan for the implementation of the political reforms…
The Kingdom of Lesotho and South Africa will commence the construction of the Phase Two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. The project involves the construction of tunnels and dams to divert water from the mountains of Lesotho to South Africa. It will provide water for South Africa and money and hydroelectricity for Lesotho. Ramaphosa said the project is critical for ensuring security of water supply to the South African provinces of Gauteng, Free…
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