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Youth Should Drive Climate Action in Lesotho
By Matsilo NkabaneClimate change affects everyone, but the most vulnerable groups—such as women, children, youth, and the disabled—are disproportionately impacted and often excluded from decision-making processes that influence their daily lives. Lesotho, as one of the developing countries, faces severe challenges due to the harsh impacts of climate change. The nation grapples with escalating environmental…
Quthing to Host National World Food Day Celebration
By Kabelo Masoabi and Katleho Mohanoe The 2024 World Food Day celebration in Lesotho will take place on November 8 at the Ha Koali Resource Center in Quthing. Originally established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979, World Food Day aims to raise awareness and promote action to end hunger and malnutrition. Although…
The Tragedy of Ts’olo Kou’s 37 Sheep
Effects of Climate Change Devastates Lesotho’s Farmers Staff Reporters A devastating hailstorm struck the mountainous region of Thaba Putsoa, leaving behind a trail of destruction that claimed the lives of 37 sheep from Ts’olo Kou’s flock. The incident is a sobering reminder of the harsh realities faced by farmers in Lesotho as they battle the…
Turning Waste into Wealth: Lesenyeho’s Vision for Sustainable Crafting
Libuseng Molato Agriculture always takes precedence, even from its by-products. Rethabile Lesenyeho is a skilled young man and the founder of Sustainable Arts and Crafts School, which offers non-degree bearing technical skills and sustainable basketry certificates. He is also a business-oriented youth who qualified for the Sebabatso programme. “Most schools only provide education, but we…
Farmers Pitso Awards, A Testament to Lesotho’s Growing Agricultural Landscape
By Libuseng Molato On September 7, 2024, the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru was abuzz with celebration as Farmers Pitso hosted their prestigious annual awards ceremony, honouring the outstanding contributions of farmers and stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. This event, marking another milestone in the evolution of Lesotho’s agriculture sector, highlighted the commitment and…
August: Lesotho’s Month of Agricultural Revival and Food Security
By Libuseng Molato The government of Lesotho has designated August as the Month for Food and Agriculture, a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance of farming among Basotho. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition has declared “PSHATLA MAFISOANA A TLALA RE KENE KHORENG” as the motto for this month. The initiative was launched on…
SADP II Drives Agricultural Transformation Through Business Support
By Kabelo Masoabi The Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II) continues to revolutionise Lesotho’s agricultural sector by equipping small-scale farmers with the tools and skills they need to thrive. With the support of over 100 business service providers, SADP II is helping farmers create viable business proposals and adopt innovative practices to boost productivity…
Diva’s Cottage – Premier Dairy Product
By Libuseng Molato The agricultural sector in Lesotho is witnessing a remarkable success story with Diva’s Cottage, a dairy processing business founded by Lintle Ntaote and Mafusi Nyathe Rasheleng. This dynamic duo has brought a fresh perspective to dairy products, making significant strides within just one month of operation.The brains behind Diva’s Cottage Lintle Ntaote,…
Diva’s Cottage – Premier Dairy Product
Libuseng Molato The agricultural sector in Lesotho is witnessing a remarkable success story with Diva’s Cottage, a dairy processing business founded by Lintle Ntaote and Mafusi Nyathe Rasheleng. This dynamic duo has brought a fresh perspective to dairy products, making significant strides within just one month of operation. The brains behind Diva’s Cottage Lintle Ntaote,…
Lesotho, FAO Vow To Transform Food Production
Libuseng Molato The government of Lesotho has signed a new Country Programming Framework (CPF) with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This strategic agreement addresses the country’s food challenges and bolsters efforts to transform its agricultural sector. Signed on the 5 August at Avani Maseru, during the visit of United Nations (UN) agricultural agencies’ delegations,…
FAO renews His Majesty’s term as FAO Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition
By Lerato Matheka His Majesty King Letsie III continues to be a beacon of hope in the fight against global malnutrition as his term as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition has been renewed for the 2024-2026 term. This renewal, officially announced on April 9, 2024, by the Director General of…