Maseru, March 30 — Internet bandwidth in Thaba-Tseka has been significantly increased since December 2025 through the newly installed fibre optic cables.
Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, the Principal Secretary (PS) of Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) said through the use of the internet, more financial services like online banking and mobile transactions are possible even in remote areas.
He said the supportive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy and regulatory framework has enabled innovation while protecting users.
Mr. Ramashamole noted that radio, television, newspapers, and digital media platforms depend on spectrum management, licensing, and sector oversight to operate efficiently and reach the public.
He noted that telecommunications operators, ISPs, and fintechs thrive within an ecosystem that MICSTI has created and continues to strengthen.
The PS stated that the ministry constructed a digital backbone that makes service possible.
He said the recognition should not solely focus on visible output, but also on the system and institution that quietly power national development.
While the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation may not be celebrated daily, it is important to recognize that the Ministry is a foundational enabler of many of the services people are celebrating.
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