The Reporter - Lesotho

The initiative is designed to advance Lesotho’s national capacity to respond to climate-related shocks through strengthened systems, institutional integration and community-driven approaches.

According to the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) the “Strengthening Community-Led Anticipatory Action in Lesotho” project is being implemented by the government through the support of the Lesotho Red Cross, World Food Programme and Food Agriculture Organisation.

The government will tomorrow officially launch a new project aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to anticipate and respond to climate-related disasters.

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Got questions about #Sebabatso2026 / #STEAM2026 Applications? Join us LIVE this Friday at 10:00 AM on Facebook as we answer your questions and assist with applications live. You can also join us in person at the @UniPodLS_Sebopi, Lerotholi Polytechnic Campus. Don’t miss it.

It’s and absolute mayhem at #Maseru_Bridge as travellers rush to beat the June 1st deadline for Temporary Foreign Car registration imposed by #SARS. It usually takes me 15-20mins to cross but might have to add extra 45mins even ambulance struggle to pass @sabcnews

The engagement also aims to give journalists a legal understanding of Lesotho's laws on TIP and child labour. The first phase will be held tomorrow while the second session takes place on 27-28 May

The training aims to empower media professionals with legal frameworks, ethical standards, and storytelling skills needed to report on vulnerable victims without causing further harm or compromising their safety.

MISA Lesotho in collaboration with World Vision International Lesotho will host specialised media training workshops on trafficking in persons (TIP) and child labour.

Lesotho marked a major milestone with the launch of the Poultry Policy and the Lesotho Poultry Industry Association (LePIA) by Hon. @SMochoboroane. LePIA is expected to strengthen regulation, coordination, investment, and growth within the poultry industry.

Committee chairperson, Mamello Phooko, says the absence of a formal, enforceable code has made it difficult to hold MPs accountable for ethical breaches and weakened public confidence in Parliament

The Code proposes clear ethical guidelines, mandatory disclosure of financial and private interests, and mechanisms for oversight, investigation, and enforcement.

The Ethics, Code of Conduct, Immunities and Privileges Committee has presented a new Code of Conduct and Ethics to Lesotho’s National Assembly.

The Summit was founded in 2008 to promote India-Africa relations in a structured and focused manner

The High Commissioner of India, Mr Prabhat Kumar, will visit Maseru on Tuesday from his Pretoria base for an interaction session with the media. Kumar’s engagement comes ahead of the India Africa Forum Summit IV to be hosted in New Delhi from May 28-31, 2026.

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The @LesothoPR has intensified its response to tuberculosis (TB) with the official launch of the National TB Parliamentary Caucus. The Caucus highlights Lesotho’s commitment to addressing TB not only as a health crisis but also as a developmental challenge. #EndTB

𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 The media plays a vital role in shaping public perceptions, influencing community behaviour, and ensuring accountability in health and other sectors.

May is #MentalHealthMonth. Feeling anxious, isolated, or overwhelmed during times of difficulty is normal. 💭 Talk about your feelings. 🏃 Exercise regularly. 🧘‍♀️ Practice mindfulness. 🥗 Eat healthy foods. 😴 Get enough sleep. #MentalHealth

The event aims to celebrate emerging filmmakers, while providing a platform for students to share their work with the public, industry professionals and fellow creative

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology will host the Learners Evaluation and Work Assessment (LEAWA) Film Festival Awards 2026 in Maseru on 30 May.