Lesotho

Lesotho  registers escalating levels of mental health issues despite the government’s approval of a new Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2023-2027 which aligns with the WHO’s call for urgent transformation of mental health systems globally.

VODACOM M-Pesa mobile money service will be accessible to all mobile users in the country, regardless of their network provider, a revolution for financial transactions, particularly for local producers, shop owners, shopping enthusiasts

For the financial year 2025/2026 the budget presented by the Minister of Finance foresees a total expenditure of 65% of the GDP, reflecting commitment to infrastructure development and economic growth

About 1.500 health workers, doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and consultants have been affected by the unilateral suspension of funding by US, the Ministry of Health has confirmed, highlighting the devastating impact on essential health services

The Africa Six Advisory Council and the Centre for Anglican Women's Leadership and Research in Africa met at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, in the Diocese of Lesotho, for a strategic planning retreat

The Lesotho Diamond Manufacturers Association, the first of its kind in the country, was launched with the aim of maintaining the value of diamonds within the country, elevating the industry by creating a diamond hub

Major Bokang Melato, Defence Force Youth Development Programme coordinator, urged the government to invest in the armed forces to ensure the nation's progress

Calls on the government to intensify efforts in combating corruption, bolst press freedom and uphold the rule of law came from the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Maseru while presentating Lesotho’s 2025 Millennium Challenge Corporation scorecard

The Ha Nosi community in Qacha's Nek is bracing itself for severe food insecurity as extreme heat continues to ravage the district and the rest of the country, leading to devastating crop losses

Lesotho team of young debaters has left for Kampala, Uganda to compete in the International Sports Debate; it is composed of students from Leribe English Medium School, Qacha's Nek High School and Molapo High School

With the identification of a new asteroid, named 2023 QY50, now confirmed by International Astronomical Search Collaboration, Rorisang Mahomo marked a milestone for African contribution to space science, making Lesotho first country to spot a new asteroid