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I have a good relationship with Thabane- army boss By ‘Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli says his relationship with the former Prime Minster Dr. Thomas Motsoahae Thabane was cordial and he could not understand why he should fear him. Lt. General Kamoli said this when he delivered his testimony before the ongoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) Commission of Inquiry, led by Justice Mphaphi Phumaphi. He said this when he was asked why Dr. Thabane was so fearful of him He noted: “Even today we still have a proper relationship, if he could come in here, you would see a different story from what you have been told.” Army boss further indicated that when they are together with Dr. Thabane, peace and tranquility reigns between them. “He knows I respect him. He is my father and when I went to his office during his days as the Prime Minister, he always said he was lucky to have a General like me,” said Lt. Gen Kamoli. Asked why Dr. Thabane fears him, the Commander said he did

not know why he could be scared of him. “What I know is that Dr. Thabane does not fear me but there are people who fear me because they know what they have done,” he continued. However, Dr. Thabane together with the leader of Basotho National Party (BNP), Chief Thesele ‘Maseribane and the leader of the Reformed Congress of Lesotho (RCL), Keketso Rantšo fled the country in May this year saying they were running in fear for their lives because Lt. General Kamoli was targeting to eliminate them. Dr. Thabane had earlier explained that his fear in this country is of Lt. Gen Kamoli saying he had even told the current Prime Minister Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili that he would only come into the country if Lt. Gen Kamoli is removed from position of army Commander. Meanwhile, Lt. General Kamoli had reiterated that even before the 21st November last year when he left the country on leave of absence organized by SADC through the Facilitator and Deputy President of South Africa Ntate Ramaphosa, we had talks with Ntate Thabane and the first person he shook hands with when he arrived in the room we were sitting in, was me. Lieutenant General Kamoli was dismissed by the then Prime Minister, Dr. Thabane on the 29th August 2014 because of insubordination. However, Lieutenant General Kamoli who was replaced by Lieutenant General Maapankoe Mahao rejected the dismissal saying it was illegal. Explaining before the Commission of Inquiry why he did not vacate his position, Lieutenant General Kamoli said he had heard of his removal by the people who heard of it over one radio station that he was no longerthe LDF Commander. He explained: “Up until today, I never received any document or shown a case notice that perhaps maybe I should say why the Prime Minister

could not remove me.” Asked by the Commission whether he received the government gazette removing him, Lieutenant General Kamoli said he was shown the gazette at a later stage but there still was no instrument that operationalized it. Lieutenant General Kamoli insisted that when he went for the leave of absence with the then Commissioner of Police Khothatso Tšooana and the late Brigadier Mahao, he was still the Commander of LDF. “I left this country still the Commander with the understanding that it was for the government to be installed on the by Basotho as to who should be the Commander of LDF. I came after the elections where I was presented by the SADC Facilitator before the current government, in my capacity as Lieutenant General as well as the Army Commander, though I do not know where the other two were,” he said. Meanwhile, after Thabane lost the general elections in 28th February this year and after the seven parties cobbled up to form the coalition government, Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili became the Prime Minister and considered Lt. Gen Kamoli’s removal and Mahao’s appointment both illegal.

Therefore Lt. Gen Kamoli was reinstated by the government gazette dated 21 May 2015. When asked about the role of the army and how it relates with the society, Lt. Gen Kamoli said the army relates very well with the nation. “LDF is trying its best to relate to society, unfortunately there are those negative forces trying to portray bad impressions through media that LDF is not doing its best.” Meanwhile, putting his testimony before the Commission yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Mothejoa Metsing who was still the DPM in the previous coalition government said there had been serious tension between him and the then Prime Minister Dr. Thabane, caused by his frequent dismissals during his time as Prime Minister. “Surprisingly, he would not inform me as his major partner in the coalition government when he made any decisions or I could say he tried to tell me some of his decisions to dismiss some government officials but I disagreed with him. As a result, he made his decisions unilaterally, maybe considered me wasting his time,” said Metsing. He continued: “Similar incident occurred in January 2014 when I heard from the media that ntate Kamoli was to be dismissed. I approached him and asked him if he knew about it but he said it was not true.” “However, the former PM used to tell me that he was eager to see Ntate Maaparankoe as the Army Commander though I disagreed with him instead, I encouraged him to take him as his Adviser,” explained Metsing. Metsing appeared before the commission as the 5th witness after Prime Minister Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili, Minister of Defence Tšeliso, Lt. General Kamoli and Colonel Bulane Sechele.

Lieutanant General Tlali Kamoli in his return from a leave of absence earlier this year

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Limkokwing to hold 5th graduation ceremony

Marcia Mangadi

By Palesa Mosola MASERU- Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT)

on Thursday this week will hold its 5th graduation ceremony where seven hundred and twenty eight students will receive their well-

CAADP’s implementation is country’s rethat implementing CAADP is a posponsibility- official litical will and is not technical emBy Majara Molupe MASERU- The coordinator of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Dr. Augustin Wambo Yamdjeu says it is the responsibility of every country to ensure that CAADP is implemented. Dr. Wambo said this on Friday during a media briefing on the topic: walking the talk- Malabo Declaration. He said there is fairly low investment in the agricultural sector by the African Continent and this prompted African visionary leaders to come out with the Maputo Declaration in 2003 which was followed by the Malabo Declaration in 2014. Dr. Wambo explained that African leaders saw a need to uplift food security by themselves and they had decided to invest a minimum of 10% in the agricultural sector and to experience 6% growth of food every year as a result. The coordinator reiterated that the Malabo Declaration is building on the Maputo Declaration as they both talk about uplifting food security in Africa by the African Continent itself. “There is no contradiction about these Declarations. They both spell out how Africa is geared up to ensure food security,” he explained. “Malabo Declaration shows that African leaders re-affirm their commitment of ensuring food security,” he added. Dr. Wambo further pointed out

phasising that the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) could only advocate for countries to implement CAADP. “We can advocate and provide all what is necessary but it is the country’s responsibility to commit to the implementation of this programme,” he said. He went on to show that there should be a national collective effort that would ensure that CAADP is implemented and “that this has to come from within each country.” Meanwhile, Dr. Wambo explained that it is also important for the Continent to sensitise African farmers about Climate Change which is a growing global concern. He put emphasis on the fact that farmers have to be empowered on how to adapt to Climate Change and not to be scared of it. He said there is a lot of research sleeping on the shelves about Climate Change that has to be used by the African farmers. “Climate resilient crops have to be implemented. Africa has to do something with small-scale farmers to make them more resilient to Climate Change,” explained the Coordinator. Dr. Wambo was of the view that inclusion of small-scale farming should be on top of agenda in African Continent because it (small –scale farming) provides food for communities in the Continent. During the briefing, it also emerged that new technologies should be adopted to counter attack Climate Change.

earned credentials. Marcia Mangadi who is the Regional Director, Marketing and Recruitment told the media fraternity at a media reception that the students are going to graduate in the following faculties: Faculty of Communications Media and Broadcasting 148 students, Faculty of Business and globalization 248 students, Faculty of Information Technology 70 students , Faculty of Design and Innovation 40 students,The faculty of creative tourism and hospitality 141 students, Faculty of environment 24 students in a ceremony that will take place in two sessions. “A person who is loyal and respectful to the nation has an appreciation for all the arts and culture and cares about societal development,” said Mangadi. She further pointed out that this year there are two international students, one from Ghana while the other was from Botswana. She also indicated that the ceremony will be particularly dedicated to the graduates who believe in the philosophy of Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato Sri Paduka Dr Limkokwing regarding the University; which is creating an environment that will fill an individual with the emotional intelli-

gence that respects and appreciates different cultures and traditions from around the world. Mangadi said that out of 728 students who will graduate this year, 470 went for internship while 50 were placed in-house at Limkokwing Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme( LEAP) while 420 in industry. During this celebration some students will be given awards to recognize their outstanding performance. One of the students who will be graduating in the faculty of Communication Media and Broadcasting Mr Retšelisitsoe Mohanoe said that he arrived at LUCT in 2012. He said that at school they were taught self-belief and esteem through modules and topics such as self-awareness.” I joined this university way back in 2012 simply because I wanted my full potential and creativity levels to be fully unleashed,” said Mohanoe . In conclusion Mohanoe said that he would like to thank the university through LEAP because it had helped students in setting up and running their current operations, and also the government of Lesotho through the national manpower secretariat for having met their parents half way so that they can pay school fees.

Lesotho participates in atomic energy Conference By Majara Molupe MASERU-Lesotho’s Minister of Health Dr Molotsi Monyamane will participate in the 59th regular session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IEAEA) which is held in Vienna International Centre from yesterday to 18 September 2015. The Public relations officer of the Ministry, ‘Mateboho Mosebeko said the General Conference as the highest policymaking body of the IAEA, brings together high-ranking officials and representatives from Member States, non-Member states and international as well as regional organizations whereby leading scientists and experts will feature presentations and the theme for this year is “Atoms and Industry. Mosebekoa said during the general conference, the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) would like to conduct a bilateral meeting with Lesotho delegation in order to address PACT specific issues. “The honorable Minister will proceed to Visit the Training Hospital of the

Future Facility in Rome, Italy on the 19th to 23rd September, 2015 to discuss the opportunity of a project in Lesotho,” she explained.

Dr. Molotsi Monyamane

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Why Mafeteng excels in Cervical Cancer services

The district reveals its secret to make the hospital a welcoming place By Majara Molupe MAFETENG- Mafeteng District has been singled out as the only district in the country showing considerable development in the fight against Cervical Cancer, Informative can reveal. ’Mannini Masiu, a nurse at the hospital told this paper that ensuring quality health services is their priority, emphasising that they work as a team to ensure that health service needs are met. Masiu who works at Karabong department at Mafeteng hospital said their major weapon that makes them an outstanding hospital in terms of health service provision is a good rapport, which simply means nurse-patient relationship. She said when patients come to the hospital, through their team work, they give them smiles so that they relax and consequently become spiritually healed even before they get the medication. Masiu said at her department, they screen patients for all Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) saying it was where they discovered that 90% of patients living with HIV/ AIDS have Cervical Cancer. “We could have done far better than this had it be not because of lack of staff at the department and generally at the hospital,” she explained. However, the determined nurse

Mafeteng District Health Team

pointed out that despite their staff shortage, they also have the challenge of lack of equipment to help them extend their health tentacles into the district. Despite all these challenges, the nurse stood firm that they do comprehensive care for their patients, working as the District Health Team. Masiu explained to this paper that through their awareness campaigns and advocacy through the local radio station, that women should turn up for Cervical Cancer screening at the hospital which is offered freely, they had large numbers of

women coming to get the services. She further pointed out that to make their voices heard even in the remotest places in the district where the local radio does not reach, they organised pitsos for such communities so that that they too get the message about the disease. “Our alarm has been ringing at a thousand decibels in the district to sensitise the community about Cervical Cancer,” explained Masiu. She said they also visit schools in the district to sensitise both teachers and students that they should always visit health centres to get tested and

treated for the STIs. The nurse said in order to ease the burden on the district hospital, they had made it possible under the scant resources to ensure that Visual Inspection Acetic Acid (VIA) is done at some clinics. Meanwhile, ’Mampolokeng Kobile, a nurse at Mother and Child Health (MCH) said despite being a health professional, she is much more enthusiastic to deal with Cervical Cancer because her mother in 2000 had Cervical Cancer and was taken to Bloemfontein where she later died. Kobile shared the same sentiments with her colleague; Masiu that Basotho women should come for Cervical Cancer screening so that they can be tested and treated early for the disease. She said this disease is painless and appeals to women to come forward even if they feel they are not sick. “In 2009, we were trained by doctors from Malawi about dealing with cervical Cancer,” explained Kobile. “We test about 20- 120 females a month.” Kobile went on to show that as another step to spread the message to hard to reach places in the district, they trained Chiefs and Councillors who are able to interact with the communities in their respective villages.

WHO donates Cancer screening and treatment equipment to Lesotho

WHO representative Dr. Susan Tembo hands over Cancer treatment equipment to Dr. 'Molotsi Monyamane

By Majara Molupe MASERU-The World Health Organisation (WHO) handed over cancer screening and treatment equipment to Lesotho on Thursday last week at the Sankatana medical facility.

When handing over the equipment, Dr. Susan Tembo of WHO said Cervical Cancer was one of the most critical challenges to the health care system that has to be addressed through availability of equipment and supplies to ensure service delivery.

Dr. Tembo said Cervical Cancer was of public concern and needs to be addressed with urgency it deserves. “It is our hope that this investment will facilitate the scale up of the Cervical Cancer screening and treatment programme in the country

and thus this donation will go a long way in reducing the morbidity and mortality due to Cervical Cancer,” she said. Dr. Tembo explained that WHO was grateful to have been able to positively respond to the Ministry of Health’s call for support in carrying forward some key work that has brought them together, saying their support amongst others the finalisation of the training materials for Visual Inspection Acetic Acid (VIA) screening and Cryotherapy. Meanwhile, the Minister of Health Dr. ’Molotsi Monyamane said WHO is his ministry’s technical advisor that supports them all the time on health issues. “Investing money in health is very important,” said the Minister. Dr. Monyamane said it is their mandate as the Ministry to increase the immunisation rate and campaigns so that more children get vaccinated. He explained that Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Lesotho are on the increase saying his vision is to make available universal equitable health services in the country. The Minister pointed out that there were a lot of vehicles which are white elephants which have to be distributed to the community councils so that they are used to facilitate better provision of health services. Dr. Monyamane appealed to health professionals to work as a team towards improving Lesotho’s health sector.

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LCN to go for talks on climate change in Paris By Majirata Latela MASERU- Lesotho Council of NGO’s (LCN) through its Agriculture, Environment Natural Commission (AENRC) held a workshop on the theme “Road to Paris- Climate Change Negotiations” for civil society organisations. The main objective of the workshop was to seek to raise awareness about United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of Parties (COP) and to sensitise CSOs on COP and its issues. Opening the workshop, Kanono Thabane, Programmes director at LCN said they had recognised that climate change had a big impact on Africa so much so that we now experience droughts, intermittent rainfall patterns, flooding and reduced crop yields and grazing that are associated with these weather patterns. “So far, subjective evidence has shown that shifting disease patterns, especially in terms of crop disease, animal diseases, and malaria zones, have had a significant impact on development,” said Thabane. He pointed out that they had

realized that climate changes had brought huge problems to Lesotho with greater demand for land by farmers for household and commercial crops conflicting with a growing demand for grazing by pastoralists. “I wish to reiterate to the participants of this workshop that COSs in Africa have been involved from the start, pushing an agenda to reduce these impacts and calling for developed countries to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,” Thabane emphasised. Thabane showed that some reasons why COSs are participating in the UNFCCC negotiation are because they have enhanced multi – stake holder participation in the negotiations; they have enabled the framing of issues to be considered on the agenda and also they have enabled the public to follow the negotiations by translating science into simple language. He added that the CSOs also contact and consult with the negotiators in their home countries prior to the COPs and the LCN believes that it is one of the most important local strategies by the CSOs to target

delegates from their home country because of the mutual relationships that have been built which may determine the degree to which they can influence negotiator’s positions and in turn the negotiations. He related that on the road to COP21 they will discuss issues such as; the government of Lesotho’s need to prioritize climate change adaptation in the national priorities, linking it directly to vulnerable communities, which includes investing in climate justice issues and building the capacity of communities to understand and respond to climate change. “Ahead of COP21 in Paris, I wish that the deliberations of this workshop will emphasize to our negotiators the need to lead a front for a legally binding agreement on climate change that delivers fair, ambitious and strong climate actions at a level adequate to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. ’Mathabo Mahahabisa, Director Lesotho Meteorology Services explained that the world realized that developing countries do not emit a lot of the gases that damage the Ozone layer but they end up being affected by the changes that are brought about by climate change.

She indicated that due to this, countries have discussed that there should be a global fund that the developed countries will donate the money to, so as to help the developing countries to overcome the circumstances brought about by climate change. She mentioned that the validation workshop will help to reduce the emissions in the country; they had also found out that Lesotho being able to produce electricity from water will be beneficial for optimum water usage.. “I a m very happy that the NGO’s have taken their part in climate change and are working very hard to sensitize the community about the effects of climate change and how they can help reduce emissions, “said ’Mathabo. Mosuoe Lethaha from Climate Change indicated that people need first to recognise and admit that there is climate change, so that they can take action about it. “Countries need to be helped to do the adaptation process so as to help change the way developing countries suffer due to emissions by the developed countries, as they do not have enough technologies and capacity to overcome the problem of climate change,” said Lethaha.

Local Motati Primary School wins international competition By Majirata Latela MASERU- Five childeren from Motati Primary School in Leribe, who have won a competition between four international schools from countries that are part of the Orange Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM), were lauded by Lenka Thamae of ORASECOM, last week. The four international Primary schools which took part in the Orange Senqu River Learning Box (OSRLB) competition were from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa and the competition was held in Centurion South Africa. Speaking at the congratulatory event in Maseru on 10th September 2015, Executive Secretary of ORASECOM, Lenka Thamae said the theme for the day was “Celebrate the Water Champions” as the children were now the water champions after winning the competition. He said that the Orange River Learning Commission was established in 2008 with the objective that school children between the ages of 10- 12 learn to understand and promote sustainable water resources development and management in the Basin. He pointed out that in 2011 they came up with the river learning box which was a project to provide educational resource materials and to collect newsletters, messages, any sort of writing that was talking about water. “In 2014 they came up with a debate between the school children of the same age which started first with competitions between local schools, with the winning team entering the international competi-

Min of Education and Training Dr Mahali Phamotse and Min of Water Affairs Ralechate Mokose and Water champions

tion,” said Thamae. For his part, the Minister of Education and Training Dr Mahali Phamotse pointed out that they are very pleased to have children who can understand and relate to the resources like they did when they presented. “I have been to science fairs and debates from many local schools but I have not seen such talent in Lesotho,” Dr Phamotse said. She said that water was Lesotho’s diamond and the Department of Education and Training together with the Department of Water will include in their programmes of education the programme of water which will outline the importance of water and how to protect it so as to bring us success. “The first champion of water

was Ntate Lenka for being the executive secretary of ORASECOM and now Motati Primary School has produced the small champions and this is a good thing because the source of Senqu is in our country,” a delighted Phamotse said. Minister of Water, Ralechate ‘Mokose said the ministry had realized that education about water resources was very important and it was essential to be involved in it for sustainability and economic reasons. “We sat down together to bring these kind of results you have seen today and we hope to make a success out of the good work the kids have displayed and the talent we see in the kids should be nurtured” said ‘Mokose.

He highlighted that the reason for the competition was to instil understanding in the children on the importance of water for human beings and that a natural part of it is in the Orange- Senqu River Basin. ’Mokose added in that in Lesotho they had selected four schools with the help of the Department of Education to enter the competition, and decided that Motati should go and represent Lesotho on the 25 August 2015. “We are very happy and would like to thank the kids and the teachers as well as parents for bringing victory to Lesotho, and we are thankful for the gift that God has given us I would like to call you The Ambassadors of water from now on.” concluded a beaming ’Mokose.

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ROADS DIRECTORATE TENDER NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested local individuals to apply for the following position at National Drug Service organization (NDSO) Mafeteng, in the IT Department. Interested candidates must send their application letter, CV and attach certified copies of Educational certificates to NDSO not later than the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted three weeks after the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications must be hand delivered to NDSO premises, posted or emailed to the following contacts: Human Resources Manager NDSO P. O. Box 1167 Mafeteng 900 Email: mahapam@ndso.org.ls

ARTIFICIAL ROAD LIGHTS REHABILITATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION 1. The Roads Directorate (RD) invites tenders for the Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Operation of existing artificial road lights installations (street lights) along some main roads in the Maseru City as stated below:- Lot No.

Road Names (location description)

Pre-Bid/Site Visit Date

A10 Road (Kingsway, Maseru Border Post - Hoohlo traffic lights) and A7 Road (Kofi Annan Road & Service roads).

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A6 Road (Moshoeshoe, Hoohlo traffic lights – Cathedral traffic circle ) and A10 Road (Kingsway, Hoohlo traffic lights - Cathedral traffic circle).

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A2 Road (Thabong traffic circle – Ha Matala) and B21 Road (Motšoeneng traffic lights – Makhoathi)

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A1 Road (Lakeside traffic lights – National Abattoir), B20 Road (Lakeside traffic lights – Thabong traffic circle) and B31 Road (Mookoli traffic lights –Lancer’s Gap)

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Position

Information Technology Officer

Reports to

Assistant Information Technology Manager

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, computer Systems or equivalent qualification

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Minimum of 2 years working experience as Information Technology Technician

A1 Road (Cathedral traffic circle – Lakeside traffic lights) and B70 Road (Lancer’s Inn traffic lights – Pioneer traffic circle)

A2 Road (Cathedral traffic circle – Thabong traffic circle

29 September 2015

Special skills

Knowledge of A+,N+,OS and other MS products. MCSE certification will be an added advantage.

Summary of the Job Description The officer is responsible for ensuring that hardware and software are up and running efficiently and that backups are taken on daily basis. The officer is also responsible for repairing organization network infrastructure and to ensure clearing (dusting) all Information Technology equipment. The officer is responsible to assist the end user with technical challenges that may arise to ensure a smooth operation of the organization. The officer should ensure that all computers including server have a security utility installed. Duties: 1 Assist end users with day to day hardware and software problems. 2 Ensure that all network cables are well ducked. 3 Ensure that Back up for all data from different applications is taken and kept in a designated site. 4 Troubleshooting hardware/software system faults and solve technical and applications problems 5 Troubleshooting application and network problems and solving their faults. 6 Conducting UPS electrical safety checks on computer equipment.

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Ensure that hardware and the installed operating system within the organization are functioning very well. Ensure that all computers antivirus are updated/and identify the antivirus expiry date. Ensure that computers within the organization are evaluated and replaced with new ones to meet software in place. Clean all computers and printers of all dust particles based on the drawn schedule. Updating of inventory for all IT equipment.

12 Interacts with internal clients on all levels to help resolve IT-related issues and provides answers in a timely manner. The closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2015 at 16H30.

2. Sealed Tenders are invited from eligible locally registered companies for the said works. The invitation is open to all Basotho contractors registered and classified under Categories A and B with Building Design Services of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport or the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) and Category E under Roads Directorate who shall demonstrate capacity and experience in construction and maintenance of similar works by attaching proof thereof. 3. A Mandatory Pre-Tender Conference to be immediately followed by Compulsory site visits, at the Tenderers’ own cost; have been organized on Tuesday 29 September 2015 starting at 09:00hrs in the RD Headquarters th

office premises. Any further details of exact locations of proposed sites shall be available from the RD. 4. Tender Documents for each Lot shall be available from the Procurement Section of the Roads Directorate (Roads Directorate’s Procurement Office – Ground Floor Room G11, Moshoeshoe Road in Maseru – Opposite Brown’s Cash and Carry) from Wednesday 30th September 2015 at a non-refundable fee

of Seven Hundred and Fifty Maloti (M750.00). The payment shall be by transfer or deposit in the following Bank Account: Roads Directorate Operating Revenue Account, Account No. 021000067633, Swift Code: NEDLLSMX, Branch Code: 390161, Nedbank Lesotho and proof thereof be presented to the Roads Directorate. 5. Tenderers may submit tenders for any number of Lots (each separately), however consideration for award is restricted to a maximum of only two Lots. 6. All Tenders, in sealed envelopes clearly labelled in accordance with Instructions to Tenderers, shall be accompanied by a Tender Security of Three Thousand, Five Hundred Maloti (M3,500.00) and copies of valid Tax Clearance and Trader’s License Certificates certified at source as stated in the Bidding Document. 7. The Tenders are to be deposited in the Tender Box situated at Ground Floor (Room G11) of the Roads Directorate Headquarters in Maseru on or before 12:00 Noon on Thursday 22nd October, 2015 for their opening in public at 14:30hrs of the same day in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who may choose to attend. 8. The Roads Directorate reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may be advanced.

The Lesotho Government Ministry Of Development Planning BUREAU OF STATISTICS (BOS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR STRENGTHNING THE CONTINUOUS MULTI-PURPOSE SURVEY AND INCOME EXPENDITURE MODULE Country: Lesotho Grant No.: TFSCB III TF017927 Project ID No.: P151673 Project Name: LS – Lesotho Continuous Survey Methodology project The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the additional financing to review and redesign the Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey (CMS), development and introduction of the Household Income and Expenditure (HIES) Modules. The objective of this consultancy is to assist the Bureau of Statistics to: • review the current CMS sampling procedures and propose improvements in the survey and sampling design, supervision, data entry system and data collection addressing inclusion of HIES modules; • Provide support in carrying out capacity building activities and advise BOS on the appropriate field work organization including efficient resource management; develop centralized data monitoring system; pretest the survey tools and collection of Household Consumption, Expenditure and Income module; • provide support in undertaking all levels of training • The envisaged duration is 6 months with an effort of 6 staff months. The services include: • drafting of a survey methodology document that will outline all tasks relevant to survey design and implementation; • preparation of detailed calendar of all the proposed activities that will be included in the survey methodology; • working on the sampling process that will be finalized at the later stage; • designing the sample in an efficient way; • selection of the primary sampling units to be visited within each stratum with probability proportional to size; • computing and calculating of the population weights and the standard errors for the main survey; • development of quality control rules and comprehensive error reporting possibilities; • advanced data management system; • •

The Bureau of Statistics on behalf of the Government of Lesotho invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The company profile should be arranged as follows: • Evidence of registration in the firm’s home country • The firm’s core business • Relevant experience • Technical and managerial capacity – organogram with a narrative • Cost of assignments undertaken • Experience in similar conditions - Africa • The available experts with experience and qualifications in similar assignments. A consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Lesotho Public Procurement Regulations of 2007 and World Bank Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (Revised January 2011). The Expressions of Interest must be submitted in three (3) copies in a SEALED ENVELOPE LABELLED “Expression of Interest – Technical Assistance to Review and Redesign the CMS with an Introduction of Household Consumption, Expenditure and Income Modules” to the physical address provided below with the name of the firm on the reversed side of the envelope. The deadline for submissions is 21 September 2015, at 1600 hours. Submissions made by email will not be accepted. Interested firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0800 to 1630 hours local time). Secretary Tender Panel, Procurement Unit, Ministry of Development Planning (Africa House), Ground Floor, Government Complex, Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road, Maseru 100. Secretary Tender Panel Procurement Unit Ministry of Development Planning (Africa House) Ground Floor, Government Complex Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road Maseru 100 LESOTHO Tel: +266 - 22328187 Email: moleli.m@gmail.com cmolato@gmail.com NB: Only shortlisted firms will be contacted

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Farmer battles Climate Change with varieties of seeds By Majara Molupe

MAFETENG- Sahae Senatla, a young man living on the outskirts of Mafeteng, the most drought-stricken district in the country, says he uses varieties of seeds to counter attack Climate Change which has become a growing concern globally in recent years. Senatla said he was raised by parents who were deeply involved in farming initiatives and who paid his schooling expenses with the revenue accrued from the sale of crops, maize and sorghum. He explained that farming had been instilled in him when he was young and he grew up loving it for he realised that his parents took care of the family with the sale of crops. “When l grew up, my father was a farmer and did not have any means of survival other than farming. He paid the school fees of all his children with the money accrued from the sale of crops,” revealed Senatla. He pointed out that they used to produce metric tonnes of crops in the past but their productivity decreased due to challenges that included Climate Change. However, this farmer said they did not give up farming when things got out of hand instead; they had to devise means to overcome the problem of Climate Change. “We start tilling our soils in winter after harvesting to ensure that any showers that may be experienced in winter be kept as moisture so that when the ploughing time arrives, we start ploughing,” he explained. Having realised the consequences of Climate Change which impact-

Farmer battles Climate Change with varieties of seeds

ed adversely on the production of food, Senatla said they changed their ploughing times and began to plough in October until January the following year. “We do this so that our crops should not experience the bad consequences of Climate Change at the same time,” explained Senatla. Meanwhile, this farmer said they also had to use varieties of seeds to identify the ones that would best suit them. “We use both tractors and ox-

drawn ploughs to do the ploughing,” he said. Senatla said they have restored their production capacity after adopting the use of varieties of seeds because they are now able to produce between 100-120 50 kgs of maize a year. He also revealed that as soon as their plants have grown, he uses insecticides to protect his plants against their invaders. “We also hoe the weeds before they can prevent the plants from

growing up properly. This has worked properly for us over the years,” said Senatla. Since he ploughs large tracts of land, this determined farmer said he uses a combine-harvester to harvest his crops because it is faster and saves time. However, he told this paper that he is anxious to change his ploughing system from that of subsistence to commercial farming but has a challenge of reliable market. “I sell my produce but in small units. I want to sell in large quantities but l do not have a reliable market,” explained Senatla. He firmly told Informative that youth since they are able- bodied should at the forefront of fighting hunger, as per Malabo Declaration; hunger and poverty would be a thing of the past. The Malabo Declaration has it that youth and women must participate and directly benefit from the growth and transformation opportunities to improve their lives and livelihoods. The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) through its program, the Comprehensive Africa’s Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) is working hard to ensure that the Malabo Declaration is implemented in different African states for the benefit of the whole continent. This paper understands that Senatla is acting in accordance with the advice from the senior crop production officer from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sekhonyana Mahase who keeps on advising the farmers that they should adopt short-term growing varieties of seeds to counter-attack Climate Change.

Press Release Press Release FAO supports Lesotho Government’s efforts to protect natural resources and food security FAO, MAFS and MFRSC conduct training on Rangeland Policy and Conservation Agriculture for chiefs and local authorities from Maseru district. Maseru, 9th September 2015 – Conservation Agriculture (CA) is proven to be one of the best technologies and strategies to combat the negative effects of land degradation, which has led to a dramatic decline in agricultural production in Lesotho. Furthermore, rangelands which are not properly managed by users decrease their feeding potential and progressively deteriorate. Spreading CA practice and Rangeland management are therefore keys in attaining Lesotho’s food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), the Ministry of Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation (MFRSC) and FAO Lesotho work hand in hand to increase the understanding and appreciation of the benefits of Conservation Agriculture as well as the adoption of the Rangeland Policy at community level. Two rounds of training for 80

chiefs and local representatives from Maseru district are being conducted in September 2015. “Sustainable changes in the management of natural resources are only possible if they are embraced by communities and their leaders.” said Mr. Yves Klompenhouwer, FAO Representative a.i. in Lesotho. “Therefore, we support the government’s initiative to train local government representatives and traditional leaders. Substantial impact can only be achieved by working together.” Klompenhouwer added. The content of the training focused on the Rangeland policy and the principles, benefits and practices of Conservation Agriculture. These two topics are in fact closely related since livestock feeding needs often challenge CA farmers as they try to keep crop residues and live mulch in their CA fields, a principle aiming at protecting soil

FAOTraining Sept 2015

from erosion and improving organic matter to enhance production. With better rangeland management and adoption of CA, both communities and animals will have access to better food while preserving natural resources.

This activity is funded by the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).

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Vodacom ‘Mega Millions’ winners scoop more prizes By Thandie Mthimk’hulu MASERU- Vodacom Lesotho has again rewarded its Vodacom Mega Millions Competition entrants, and winners won two cars as well as other prizes in this competition at Pioneer Mall Maseru. They won various prizes including two cars, refrigerators, smart phones, plasma TVs, shopping vouchers and cash. Mohau Ntlama from HaTšosane, the winner of the first car, was very excited and said that he never thought he would win, as it was his first time to enter the competition it was a pleasant surprise to win. He said the car would also help him with transport to and from his the work at National University of Lesotho. Semaka Sekepe from Maputsoe, Phukalla, who works for the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC), also won a car and said he was extremely happy, for the car as it was going to help him to transport materials and even help him to reach inaccessible areas. Mpontšeng Matšumunyane from Kolonyama won M10, 000. She was overjoyed as the money would make a big contribution towards school fees for the children and for other family purposes. Vodacom Senior Marketing Spe-

cialist Sekonyela Matamane said this was the first competition of its kind in Lesotho and they are very grateful that the company had considered Basotho to become part of this competition they used to hear about happening in other countries. He concluded that as a company, they are duty bound to make Basotho aware that they should not use the competition as an investment, as it had come to n their notice that some people who do not win, call the offices claiming that they had lost a lot of money therefore they need to be given something or say they were cheated. He advised Basotho that this was a game of chance, so when they enter the competition, there was no need to use a lot of money. He advised people just to use the little that is left after using the air time on their phone, to try their luck so that they are happy if they win, rather than complaining that they were cheated. ‘’Vodacom Mega Millions is continuing and will offer two more cars on 26th September 2015 and three other cars on 10th October 2015 to the winners. To enter the competition you simply sms ’’mega’’ to 54100 then continue to answer the questions to increase your chances of winning,’’ he said.

First car winner- Mohau Ntlama

The other winner- Semaka Selepe

MMB empowers the youth with business skills By Pulane Lichaba MASERU- Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB) opened their training workshop for the Kickstart Project that is aimed at empowering the youth with funds to start their own businesses. The project is executed through the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Project (STEP) training offered by the Lesotho National Commission for UNESCO in partnership with Leuphan i a University

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Maluti Mountain Brewery Managing Director Tom Mpedi

The Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation Mathibeli Mokhothu said youth empowerment is a critical aspect the government has to invest in. “We are very grateful to the private sector for the initiative they are showing, especially MMB by taking its unique direction of helping in generating other businesses,” he said. The Minister mentioned that his ministry had put aside money amounting to 3 million Maluti for youth empowerment, and he also encouraged the youth to stop being job seekers and start being innovative and create jobs in the country. Managing Director of MMB Tom Mpedi stated that the two week business development training workshop will enable the youth to develop business proposals with the knowledge and skills they will acquire from the training. We have put aside one million maloti that will sponsor the youth with good business ideas with the much needed financial

resources to either start or enhance their business and the maximum amount that will be received by one company will be M100, 000, he said. “Out of the 700 applications we received only 31 companies made it to this workshop training. They will be trained on business managerial skills by experts from institutions of higher learning in Lesotho,” he concluded. Secretary General of the Lesotho National Commission for UNESCO Palesa Montši noted that the Kickstart Project would provide an answer to the adverse labour market conditions and limited employment opportunities in Lesotho. She also highlighted that as the LNC for UNESCO they are committed to the execution of entrepreneurial promotion in order to improve educational quality and to reduce youth unemployment. The MMB Kickstart Project was first launched in 2013 and so far has funded 6 companies. This year’s winners will receive a one year mentorship programme to ensure that they settle smoothly into the business world.

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EU donates M120 million to Lesotho By Pulane Lichaba

MASERU- European Union (EU) Ambassador H.E. Dr Michael Doyle jointly with the Minister of Finance Dr Mamphono Khaketla and the Minister of Social Development Molahlehi Letlotlo signed a financing agreement between the EU and the government of Lesotho for phase III of EU support for social protection in Lesotho. The signing of this financing agreement, in the framework of the 11th European Development Fund (2014-2020) marks another milestone in what has been a longstanding and fruitful partnership in the vital area of social protection. Addressing the media Dr Khaketla noted that the M120 million would focus on capacity building for the Ministry of Social Development and also the work of government in setting up a social protection system for the most economically and socially vulnerable segments of Lesotho’s population. “The EU assistance will help the government’s efforts to address poverty, deprivation, vulnerability and inequality in a comprehensive and holistic manner, “Dr Khaketla said. She also added that since 2008 the EU had invested a cumulative amount of M450 million in the sector of social protection in Lesotho. In his remarks Letlotlo indicated their acknowledgement towards EU and also United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) as they would be working closely with them in implementing the project. “Earlier this year we received donations from EU in the form of motorbikes and cars and we will forever be indebted to them for the love they have shown us,” he stated.

EU Ambassador Dr Michael Doyle and the Ministry of Finance Dr Mamphono Khaketla

Dr Doyle stated that the Phase III will help the government to consolidate National Information System for Social Assistance (NISSA), a registry to be used for the management and monitoring of all forms of social assistance. “This phase will also contribute to the strengthening of capacities at community level and thereby support a necessary pillar of a strong decentralized social protection system,” he noted. He continued that in 2008 the government of Lesotho and UNICEF entered into a tripartite agreement for the implementation of a pilot ini-

tiative to address the growing challenge of children orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of the HIV epidemic in Lesotho. It also included the design of Lesotho Child Grants Programme (CGP). “The objective of the CGP is to improve the living standards of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVCs) to help reduce malnutrition and improve health status as well as to increase birth registration and school enrolment among OVCs,” he said. Dr Doyle recalled some of the milestones that had been reached

under the Social Protection programme in the last two years. “The CGP has now expanded into a national programme fully owned and funded by the Ministry of Social Development, starting from the pilot phase that reached 5000 children and is now directly benefiting about 75,000 children,” he noted. He concluded that the EU would continue working closely with all concerned stakeholders, including civil society to help ensure that Social Protection remains at the top of the government’s agenda for the benefit of all Basotho.

Agro Organic Farm promises to increases food security By Pulane Lichaba MASERU- Lerato Lesoetsa , Managing Director of Agro Organic Farms (AOF), says the youth should join hands and start businesses to eradicate poverty and the high unemployment rate in the country. AOF is one of the business enterprises that won Bacha Entrepreneurship Project courtesy of Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation, Standard Lesotho Bank and Lesotho Revenue Authority. In an interview with Informative, Lesoetsa said they had started the business as nine National University of Lesotho graduates holding degrees in Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Chemical Technology.“Our aim is to bring into use our skills and knowledge to

bring real solutions to combat land degradation and to devise adaptive measures to climate change in our country” she said. “This enterprise originates from an organization called Friends of the Environment. As young people under the age of 25 we came together to ignite the spirit of environmental protection in the youth of this nation. She continued that AOF recycles food waste to make organic compost manure called Vermicompost. We have conducted laboratory experiments and confirmed that it’s superior to other organic manure such as cow waste, garden compost and chicken stools. “It also has a balanced nutrient content and suppresses the incidence of diseases in crops and contains de-

fense chemicals that repel fungi and bacteria. Also it has a higher water holding capacity and is therefore suitable for use even during dry seasons or drought. It also repairs soil and strengthens its structure,” she explained. Lesoetsa stated that they had won money amounting to M165, 575.00 in the Bacha Entrepreneur Project to start their farming business. “Winning funding for the project was exciting and scary at the same time because of the pressure that comes with it. It also gave us hope for the future, that we have an opportunity to bring change into our country and use our knowledge to impact economic growth in our nation,” she said. She also indicated that they had

encountered some challenges during the course of the project as they did not have any prior knowledge of the business management industry. “We had to draw a business plan and words like marketing and financial projections were new to us but we knew how much we needed this project and we really thank the tripartite companies for giving us this opportunity,” Lesoetsa said. Lesoetsa concluded that they are in the final stage of registering with Lesotho Revenue Authority and people are already placing orders for their product. She also encouraged the youth to go out there and explore and use effectively the rich resources that exist in the country instead of waiting to be absorbed by the government as jobs are very scarce in the country.

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EU donates M120 million to Lesotho By Pulane Lichaba

EU Ambassador Dr Michael Doyle and the Ministry of Finance Dr Mamphono Khaketla

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Selection based on Consultants Qualifications (CQS) • The available experts with experience KINGDOM OF LESOTHO and qualifications in similar MINISTRY OF FINANCE assignments PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REFORM SUPPORT PROJECT Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5355-LS/ Project Number P143197 Assignment Title: Consultancy for Training Needs and Skills Assessment Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ___________________ The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (GOL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REFORM SUPPORT PROJECT, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the assignment of Training Needs and skills Assessment of the GOL in accordance with the organizational structure under the Ministry of Finance and other Ministerial departments including district offices and other MDAs. The delivery schedule for this contract is 1st November 2015 to 31st January 2016 The government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc). The shortlisting criteria are • Evidence of registration in home country • The firm’s core business • Relevant experience and duration of assignments • Technical and managerial capacity • Cost of similar assignments undertaken • Experience in similar conditions

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on Consultants Qualifications (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1630 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 18th September 2015. The Procurement Officer Public Financial Management Reform Secretariat Ministry of Finance Government Complex, Finance House P.O. Box 395 Maseru, Lesotho email: lsopfm@gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICE: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Lesotho Postbank requests expression of interest to enable the pre-qualification of firms/companies for the refurbishment of its head office. The following types of contractors/ suppliers are requested to show interest: 1. Structural Engineer 2. Ceilings and Partitions Contractor 3. Flooring Contractor 4. Furniture Suppliers 5. Shop fitting Contractor 6. Signage and Building Cladding Contractor 7. Air Conditioning and Ventilation Contractor 8. Electrical Contractor 9. Plumbing Contractor To register your interest for these opportunities please email: tender_eoi@postbank.co.ls The expression of interest must be made before 18thSeptember 2015 at 17.00hrs. A pre-qualification questionnaire will then be forwarded to you. At the same time you will also be forwarded more details of the tender process including contact details and preliminary timetable and submission requirements. Award criteria for all the lots advertised will be detailed within the information sent to those selected to tender

The Lesotho Government Ministry of Energy and Meteorology TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Development of 20MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Country Name of Project

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THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO LESOTHO SOLAR PHOTOVOTAIC POWER GENERATION  Qualifications Following the approval of the Energy Policy Document in June 2015, the  Detailed description of experience in similar assignments in the last Ten (10) Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Energy and Meteorology is years especially in the Southern Africa region, indicating the name of the intending to construct a solar generation facility of 20MW capacity to ensure project, country, financier, description of assignment, period of engagement, security of supply of electricity. This decision is in line with what is contained client/employer contact details/references in the policy document where electricity generation from the renewable energy  General knowledge and additional attributes pertinent to similar work. resource is the priority area of focus. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 24th September 2015. The Ministry of Energy and Meteorology through the Department of Energy, The Tender Box will be closed on the same day at 12:00 noon local time. This now invites interested and eligible Independent Power Producers (IPPs) / will be followed by the opening of the submissions at 12.30pm. Submissions should Companies to submit an Expression of Interest in the development of 20MWp be deposited in the Tender Box located next to the security personnel chamber at the Solar power Plant. Interested developers must provide a statement of capability Ministry of Energy and Meteorology Headquarters, 2nd Floor Africa House and experience (10years) indicating that they are qualified to develop the required South Wing, Cnr. Kingsway and High Court Road, Maseru, Lesotho. generation facility (brochures, description of similar assignment, experience in OR similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, annual financial By registered mail to the Procurement Unit in the indicated address below and clearly report over five (5) years, litigation or cases of arbitration relating to contracts marked “Request for Expression of Interest for Development of 20MW Solar implemented or under implementation, etc.). This advertisement is open to Photovoltaic Power Generation” developers from eligible source countries. The Procurement Unit The required services include: Ministry of Energy and Meteorology a) To identify and secure land and compensate land owners Old Agric Building b) Do feasibility study covering the following: 2nd Floor, West wing 1. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Kingsway Street 2. Technical feasibility Private bag A91 3. Transmission feasibility Maseru 100 4. Economical and financial feasibility LESOTHO c) Negotiate PPA with Lesotho Electricity Company d) Develop, own and operate the solar power plant e) Dismantle the power station and dispose equipment at the end of E-mail, late and faxed applications will NOT be accepted (whether delayed by mail production life. or other causes). Interested developers should provide their detailed proposal showing clearly the The suitable companies will be short-listed on the basis of their submissions, and following information, inter alia: requests for proposals will only be issued to short-listed companies.  Company data

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District Council - Mafeteng

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT: PHASE II COMPETITION FOR BRANDING LESOTHO FRUITS 1.0 BACKGROUND The Lesotho Private Sector Competitiveness and Economic Diversification Project (PSCEDP) in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is supporting commercialisation of fruit production in the country for both local and export market. The Project therefore intends to encourage consumption of local produce by designing packaging material that will help differentiate local produce from imported produce in order to support local producers. 2.0 OBJECTIVE Design an advertisement slogan and a brand for packaging of Lesotho deciduous fruits with pictures or illustration and a message/s that promotes the purchase of locally produced fruits (“Buy-Lesotho” campaign). 3.0 TARGET AUDIENCE Local consumers and retailer as well as exporters interested in purchasing and supporting the production of locally produced deciduous fruits. 4.0 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS • Pictures and illustrations • Marketing message (slogan), and product branding for printing. 5.0 PRIZES/AWARDS 1. Grand prize: US$1000 2. 1st Runner up: US$ 600. 3. 2nd Runner up: US$300 4. Honourable mention: US$100 each 6.0 ELIGIBILITY

2.2.1 Tender Issuance Tender documents are available at Urban Council Offices Mafeteng, on payment of a nonrefundable fee of M500.00. (five hundred maloti only). Bidder Qualifications: To tender for the proposed contract, bidders must be registered contractors who hold relevant valid Traders’ licenses, Tax Clearances, and drilling and blasting licenses. Additional requirements are as specified in the tender document. Tender Conditions:

Clarifications

The prospective bidder must demonstrate the following qualities:

All clarifications and queries on this tender must be addressed to the Secretary Tender Panel, District Council, Procurement Office. Contact numbers” +266 62780838. All requests for clarifications should be received not later than 15th October, 2015.

• Technical competence to carry out the proposed assignment and experiences of similar work. That is: Details of similar contracts carried out over the last 2 years with their cost, time frame, location and the purchaser with proofs (e.g. purchase order, contract, invoice, etc). • Tenderers are expected to show and attach a copy of business profile. • Bidders must attach bid security, of 2% of the total tendered price, in the form of a Bank guaranteed cheque. Only bids with bid security will be accepted. • Bidders are expected to attach copies of audited financial statements of the last two (2) years, and Bank statement of a period of two (2) months. • Bidders are expected to attach certified copies of drilling and blasting licenses (certified at the issuing organizations). • Bidders are expected to state clearly methodology for the proposed project,( that is how the work will be carried out etc.) • Bidders must show equipment capability (e.g relevant vehicles, machinery and or tools etc.). • Tender amount should include all relevant and essential non-avoidable components such as delivery costs and inflationary factors, which are relevant to the project. Tender amount must also include 14% VAT. • Bidders are expected to be in compliance with tax obligations and attach valid relevant certified copies of tax clearances and traders’ licenses (certified at the issuing organizations).

Basotho students and the general public with requisite design and marketing skills. 7.0 SUBMISSIONS Designers should submit the designed branding of packaging material for Lesotho apples, apricots, plums, peaches, and cherries (hard and soft copy) by 1st October, 2015. Enquiries and electronic submissions of the designs can be emailed to tmofelehetsi@psc.org.ls with a copy to tmokete@psc.org.ls.

TENDER#: 2015/16/DCE/04 TENDER NOTICE The District Council Mafeteng hereby invites tenders from interested, registered and eligible contractors for provision of drilling and blasting services in the following road projects: 1. Maphonkoane – Sekoting and Jobo – Salae road project. 2. Lekhalong Ha Ramoshabe - Ha Matjeka and Jobo – Salae road project, in Lehlakaneng Community Council, Mafeteng.

• Interested Bidders are expected to attend site visit on the 22nd September 2015, and are expected to assemble at District Council offices, at 9.00am. Bidders are also made aware that they will be registered. Only bidders who have attended site visit will be allowed to purchase tender document. • This tender is divided into 2 lots; interested bidders are free to tender for any or all lots. • Bidders are expected to examine and comply with tender document requirements. Failure to furnish all information required by tender document will be at the Bidder’s risk and may result in the rejection of the bid.

The Project Manager Private Sector Competitiveness and Economic Diversification Project 1st Floor, ‘Matanki House Corner Kingsway and Balfour Road P.O. Box 747 Maseru 100 Lesotho

Tender Submission: Tenderers are expected to submit one (1) original tender document and Four (4) duplicate copies. The tenderer shall seal the original and each set of copies of the tender document in separate envelopes, marking envelopes as “ORIGINAL” and “copies”. The envelopes shall then be sealed in an outer envelope and the outer envelope, bearing no identification of the bidder, shall clearly be marked: Provision of drilling and blasting services: 1. Maphonkoana – Sekoting and Jobo – Salae Road projects 2. Lekhalong Ha Ramoshabe – Ha Matjeka and Kena – Fuleng road project in Lehlakaneng Community Council, Mafeteng District. Tender#: 2015/16/DCE/04, should be deposited in the tender box situated at LSPP Offices, next to the new Post Office, Mafeteng.

Tel.: 22 315 100

The closing time and date is 12.00 noon, on the 21st October 2015. Tenders will be opened on the same day at 2.30pm. Interested contractors or their representatives are expected to attend the opening.

Evaluation of the Technical Solution (60%): The technical solution will be evaluated using the following criteria and weighting:

Criteria

Weighting

Weighted Score

Administrative compliance:

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• Correct Number of Tender Responses

• Valid Trading License and certified at source

• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and certified at source

Company Profile-

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• Mission statement

• Vision & Project Team( Team Leader and Staff)

Methodology and Approach to Project Delivery (quality and time for delivery).

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Equipment capability.

010

Client References: (previous relevant experience, contract title, clients and their contacts, contract values with proofs e.g purchase order, invoice or contract, etc.).

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N/B: Passing score for technical evaluation is 70% and above. Only bidders who have scored 70 and above, will be considered for financial evaluation. Financial Evaluation (40%) The cost evaluation will be carried out by applying the following formula: •

The Bidder with lowest complete price (L), will be awarded 100%

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And Bidders with price P, will be awarded a financial score = (L/P) * 100%

The Lesotho Government

Ministry of Education and Training Invitation for Bids (IFB) PRINTING OF GRADE 6 SYLLABI AND TEACHERS’ GUIDES FOR ROLL-OUT IFB Number NCDC/G & S 01/ (2015/16) 1. The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has received funds from Government of Lesotho has and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract for Printing of Grade 6 syllabi and teachers’ guide for roll-out. Bidding will be governed by the “Public Procurement Regulations 2007”. 2. The Principal Secretary of the MOET now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following: SYLLABI AND TEACHERS’ GUIDE Grade

Description of Good

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Grade 6 syllabus

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Grade 6 teacher’s guide

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3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding document from: Procurement Unit Education Facilities Unit P.O Box 1279 Maseru 100 Situated on site 130, Fokothi Off Moshoeshoe Road Maseru , Lesotho Attention: mamellopotsane@yahoo.com abhlabi@yahoo.com 4. A PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2015 10:00 HRS, AT NCDC CONFERENCE HALL OPPOSITE EDUCATION FACILITIES UNIT (EFU), prospective bidders are advised to attend. 5. Qualifications requirements are indicated below. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Document. (i) Copies of documents defining legal status, place of registration, place of business etc., and written power of attorney to commit the Bidder; (i) Proof of experience on two (2) contracts of similar nature and magnitude (e.g. purchase order, copy of contract). (ii) Audited Financial Statements for two (2) years 2013 and 2014. (iii) Letter confirming the availability of Credit line of an amount equivalent to bid price or more, from registered financial institutions (strictly from the Bank).

(iv) Tax clearance certificate certified from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA). (v) Traders License certified from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing. 6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of M300.00 (Three Hundred Maloti), or its equivalent in any freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be by Cash paid at the accounts department, Administration Block, Ministry of Education and Training, headquarters located next to ECOL building near the traffic light (white building). The bidding documents shall be available at the procurement Office located at Education Facilities Unit (EFU) upon producing a receipt from the Accounts Section. 7. Bidders are expected to bid for all items, contract will awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder who substantially meets all the requirements of the bidding documents. The Ministry is also not bound to accept the lowest or any bid whatsoever.

8. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Printing of Grade 6 syllabi and teachers’ guides for roll-out NCDC/ G & S 01/ (2015/16)”. 9. Bids shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after Bid Opening date. Bids must be delivered to the address given below at or before 09:30 hrs on 13th October 2015. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically in public and in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address given below. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of LSL 3, 000.00 or an equivalent in a freely convertible currency. 10. Bids will be opened at the address given below in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend on September 13, 2015 at 10:00 hrs. 11. Non-Returnable samples must be submitted to together with the bids in one big envelope or box. N.B All bidders are expected to familiarize themselves with samples that are available at the procurement unit located at Education Facilities Unit (EFU) near Lerotholi Polytechnic, Maseru. The address referred to above for Bid Submission and Bid Opening is: The Secretary, MOET Tender Panel, Ministry of Education and Training, Room 404, Central Inspectorate Building Constitution Road, Maseru Kingdom of Lesotho Website: www.education.gov.ls

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Lentsoe La Sechaba Labobeli la la 15 Loetse - 21 Loetse 2015

LBTS e na le qholotso ea tlhokahalo ea mali Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Setsi sa phano ea mali Lesotho, se bitsoang Lesotho Blood Transfusion Servise (LBTS), se ipeletsa ho sechaba ho fana ka mali litsing tsohle tsa bona kaha ba na le qholotso e kholo ea tlhokahalo ea mali litsing tsa bona bakeng sa ho thusa le ho pholosa maphelo a batho ba tlokotsing ba hlokang ho fumantšoa mali. Motsamaisi oa setsi, Mofumahali ’Maleqhoa Nyopa o bontšitse hore ba ipiletsa ho sechaba ho fana ka mali bakeng sa ho pholosa maphelo a bana ba bo rona, ekasitana le a baratua ba rona ba tlokotsing ea ho hloka mali, joalo ka ba lahlehetsoeng ke mali a mangata likotsing tsa mebileng le bo-’me nakong ea ho pepa ekasitana le ka mabaka a fapaneng. Mofumahali Nyopa o bontšitse hore hajoale ba ntse ba sitoa ho bo-

kella mali a lekaneng kaha khoeling e fetileng ba atlehile ho bokella fela lipaketana tse likete tse hlano tsa mali, ha ho bapisoa le likhoeling tse ling tseo e reng ha ba sebelitse hantle ebe ba bokeletse lipaketana tse likete li robeli. Ha a tsoela pele Mofumahali Nyopa u bontšitse hore hajoale ba ntse ba le letšolong la ho bokella mali seterekeng sa Mokhotlong, moo ba lebeletseng bana ba sekolo le batho ba boithatelo bo botle ho phalla ka ho fana ka mali, le hore bekeng e tlang ba tla ba Semonkong bakeng sa ho fihlela lipehelo tsa bona tsa ho bokella bonyane likete tse supileng tsa lipaketana tsa mali ka khoeli. Ha a fera litaba tsa hae Mofumahali Nyopa o bontšitse hore ke ha feela sechaba se fana ka mali a kabang teng lipetlele.A tiisa le hore ha ho na kotsi ho fana ka mali ha motho a phetse hantle le hore ke karoloana

Mookameli oa lefapha la LBTS Mofumahali ’Maleqhoa Nyopa

ea mali a makaalo ka (473 milliliters) feela e nkoang mothong ka mong ha a fana ka mali LBTS ke setsi sa pokello ea mali a fanoang ke batho ba boithatelo bo

botle, se thehiloeng ka selemo sa 1984 se sebetsa le likliniki le lingaka kahar’a naha le ho isa mali a bolokehileng lipetlele, ka morero ea ho pholosa maphelo a batho ba tlokotsing.

Letsatsi la lefats’e la thuso ea pele le thakhotsoe ka molao

Dr. Musi Mokete e mong oa litho tsa khale mokhatlong oa Lesotho Red Cross.

Ka Palesa Mosola MASERU- Ele ho tšoaea letsatsi la machaba la thuso ea pele, Lesotho Red Cross Society e tšoaile le ho thakhola letsatsi leo ka Labohlano bekeng e fetieng ka mohoo o reng, “Thuso ea pele le batho ba holileng”( First Aid and an Ageing Population). Mongoli oa mokhatlo Professor Teboho Kitleli o boletse hore ke mekhatlo e 189, lefatše ka bophara e sebetsanang le litaba tsa ho thusa batho maemong a tlokotsi tlas’a

mokhatlo oa sefapano se sefubelu. A tsoela pele ho supa hore naha ea Lesotho ke setho, kaha e bile e tekenetse maano a tšebetso ho ipapisitsoe le ’muso. “Mokhatlo oa Lesotho Red Cross o fumaneha literekeng tsohle tsa naha” a rialo Prof. Kitleli.O tsoetse pele ho hlakisa hore selemo le selemo ketekelo ena e ea tšoaua empa ka mehoo e fapaneng. A supa hore ka selemo sa 2013 mokhatlo o ketekile letsatsi leo le lekala la boipaballo ’mileng ka sepheo sa ho ruta

batho hore na ha likotsi li hlahile tsa ’mileng batho ba ka thusoa joang. Ka selemo sa 2014 mokhatlo o ketekile le batho ba nang le bokooa, ’me selemong sena sa 2015 mokhatlo o keteka le batho ba holileng. Ha a buoa lebitsong la litho tsa khale tsa mokhatlo. Dr. ’Musi Mokete o boletse hore ebile setho sa mokhatlo oa Lesotho Red Cross Society lilemong tse mashome a mane a metso e mene tse fetileng. A tsoela pele ho supa hore mohoo oa selemo sena o bohlokoa haholo kaha o supa

hore batho ba holileng ba rutoe ka litaba tsa thuso ea pele ’me hona ho molemo, kaha ke bona ba setseng le malapa . Dr. Mokete o boetse a supa hape hore litaba tsa thuso ea pele ke thuto e lokeloang ho etsoa ka bohlokolosi kaha le bona batho bao ba holileng ba tobane le liqholotso tse kenyeletsang ho se utloe kapa ho se bone hantle, ka lebaka la lilemo tsa bona. A fera ka ho supa ha batho bohle ba lokela ho ba litho tsa mokhatlo, kaha thuso ea pele e hlokahala ka linako tsohle. Ha a bua lebitsong la Letona la bophelo Dr.Thabelo Ramatlapeng o boletse hore letsatsi la ho tšoaea letsatsi lena la thuso ea pele le qaliloe ke ’mamekhatlo ea mekhatlo ea RED Cross le Red Crescent Societies ka selemo sa 2000, e ketekoa lefatše ka bophara. Dr. Ramatlapeng o boletse hore ketekelo ena e etsoa ka sepheo sa ho tlotla baithaopi ba mokhatlo ba bonahalang ba ithukhubelitse mosebetsing oa bona. Dr Ramatlapeng o tsoetse pele ho hlakisa hore litaba tsa thuso ea pele ke litaba tseo batho ba lokelang ho li ela hloko kaha li le bohlokoa hobane maemo a tlokotsi ke litaba tsa hlahang ho sa lebelloa, kapa ha se seo motho a ka se rerang hore tlokotsi e be teng. Ha a fera litaba tsa hae Dr. Ramatlapeng o khothalelitse baithaopi hore ba tsoele pele ho etsa mosebetsi oa bona leha ho se na tefo ea letho eo ba e fumanang kamor’a mosebetsi .

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Lentsoe La Sechaba

15 Loetse. - 21 Loetse. 2015

Rakuoane o khothaletsa sechaba ho sebelisa tokomane ea boitsebiso Ka Palesa Mosola MASERU- Ele ho boloka bukana ea ho eta e se ke ea lahleha kapa ea oela matsohong a sa nepehalang, Letona la Lekala la tsa Lehae Mohlomphehi Lekhetho Rakuoane o khothaletsa sechaba hore se sebelise tokomane ea boitsebiso. Ha a buoa le baphatlalatsi le baqalotsi ba litaba Adv. Rakuoane o boletse hore Lekala la tsa Lehae le ile la etsa phatlalatso ea litefiso tse ncha tsa libukana tsa ho eta ho tloha ho e maqephe a mashome a mararo a metso e meli ho isa ho mofuta oa bahlomphehi le oa diplomatic o nang le maqephe a mashome a mararo a metso e meli ho isa ho mashome a tšeletseng a metso e mene. Adv. Rakuoane o boletse hore libukana tsa ho eta tse maqephe a mashome a mararo a metso e ’meli li bonahala li fela polokelong; ka hona, ho tloha ka la 17 Loetse bakopi bohle ba libukana tsa ho eta tse nyane ba tla li fumana mafelong a Mphalane hona selemong sena. Adv. Rakuoane o tsoetse pele ho hlakisa hore sechaba se khothaletsoa ho iphumanela libukana tse kholo ( 64 pages) feela ka litefiso tsa tsona tse kentsoeng tšebetsong. “Ho na le karolo e ’ngoe ea sechaba e ke keng ea atleha ho iphumanela bukana ena ea ho eta e maqephe a 64, ka lebaka la litjeho tsa eona empa ba ka ema ho fihlela ka khoeli eo ea Mphalane,” a rialo Adv. Rakuoane. Mohlomphehi Rakuoane o boletse hore kopo (order) ea libukana tsa ho eta tse maqephe a mashome a mararo a metso e ’meli e ne e se entsoe ka khoeli ea

Adv. Lekhetho Rakuoane

Phupu, leha feela ho bonahala hore ke hona ho ntse ho etsoa mosebetsi o joalo. Mookameli oa lefapha la phano ea libukana tsa ho eta, Monghali Mpiko Rafono o boletse hore ke takatso ea bona ele lekala hore mosebetsi oa ho etsa libukana tseo o ka etsoa kahar’e ho naha, empa ka lebaka la bohlokolosi ba bukana e joalo, e lokeloa ho etsetsoa sebakeng se sireletsehileng sebakeng sa poloko ea tsona, kaha ho bonahetse

hore ka nako e fetileng libukana tsa ho eta tsa naha ea Lesotho li ne li sebelisuoa hampe ke batho bao e seng Basotho. Monghali Tumelo Raboletsi eo eleng mookameli oa lefapaha la phano ea mangolo a tlhaho le tokomane ea boitsebiso, o boletse hore mosebetsi o sa le boima ka lefapheng la bona kaha ka letsatsi ba atleha feela ho hlahisa mangolo a tlhaho a likete tse peli, ha tokomane ea boitsebiso (ID) eona ba

atleha ho hlahisa tse 180 ’me hona ho etsa hore mosebetsi o se ke oa ba motle. Ha a fera litaba tsa hae, Monghali Raboletse o boletse hore lekala le fumane sebaka seo ho sona lekala la tsa lehae le reretsoeng ho ea fana ka litokomane tseo teng. ’me tšepo ea bona hore ho tla ba le keketso ea lisebelisuoa sebakeng sa ho akofisa tšebetso le ho fokotsa tšubuhlellano ea batho litsing.

Komiti ea molao le polokeho ea sechaba e etela setsi sa batšoaruoa Ka Thandie Mthimk’hulu

Maseru- Komiti ea molao le polokeho ea sechaba e bile le ketelo setsing sa tlhabollo ea batšoaruoa ele ho hlahloba le ho ithuta ka maphelo a batšoaruoa kahar’a setsi. Molula-setulo oa komiti, Lineo Molise Mabusela o bontšitse hore ketelong ena ba ne ba tl’o ithuta le ho ikutloela ho tsoa ho batšoaruoa ka tšoaro ea bona le ho hlahloba maphelo a bona. Mofumahali Mabusela o bontšitse hape hore ba ne ba tlo ithuta hore na tšebetso e joang kamor’a hore basebeletsi ba lichankana ba khutle boipelaetsong le ho hlahloba ka moo Lehlohonolo Scott neng a lula, le ho bona litokiso tse entso-

eng moo a tla lula teng joalo kaha a se a tla khutlela kahar’a naha haufinyane. O boetse a bontša hore ka moo a boneng ka teng, ha se bohlale hore Scoot a tle a khutlisetsoe ka ntlong eno hape, kaha a ithutile hore ho ntse ho na le matlo a mang ao a tšepang hore a ka bolokeha kahar’a ona. Ha a tsoela pele o itse ba ne ba tl’o ithuta le hore na lichelete tse abeloang lekala li sebelisoa joang le hore liqholotso tseo lekala le kopanang le tsona ke life mabapi le tšebeliso ea lichelete. E mong oa batšoaruoa Mafeka Mothimkhulo o bontšitse hore

tšoaro ea bona ha e ntle kaha ba ja ka thata, ba ja linaoa kapa lierekisi ka mehla le hore ha ba na seaparo, metsi le matloana. Le hore ba lula ka ntlong e le ‘ngoe ba le leshome le metso e supileng ba bile ba hloka likobo bakeng sa mariha, le hore mokhoa oa hore ba tšoaetsane lefuba o mongata ka lebaka la tšubuhlellana ea bona ka har’a ntlo. Letona la Molao le Tlhabollo ea Batšoaruoa Mohlomphehi Moeketse Malebo o bontšitse hore ba sebetsa ka thata ho ntlafatsa maphelo a batšoaruoa ka ho bona hore ba ja hantle le hoja ba ntse ba itokisetsa ho ithlahisetsa lijo ka tsela e holim.a hore ba se hlole ba reka, kaha

ba ntse ba sa atlehe ho reka mefuta eohle ea lijo tse molao o reng batšoaruoa ba li lije. Ea tšoereng molepo ele mookameli,’Matefo Makhalemele, o bontšitse hore o thabile haholo ke ketelo ena ea komiti kaha e bile ele eona e ba lisitseng tšebelisong ea lichelete e bile e tla ba thusa haholo ka ho kenya tšusumetso ea hore ba fumantšoe chelete e betere kaha ba se ba ithutile ka litlhoko tsa bona le likatleho tseo ba li fihletseng. Mongoli e moholo oa lekala, Mathuso Likoti o bontšitse hore ba sebetsa ’moho le komiti ena joalo kaha ba e tlalehela ka tšebeliso ea lichelete le hore joale e tla ba thusa ho thatiselletsa hore ba ekeletsoe chelete.

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15 Loetse- 21 Loetse 2015 Ke li bone joang/ U li bone joang? Ka Tšeliso Tale Kajeno ke batla ho bua ka metsoalle le litebello haholo linakong tse thata kapa tseo motho u hlokang tšeetso ea boteng ba metsoalle mohlomong ka tebello ea ho tlo tlotlisa mosebetsi oa hau kapa oa lelapa la hau. Basotho ba re tšoene ha e ipone lekopo, ke ipotsa kamehla hore ebe ke hobaneng ha ke na le mesebetsi batho bao ke lebeletseng hore ba mphallele esita le ba leloko ba le sechele ho mphallele kapa hona ho tla keteka le ’na, feela ba bileng teng ba tloha ba khotsofetse ha kana. Se makatsang ke ha motho u ile oa tsebisa batho mohlomong ba fetang Lekholo hore u tla ba le mosebetsi ka mohala kapa u ba etetse, joale ebe batho ba tšoanang ba lebelle hore uena u ba sale morao u nne u ba hopotse. Na banna kea fosa ha ke nahana hore ’na oa ka mosebetsi ke u entse ha ke ba tsebisistse, bona ba se ba tšoanetse ke ho sala morao litaba tseo? Joale kea botsa hee, Ke eng e ntlamang hore joale ke salane le batho morao ke ntse ke ba botsa hore ba ntse ba hopotse le hore ba tla ba teng? ’Na ke ne ke nahana hore mosebetsi oa ka ke u etse ka ho ba mema kapa hona ho ba tsebisa. Hee batho rea makatsa, joale le teng mofuta ona oa batho ke 0ona o batlang ho thothomelloa ha bona ba na le mesebetsi. Ke sebetsa mesebetsing e mene kaofela ebile ke setho sa Mokhatlo oa Baqolotsi ba litaba tsa Lipapali. Mafelong ana beke ke ne ke na le mosebetsi oa lenyalo la mora oa ka empa batho bana ka mekhahlelo ea bona ha kea ba bona ntle le motho a le mong. Kea tseba hore ho ne ho na le mekhohlane e hlahileng e re amang ea basebetsi ’moho, empa motho u ne u ka lebella hore u tla bona ba fihla le ha ese ele neng ba tlo hlaha lapeng le ho hata mabala. E bile kea tseba hore ha ho ntho e ba tlamang, feela ke ipotsa hore ‘na ke eng e ntlamang hore ha bona ba na le mesebetsi ba utloe eka ‘na ke tlameha ho nka karolo. Ha ese ke eana ka tšekeletsane tjena, ke lakatsa hoisa matseliso aka a khethehieng malapeng ana a latelang a oeleng ka phatla ao ke setiloeng ho ba le ona ka ha ke ne kena le mosebetsi oa lenyalo. Bona ke lelapa la Ha Bulane ka ‘me oa mosebetsi mooho eleng Thapelo Bulane a neng a bolokoa mafelong ana a Moqebelo ona o fitileng. Mora oa ntate Thabang Khalieli eo eleng mosebetsi mooho le ’na seale-moeng sa Tšenolo ka mor’a hae eleng Matlatsi, lelapa la Moeketsi Pitso mosebetsi mooho le ’na lipapali ele phala ea sehlopha sa bolo sa Lioli. Keketso Bula mosebeletsi oa Vodacom Lesotho ebile ele mokhonyana lapeng la ha Lekhoana Motimposo. Ke re moea ea balumeli ba faletseng e phomole ka Khotso mohaung oa Molimo, bana beso tšelisehang hle hoba ha hoa etsahala se sa etsahaleng! U li bone joang?

Batho ba nang le bokooa ba lokela ho kenyeletsoa: Sefuthi Ka Palesa Mosola MafetengMokhethoa oa Lekhotla la Puso ea libaka lekhotleng la Tšana Talana Eo6 Mohlomphehi Fusi Sefuthi o re batho ba nang le bokooa ba lokeloa ho kenyeletsoa kahare ho likomiti tsa makhotla a puso ea libaka. Puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba Sefuthi o boletse hore ha ho etsoa lintlafatso tse kang litsela kapa meaho ho bonahala batho ba nang le bokooa ba sa kenyeletsoe, ’me hona ho etsa hore

Mohlomphehi Fusi Sefuthi Ts’ana Talana EO6

bophelo ba batho ba joalo bo thatafale. A tsoela pele ho supa ha ho hiroa batho ba tla sebetsa likhakeletsi, ho bonahala batho ba nang le bokoa ba sa kenyeletsoe kaha batho ba supa hore ba fumana litsiane lekaleng la ntšetso-pele ea sechaba. Ha a tsoela pele, Sefuthi o bo-

letse hore batho ba nang le bokooa ha se kaofela ba fumanang litsiane ho tsoa lekaleng la ntšetso-pele ea sechaba, kaha lekala le lokela ho ikholisa hore motho ea joalo e feela a phela tlas’a maemo a tlokotsi, ’me batho ba nang le bokooa ba lokela ho phela, kaha ba nang le bokooa ba

masapo lisebelisuoa tsa bona li theko e boima. Ha a fera litaba tsa hae Sefuthi o entse boipiletso ho letona la puso ea libaka, borena le litaba tsa paramente hore likhethong tsena tse tlang tsa makhotla a puso ea libaka, batho ba nang le bokooa ba kenyeletsoe ele hore ba tle ba arabele litlhoko tsa batho ba nang le bokooa ka ho fapana. Raliphatlalatso mokhatlong oa batho ba nang le bokooa ba masapo Matsolo Makotoko o boletse hore mokhatlo oa habo e o etse hloko hore batho ba nang le bokooa kahare ho naha ba ntse ba sekisetsoa. A supa hape hore leha ho ntse ho etsoa lintlafatso kahare ho naha tse kang meaho kapa litsela eba lintlafatso tseo batho ba nang le bokooa ba sitoang ho tsamaea ho tsona ho fihla litšebeletsong. Monghali Makotoko o tsoetse pele ho supa hore mokhatlo oa habo o tsoile letšolo ho tšoara lipitso metseng ele ho hlokomelisa marena le litho tsa makhotla a puso ea libaka hore batho ba nang le bokooa ba mofuta ofe kapa ofeng, le bona ba ka sebetsa ha feela ba ka fuoa monyetla o joalo. A toboketsa le hore bahiri ba lese ho sheba libopheho tsa batho ntle le litsebo tsa bona kaha le bona ba lokela hore ba phele.

Tosing G03 e haheloa ofisi Ka ‘Mantšali Phakoana QUTHING-Kamora

lilemolemo Lekhotla la Puso ea Libaka la Tosing G03 le hloka ofisi eo e leng ea lona, ho bile le bafani ba hahelang lekhotla leo ofisi selemong sena, Moreneng Sebapala hona seterekeng sa Quthing. Sena se netefalitsoe ke setho sa Lekhotla leo, Mohlomphehi ’Mantai Makoae, ea hlalositseng hore ho se ho thakhotsoe tšebetso ea khaho ea ofisi. “Tšebetso e joalo e se e qalile ’me ho se ho ntse ho etsoa lifolomente,” ke Mohlomphehi Makoae eo. A boela a supa hore lilemong tse ka bang ’ne tse fetileng, ba ne ba ntse ba sebelisa liphaphosi tse fapakaneng nakong eo litho tsa Lekhotla

li lulang, kaha ba ne ba se na ofisi, ho fihlela haa joale ha ba ne ba lulela holong ea Morena oa Sehloho oa Quthing. “Re se ile ra tsamaea libaka tse kabang tharo kaofela re li sebelisa e le hobane re se na ofisi eo e leng ea rona,” a rialo. Mohlomphehi Makoae a re o motlotlo haholo ka hore ebe Lekhotla la habo la Puso ea Libaka le bile lehlohonolo hore e be karolo e haheloang ofisi, kaha ho hloka ofisi e ne ele qholotso e kholo ho bona nakong eo ba lulang. “Bothata ba ho hloka ofisi eo eleng ea rona bo ne bo etsa tšitiso e kholo mosebetsing oa rona kaha nako e ’ngoe ha re ne re batla ho lula re le litho tsa Lekhotla, re ne re tlameha ho kopa mong’a sebaka seo

pele, ’me sena se ne se re ja nako e ngata ho emela tumello ea ho lula sebakeng seo,” ke eena eo. Ho sa le joalo, Mohlomphehi ’Mateboho Qaqatha eo e leng eena a ikarabellang ED ea bone (4) ele sona sebaka seo ofisi e il’o hahoa teng, o ekelitse ka hore ba ile ba tlosoa sebakeng sa Tsatsane moo ba neng ba sebeletsa teng, ’me eaba ka morao ho moo ba isoa ha Morena oa Sehloho; moo teng ba neng ba sebeletsa kahare ho ntlo ea rontabole e neng e ka ’na ea oela neng kapa neng, ebile joale e nela. “Taba ena e ne e re fa qholotso e kholo hobane re ne re sa bolokeha, empa re hlokometse hore ha se Lekhotla lena la rona feela le ntseng le aheloa liofisi haholo seterekeng sena sa Quthing,”

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Lentsoe La Sechaba

15 Loetse. - 21 Loetse. 2015

Molengoane Lodge e khutlisetsa sechabeng

Ka Palesa Mosola

MASERUEle ho khutlisetsa molemo sechabeng, ntlo ea lijo le kamohelo ea baeti ea Molengoane Lodge e nehelane ka limpho ho bana ba tlokotsing moo ho bileng teng Letona la Ntšetsopele ea Sechaba, Mohlomphehi Molahlehi Letlotlo . Monghali Phano Mohapi eo eleng mookameli oa Molengoane o boletse hore bona ele Molengoane Lodge ba qalile ka ho tšehetsa sehlopha sa bolo sa motse oo oa Ha Molengoane, empa hajoale bookameli ba Molengoane bo ile ba hlokomela tlhoko e kholo e teng kahar’a motse oo, ea bana ba tlokotsing. Monghali Mohapi o tsoetse pele ho hlakisa ba boetse ba fumana tlatsetso ho lipalami tsa lithuthuthu ba ba etelang hangata sebakeng seo. Mofumahali Mamothe Mohapi eo eleng molekane oa ntate Mohapi o tlatselitse hore ba tla boela ba khahlanyetsa barutoana ba sehlopha sa bosupa ba sitoang ho tsoela pele ka lithuto tsa bona kaha thuto ea mahala e fella sehlopheng sa bosupa, joale bana ba sitoe ho tsoele pele ka lithuto tsa bona. A fera ka ho supa hore khetho ea bana ba joalo e tla etsoa ka tšebelisano-‘moho le morena le mokhethoa oa puso

Mohlomphehi Letlotlo le lelapa la Mohapi ‘moho le bana ba fumaneng limpho

ea libaka. Mokhethoa oa puso ea libaka lekhotleng la mathomo la Ratau A02, Mohlomphehi Litaba Taeboso o boletse hore o lebohela bana ba fumaneng limpho. A tsoela pele ho supa hore ha se hangata batho

ba nang le hona ba hopalang batho ba tlokotsing, ekaba ka lijo kapa liaparo. Mohlomphehi Taelo a supa hape hore baholisi ba setseng la bana bao ba tlokotsing ba tsoele pele ho bontša lerato kaha bana bao le bona ba hloka mofuthu oa le-

rato la batsoali. Ha a buoa lebitsong la ofisi ea mokhethoa oa lebatoa la Machache#39 Monghali Toka Khesa o boletse hore ’muso o keke oa fihlela litlhoko tsohle tsa Basotho empa ka tlatsetso ea likhoebo tse kholo ka mokhoa ho khutlisetsa sechabeng, batho ba tlokotsing le bona ba ka iphumana ho na le seo ba nang le sona sebakeng sa ho ja le ho apara. A fera tsa hae ,Monghali Khesa o bolelletse ’muso hore o tle o ele hloko likhoebo tseo tse tšehetsang batho ba tlokotsing. Letona la ntšetso-pele ea sechaba, Mohlomphehi Molahlehi Letlotlo o boletse hore lekala la habo ke lekala le phelang ka lithuso ka linako tsohle, le sitoang ho arabela litlhoko tsa sechaba kaofela. Mohlomphehi Letlotlo o hlakisitse hore bahlanka ba lekala la habo ba tsoile letšolo ho ngola likhoebo tse teng kahare ho naha, tseo lekala le tlang ho kokota ho tsona ho kopa lithuso. “Batho ba phelang tlas’a maemo a tlokotsi ha se batho ba ikhethelang ho phela boemong bo joalo,” a rialo Mohlomphehi Letlotlo. Ha a tsoela pele Mohlomphehi Letlotlo o boletse hore o leboha Molengoana Lodge ka ho etsa tlatsetso ho bana bao ba tlokotsing; a boela a etsa khothaletso hore ba ’ne ba tsoele pele ho thusa kamehla .

Lefapha la tsa mahlale a moraorao le tšoarela baithuti ’moka Ka Tefo Khunonyane MASERU-Lefapha la litaba tsa mahlale a morao-rao (science and technology) lekaleng la Likhokahano, Mahlale le Tšebeliso ea oona le ne le tšoaretse baithuti ba mehleng le ba ntseng ba le likolong ba tšoereng mangolo a phahameng a fapakaneng litabeng tsa mahlale, ’moka oa beke ka sepheo sa ho ba thusa le ho ba eletsa hore na ba etse joang hore ba tsebe ho alingoa lichelete ele hore ba tle ba ithehele likhoebo molemong oa ho thusa ’muso ho theha mesebetsi ho fokotsa bofuma kahare ho naha. ’Mokeng oo ho ne ho menngoe litsebi tse tsoang mafapheng a fapakaneng, joaloka BEDCO, mokhatlo oa borakhoebo oa (Private Sector Foundation) le ba bang. Ha a bua ’mokeng oo, mookameli oa Lefapha la mahlale a sejoale-joale, monghali Lefa Thamae o ile a hlokomelisa baithuti hore thuto ena ea mahlale e kenella mafapheng ohle a bophelo. A re baithuti ba ka phela hamonate ka litsebo tsa bona tsa khoebo, le ka

litalente tsa bona tsa boqapi. Mookameli oa mokhatlo oa bahoebi ba ikemetseng oa Private Sector Foundation, monghali Thabo Qhesi, eena ha a eletsa, ebile a khothatsa baithuti o ba boleletse hore ba lokela ho ema ka maoto, ba sebetse ka thata ho bona mekhoa ea ho ithehela likhoebo ho thusa ’muso ho theha mesebetsi . A re lintho ha li iketse ka bo tsona, empa li etsoa ke batho. A tsoela pele ho ba hlokomelisa hore haeba thuto ea bona e ka sitoa ho ntlafatsa metse eo ba tsoang ho eona le sechaba sa habo bona, thuto ea bona e tla be e se na thuso. A re ha bahoebi ba tla theha Private Sector Foundation, ba ne ba hlokometse hore ha mekhatlo e arohane, e ea ho ’muso e se na matla, ’me e sitoa ho bua ka ntsoe leng le utloahalang, joale ebe ’muso o sitoa ho ba thusa ka bonngoe. A re mokhatlo oo oa habo ke sethala sa lipuisano lipakeng tsa bahoebi le ’muso. A boela a ba hlokomelisa hore ba ka ikopanye, ele bacha ba Lesotho, ’me ba kene khoebong ea bohahlauli. A ba hlalosetsa hore bohahlauli

ha se bo hlahang kantle ho naha feela, empa le kahar’a naha Basotho ba ka potoloha kahare ho naha ea habo bona ba holisa moruo oa naha ea bona ka bohahlauli, esitana le hona ho tseba naha ea habo bona. Setsebi litabeng tsa khoebo, monghali Abiele Mashale eena o ipilelitse ho baithuti bao ho ikopanya kapa ho ea ho eena ka bo-mong hore a eo ba thusa ka ho ba ngolla moralo oa khoebo o tlang ho ba thusa ho kopa chelete libankeng hore ba tsebe ho ithehela likhoebo. A ba hlokomelisa hore motho ea nahanang ho theha khoebo, empa a sa etse letho ka khopolo eo, o senya methatsoana ea hae ea boko feela. A re motho ha a batla ho theha khoebo o lokela ho nahana ka ’maraka pele, ’me a ipotse hore na lintho tseo a batlang ho li rekisa li etsoa hokae, li rekisoa hokae, li rekoa ke bo mang. A ithute mefokolo le matla a bahoebi ba keneng khoebong le eena. A ba hlokomelisa hore ba se ke ba qala ka ho nahana ka chelete e ngata eo ba tlang ho e fumana pele, empa ba nahane ka

liqholotso tseo ba tlang ho kopana le tsona le tharollo ea tsona. Ha a bua ’mokeng oo, letona la Likhokahano, Mahlale le Tšebeliso ea Mahlale, mohlomphehi Khotso Letsatsi o hlalositse hore beke ea Lefapha la Mahlale le Boqapi ke sethala sa molao se thehiloeng ka 2008, ka sepheo sa ho holisa le ho matlafatsa kutloisiso ea sechaba ka litaba tsa mahlale le boqapi ntlafatsong ea bophelo ba sechaba. A supa hore beke ena e ketekoa linaheng tsohle tsa SADC selemo se seng le se seng. A re sebokeng sa matona a linaha tsa SADC se neng se tšoaretsoe Maputo, Mozambigue ka 2014, matona a Mafapha a Mahlale le Boqapi a ne a boele a tiisa bohlokoa ba lefapha lena bophelong ba sechaba, ’me ha boetse ha etsoa qeto ea hore naha ka ’ngoe e behelle kathoko bonyane chelete e etsang pheresente e le ’ngoe likhakanyong tsa lichelete tsa ’muso bakeng sa lefapha lena, joaloka ha ho lumellanoe. Ho ne ho saeneloe tumellano eo lilemong tse 10 tse fe tileng.

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INTRODUCTION

The Lesotho Government

The Lesotho Government INVITATION TO TENDER NO: 03 OF 2015/2016 SUPPLY OF TONERS AND CARTRIDGES

- Vacancies - Tenders ADVERTS - Positions - Courses - Studies

INVITATION TO TENDER NO: 04 OF 2015/2016 Supply of 2016 Population and Housing Census Publicity Materials 1.

INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Development Planning invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders to supply Toners and Cartridges for its three Departments: Head Quarters Lot 1, National Manpower and Development Secretariat (NMDS) Lot 2, and Bureau of Statistics (BOS) Lot 3.

The Ministry of Development Planning (MDP) through its Department Bureau of Statistics (BOS) has received funds from Government of Lesotho to collect data for the 2016 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in Lesotho. Therefore, MDP invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders to Supply 2016 Population and Housing Census Publicity Materials.

2. Tender Issuance and Submission

Tender documents are available at the Ministry of Development Planning (Procurement Unit) at non refundable fee of M150.00 (one hundred and fifty Maluti ) from Monday, 17 August, 2015 until Friday, 25 September 2015. Tender document is payable at cash at the Ministry of Development Planning Head Quarters Accounts office 1st floor, Government Complex, Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road, Maseru. Receipt issued by Accounts, must be submitted to the Ministry of Development Planning Procurement Unit for collection of the Tender Document.

Tender documents are available at the Ministry of Development Planning (Procurement Unit) at non refundable fee of M300.00 (three Hundred Maluti) from Monday, 24 August until Friday 02 October 2015. Tender document is payable at cash at the Ministry of Development Planning Head Quarters Accounts office 1st floor, Government Complex, Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road, Maseru. Receipt issued by Accounts, must be submitted to the Ministry of Development Planning Procurement Unit for collection of the Tender Document.

Bid responses from competent bidders must be submitted in one (1) original and four (4) hard copies to the Ministry`s Tender Box situated next to the Minister’ suite at the entrance foyer of the top floor of the Ministry of Development Planning Building (Africa House), Government Complex, Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road, Maseru, not later than 12:00 noon, 25 September, 2015. The Bid documents must be in a sealed envelope bearing no identification of bidder marked “Supply of Toners and Cartridges”.

All tenders will be opened on Friday 25 September, 2015 at 14:30 at the Ministry of Development Planning Boardroom.

All tenders will be opened on Friday 02 October, 2015 at 14:30 at the Ministry of Development Planning Boardroom.

3. CLARIFICATIONS

All requests for clarifications and queries on this tender must be addressed in writing to the Secretary Tender Panel, Procurement Unit, Ministry of Development Planning (Africa House), Ground Floor, Phase 11, Government Complex, Corner Nightingale and King’s Way Road, Maseru 100 no later than 12:00 noon, 28 September, 2015. Tel: 22328187.

The Lesotho Government Financial Intelligence Unit Vacancy Financial Analyst (FA) X2 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho Nationals of high integrity for the abovementioned positions. Job Purpose: To provide highly researched and usable financial intelligence reports on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Reporting to: Senior Financial Analyst Monitoring and Analysis /Director FIU. Profile - Must possess minimum qualification Degree + at least three years experience in Auditing/banking/ financial investigation or financial sector (In finance, banking, commerce, forensic auditing) - Knowledge of computer applications and financial accounting - Fluency in English (Oral and written). - Ability to work in a team and independently. - Must have a sound knowledge of financial analysis and auditing - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Analyst Monitoring and Analysis Department or Director of FIU, the Financial Analyst (FA) will be responsible for receiving Suspicious Transaction reports, analyse and disseminate financial intelligence to the competent authorities.

Develop and maintain the database of all reporting institutions

10. Keep a centralized database of all information relating to ML/TF. 11. Train law enforcement agencies and financial institution on AML/CFT reporting obligations. 12. Plan, recommend, and implement systems, norms and procedures for the administration of Monitoring and Analysis office. 13. Assist in the planning, design, development, and maintenance of the Office’s computerized information systems; undertake feasibility studies, analyze and recommend modifications to existing applications, etc. 14. Prepare intelligence reports, money laundering Feasibility studies typology studies 15. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Other requirements Please deliver letters of application including certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts, detailed curriculum vitae, name and

Receive and analyze suspicious transaction reports relating to ML/TF activities received from the reporting institutions.

Assess and Prioritize suspicious reports

Central bank of Lesotho building

Evaluation of financial reports.

Cnr Moshoeshoe & airport road

Educate and supervise the financial institutions on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Private bag A64 Maseru 100.

Enforce AML compliance

The deadline for applications is Friday

Provide a highly researched and usable intelligence reports

18th September 2015.

Participate in all AML/CFT activities

Participate in the preparation of ML/TF indicators for the recognition of Suspicious transactions

contacts of two referees to: Financial Intelligence Unit

Only shortlisted candidates will be Contacted.

Ministry Of Health – Mafeteng TENDER NOTICE Tender Number: MFT/02/2015-2016 The Ministry of Health; Mafeteng Government Hospital invites tenders from suitably registered Security Firms for provision of security services required at its premises at Mafeteng Government Hospital; Eight armed security guards (that is four security guards at night and four security guards during the day), for the period of one year. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Provide proof of modest mode of communication, e.g. Security Guards must have a twoway radio or cell phones. 2. Attach Police (LMPS) certified copies of valid firearms licence. 3. The security personnel must wear uniform at all times, day and night. 4. Provide certified copy of proof of insurance covering the Company’s employees. 5. The Security firm should take full responsibility for any theft or damage to the Ministry of Health (Mafeteng Hospital) property arising out of the negligence of its personnel. 6. The security firm must have a minimum experience of three years in operation. 7. Provide at least three reference letters from recent clientele. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Copy of valid tax Clearance Certificate certified at source. 2. Copy of Valid Registration certificate (Form 2A) certified at source. 3. Copy of a two-way radio licence from Lesotho Communications Authority certified at source. 4. Copy of proof of insurance covering company employees certified at source. EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Technical solution and 2. Financial 3. Mandatory requirements adherence 4. Most Economically advantageous tender/bid The District tender panel reserves the right to cancel the tender before submission/opening of tenders, postpone the tender submission/opening date and to accept/reject any or all tenders without assigning any reasons thereof. The panel is also not bound to accept the lowest or any bid. Interested tenderers are required to obtain tender document free of charge at the Procurement Unit at District Administration Office Mafeteng. Sealed tenders, an original and four copies, bearing no identification of the tenderer must be deposited into DA Mafeteng’s Tender Box placed at Procurement Unit, in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER FOR PROVISION FOR SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH-MAFETENG GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL” on or before 16th October 2015 at 12:00 noon. Tenders will be opened on the same day at 1430hrs in the boardroom DA Office Mafeteng. The Government of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may be advanced. All tenders must be addressed and delivered to: PROCUREMENT UNIT MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP AND PALIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, P.O. BOX 82, MAFETENG LESOTHO. For more clarifications please contact 22700429

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15 Loetse. - 21 Loetse. 2015

Adv. Lekhetho Rakuoane

Komiti ea molao le polokeho ea sechaba e etela setsi sa batšoaruoa Ka Thandie Mthimk’hulu

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15 Sep. - 21 Sep. 2015

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that ITHABELENG ELIZABETH MATELILE intend changing my present surname of MATELILE to that of MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MATELILE As my surname whereas my right surnames is MOTLALEPULA. All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that MASAENE VITALINA TSIU intend changing my present surname of TSIU to that of NKOPE in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed TSIU As my surname whereas my right surnames is NKOPE. All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

By Keletso Nyareli

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that KARABO MORENABONA intend changing my present surname of MORENABONA to that of MAFOSO in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MORENABONA As my surname whereas my right surnames is MAFOSO. All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that KATLEHO EMMANUEL NKAOTA intend changing my present surname of NKAOTA to that of LEBOTSA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed NKAOTA As my surname whereas my right surnames is LEBOTSA. All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that MALINEO MARY MATELILE intend changing my present surname of MATELILE to that of MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MATELILE As my surname whereas my right surnames is MOTLALEPULA. All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that MASEKOATI GLADYS KAMOHO intend changing my present surname of KAMOHO to that of LETSAU in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed KAMOHO As my surname whereas my right surnames is LETSAU . All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that MAHLOMOLA JOHANNES MATELILE intend changing my present surname of MATELILE to that of MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MATELILE As my surname whereas my right surnames is MOTLALEPULA . All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the

Chasing and not giving up

thing but then I thought,” why not?” Nkone added thatafter she decided Botha-Bothe to give it a shot she fell in love with At a very young age, Mafusi Nkone film production in an instant. “BeOF HOME AFFAIRS won Miss Botha-BotheMINISTRY beauty MINISTRY OF HOMEaAFFAIRS MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 sides; being on screen could bring a P.P.BOX 174 P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100 pageant and this in her view was a MASERU 100 MASERU 100 lot for my better future.” NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME sign of greater things to come. She NOTICE is given for general information that LOST MEMORANDUM During the shooting of the film, NTJAMORENA MOELI intend changing my was born and bred in Phaphama OF present surname of MOELI to that of MOSAE in Nkone says she always had ideas the register of the register General BABA ENTERPRISE in the Botha-Bothe district. She is The reason of such a change is that I wrongly 2000/124 which impressed her assumed script MOELI writer, As my surname whereas my a self-taught actress, producer, diright surnames is MOSAE. Notice is hereby given to the public that the above mentioned company has lost/ All persons having objection to this change of Lebetsa who later decided to partmisplaced its memorandum of Association intends to apply for duplicate rector, script writer and and tourism surname are advised to lodge them in writing to originals in the office of the registrar of companies. the more films. ner with her to produce international student at LimkokAny person having objection to such an issuance should lodge them in writing wing University of Creative Techwithin 21 days to, They both CANTACT; 57648516

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174 wrote P.P.BOX a short film MASERU 100 nology. with the theme of an HIV/AIDS paNOTICE CHANGE OF SURNAME tient CLINIC where Lebetsa had to OF play the WOMEN’S SISTER KARABO In 2013, she made her debut 100% NOTICE is given for general information that GUARANTEE RETSEPILE JEANETT MATELILE intend changing SAFE ABORTION role of the unfortunateFREE, SAME TIMEpatient but my present surname of MATELILE to that of appearance in a short film entitledPAIN QUICK & SAFE SAFE ARBOTIONS MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register she refused to play General the part and QUICKly AND CLEAN SO ON WOMB‘Ho-se CLEANING-tsebe ke lebote’. She says The reason of such a change is that I wrongly FOR MORE INFORMATION STD, STI ETC assumed thatDRbrought about a lot of MATELILE conflictAs my surname whereas my CONSULT: VICTOR before the shoot, she was asked by right surnames is MOTLALEPULA . ALSO FAMILY PLANNING DR RITA All persons having objection to this change of in the production team. Because CELL: +266 56988518 FIND ME AT LADYBRANDLebetsa AND MASERU Mphonyane to act a role in +27783637008 surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the BRIDGE ofMON.-SUNDAY this Nkone felt Lebetsa was not OPEN MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS the film. “Acting was not really my MASERU BRIDGE, LADYBRAND CONTACT: 266 57751415 P.P.BOX 174 FICKSBURG being professional so she MASERU 100decid0738111635 BOOK ANYTIME ed to go solo. She however did not CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS stop believing in what NOTICE she OF thought NOTICE is given for general information that Notice is hereby given that SECO Group (Pty) (Ltd) has changed its addresses as NTSESE GLADYS MACHINE intend changing my she was good at and she continued present surname of MACHINE to that of MOTAUNG follows: in the register of the register General FROM TO with writing although The nothing wasa change is that I wrongly reason of such assumed MOCHINE P.O. Box 0813 677 Fairview Road As my to surname whereas my right surnames is produced. “I then decided work Maseru West 105 Lower Thetsane MOTAUNG . All persons having objection to this change of was one of Basement Mapetla House P/ Bagwith 11645 Khetsi Rapita who surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the Kingsway Street Maseru 100 the cast who for a longMINISTRY timeOFstood HOME AFFAIRS Maseru Lesotho P.P.BOX 174 by me financially and MASERU as a friend,” 100 Notice by Adv. M.A. Motebang she explained.

Thus far she revealed that her film has reached an estimated 1000 people specifSales The Consultants both worked together to ically those ‘Maletlala produce her Motoena debut film called who bought the Tel: 5804 4612 ‘Drugged Marriage’. “I gave him the finished script so he could check maletlala.m@informativenews.co.ls DVDs.

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that MORAPELI GREKORI MATELILE intend changing my present surname of MATELILE to that of MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MATELILE As my surname whereas my right surnames is MOTLALEPULA . All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that RELEBOHILE CECILIA MATELILE intend changing my present surname of MATELILE to that of MOTLALEPULA in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed MATELILE As my surname whereas my right surnames is MOTLALEPULA . All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SURNAME NOTICE is given for general information that THABANG ANDREAS KAMOHO intend changing my present surname of KAMOHO to that of LETSAU in the register of the register General The reason of such a change is that I wrongly assumed KAMOHO As my surname whereas my right surnames is LETSAU . All persons having objection to this change of surname are advised to lodge them in writing to the MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS P.P.BOX 174 MASERU 100

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and finalize. HeMokoatsi also assisted with ‘Masemethe Mafusi Nkone funding for editing the film. Filled Tel: 5890 5036 masemethe.m@informativenews.co.ls with the passion she has for film, has to face challenges and overTankiso Motsamai Nkone never gave up even under come them and that is what I did!” Tel: 5903 7274 the challenges she managed to exclaimed Nkone. adverts@informativenews.co.ls launch her work. “I launched my debut film two times, one was on the 27th of March 2015 at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology and the second screening was on the 2nd of April same year at Crocodile Inn in Botha-Bothe.” Nkone mentioned that the support system for both launches was very disappointing, mainly because students at her campus were too busy with the upcoming exams, few showed up. Again in Botha-Bothe the day of the launch clashed with another big event held around the same location. “To be quite honest with you I did not feel discouraged, everyone

Having undergone these challenges Nkone pointed that some cast members would not show up for a shoot and would give lousy excuses. This according to her would cause postponements of shooting arrangements. Thus far she revealed that her film has reached an estimated 1000 people specifically those who bought the DVDs. The film has so far not been on-screen but still awaits approval. She is mainly influenced by an African American actress, Halle Berry. Her life time favourite movie, ‘Enough’ is her biggest influence her daily duties.

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15 Sep. - 21 Sep. 2015

Miss Georgia Crowned Miss America 2016 Atlantic City

Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell is the new Miss America. Cantrell rode an opera performance to the title in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Sunday night, besting 51 other competitors in the nationally televised pageant. The pageant also marked the return of Miss America 1984 Vanessa Williams, who was back for the first time after resigning the crown following a nude photo scandal. Pageant executive chairman Sam Haskell apologised to Williams on behalf of the pageant. “I want to apologise for anything that was said or done,” Haskell told Williams as they stood on the stage. “Vanessa: Welcome back!” For Williams, who went on to stardom on television and on the Broadway stage, it was a triumphant return to the Miss America stage. “I did the best I could in my reign as Miss America,” she said during Sunday’s pageant. Cantrell sang an opera number for her talent performance. She won a preliminary competition earlier in the week, also with an opera performance. Miss America 2016

By Keletso Nyareli Maseru They are a group of three artists who decided to work together and bang up the music industry. Popularly known as Indingo Quotient (I.Q), the group is made up Refiloe Jonathan, R. Jay, Lehlohonolo Sekokotoane, Mugen Skillz and Liteboho Molata producer and artist also as KT Beats. Their recent mix-tape release was according to R-Jay a biggest breakthrough as the turn up at the launch was massive. “The mix-tape is called, ‘we spend our last 2c paying dues’ and it was released on the 15th August and launched in Pretoria, Centurion,” R.Jay detailed adding that there is still more to come. According to R.Jay their group works as a movement that elevates society and builds social consciousness. He added that the music they produce is for all ages to enjoy and

Miss Georgia’s win ended New York’s dominance at the Miss

Preliminary competition in talent, interviews, evening wear and swimsuit competition ran through Thursday. On Saturday, the Miss America contestants hit the Atlantic City Boardwalk for the annual “Show Us Your Shoes” parade. Most of the shoes had designs specific to the contestant’s home states. New Jersey, for instance, had dice and Monopoly money on her shoes in a nod to the pageant’s Atlantic City history. Miss Idaho had a potato. Contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were vying for the crown. The US Virgin islands, which competed last year, could not field the required minimum number of entrants this year, pageant officials said. It is eligible for future competitions. Source: News 24

love. ”Our music promotes positivity and people with negative attitudes should listen to our music so as to find revival.” He further explained that their music is composed of songs with an intention to leave a message not just to brag about. The track has so far been performed live at Bochabela and still going to perform in Roma at an event coming soon according to R. Jay. In his view the group has not faced any challenges yet besides satisfaction as all is going according to plan. Individually the trio joined the music industry in 2013 and all managed to produce singles on their own. R.Jay was popularly known by a track called ‘Kea cheza’ as well as A.L.L.A.H and both tracks were released in 2014. Mugen skillz was known for his song called ‘Hold my own’ and KT Beats produced ‘Nobody except you’ adding the song was the ladies favourite and topped the music charts.

DJ Black Coffee booked for Coachella 2016 The world just loves DJ Black Coffee’s music. Black Coffee is on another level. The DJ, who enjoyed a successful international tour, has already been booked for 2016’s Coachella Music Festival in the United States. The musician revealed this on

America pageant. Last year’s Miss America, Kira Kazantsev, was the third consecutive Miss New York to win the title. “I can’t believe it’s been a year since I was backstage getting ready to compete, just as the contestants are right now,” Kazantsev said at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon in Boardwalk Hall. “

Bonang Matheba’s The Front Row show on Metro FM on Friday. Speaking about his international tour, he said: “Everything has been amazing. The tour was great. I have a baby to prove it. We got a baby while we were away. For me, that was the highlight besides

work, on the personal level. We did so much work. I’m overwhelmed, man...” The DJ, who recently released his Pieces of Me album, told Bonang that he’s proud of his latest project. He described it as a “Black Coffee sound”.

He added: “I think most musicians or artists they will always go for that saying, that ‘no, this one is different’. For me, I don’t know. I have a fanbase that love what I do and it’s a fanbase that grows with me, that’s what I love... I’m not gonna say it’s different, I’m just gonna say it’s a grown up me.”

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An Interview: Retro Dizzy on their new album and some other stuff Cape Town Originally from Hermanus, surf rockers Retro Dizzy are now based in Cape Town and have recently released their second album, Creatures of the Black Desert. The band, who consist of Stuart Dods (bass, backing vocals), Nicolaas Rossouw (drums) and Richard Liefeldt (vocals, electric guitar), describe themselves as “a surf rock band with slivers of psych. Swimming in reverb and distortion. Black magic”. We got to ask bassist Stuart a few questions. Check it out here: First off the bat, I have to ask, where does your name come from? Basically, Uncle Dizzy is a legend in our hometown of Hermanus, he skates around and just lives his life and we can’t remember how we got on the Retro vibe but we like it and it’s staying. We wanted to name our band after something we could relate to from Hermanus. Tell us a bit more about how the band got together and how long you guys have been playing together. We got together the summer before 2014, just skating and surfing and then we decided to start a band. Richard our lead singer and guitarist used to play in bands and we all liked the same kind of music so yeah it pretty much just started in a garage and went from there. Your album Creatures of the Black Desert is very alternative and fresh, and I can hear it being played at beach parties or house

parties where everyone is just chilling and having a good time… Tell us a bit more about the album. What inspired the songs and how long did it take to put it all together? We left our small town of Hermanus, which was a desert in terms of music, and moved to Cape Town. At first we kind of felt very out of

place, which has changed now, everyone has been super rad to us. But that feeling of not knowing anyone made us feel like creatures, so you could say we are the creatures of the black desert. The songs are inspired by our own personal experiences, things we’ve gone through together. Be-

ing in a band can be a very different way of life and I guess the songs just represent that. Who writes the songs and who are your influences as a band? Stuart: Richard writes the lyrics but all the music is done by the band. Our influences range from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Night Beats to Black Lips. What do you guys do when you’re not making music? I do art and Richard and Nicolaas, our drummer, try to survive. Where did music start for you guys, do you have any professional training? Stuart: We’ve always had the love of music but no professional training. We’ve kind of learnt our instruments together through trial and error. What is the one thing no one knows about you? We used to be an all-girl rock band. What is the worst or funniest thing that has ever happened while on stage? When our friend, Andre Vlok, introduced us naked at Assembly for a Yoh event. I don’t even think he said Retro Dizzy. What’s next for Retro Dizzy? We heading on our 2nd great trek to JHB/PTA for a Bobbejaan event. And then we hitting Daisies this year playing Campsite Stage. And FACE OOZE. Source: Channel24

‘SA’s Got Talent’ winner releases first single

Some people who arrive in Johannesburg with a dream eventually end up leaving with nothing but nightmares. But Tholwana Mohale could be the exception to the rule. The 15-year-old drama student has finally released her debut single Hollywood Guy after winning SA’s Got Talent in November. Her introduction into the music industry, the song is an instant pop hit. Her powerful voice dominates the track, indicating that she is a significantly better vocalist than the song reveals. Adding to the authenticity of the song is that Mohale wrote the lyrics. But, she joked that her initial muse was no longer the object of her affection. “I had a crush on this guy at my old school so I wrote the song; but now it’s whatever, I don’t like him anymore. “Maybe the song is about another guy I have a crush on.” Having left her family at home in the Northern Cape, Mohale relocated to Johannesburg to record her album and to finish school. She said she had expected the National School of Arts to be like the popular film High School Musical, with spontaneous flash mobs and everyone singing in harmony. She said: “The first time I heard

my song on the radio, I cried. I realized what I’ve always dreamed about is coming true.” Her album will be released next year and Mohale hopes to be the creative brains behind most of the songs on the album. Source: City press

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4 days to SAIMSA Opening Ceremony By Tšeliso Tale

MASERU-The first South African Inter Municipality Sports Associations (SAIMSA) to be hosted in the country, will be opened officially 4 days from now, on Sunday 20th September 2015 at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru by the Mayor of Maseru, Motloheloa Mabitso. All the Municipalities and Councils will arrive from the 18 and 19th September 2015. There shall be a Cultural Day and the launch of Digital Migration at Bambatha Sports Arena. On this day it is expected that Basotho cultural food will be available and Basotho are expected to dress in a cultural manner. On the 20th September 2015 all Municipalities and Councils will assemble at Pitso Ground and they will march to Setsoto Stadium where they will be welcomed by the Mayor of Maseru, the Cabinet of Lesotho, President of SAIMSA and his Executive Committee and Municipality Executive Committee. There shall be entertainment by Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) Para-

The members of Sports Reporters and Journalists

chute squadron and they will play all the countries’ National Anthems before the opening match between Maseru City Council (MCC) and the defending champions Buffalo City of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape. There shall be entertainment at different places after the matches where people will interact with

other and make friends and share ideas. There will be tourism trips to different places of interest in Lesotho, like the Mohale Dam, Kome Cultural Village and Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village. There will be match reports after and during the matches on Facebook Wall and a News Letter on the 2015 SAIMSA games at the

Media Centre. This is going to be managed by local sports reporters and editors during the five day of the games. Different sports codes will be played at various venues like Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP), Machabeng College, Makoanyane Barracks, Lehakoe Cultural and Recreation Centre, Lesotho High School, Pitso Ground, Lesotho Prison Football Ground, Memorial Hall, Durham Link. MCC Public Officer Lintle Moerane said,” small Basotho business people must use this opportunity to sell their products like cultural artifacts, fruits and meals. They can rent their houses to our visitors who are not be able to get accommodation around Maseru. The members of Sports Reporters and Journalist who members of different SAIMSA Local Organising Committee sub-committees and those who will attached to media committees have been allocated sports codes and venues to cover.

LNA hold one day Umpire Memorial basketball Tourney refresher course By Tšeliso Tale

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-The Lesotho Netball Association on Saturday hosted a one day Umpire refresher course at CTC for ten Lesotho Level C Africa Umpires. Among the referee’s coaching points the course Instructor taught was the difference between Contact and Contest, which is the inter-action that takes place when the two players fight for ball possession on the netball court during the match. The participants learned the when and how the players can be charged for contact when they contest for the ball and they extend the bodies. The Umpires were provided with text books which illustrate with pictures, demonstrating the difference between Contact and Contest; but they were also allowed to make their own observations. Like in most sports codes men participants were dominant in numbers. In the 2015 Netball World Cup men Umpires were dominating while the World Netball Federation does not recognise men’s netball internationally and they can only compete continental not at world level. Lesotho Level C Africa referee’s are: Tumisang Masenkane of Mapholi, Motlalepula Sepamo, Tanki Motšoane of Lesotho Defense Force, Mosheoa Mohai, ‘Mahlompho Mokobocho, ‘Mapiti Mafeke, Neo Orper and Mohau Lekhoana all from Lesotho Correc-

tional Services (LCS), Mphutlane Lieto of Prince Stars Netball Club, ‘Mathaabe Majara of Thetsane High School and they all attended the One Day Refresher Workshop. ’Makhotso Mokoatle the association Vice President was also there but just as an observer, with Chakatsa Lephole coaching the participants. Chakatsa is the only A African Award Netball Umpire Instructor in Lesotho, International Talent Indentified (INID) and INF Africa has ever produced. He is also gets appointments to officiate in the inter Tailor and he has been invited to Umpire national tournaments all over Africa and he is a very prescient and soft speaking gentleman. On behalf of the association ’Makhotso Mokoatle said,” The motive of the course is to refresh our Lesotho Africa Level C Umpires because after every six months they have to be refreshed or attend another Umpiring Course. If not, they forfeit their international certificates because there are so many changes that take place to improve netball and they will be left behind. On top of Chakatsa Lephole as Instructor he is judged on the job he is doing, so he has to host Umpires’ courses around the Africa and submit to Africa governing body the job he is doing to get marks. This is going to help him to be invited for advance courses and to participate in international tournaments,” she said.

LESOTHO-Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) will host the 6th Open Memorial Independence Basketball Tournament (OMIBT) for two days early October 2015. The tourney will be on the 3rd and finish on the country’s Independence Day and will be played at Lehakoe Cultural and Recreation Centre (LCRC) basketball courts. The purpose of the tourney is to remember and pay tribute to former members of the basketball fraternity who have passed on, for their contribution in the sport. There will be clubs from different countries such as South Africa, Swaziland and Botswana which will be taking part in the competition this year. It is expected that, LBA will invite parents and the families of the people who passed on to come and enjoy the day with them. The association has being hosting this event since 2009 successfully. Since the tournament is open it is expected even Lesotho clubs which are not registered with LBA will take part in this tourney and newly formed clubs will be allowed to compete. The tourney is made of two categories of both women’s and men’s clubs, they are all expected to pay M1000.00 registration fee on or before the 25th September 2015 to give the association time to make the preparations. LBA is working on make it independent and stable since all these years it was not clear on how the prizes would be awarded. The association will be using the registration fee collection for the prizes while they look for a tournament sponsor. The Vice President of the LBA Sekhoane Moshabesha

LBA Vice President Sekhoane Moshabesha

said,” We have two motives about this tourney, which is to remember members of Basketball Lesotho who have passed-on and celebrate their lives with their parents and families for their contribution in basketball. We also want to use the tourney to raise funds to run the day to day affairs of the association, but we cannot because we are still looking for the sponsors for this tourney,” he said. Meanwhile, LBA will receive the sponsorship of Basketball equipment on behalf of the Bokamoso Development Clubs today at Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission board room at 14hrs from Gallitos and Berltex. Galitos is sponsoring four sets of playing kits and Berltex is sponsoring with warm-up kits.

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LBA organised the referees’ workshop

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My observation to date By Tšeliso Tale

Basketball Referees' after praticals on Sunday

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Lesotho Basketball Association (LBA) organised a Two Day Referees’ Workshop which was attended by ten basketball members and referees.The workshop started on Saturday at CTC and the second session was held at Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission. The first day the course began with theory and on Sunday they

began with theory and they did their practicals at Lehakoe Cultural and Recreation Centre basketball courts. On Saturday ten referees and new players came. The participants were Bokang Pharela and ’Mamokoena Nhlapo of Khubetsoana All Stars, Sekoati Makhele from the LBA, Tšeliso Tale from TST Promotions and Mountain Tours also a Freelance Sports Reporter, Reitumetse Setupe and Limakatso Thipane of Maputsoe of Maputsoe Buffalos, Thabo Ma-

tooane of Khube State, Mookho Ntebe of Lichocha Shooting Rifles, Thabang Motsamai of Juvenile Training Centre (JTC) , Tšepiso Motloi St Stephens High School, , Tefo Mosala of Leseli and Nkopane Khosi of Leqele High School. There were also observers and LBA Officials, Instructor Bokang Sehlabaka, Vice President Sekhoane Moshabesha, Nkabi Mosaase director of referees, ’Malehloa Thulo Director Women in Sports (WIS) and Palo Mohlotsane the association’s General Secretary. The oldest participant was 56-years-old and the youngest 16-years-old, this was an enjoyable workshop since everyone was happy to participate. The purpose of the workshop was to update the referees about the new laws of the game and to educate new club players. The workshop was sponsored by the association.The General Secretary Palo Mohlotsane in his speech on behalf of the PRO said “The motive of the workshop is to welcome the new clubs into the league.We appreciate the good job sports reporters are doing and want to equip them with more knowledge on the game; also run a refresher course for our referees,” he said. The course comes just before the 2015 Basketball Senior League resumes and ahead of the Memorial Independence Basketball Tournament. But most of the well knows LBA referees were not to be seen. They are the persons who argue during the matches because they are also the club coaches. Meanwhile, the association will launch the 2015 Senior Basketball League on the 19th September 2015 and they will be begging South Warriors against Bokamoso North, followed by Banana ba Heso and Buffalos, Lichocha Shooting Rifles (LSR) and Buffalos and Bashana Ba Heso and Leseli. LBA has introduced B League starting from this season which is the former development league.

MASERU-Lesotho football is improving and is more professional after many clubs introduced the foreign players into the Vodacom Premier League and some junior clubs. I wish to congratulate Lesotho Premier League for allowing foreign players to come in numbers into the country to uplift the standard of Lesotho Football. When I look at the performances shown by Basotho players when they face clubs which have these foreign players. I cannot forget the performance I saw from Lioli players when they beat Sandawana 3-0 since Sandawana have more foreign players than any other club. On the same weekend Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) embarrassed the former Vodacom Premier League Champions and Defending Top-4 Independence Cup Champion Bantu 2-0 which has many foreign players. During the Alliance Insurance Winter Challenge Cup final match, Matlama humiliated the Defending Vodacom Premier League champions 2-0 and Lioli also have foreign players. Last weekend Matlama went on to crush Sandawana 3-1, this shows that Lesotho have players with positional talent and flair but rank low on finishing. Lioli and Bantu dominated Lesotho football in the past four seasons because the two clubs had more foreign players, but it looks like Basotho players are adjusting and getting used to playing against the foreigners. Since these players came into Lesotho football, Lesotho national squads have improved their ranking and standard in Africa. Recently Likuena has defeated countries like Gabon, Kenya, Botswana, Mozambique and hold the number one country in African football Algeria, only to lose 3-1 against it. In the past Confederations of School Sport Association of Southern Africa (COSSASA) Under-17 Ball Games football tournament, Lesotho brought home gold because some of Lesotho players compete in the premier league and they can stand the heat. This is not the first time because in 2012 in the same competition Lesotho brought Gold from Namibia so I believe is not yet time Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) to restrict foreign players from coming into Lesotho football. Recently Lesotho Under-20 Makoanyane XI squads have being qualifying into Caf Under-20 competition and they have been doing well in the COSAFA Under-20 football games. They only challenge Lesotho clubs are facing is to do well in Africa football tournaments.In the past 10 years Lesotho have failed to make it into second round of any Africa competition. It is true Sandawana is not doing well in the league, but soon some clubs they will feel Sandawana and I have a strong belief that Sandawana will be among the best in the country. I will be not be surprised if Sandawana end up in the Top-4 because they are doing very well although they have lost against Matlama and Lioli because they are the Lesotho’s best clubs. Those who know the history of Lesotho football in the 80’s will tell you that Lesotho football was higher that today. Those days Lesotho clubs had foreign players from South Africa and neighbouring African countries. We as Lesotho were doing well internationally both nationally and at club level, most Basotho players were working in the South African mines and they were interacting with players from all over Africa.

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Matlama claim the second spot in the League Table By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-The Maseru district based club and one of the most popular in the Lesotho, Matlama Tse Putsoa on Sunday claimed the second spot of the 2015/16 Vodacom Premier League. Matlama have played and won two and drew one.They drew in the first game with the new comers Rovers 0-0 and went on to beat Kick4life 1-0 and on Sunday last weekend they defeated Sandawana 3-1 and they have 7 points with the Rovers they but have more goal difference than Rovers. They are now 2 points difference behind the leading club and the defending champions Lioli “Tse Nala” who are now on 9 points at the top of the league standings. The three clubs Matlama, Rovers and Lioli have not lost a match since the beginning of the 2015/16 seasons. Since the beginning of the league Matlama have played all the tough games starting with Rovers and they managed to collect the points. This shows that the young Matlama side is prepared to contest for the

Matlama celabrate the last goal against Sandawan on Sunday 2015/16 League Title at the end of the season. Matlama won 2-0 twice against Lioli towards the end of the 2014/15 and in the newly established Cup final Alliance Winter Challenge Cup with the same squad. This season could be one of those seasons Matlama supporters have been longing to see since 2009 when they

played against Supersport United in the Champions League. From Saturday results are as follows: Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) collected the first maximum points when they defeated Linare 1-0, Lioli beat Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) 1-0 and this was LMPS first lose and Rover humbled Kick4life 1-0 and Rovers

have won two matches and drawn two. On Sunday Matlama beat Sandawana 3-1 but although Sandawana is losing but they are a promising side.FC Likhopo drew 0-0 against Lesotho Defense Force (LDF). FC Likhopo has won against Linare and they drew two while LDF have drawn all their matches. Liphakoe held Mphatlalatsane to 0-0 draw in the match which Mphatlalatsane dominated, Bantu collected their first maximum points when they beat Likila 2-0 after one loss and one draw. Top of the table is still Lioli with 9 points, Matlama with 7 points, Rovers with 7 points, FC Likhopo with 5 points and LMPS, Bantu and LCS each with 4 points. Kick4life and LDF both have 3 points, Mphatlalatsane and Liphakoe each have 2 points, Likila and Sandawana both have 1 point and Linare is the last with no point.All played three game except Mphatlalatsane and Likila United who have played two games each.

Lesotho COPA Coca Cola players bring glory home By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-The two Lesotho COPA Coca Cola player have brought glory home and made Basotho proud after a one week Coaching Clinic held at Soccer High Performance Centre in Pretoria in South Africa last week. The two players are the 15-yearsold Mokhoele Ramantsoe who is a Sefika High School student and school soccer player. It is a case of like father like son as he is the son of one of the former Matlama, Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) and Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) attacking middle-fielder Botha “Zany” Ramantsoe. Mokhoele Ramantsoe won the Golden Boot in the 2015 COPA Coca Cola one week camp held at the Pretoria High Performance Centre after scoring the third goal for his side Gold Reefs in the final match when the beat Tusk. The COPA Coca Cola players were divided into teams and competed in a mini tournament organised by the Pretoria High Performance Centre.The teams were named Barcelona, Spain, Tusk and Young COPA Coca Cola and they

played a round-robin. The other Lesotho COPA Coca Cola player was Refiloe Mbangamthi, who is a Thetsane High School student and goalkeeper. He completed the tourney without conceding a single goal. Both players were welcomed by the Lesotho Institute School Association (LISA) General Secretary Phosuli Phosuli, parents and families at Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport. Both players Mokhoele Ramantsoe and Refiloe Mbangamthi said, “We are happy to have been part of the 2015 COPA Coca Cola Camp of 67 players from seven African countries, our instructors were Clive Baker, Lucas Gadebe and goalkeeper coach Andree Arendse. We competed against them and we are proud that we have brought home the Golden Boot, scored the winning goal and kept a clean sheet. We thank LISA and MMB for working together and taking us to Pretoria High Performance Centre where we met with players from all over Africa. We thank our parents for giving us the opportunity to go to school and being selected to 2015

Two Lesotho COPA Caco Cola players, LISA, MMB and their families

Both players Mokhoele Ramantsoe and Refiloe Mbangamthi said, “We are happy to have been part of the 2015 COPA Coca Cola Camp of 67 players from seven African countries

COPA Coca Cola Camp,” he said. The country represented in this camp were, Lesotho with 2 players, Malawi with 15 players, South Africa with 2 players, Swaziland with 2, Botswana with 18, Zambia with 14 and Zimbabwe with 18 players. All was based on the capacity of each country’s players in their local COPA Coca Cola tournaments. COPA Coca Cola is planning to introduce ladies soccer in the near future. The players were accompanied by Marotholi Sales Rep Pusetso Twala, while players’ parents present at the welcome back ceremony were, the mothers of players Rethabile Mbangamthi, ’Mamokhoele Ramantsoe