PM Matekane declares Seville Conference “Crucial” as the world struggles with Climate Change & Economic Challenges
PM Ntsokoane Matekane says, the ongoing Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville Spain, is crucial as the world grapples with climate change and financial restraints. The three-day conference, expected to end on Thursday, is addressing new issues; the urgent need to implement Sustainable Development Goals, and supporting international financial planning reform. Matekane […]
UN & WFP Demand Swift Action on Hunger and Climate Change in Lesotho!
The United Nations and the World Food Programme are intensifying their call for urgent solutions to address hunger and the devastating impacts of climate change; urging Lesotho to significantly accelerate its efforts. This renewed appeal follows the recent launch of the WFP’s Second-Generation Strategic Plan, held in Maseru. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Hope for Rural Women Assembly plants 1150 trees to mitigate effects of climate change.
Hope for Rural Women Assembly Kicks off fight against global warming with planting of 1150 indigenous trees at Lithabaneng Ha Sekhukhuni in Berea. In her speech, Mrs. Mamoratuoa Nts’ekhe, the Chairperson of the assembly, stated that climate change poses a significant threat to both the environment and humanity, adding that it is essential to unite […]
Ministers converge for APPSA: enhancing food security in Southern Africa!
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Thabo Mofosi has officiated the 3-day Agricultural Productivity Program for Southern Africa_APPSA Conference in Maseru, by emphasizing that with such initiative’s, food security can be enhanced in the Southern African region Speaking at this 2nd conference yesterday, Minister Mofosi said such platforms must be utilized to share a […]
Cleanliness is Next to Environmental Consciousness: Lesotho Urged to Spread the Message on the Importance of Clean Environments
There is a need to create more awareness on the importance of a clean environment to promote active participation of communities. These transpired during Maseru District Operation Hloekisa Lesotho committee’s meeting held in Maseru yesterday to analyse successes and challenges faced in the last cleaning campaign as well as to prepare for the next campaign. […]
Heavy rains swept away the footbridge connecting Sizindeni and Thaba-Ts’oeu, Mjanyane area in Quthing
The footbridge that connects the villages of Sizindeni and Thaba-Ts’oeu, Mjanyane area in Quthing is reported to have been swept away during heavy rains currently being experienced in the district. The Community Councilor for Mjanyane Mrs. Nozak’hele Bohlane said the footbridge that is used by residents and school children was swept away by heavy rains. He […]
Four villagers are struck by lightning during heavy rainfall in Mohale’s Hoek.
Four villagers from Pesi, Qabane in MHoek, have been laid to rest after being struck by lightning during heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident was confirmed by the Member of Parliament for Hloahloeng Mr. Katleho Mabeleng who noted that, there have been several lightning incidents in various villages, attributing them to climate change. Mabeleng extended […]
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry commits to biodiversity conservation.
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry recently held a one-day meeting in Maseru, to develop a draft document on biodiversity. The initiative aims to secure support from international organizations dedicated to biodiversity conservation. Speaking at the meeting, the Director of Land Protection and Conservation Mr. Nkoebe Lerotholi explained that, the objective was to identify appropriate […]
COP29 Climate Summit in Baku Bears Fruit: Delegates Pledge Tripling of Annual Climate Finance to Developing Nations by 2035.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, which recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked an important turning point in global efforts to combat the climate crisis. Delegates have agreed to triple annual climate finance for developing countries to $300 billion by 2035. The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance builds on the 2009 commitment of […]
WASCO and Disaster Management Plead for Prudent Water Use in Mafeteng.
The Mafeteng Disaster Management Team, in collaboration with Water and Sewerage Company WASCO have urged the members of the community to use water cautiously. This following shortage of water supply due to the effects of climate change The District Disaster Manager Ms. ‘Mamonyaku Koloti said, they are working together with WASCO to ensure that the […]
