Lerato Matheka

Lesotho Seeks Greater Investment from the Common Fund for Commodities

Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) in a bid to secure increased investments that could transform its agricultural sector and contribute to poverty alleviation. During a visit to the CFC Secretariat in Amsterdam, H.E. Mantoetsi Mohatonyane, Lesotho’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and Belgium, engaged in…

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Agriculture to Benefit From The African Development Bank’s USD331 Million Investment

Lesotho’s agricultural sector is set for a major transformation following the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) announcement of a USD331 million (Over M6 billion) investment under its 2025-2030 Country Strategy Paper. This investment will focus on agriculture, food security, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience, positioning the sector as a key driver of economic growth and sustainability….

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Lesotho’s Continue to Strengthens Ties with FAO in the Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition

In a continued effort to strengthen global partnerships for food security, His Majesty King Letsie III held a high-level bilateral meeting with FAO Director-General QU Dongyu on 11 February 2025 at the FAO Headquarters in Rome. The meeting reaffirmed the strong collaboration between Lesotho and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and emphasised the shared…

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Machobane Farming System: A Homegrown Solution for Boosting Productivity in Lesotho

For decades, Basotho farmers have faced immense challenges that continue to threaten the country’s agricultural productivity. From declining soil fertility, erratic rainfall, and limited arable land to labour shortages due to migration and the effects of poverty and food security has remained elusive for many households. But, there is a home-grown solution that has been…

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‘Investing in Rural Communities is A Path to Global Stability and Growth’ Leaders say

As the world faces growing economic uncertainty and the devastating impacts of climate change, global leaders gathered at the 48th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on 12 February 2025, emphasised the urgent need to invest in rural communities to achieve food security, economic stability, and long-term growth. With nearly half…

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