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2026
Governance and Leadership at the 64th CTO Council Meeting
The 64th CTO Council Meeting brought together representatives of CTO Full Member Countries to provide strategic direction and oversee the organisation’s governance. Addressing the Council, Minister Moorosi described the gathering as a significant milestone for both Lesotho and the CTO, noting that Africa continues to play an increasingly influential role in shaping the global digital agenda. The Council also elected a new Executive Committee, with Mauritius assuming the Chairmanship, Uganda elected as First Vice-Chair, and Grenada as Second Vice-Chair. Samoa will continue serving as Immediate Past Chair, while Cameroon, Lesotho, and Mozambique were elected as Executive Committee Members. In his acceptance remarks, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum Amram, the new CTO Chairman, outlined three priorities for his tenure: advancing digital inclusion through affordable connectivity and skills development, strengthening cybersecurity collaboration and capacity building, and promoting innovation to accelerate economic growth and digital transformation across Commonwealth countries.
Spotlighting Basotho Innovation A major highlight of the week was the Innovation Challenge, organised by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) to identify and support local technology-driven solutions. The winning project, Clinic Management System, introduced a healthcare solution aimed at improving patient services through better records management and more efficient care delivery. Second place was awarded to Nala – Reimagining Job Access, a digital platform designed to simplify employment opportunities by connecting job seekers with verified local vacancies. Third place went to CertiVert, a blockchain-based platform focused on secure storage and verification of academic and professional credentials. The young innovators received national recognition and financial awards from the Government of Lesotho, while the CTO further supported their participation in regional digital events in Mozambique, enabling them to showcase their solutions and strengthen their role within Lesotho’s growing technology ecosystem.
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