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Her Majesty commemorates tree planting day

Women pledge for gender parity

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LRCS responds to Lesotho’s predicament

Senior Inspector Clifford Molefe

Two men shot dead by police By ’Makhojane Motumi MOHALE ‘S HOEK - The driver of Quantum mini-bus was recently hospitalized after being shot dead by two passengers at Ha-Selepe, Siloe on his way from Mafeteng to Mohale’s Hoek, says the Public Relations Officer of the Lesotho Mounted Police Services, Senior Inspector Clifford Molefe.

Senior Inspector Molefe said it was reported that three men entered the Quantum as if they were all passengers.

“They then shot the driver. Villagers heard gun shots from outside and called Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek police while chasing the men,” he explained.

He said police arrived and chased after the two men who in turn also shot at the police.

He said in that exchange of fire shots, the two men lost the battle and died instantly on the spot.

Molefe further said one of the two dead men, was a suspect for owning an illegal firearm while the other man aged 30 was from Ha Ramonate, Mohalinyane.

He concluded by expressing his heart felt gratitude to the villagers of Ha Selepe for reporting at once to the police when the crime took place.

Michael Charles, Head of International Federation of the Red Cross Regional Office

According to Michael Charles, Head of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Regional Office, they had to respond to Lesotho’s crisis as they were alarmed and concerned when the country declared an emergency that an estimated 15 to 30 percent of Lesotho’s population was in need of humanitarian assistance to help them cope with the acute drought situation.

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LRCS responds to Lesotho’s predicament

By Katleho Mohanoe MASERU – Lesotho Red Cross Society (LRCS) as a humanitarian organization which endeavours to alleviate human suffering has taken action against the crisis Lesotho is facing, that called for immediate humanitarian aid, in a joint venture with its stakeholders.

According to Michael Charles, Head of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Regional Office, they had to respond to Lesotho’s crisis as they were alarmed and concerned when the country declared an emergency that an estimated 15 to 30 percent of Lesotho’s population was in need of humanitarian assistance to help them cope with the acute drought situation.

“The Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee (LVAC) report for 2015 indicates a deterioration in the food security situation with the number of people in need going from 447, 760 in the previous season to 463, 936 this season - an increase in prevalence from 26% to 33%. We had to step in and assist; it is our job to alleviate suffering and ensure community resilience,” he asserted.

He expressed his profound gratitude to their partners, the British Red Cross Society, the Netherlands Red Cross Society, the Swedish Red Cross Society and Norwegian Red Cross Society for their support.

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Michael Charles, Head of International Federation of the Red Cross Regional Office

’Matšepo Moletsane, the Programmes Director LRCS pointed out that in response to Lesotho’s crisis, LRCS launched an appeal for immediate assistance to international donors which was approved and received full funding of more than M9 Million.

“The appeal will be implemented in two phases, the first phase will be the distribution of food for two months and the second phase will be cash transfer. The whole process will take 6 months.

Through the assistance of divisional secretaries we have assessed and indentified the most vulnerable areas in three districts of Qacha’s Nek, Thaba Tseka and Mafeteng, very unfortunately the aid could not cover ten districts,” she revealed.

She brought forth that the vulnerable areas in three districts are fifteen villages of Sehlaba-Thebe in Qacha’s Nek district, Ha Laka, Ha Motsepa, Sephoko, Liphookoaneng,

Mohlakeng, Rantsimane, Ramalapi, Liphokoaneng, Pontšeng and Thabana Mahlanya all in the Thaba Tseka district, and Linotsing, Ha Sebili, Ha ’Ngoe, Ha Mofoka, Maserung Ha Khoete, Maralleng, Ha Panta, Ha Lengolo, Machafela found in Mafeteng district.

She stated that the Government of Lesotho leads the overall coordination of disaster response through its Disaster Management Authority (DMA) under the Office of the Prime Minister Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili.

Meanwhile, Maine Makula, the Disaster Management Coordinator, Lesotho Red Cross Society indicated that LRCS will assist 9, 000 people, the number which is equivalent to 1,800 households that are food insecure in Mafeteng, Thaba Tseka and Qacha’s Nek districts through two-month food distribution per household per month over two months of February and March

2016, a monthly cash transfer of M550.00 per household per month over four months.

He revealed that the transfer will be sufficient to meet the immediate food needs of a household of five people. He said the cash transfer value has been calculated based on the current prices of a standard food basket, that is, 50kg bag of maize, 7,5kg beans, 4.5 litres cooking oil.

“The operation will use mobile money transfers, working in partnership with the mobile providers.

Free sim cards will be provided and selected suppliers will train staff and volunteers in the registration and transfer systems.

“Within the planned beneficiary figure of 9,000 people or 1,800 households, the National Society will support 1,800 households or 600 per household per district with the following medium-term interventions: support for agricultural production through the provision of agricultural inputs (hybrid seeds of maize, beans and fertilizer for winter cropping).

“Provision of agricultural training to 30 lead farmers with each being responsible for cascading knowledge and skills to 10 follower farmers,” he said.

He explained that training of affected communities on farming techniques includes but is not limited to farming practices, which will minimise the cropping, soil and moisture conserving practices like keyhole and trench gardening.

“Climate Change and Adaptation through training on establishing and promoting the sharing of community indigenous knowledge, practices and also looking at the fuelling factors for climate change, related possible response mechanisms, mapping their resource capacities and hazardous issues leading to climate change,” he asserted.

Murdered, raped and mutilated teenager laid to rest

By Staff Reporter

MAFETENG - A 24-year-old Khahliso Ramalefane who was brutally raped, murdered and mutilated earlier this month was laid to her final rest on Sunday at her home, at Mathebe Lihlookong.

Multitudes of mourners, sobbing, gathered at the deceased’s home to witness as the body of the deceased was lowered into the grave.

The uncle of the deceased Suping Ramalefane said the deceased was killed by an unknown assailants earlier this month around 6 am as she got off the taxi near the Brewery depot in Mafeteng district.

He said the Police have confirmed that the deceased was raped, murdered and her private parts mutilated with a sharp object.

The uncle said an eye witness told them that the suspect took to his heels and disappeared into the village as people realised that something amiss was taking place.

He said the suspect is still at

Khahliso Ramalefane was laid to rest yesterday

large and no arrests have been made so far, in connection with the incident.

Ramalefane indicated that her daughter was about to continue with her studies at tertiary level where she aimed to pursue General Nursing.

However, he told this paper that the police have informed them that the sim card of the deceased’s cellphone has been found on someone who is still helping them (police) with investigations.

Mafeteng police declined to comment on the issue over the phone on the Monday following the burial of the deceased, asking that the paper come to the office.

Police spokesperson senior inspector Clifford Molefe told the paper that he did not have such a case in his records yesterday before going to print.

“I have yet to find this case,” said Senior Inspector Molefe.

The murder of the deceased has sent shockwaves across the Mafeteng district.

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Chinese Ambassador leaves Lesotho

Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho HU Dingxian

By ‘Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations hosted a farewell reception for the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Hu Dingxian on Wednesday following the expansion of the five-year Diplomat contract.

Ambassador Dingxian has become the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of People’s Republic of China in 2011.

Addressing his speech at the reception, Dingxian revealed that as a career diplomat, he experienced a lot of coming and going bidding farewell to friends.

“However, I still find it hard to say goodbye to Lesotho, where I stayed the longest time in a foreign country in my diplomat career and where I have made so many good friends, as a Chinese saying ‘goes that the iron barrack is not moving,

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but the soldiers are like water flowing’, that is the same with the life of diplomats,” he said.

Sharing his experience of being in Lesotho, he mentioned that during his stay in the country for almost five years, he enjoyed life and work on this beautiful land with the clear landscape, clear sky, fresh air, moderate temperature, smiling faces of friends and hospitable people, and that daily Basotho greeting ‘lumela’ could always keep him from home sick and make him feel like at home.

He said: “Now it seems like it was just yesterday when I arrived here. I remember the other day when His Majesty was saying to me, “the other day that time flew is when you are enjoying or having fun.”

Moreover, he outlined that for him being in Lesotho, he had witnessed great changes and develop-

ment in cooperative relationship between China and Lesotho.

He said it had maintained a good momentum of development, achieving fruitful results in many areas of cooperation, promoting the bilateral relations and cooperation to develop in a smooth, deep and comprehensive way.

“China and Lesotho’s relations have been so sound and cordial before entering into the best time in the history.

First, the bilateral political ties have become closer and the basis is more solid. Despite the geographical distance and the difference of national conditions, our two countries treat each other equally, respect each other’s sovereignty and core interests and never interfere in each other’s internal affairs,” said Dingxian.

The outgoing Chinese Ambassador further highlighted that during the last five years, they have maintained high level exchanges of official visits.

“During this period, more than 50 Lesotho high ranking officials from the Principal Secretary (PS) upwards, visited China on different occasions and several Chinese delegations from Central Government, Local Government and military also visited Lesotho,” he noted.

He further stated that with this period, the bilateral economic and trade pragmatic cooperation have achieved fruitful results.

He said: “The Chinese government did its best to assist Lesotho to enhance its capacity of sustainable and independent development.

During my term in the office, the two governments signed four agreements on economic and technical cooperation. We have launched and completed or handed over more than ten cooperation projects to Lesotho.”

Meanwhile, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Tsukutlane Au indicated that when Lesotho bids the outgoing Ambassador and his family a farewell, they have mixed feelings.

“While we celebrate the fruits of his efforts during his tour of duty

in Lesotho, we are equally saddened that we are about to part with a close friend, with whom we have shared memorable time and achieved a lot of milestones in the quest to strengthen warm and cordial bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two countries and peoples,” he said.

The Minister continued: “Five years in diplomacy may be a long time, but I am certain that all of you who have worked with Ambassador Hu, in one form or another will attest to the fact that his half decade tenure in our country seems to have been somehow short.

This is because we are bidding farewell to a diplomat through whose sharp diplomatic acumen has left an indelible mark in the relations between Lesotho and the people of Republic of China.

As we enjoy one last evening with Your Excellency and your dear wife, it is indeed an honour on behalf of the government of Lesotho to thank you from serving your great country with diligence, commitment and loyalty.”

He reiterated that during the tenure of Dingxian in the office, relations between Lesotho and the People’s Republic of China were elevated to their best level ever.

Additionally, he said through Dingxian’s relentless efforts, the two countries have realized sustained political and mutual trust and continued to maintain close collaboration in international affairs, including supporting each other’s positions at the United Nations and other international Organisations.

Au continued: “Your efforts in facilitating your country’s support for infrastructure development in Lesotho have not gone unnoticed.

Worth mentioning in this regard is the completion of the construction of the state of the art Parliament building on top of Mpilo Plateau, refurbishment of the ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre and the ongoing construction of the State House as well as the soon to be constructed Lesotho-China friendship school on the Thuoathe Plateau.”

Press Release and science of engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and otherwise for that purpose.

LAE has realiosed that even though Lesotho is billed as a country with abundant water resources, the current drought situation, perhaps

the worst ever in the recorded history of the country, puts this statement to a challenge. Consequently, LAE has decided to convene a conference at which experts from within and outside the country will attempt to answer some questions

which include, why towns and rural settlements run out of water immediately a dry spell hits the country.

The conference shall be held from the 6th – 7th April, 2015 at a yet to be established venue in Maseru.

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Women pledge for gender parity By ’Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-Action Aid Lesotho organized a dialogue for the commemoration of International Women’s Day which is celebrated annually on 8 March, to reflect on progress made towards gender equality, call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

Present in the forum were; Members of the Parliament (MPs), representatives from Support Groups, Councilors, representatives of the political parties’ Women’s Leagues, Non-Governmental Organisations as well as representatives from Community Policing Forums.

Policy and Advocacy Officer, Action Aid Lesotho, Refiloe Mabejane said the purpose of the forum was for the women to introspect about efforts they made in promoting gender equality as well as challenges they met following last year’s commemoration with the theme; ‘Re-thinking women’s empowerment and gender equality in 2015 and beyond.’

Speaking on behalf of women from the areas where Action Aid operates, ’Mamolefe Mphafi stated that there is still discrimination against women especially in political leadership.

“Because we are women, we are being discriminated from being the leaders in politics, especially during the local government elections. We are hardly voted for these positions because we are women and of course living in hard to reach areas, as a result voters claim we cannot be able to travel to their villages, therefore they’d rather give their votes to men.

We therefore plead with the present MPs to be our mouthpieces in parliament so that roads are improved in a way that eases our movement so that this does not become a barrier to us receiving votes,” she said.

Mphafi further noted that they need financial support to canvass for the Local government elections so that they are able to reach most communities.

She added that as Councilors, they also expect to get equal treatment with other public servants during times of illness, and to be offered maternity leave. “Councilors are public servants, therefore we

Mamolefe Mphafi, representing women

People attending International Women's Day commemoration dialogue in Maseru

need equal treatment.”

For our wealth, when we have livestock, we cannot register them in the absence of the husband. “We want to see equal powers, if the husband is not there, we should be able to proceed with the family tasks like nothing happened.”

“Since most of us live in rural areas, and earn our living from livestock and farming, when it comes to the livestock we both have, I cannot sell them in the absence of the husband, even if I have an urgent reason, I will have to wait for the husband, as long as it is known that we are married.

They proposed that on the Livestock registration books, two names for both the husband and wife be written.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Agri-

culture and Food Security, ’Mapalesa Mothokho said International Women’s day provides women with the space needed to introspect on the journey they have travelled on the road of gender equality.

She outlined that this years’ theme ‘Planet 50-50 by 2030; Step it up for Gender Equality’ is for an individual person and challenges each on attaining gender equality.

“We are aware that, at local government level, women are not fully engaged in participation as the SADC Gender Protocol calls. Most women choose to vote for men as opposed to women.

The question is, when will we support other women, when will we realise how strong we are?”

The minister asserted that currently there are Laws protecting

WASCO increases charges

By Pulane Lichaba

MASERU- Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) approved volumetric water and sewerage services tariffs for all customers be increased by 8.7 % effective from 1st April 2016 by Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO).

The standing charge for Band A domestic customer category is abolished effective from 1st April and the standing charges for all other customers excluding Band A remain unchanged.

Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Leboli Thamae Chairperson of LEWA board highlighted that the decision is based on the available information and analysis of WASCO’s application, the submissions from stakeholders, reasons, facts and evidence provided.

Dr. Thamae noted that before the decision was made to increase charges, the Authority embarked on a public consultation process wherein the public was also notified of WASCO application through

the use of media. “Three public hearings were held in Thaba- Tseka, Teyateyaneng, and Maseru as a way of giving stakeholders an opportunity to present their views and WASCO also made presentations and responded to public comments,” he said.

Dr. Thamae continued that on 6 January 2016 WASCO submitted tariff review application requesting 13% increases in volumetric charges on both water and sewerage services and requested no charges in standing charges for the financial

women though their implementation is not as it should be, as a result, women continue to face challenges. She thus called for women to be in solidarity, in persuading women empowerment as well as equality.

She concluded: “We need to be part of the global action in as far as gender equality is concerned.”

One of the women Lawyers, Limpho ’Masekese Maema said the theme for this year gives every one the responsibility, for home, at the work place on in daily activities.

“It is our responsibility to ensure that gender issues are fully practised in our daily activities. Let us do our part so that the coming generations can take this further,” she noted.

She asserted that all these things need leadership to be achieved, stating that every person is a leader her or himself.

Maema continued: “Lately we see leaders who think only of their lives, leaders who think we owe them something while they owe us a lot.

A real leader should leave his or her own interests behind. Forget about who you are, but think about the people you are leading, the people who voted for you, because leadership is that way of living.”

She urged women to make leadership qualities a habit, and ignore negative statements they come across in their daily lives. “If you hear such statements that may stop you doing what is right, being a real leader, just close your ears,” Maema advised.

Maema further encouraged women to stop uniting for issues that do not bring success in the community, but for issues concerning their children. In this case, she said the Violation Act was enacted in 2000 but there is still no progress in its implementation.

She asserted that currently leaders fail to listen to community, emphasising that a leader has to be flexible and be able to compromise.

She added that change is difficult, but part of life, therefore women leaders have to work for change.

“If you choose to be a leader, you choose to make changes,” she said.

Maema concluded: “As women, we need to create a positive change in women leaders; let us support each other as women.”

year 2016/17.

“After analyzing their application and reviewing their 2015/16 financial report, we decided to reduce their request from 13% to 8.7 %. WASCO is also allowed revenue requirement of M201.40 million as opposed to the M200.4 million they had requested and M32.78 million against M39.48 million requested by WASCO comprising water services and sewerage service respectively for the financial year 2016/17,” Dr. Thamae said.

Meanwhile Acting Chief Executive Officer of WASCO ’Mamathe Makhaola promised that every Mosotho will get access to clean quality water.

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SADC Chair warns of digital complexity

By Katleho Mohanoe

MASERU – Delight Thebeetsile, Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chair, Ministry of Transport and Communications Chief Communications Officer and Botswana Representative warned of digital complexity during the SADC forum held in Maseru.

Delivering his remarks to the assembly, he pointed out that the forum was seeking to look at a progress achieved thus far versus the plan, challenges encountered by member states, and necessary interventions that need to be put in place to forge the way forward.

Thebeetsile indicated that after many years of planning and implementation to migrate from analogue to digital, the digital world is upon them. He asserted that the digital world is offering opportunities as well as challenges of managing and regulating those challenges.

He cautioned that digital is more complicated compared to analogue mode of technology.

“A new era of facilities-based competition between and amongst platforms will be a reality. The digital world is far more complex in its relationship between infrastructure and services as compared to analogue,” he potently emphasized.

He further pointed out that they have come a long way in implementing the strategy for migrating from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting. He stated that he appreciates that member states are at different levels of progression in the migration process.

He encouraged that they look back on the progress they have

Delight Thebeetsile, SADC Chair, Ministry of Transport and Communications Chief Communications Officer and Botswana Representative

achieved thus far versus the roadmap that is guiding them in order to map the way forward to leave no stone unturned in delivering their mandate.

“Distinguished delegates, as we continue to maintain the thrust to complete the migration process, I want to inspire member states to ponder on the purposes for which digital migration was meant for and look at our performance indicators to satisfy ourselves that we will achieve our ultimate goals,” he accentuated.

He continued to inform that one of the ultimate goals of digital migration is to create value chains in the digital platforms for a balanced supply and demand of digital migration products and services for better customer experience.

He cautioned that the completion of network rollout and

switching-over is not the end it is the means to an end. He said they ought to focus their thoughts and ideas on issues related to the use of the digital dividend and the policy and regulatory interventions that need to be put in place in order to facilitate realization of digital migration value and real success.

He revealed that “Digital Migration is a revolution that is expected to enable and to bring opportunities for increased efficiencies, better customer experience, investment and job creation across the lives of our people. Will it happen?”

He advised that they have to prudently allocate the spectrum and identify opportunities that require coming up with innovative ways of synthesizing, packaging and branding local content and embracing new applications that will not be possible without digital mi-

AS I SEE IT

Children are a precious gift from God The birth of a child is always an event of great importance to the parents, relatives, friends, neighbours, the government and indeed the nation at large. It is an event that is always preceded by great preparations, and therefore has a right to life and protection from all forms of abuse, such as child labour and so on.

A child has the right to parental care, to be brought up with love, to be given a decent name, the right to be educated and clothed. It is an undeniable fact that children’s rights are fundamental human rights. Children are the leaders of tomorrow. Our country needs educated young men and women who will rule it perfectly in the future.

I am therefore appealing to cruel, irresponsible and unreasonable men to stop raping babies and young children and to irresponsible women who conceal the birth of their children by throwing them into dams, in toilets, in dongas, in refuse drums or cover them with plastic bags and put them on the roads to be run over by speeding cars. I am pleading to these individuals to refrain from doing so with immediate effect.

It is indeed very unfortunate that while there are families who do not have children and are adopting them, other people are busy killing them. Children are a very important part of the population, and we must therefore make the world a

better place for them to live in.

Children should be taught house and garden work and also be taught to be independent thinkers in order to make them real men and women of tomorrow. Children must also be taught human behavior and respect. It is not only parents who are responsible for bringing up of a child, but institutions like churches and schools also play an important role in raising a child. Churches teach children the word of God and discipline and thus preparing them for God, while schools prepare them to become men and women who will serve their country and people better.

The role of the government is to build schools and hospitals to

gration so that the digital dividend benefits the wider market.

“Director of Ceremonies, necessary steps to enable embracing of these new technologies are to be taken as a part of the migration process at different levels. If these steps are not taken, broadcasters will narrowcast on digital terrestrial platforms while DSTV broadcast on satellite technology,” he asserted.

He continued to indicate that technologies converge and barriers to entry into business are reduced, a new crop of entrepreneurs to offer voice, data and video services are expected to emerge.

“This will bring a new form of competition to legacy network operators and broadcasters. Example of services offered on converged platforms are that of Voice over Internet Platform (VoIP), Internet Radio and Radio on Mobile Network.

Advances that have been made by VoIP, Radio and TV on Mobile devices, Internet Radio e.t.c. on converged platforms creates tremendous value for consumers,” he said.

He pointed out that the new consumer choices are not coming smoothly for regulators. He assured that old regulatory classifications for monopoly on analogue platforms are difficult to apply on new converging technologies.

“Regulators have to be vigilant to shift from regulatory approaches that were geared for analogue and monopoly era and come up with policy and regulatory interventions that are relevant to the digital world to harmonize delivery of services on a converged platform. The time for that is now!” He proclaimed in conclusion.

see to it that our children receive injections that protect them from diseases and hire doctors to cure them. Governments also make laws that protect them from all forms of abuse, while non-governmental organizations are always pressurizing governments to abide by the laws that protect children’s rights.

It is therefore an undeniable fact that everybody is busy contributing towards the improvement and wellbeing of a child.

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China to donate M42.4 million food aid to Lesotho By ‘Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-The out-going Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Lesotho, His Excellency Hu Diangxian has announced in his farewell reception on Wednesday last week that the Chinese government has decided to donate another batch of food aid worth M42.4 million (18 million Chinese RMB Yuan) to Lesotho.

The Ambassador asserted that this funding will be in response to the appeal of humanitarian assistance by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili and the government of Lesotho following ElNino- Induced drought that hit southern Africa including Lesotho.

Diangxian noted: “We sincerely hope this food aid could contribute to the relief of the current food shortage and the pain and suffering of those poor and needy Basotho.”

He said it is also their hope that Lesotho may enjoy better weather for crops and good harvests in the coming years.

Earlier in 2015, the government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Energy and Meteorology, has declared a state of emergency (December 22, 2015) in light of the drought that has gripped the country over the past several months and is expected to worsen this year, 2016.

For this emergency the government appealed to international community for support in relief actions to mitigate the effects.

Dr. Mosisili had appealed for humanitarian assistance to assist the country with M206, 981, 573 that is required by Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

A multi-stakeholder Rapid Drought Impact Assessment that was completed by the United Nations (UN) Lesotho on February 8, 2016 confirmed that the country is facing a serious crisis relating to food security and water availability.

“The assessment further revealed that poor and very poor

households are experiencing a 44% decline in their food and cash income compared to normal conditions, adding that the current food and cash income is 31% below the survival threshold,” states the assessment.

It further indicates that the current number of people assessed to be at risk of food insecurity and not able to meet their survival needs until June 2016 is 534, 502 people (over 25% of the total population).

The situation is expected to worsen in the second half of the year and the beginning of 2017 once the summer crop forecast for 2016 is available, in June 2016.

In the 2016/2017 budget, the proposed budget for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is M429.1 million.

Meanwhile, Emergency and Rehabilitation Coordinator Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Borja Miguelez showed that, due to hydrological drought induced by El Niño since 2015, FAO has several emergency plans in response to that.

He explained: “Humanitarian needs in Lesotho are on the increase as one of the strongest El Nino

events on record has caused severe drought, leading to a poor rainfall season and widespread crop failure.

Dry conditions prevailed in the country during the summer crop planting season since August to December 2015 and prevented most farmers from planting.

The few areas that were planted suffered from failed germination, heat or water stress. Therefore the next harvest in May to June 2016 is expected to be the lowest ever recorded, even below the previous lowest recorded in 2012,” said Miguelez.

He mentioned that FAO had assisted Lesotho on the previous drought emergency in Lesotho where it initiated the programme assisting subsistence farmers, promoting techniques to the farmers to help them be less reliable on climate change.

Miguelez noted that as per the El Nino-induced Drought, February 2016, over 377, 000 people require immediate food or cash assistance to enable them access food from the market as well as livelihood support to resuscitate own food production.

“The 2016 season is expected to be worse in all aspects than the last

Borja Miguelez with FAO's beneficiary in Leribe January 2014, in response to drought

MOET organizes special stakeholders’ meeting

By Tefo Khunonyane MASERU- The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) last week organized a special stakeholder’s meeting with the aim of reviewing existing polices in the country, to analyse the current needs and status of education of learners with disabilities in Lesotho, to learn from neighbouring countries’ experience

on the development of an inclusive education policy and discuss how an inclusive education policy in Lesotho should address the needs of learners with disabilities.

The School Inspector, ’Mapuseletso Sakoane in an interview with Informative newspaper pointed out that MOET started working with children with disabilities in 1987.

She further indicated that the

aim of the Ministry was to adopt a policy where every child will be included in Lesotho. She also mentioned that Lesotho has adopted a policy of education for all, and therefore street kids too have a right to education and must also be included in the education for all program.

Sakoane emphasized that child labour is a very serious offence and

Press Release

Lesotho sends condolences to Belgium The Government and people of the Kingdom of Lesotho have learned with a deep sense sorrow about the heinous terror attack which claimed the lives of at least 34 people at Zaventem Airport and

Malbeek Metro Station and left many more injured.

We wish to strongly condemn this act of terror and share sentiments with all peace loving nations, in appealing that the perpetrators

of these barbaric acts should be traced and brought to book.

The magnitude of this tragedy, in terms of the loss of human lives , leaves us in no doubt that this must indeed, be a trying period for the nation of Belgium as well as the entire Europe.

On behalf of the Government

food insecurity crisis experienced in 2012,” he stated.

As a result, Miguelez said FAO’s Emergency Response Plan 2016 to 2017 has a total budget of USD 7 million which builds on the gains accrued from the previous emergency recovery activities (20122015) and responds to the current drought emergency focusing on the most vulnerable while strengthening national capacities.

He highlighted: “The emergency response plan comprised the following components; the emergency inputs distribution for home gardening and nutrition enhancement that comprises six different varieties of vegetable seeds and shade net.

High quality training materials distributed to all the beneficiary households and technical support by nutrition extension officers, targeting beneficiaries of social protection programmes of the government of Lesotho or those who are receiving cash top-ups from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).”

He also mentioned that the response comprises of restoring food production capacity of drought affected households and communities while introducing improved knowledge on climate smart techniques.

Miguelez Moreover further mentioned that the Primary and Secondary schools will be supported in improving teaching capacities on Climate Smart food production, nutrition and demonstration plots, support construction and rehabilitation of water harvesting structures schools to promote improved water availability for food production.

He concluded that the objective of FAO’s Emergency Response Plan is to increase food security of the vulnerable households that have been affected by the 2016 El Nino-induced drought through sustainable and nutrition sensitive agricultural practices. must be eradicated.

She went on to indicate that Education Act will also see to it that children with disabilities get their learning materials, such as books written in Braille, and so on with ease.

Teboho Tolo, the Educational Secretary for Roman Catholic schools in an interview with Informative pointed out that he found the workshop very interesting because it had come as an eye opener for her and that she learned a lot from it. and people of Lesotho, and on my own behalf, I wish to express our profound sympathies condolences to Your Excellency and to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Belgium, particularly members of the bereaved families.

May the Almighty God rest the souls of the departed in peace.

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BAM Group networks with clientele

Clients enjoying themselves after a busy day at their offices

By Katleho Mohanoe MASERU – The BAM Group of Companies cocktail party kicked off on a high note as BAM Group threw the party to enhance cooperation with its partners, and foster networking between stakeholders and clients at Lancers Inn Hotel last Wednesday.

The party provided a platform for business partners to augment their collaboration with and learn more about BAM Group’s products and services through interconnection, engaging in business shoptalk and the sharing of the capabilities, capacities, and achievements - even failures with the anticipation of self-improvement.

The score of clients and partners and representatives of corporations showed up eagerness to know what the night was holding for them. The night was nothing if not one to remember.

As the guests enjoyed a funfilled night, the Master of Ceremonies, ’Malisema Mahloane, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at BAM Group of Companies assured them: “We welcome you in our midst, feel at home. We are here to interact and offer each other business opportunities and for a good time to be had by all.”

Mahloane informed the guests that BAM Group of Companies is also show-casing their products, of-

fering a platform to hear from their clients about their expectations, satisfaction and disappointments in order to be able to improve their products and services.

Addressing the guests, Ntšepeng Tšita - Tikiso, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BAM Group pointed out that as the BAM Group continues to celebrate a decade of existence, they had found it pertinent to invite their business partners to celebrate with them.

“As BAM Group of Companies, you know some of our products and services and maybe you all got shocked by the numerous products and services you never heard that are offered by us,” she stated.

She indicated that BAM Group of Companies is owned by Basotho women who would always need continued support from business partners and clients. She said that they were grateful for their prestigious clients that they had persevered being their business partners even during rough times.

As she disclosed the history of BAM Group of Companies, she revealed that it was founded in 2005 with its first company BAM Consultancy which dealt with information and technology solutions, financial management services, corporate training, project management, human resource services and many more services.

“The BAM Group of Companies

A client enjoying a night filled with laughs and great conversation

evolved into its current form as the BAM Group with subsidiaries which are BAM Media, BAM Promotions, BAM Group Foundation consecutively and Twin Talk.

BAM Promotions, formed in 2009 focuses on marketing services including event management and corporate branding. It is the one that seems to have mostly shocked many of us with its amazing products and services varying from branded office equipment to bags and clothes tonight.

BAM Media was formed in 2010 and owns a free weekly Informative Newspaper that has received favourable criticism and praise over the years, a bi-monthly Finite Women’s Magazine that empowers women which has shown remarkable improvements in its publications and a bi-monthly Achiever Youth Magazine that addresses youth issues.

All publications are also available on line. Twin Talk has produced a motivational book that transforms the lives of individuals.

We also produce music through Mokorotlo Galaxy Entertainment that has produced numerous albums for numerous local artists,” she revealed.

Meanwhile, Tšepang Tšita -

Mosena who is the Chief Global Strategist (CGS) of the BAM Group of Companies and BGF President asserted that BAM Group of Companies is available to assist people to realize their business dreams in all its forms as they offer business training, business products and business ideas.

“BAM Group Foundation which was formed in 2012 and registered last year is the corporate social responsibility arm of BAM Group, focusing on economic emancipation particularly of women, the youth and the marginalized. BAM Group Foundation in a joint venture with the U.S. Embassy brings positive change for the youth and women entrepreneurs through free training and motivational talks,” she stated.

She further informed the guests that BAM Group of Companies also empowers women through the Annual Finite Women Appreciation Awards, and is ready to kick off the Annual Finite Men Appreciation Awards that will appreciate men on their contribution in promoting gender issues.

In conclusion, she expressed her intense thankfulness for the unending support they had been given by Basotho and their business partners.

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CBL reviews monetary policy rate

By Pulane Lichaba MASERU-The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has revised its rate by 25 basis points from 6.75 percent to 7 percent to ensure that the Loti remains adequately underwritten.

CBL Governor Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the adjustments after considering global economic developments, financial markets, domestic economic conditions and outlook, as well as the Net International Reserves (NIR) position.

Dr Matlanyane noted that the economic activities around the globe remained subdued. “The US economy slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2015. However some improvement is expected in the first quarter of 2016, but will remain below its potential,” she said.

“In South Africa the economy slowed down due to domestic supply constraints coupled with weak export demand as well as heightened risk in investor confidence,” Dr Matlanyane said.

She said the monetary policy

CBL Governor Dr Rets'elisitsoe Matlanyane

stance tightened in the Common Monetary Area (CMA) region in response to the deteriorating inflation outlook.

Dr. Matlanyane highlighted that domestic inflationary pressures are building up with the year on year consumer inflation rate rising from 5.1 per cent in December 2015 to 5.8 percent in January 2016.

“This is attributable to increasing food prices due to the weaker exchange rate and the effects of the drought. In terms of the outlook, inflation is expected to continue on an upward trajectory in 2016,” she noted.

She also indicated that money supply (M2) has expanded by 0.1 percent during the fourth quarter.

“This was caused by a decline in domestic claims and a slow growth in Net Foreign Assets (NFA),” she noted.

“The Current account deficit widened to 13.7 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2015 as a result of a rise in imports and a decline in exports. However the deficit was moderated by the growth in the income account due to an increase in portfolio investments abroad,” added the Governor.

Dr. Matlanyane also stated that for the quarter ending December 2015, government budget balance improved to a deficit of 0.1 per cent of GDP from a deficit position of 6.1 per cent of GDP during the quarter ending September 2015.

“This was attributable to revenue that had increased by 12.7 percent while expenditure increased by 2.6 percent,” she explained.

“However having considered all these economic developments and outlook, the MPC decided to maintain the NIR target floor of US$600 million,” concluded Dr. Matlanyane.

Student tells how LDTC moulded her every opportunity and minute she had to study.

She said she was able to pass her Junior Certificate (JC) and proceeded to Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC), currently known as Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE).

“I sat for the examinations in 2013 but I did not pass very well as I only obtained a GCE and failed Mathematics and Accounting. I supplemented these subjects and passed them,” stated Moleleki.

After obtaining her COSC re-

Lits'eoane Moleleki

By Jokobina Setlhare MAFETENG -Litšeoane Moleleki, 24, who is currently studying at the Lesotho College of Education (LCE), said she endeavoured to make it to tertiary level through the Lesotho Distance Teaching Center (LDTC).

Moleleki told Informative that she dropped out of school while she was in Standard 7 because of financial constraints in her family.

“After Standard 7, I took almost five years without schooling. I decided to leave my home district, Mafeteng in 2009 to fend for myself in Maseru,” she said.

She said she worked as domestic worker and later met someone who advised her to further her studies at LDTC. “At that time, I did not even

know where LDTC was located and I had to find out. I was given instructions and I asked every one I met on my way to the institute,” explained Moleleki.

This determined young lady said she was given an insight of how LDTC operates when she got to its premises.

In January 2010, Moleleki said she made up her mind and enrolled with LDTC to do her Form A. “I registered with the institute and bought some books so that I could read at home. I was told to attend weekend classes but I did not write in 2010 and only managed to write in 2011 and got a second class pass,” she explained.

Moleleki further indicated that her challenge was to strike a balance between her school work and her domestic work saying she used

sults, Moleleki said she sought admission to various tertiary institutions in the country to further her studies and was admitted to the LCE. “I was very happy to be admitted at LCE since I have a passion for teaching. Almighty God answered my prayers,” she said.

Moleleki appealed to all learners who are still furthering their studies with LDTC to work very hard to achieve their goals because she is living proof that LDTC can take people to the greatest heights.

Press Release Legal position of Bankers Associations of Lesotho on pyramid schemes

The Bankers Association of Lesotho wishes to inform the public that Pyramid or Ponzi Schemes are not licensed financial service providers in Lesotho, and are therefore regarded as illegal entities. The Central Bank of Lesotho which is the Regulator of all banks does not recognise any unlicensed schemes operating in the country, and any activity by or in such schemes by any person in Lesotho is viewed as illegal and could lead to prosecution in the courts of law.

As an Association of banks which are duly licensed financial institutions by the Central Bank of Lesotho, we wish to reiterate that we subscribe to the notion of ob-

serving at all times utmost adherence to the laws of the country, and the upholding of prudent banking and investment practices, hence we discourage all actions related to money laundering or any fraudulent activities, which could cause great harm to the financial stability and economy of the country.

Our role is to lead by example, by observing the best banking practices which inspire public confidence and guarantee investors positive and safe returns, thereby eliminating undue financial risks.

In light of the above principles, we wish to disassociate all the Banks in Lesotho from any participation in Pyramid or Ponzi schemes.

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The world advances to new standards of technology

By Katleho Mohanoe MASERU – The world moves to new standards of technology as an innovative generation of car radios is just around the corner and technology promises nothing but extraordinary achievement; Software package for car radios with Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM).

According to Fraunhofer Institute a new generation of car radios is just around the corner and the devices receive information not by analog transmission but digitally, for example, via the new standard Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), with advantages of increased sound quality, along with the ability to simultaneously transmit images and text information.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS are now offering device manufactures a new software package with a decoder for DRM+, and in so doing have pushed digitization one step forward. DRM+ was developed for digital transmissions in the FM band and rounds out the DRM standard.

In a sense, FM radios are true antiques: for decades, they have relied on traditional analog signals.

Digital transmission, however, makes for a far superior listening experience.

The Institute discloses that rather than being sent over airwaves in analog form, the information is broadcast digitally, an antenna picks up the signal and software embedded in the radio converts it back into music, and the result is enhanced audio signal quality.

“In the digitization of FM frequencies, many countries are moving to the new standard, DRM. India, with over a billion potential radio listeners, is but one example.

The digital information is transmitted via the same frequencies that radio broadcasters have used for

Delight Thebeetsile, Botswana Representative (left) with Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) representative

analog transmission for decades.

Up to now, however, the introduction of the DRM standard has been delayed because broadcasters are waiting for device manufacturers to build DRM-capable radios.

The manufacturers, in turn, have been holding back production until the broadcasting companies switch over to digital transmission signals,” the Institution asserts.

The researchers at Fraunhofer IIS are stepping up to help accelerate the international DRM rollout.

After developing high-quality receiver software for the DAB standard, which is popular in Germany and Europe, it was a logical step for Fraunhofer IIS to take a comparable approach to DRM. “As with our established DAB software package, we have now developed receiver software for the complete DRM standard,” reveals Thomas Dettbarn, Scientist at Fraunhofer IIS. “The radio manufacturers can build on a proven modular system, thus shortening their development times and, in turn, reducing their costs. This allows them to focus on integration and application development.”

A central component of the modular system developed by Fraunhofer IIS, and the heart of any dig-

ital radio, is the baseband decoder.

This converts the transmission signals received from the broadcaster into digital data streams.

“In the DRM standards, the sound quality is ensured by the new audio codec MPEG xHE-AAC – the successor to decoders for the representation of text, images and other value-added information are available as additional components of the modular DRM system.

Of special note here is the text information service Journaline: similarly to teletext on TV, it presents specific information from the broadcaster that the users can read while listening to their favorite station. This may be news, weather reports, sports results, or station contact details for participating in the radio program. Journaline is also part of the DRM Emergency Warning Functionality, or EWF,” the Institute informs.

It continues to reveal that in the case of an alert, EWF enables DRM receivers to switch automatically over to the emergency program, in which the audio announcement is accompanied by text giving multilingual details and instructions on looking up further needed information.

For manufacturers, Fraun-

Mamelodi-Onyadile congratulates Lesotho

Cecilia Mamelodi-Onyadile

By Katleho Mohanoe MASERU – Southern African Development Community (SADC) Senior Program Officer Communications and Information and Communications Technology, Cecilia Mamelodi-Onyadile congratulated Lesotho during the assembly set to define the road ahead in escalating the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) migration.

Mamelodi-Onyadile addressed the assembly on behalf of the SADC Executive Secretary Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax and the Director of Infrastructure and Services Mr. Remigious Makumbe who were unable to join the forum due to the ongoing meetings of SADC Council of Ministers in Gaborone, Botswana.

Applauding Lesotho, Mamelodi-Onyadile said “So it is not by mistake that we are meeting here in Maseru but Maseru has provided for the SADC migration process a conducive environment to lay the foundation of our work, first for Digital Television and now for Digital Sound. We wish to thank Lesotho for once again taking a leadership role in this regard,”.

She indicated that the forum was the last one in relation to the implementation of the SADC Roadmap on DTT. She asserted that the arrival of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) had revolutionized the digital broadcasting industry across the globe and the SADC Region was no exception.

She further informed delegates that the foundation for the great DTT Migration in the SADC Region materialized when the SADC ICT Ministers at their forum held in

Namibia in 2009, with a common vision resolved that SADC Member States were to embark on an analogue to DTT broadcasting migration process.

“They set themselves a deadline of the 31st December 2013, ahead of the International deadline for Analogue Switch Off (ASO), the 17th June 2015 established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),” she stated.

She continued that the reason for setting an earlier deadline was to accord SADC Member States time before the ITU milestone to address any unforeseen challenges that could arise during the transition process.

“Following the Ministers decision, the first SADC Digital Broadcasting Migration Forum was convened in August 2009 in Mauritius.

During that meeting, the process of development of the SADC Roadmap for Digital Broadcasting Migration was set out with the aim that the SADC Region would have a smooth and harmonized DTT migration,” she said.

She revealed that a few months later SADC held its second forum in the implementation of the Roadmap because it is at this forum that

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hofer’s modular approach to DRM means that they can select various features according to their own radio designs and compose the functional range of their devices as required.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the leading organization for applied research in Europe. Its research activities are conducted by 67institutes and research units at locations throughout Germany. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft employs a staff of 24, 000, who work with an annual research budget totaling more than 2.1 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is one of the world’s leading application-oriented research institutions for microelectronic and IT system solutions and services. It ranks first among all Fraunhofer Institutes in size.

With the creation of mp3 and the co-development of AAC, Fraunhofer IIS has reached worldwide recognition. In close cooperation with partners and clients the Institute provides research and development services in the following areas: Audio and Multimedia, Imaging Systems, Energy Management, IC Design and Design Automation, Communication Systems, Positioning, Medical Technology, Sensor Systems, Safety and Security Technology, Supply Chain Management and Non-destructive Testing.

About 950 employees conduct contract research for industry, the service sector and public authorities. Founded in 1985 in Erlangen, Fraunhofer IIS has now 13 locations in 10 cities: Erlangen (headquarters), Nuremberg, Furth, Dresden, further in Bamberg, Waischenfeld, Coburg, Wurzburg, Ilmenau and Deggendorf. The budget of 130 million euros is mainly financed by projects. 22 percent of the budget is subsidized by federal and state funds. they first discussed the issue of standards and had representatives from the standards body to make presentations on the various standards at that time, which were, ISBDT and DVB. “What followed the Maseru DTT Forum was an intense debate and thorough work and research on identifying the standard that was to be used in the SADC Region,” she stated.

She revealed that the work took them to Europe, Brazil and Japan.

In November of the same year the SADC Region decided to adopt the DVB-T2 as the SADC Standard.

She said: “We met again in Maseru for four days of discussions and getting presentations on Digital Sound Broadcasting Standards.”

She also informed that a very successful Implementation Steering Committee Meeting convened last Monday to discuss the modalities and the programme of the forum and came up with recommendations of how they would continue their work on the next phase on the Digital Sound Broadcasting.

In conclusion she stated: “Let me pay tribute to our implementing agency CRASA and SATA for the role that they play in the SADC ICT Programme and for all who have played their role in this process.”

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Her Majesty commemorates tree planting day

By Majirata Latela BEREA- Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso last week led tree planting day at Kolojane under the umbrella of Action Aid and the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

Her Majesty showed her appreciation for being part of an event which is aimed at improving the lives of young Basotho and the Koeneng community.

“I am happy to have this opportunity to play my part to develop the environment which will benefit both the community and the students,” she said.

The Queen pointed out that trees are sources of clean and healthy air for breathing and also help to prevent soil erosion as they bind the soil with their roots.

“Trees also provide fruits while they also shield houses against bad weather such as hurricanes and storms,” she indicated.

She further showed that trees also provide shelter for animals so that they are protected from the weather especially during this time of climate change.

Her Majesty Queen went on to indicate that tree planting should help Lesotho to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially SDG4 which encourages countries to make sure that children get quality education and also SDG3 which ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all

ages and is also essential for sustainable development.

She said, “Tree planting has been the way of Basotho and today children from all the 10 districts will lead tree planting campaigns.

Those trees have to be protected just as children need to be protected by their parents.”

She urged the teachers to join hands and work very hard to ensure quality education for students and to make sure that they are involved in environmental education from young age as the saying goes “Thupa e otlolloa e sa le metsi”.

“I have decided to work with World Vision and the MoET) to make sure that all children especially those who are vulnerable get the chance to go to school, get educated and be able to make choices,” she said.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training, Thabang Kholumo showed that it was the first time that his Ministry had joined hands together to work with World Vision saying it was only the previous year that World Vision together with his Ministry had signed a partnership agreement with intention of improving access to quality education.

He explained that together with Wold Vision, they were going to commemorate other educational developments to reach the SDGs efficiently and effectively.

“I would like to thank Her Majesty and World Vision for showing their support and care in the devel-

opment of education, health and many other sectors,” he added.

Kholumo pleaded with the community to take care of the environment especially the trees they had just planted by watering them and making sure that animals do not destroy them as they are valuable to the community at large.

Meanwhile, National Director World Vision Pauline Okumu said, “It gives me a great pleasure and honour to be part of this momentous occasion which I believe will remain in the hearts and minds of the Koeneng community and the entire Basotho nation for a long time to come and set the tone to our commitment as World Vision to support government in its efforts towards natural resources management which is critical to mitigating the effects of climate change.”

She further indicated that they were humbled by Her Majesty’s support as a champion of education and that they believe they will go a long way towards assisting Basotho children to receive quality education; thus their organisation would remain committed to improving access to quality basic education for both boys and girls.

Okumu reiterated that they were working with MoET to ensure that children have access to reading and learning materials in schools, Integrated Early Childhood Care and Development (IECCD) centres as well as community learning centres.

Her Majesty Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso

“The child-led tree planting today indicates child participation and holding leaders accountable in implementing SDG1 which is part of the re- forestation programme that marks the journey that we want to take with the Lesotho Government to ensure that SDGs are attained,” she said.

She concluded that they are aware that there will be 68,905 trees planted; both indigenous and exotic trees indicating that she believes that if they are given a chance to reach their maturity, they will contribute immensely in mitigating the effects of climate change that Lesotho and other countries are experiencing.

SADC holds meeting on proliferation of small arms, light weapons By ’Makhojane Motumi MASERU- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) last week held the 13th Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) two-day meeting on small arms and light weapons.

Commissioner of Police Molahlehi Letsoepa said he was confident that the meeting would be adequate to revive, educate and fill all people with immense satisfaction as they returned to their respective homes.

Interpol Firearm Regional Specialist Officer, Selebatso Mokhosi said his appreciation and thanks go to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho for making it possible to host the meeting because Lesotho was among member countries in the region using the Interpol tool and service implementing recommendations that has to stand out in terms of searching for firearms in the Interpol Arms Records and Management System (IARMS).

Mokhosi said the proliferation of light weapons and illicit arms trafficking in the world escalate “but are also a catalyst for violent crime, as criminals use firearms as a source of power for robbery, poaching, drugs, stock theft, hostage taking and acts of terrorism.”

He indicated that SADC is regarded among the best regions with

a legally binding and well conceived protocol on the control of firearms, ammunition and related materials, adding that member states had adopted and signed the protocol on November 8, 2004.

With regard to the criminals, Mokhosi said: “We will pursue them wherever they go, like what the former US President George W Bush said to the then most wanted Bin Laden; if they go inside caves and holes we will smoke them out and put them in chains behind prison doors where they belong. This is not a threat but a fact.”

SADC Senior Superintendent Fernando Cumbe on behalf of the Executive Secretary and the Director of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, expressed profound gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho for having made available the opportunity and excellent facility for SADC. He said SADC was particularly grateful to the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) for the valuable support and logistics put at the disposal of all delegates.

Cumbe reiterated that it was a clear demonstration of commitment and dedication to the cause of peace, safety and security which is the cornerstone of the collective quest for regional integration towards a developed and prosperous

SADC. “I wish to thank all delegates present here from our SADC region and RB Interpol, in particular the (RCC) for their valuable contribution in facilitating this meeting,” said Cumbe.

On the issue of small arms and light weapons in each member state of the SADC region, he pointed out that they reflect the varied regional history of the region namely, arms remaining after conflicts, arms passing across borders and arms purchased and used illegally to commit violent crimes.

Cumba said they would focus among other objectives enhanced approaches against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and develop recommendations and the way forward.

He reaffirmed SADC’s unflinching commitment to continue mobilizing resources from within and from traditional ICPs with a view to further strengthening law enforcement agencies to prevent and combat transnational and cross-border crimes.

Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Police and Public Security, Puleng Qhobela in her welcoming remarks pointed out that firearms promote the feeling that the holders are safe, so they had now become a grave pandemic in the country.

She added that in efforts to com-

bat the illicit trafficking of firearms, members of LMPS had conducted numerous operations such as the famous “Stop and Search”, and initiatives such as voluntary firearm surrender without any form of criminal charge.

“These efforts had resulted in very profitable successes, so they had become annual events and as a result hundreds of sophisticated illegal firearms are destroyed every year,” explained Qhobela.

She also explained that one very disturbing malaise besetting the country in recent times involving illicit firearms, is the scourge of rampant violent killings involving our rival traditional music groups.

“Initially they fought over turf, now they have tragically, in recent years two of the largest of these groups have aligned themselves with two of our largest political parties.

“The two groups have caused us more harm than one could imagine because one killing leads to revenge killings by family members or friends and colleagues,” she stated.

In conclusion, she expressed her appreciation for both SADC Secretariat and SARPCCO for having granted Lesotho the opportunity to host this event.

She concluded by urging them to visit eye catching places in the country.

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Letona le keteka le nkhono ea 100 Ka Majirata Latela

MASERU- Letona Ofising ea Tona- Kholo Mohlomphehi Kimetso Mathaba o ile a keteka letsatsi la tsoalo le nkhono Tieho Malumane ea hlahileng ka selemo sa 1916 ea lulang Lehaeng la Maqheku la Baitlami ba Lerato.

Puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba Moitlami Theresia Noko o hlalositse hore Baitlami ba Lerato ba qalile ka 1936 ho theha Lehae la Maqheku leo sepheo sa lona eleng ho hlokomela bo-nkhono ba seng ba hloka batho ba ka ba hlokomelang joaloka lelapa.

A hlalosa hore ba ba hlokomela joalo ele hore ba ntse ba ena le beng ka bona bao ba seng ba hloloa ho lula ba le haufi haholo le bona kapa hoba etsetsa letho ‘me ka nako e ‘ngoe ba ee ba fumane bo- ntate moholo ba hlokang tlhokomelo e tšoanang.

“Ka selemo se seng re ile ra fumana ngoanana ea neng a le tlokotsing a bile a ena le bokooa ba pono ‘me re ile ra mo hlokomela ho fihlela hajoale a se a holile ese ele nkhono,” ho rialo Mofumahali Noko.

Haa tsoela pele are: “Selemong sena re iphumane rele lehlohonolo haholo ho keteka lilemo tsa nkhono tse 100 ale ka hara setsi sa rona ‘me re ile ra utloa re hloka ho etsa moketjana ho lebohela nkhono haa fihlile lilemong tseo tse ngata ngata”.

A bontša hore le ha ba ne ba rata ho etsetsa nkhono mokete ene ele hona ba ntseng ba itokisa kaha ba na le mathata a chelete ‘me

Nkhono Tieho Malumane o amohela mpho ho tsoa ho Mohlomphehi Kimetso Mathaba

Mohlomphehi Mathaba o ile a hlaha ‘me a bontša thahasello e kholo ea ho ba thusa ho ntšetsa morero oa bona pele.

Nkhono Noko a tsoela pele ho hlalosa hore Nkhono leha a holile hakaalo ke motho ea phetseng hantle haholo ‘meleng le kelellong; o tseba ho bua le kutlo e ntse ele matla ekasita le kelello e ntse e hopola le ho sebetsa hantle haholo.

“Re le Baitlami ba Lerato re ikutloa re thabile haholo hore ebe re ntse re tšoere mosebetsi oa rona ka makhethe oa ho hlokomela metsofali ena e bonahalang ele tlokotsing haholo nakong ea haa joale moo ba seng ba hlekefetsoa ka mekhoa e mengata e kenyeletsang thlekefetso

ka motabo ke sechaba le litloholo,” ho rialo Mofumahali Noko.

A tlatseletsa ka hore ba leboha Mohlomphehi Mathaba ka mosebetsi oo a o entseng oa ho thusa hore morero o phethahale ka katleho e kholo.

A thathiseletsa ka hore hajoale ba ntse ba ena le maqheku a robeli fela ‘me ba se ba ntse ba ena le likopo tse tsoang Lekaleng la Ntšetso pele ea Sechaba tseo ba koptjoang ho hlokomela a mang a maqheku a tlokotsing.

A bontša hore leha likopo li se li le teng joalo, ba kopile ‘muso ho etsa khokahanyo le bona ka mokhoa oa hore ba thehe selekane seo ba tla thusana ka teng tabeng ea tl-

hokomelo ea maqheku ana kaha ba se ba imetsoe haholo nakong ena eo moruo o ntseng o thefuleha.

Ha a fana ka lehlakore la hae Mohlomphehi Mathaba ea neng a ile le ho tšehetsa mokete oo ka boemo ba hae e le motho e seng Letona Ofising ea Tona –Kholo, o hlalositse hore o ile a utloa ele tlotla e kholo ho bona hore hona le batho ba ntseng ba fihla lilemong tseo tse holimo hakaalo.

“Mehleng ena ke tlotla e kholo haholo ho motho ho keteka lilemo tse 100 a ntse a le teng lefatšeng ‘me ke ile ka utloa ke khahloa ho tla keteka le nkhono le metsoalle ea hae ekasita le lelapa ka ha ho ntse ho bonahala hore ha ho sa le bobebe ho keteka matsatsi a tsoalo ‘moho joalokaha a se a sa lule le bona,” ho rialo Mohlomphehi Mathaba.

A phethela ka ho bontša hore taba e ‘ngoe e neng e mo qhololitse ke ho rata ho lebatsa nkhono litaba tsa bophelo tse ileng tsa mo utloisa bohloko le ho mo hopotsa tse monate tse ileng tsa mo etsahalla kholong ea hae ele ho mo thabisa ka letsatsi leo la hae.

“Litabang tsa tlhokeho ea tsela e kenang sebakeng seo le kopo ea bona ea hore ‘muso o thusane ka ho lefa batho ba hlokomelang bo nkhono le ho qetela matlo a neng a se a ahiloe a bolulo bakeng sa maqheku ao, ‘muso ka mafapha a teng atla kopana ho shebisana litaba tseo,” ho rialo Mohlomphehi Mathaba haa thathiseletsa.

LDF e ikakhela lintlafatsong tsa sechaba Ka Tefo Khunonyane

MASERU- Sesole sa Lesotho (LDF), sechaba sa Qoqolosing le bana ba likolo tsa mathomo tsa Mohapi, Lejakane le St. Margaret ba ile ba lema lifate tse likete tse tharo sehlabeng sa Phelandaba, Qoqolosing seterekeng sa Leribe ka Laboraro bekeng e fetileng.

Ofisiri ea Lekala la ‘Meru seterekeng sa Leribe, Monghali Motumi Motebang o itse Lifate li fanoe ke Lekala la habo la ‘Meru, Makhulo, Paballo ea Mobu le Metsi.

A tsoela pele ho bontša hore lifate li bohlokoa haholo ho sechaba hobane li fana ka moea o hloekileng hape li sebelisoa e le patsi, esitana le ho etsa mapolanka.

A re lifate li boetse li sebelisoa ho thibela khoholeho ea mobu, ebile li sebelisoa e le litlhare. A supa hore li boetse li na le matsoai a ntlafatsang mobu. A hlalosa hore mobu oo lifate tseo li lengoang ho ‘ona o hlohonolofalitsoe ka molao ke Motlotlehi.

H’a a bua ketsahalong eo, Ofisiri e Kholo ea Thuto seterekeng sa Leribe, Mofumahali Sekhotseng Adam

Bana ba Sekolo sa Mathomo sa Lejakane

Molapo, eena o supile hore Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso le ithukhubelitse haholo litabeng tsa temo ea lifate hobane le ameha ka kotloloho tšireletsong le ntlafatsong ea tikoloho.

A hlalosa hore ngoana e mong le e mong ea teng moo o na le sefate sa hae seo a se lemmeng.

A re Lekala le tlilo lema lifate likolong tsohle tsa Leribe. A ipiletsa

ho batsoali ho cheka mekoti, ‘me ba meme Lekala ho fana ka lifate, esitana le ho li hlokomela hore li hole hantle li sireletsehile. A qetella ka ho bontša hore mohoo oa selemo sena ke ‘sefate sebakeng sa bophelo, sefate sebakeng sa ngoana ka mong’.

Molula-setulo oa Lekhotla la Puso ea Libaka la Litlhoatsaneng, Mohlomphehi Kuena Matsie, eena

a supa hore ke bona Bakhethoa ba Puso ea Libaka ba ikarabellang litabeng tsa phano ea mobu le tlhokomelo ea ‘ona, ebile ke bona ba ahlolang litloli tsa molao tsa lintlafatso. A ipiletsa ho sechaba ho tlohela ho chesa joang hobane bo boloka mobu. A ipiletsa ho sechaba ho cheka mekoti,’me se kope Lekala ho fana ka lifate tsa litholoana, e se ke ea e ba lifate tsa ‘meru feela tseo se li lemang.

Mokhethoa oa Lebatooa la Leribe # 12, Mohlomphehi Tšehlo Ramarou, eena o supile hore ketsahalo eo ea temo ea lifate o e nka e le tlotla e kholo haholo. A ipiletsa ho sechaba ho baballa lintlafatso. A kopa sechaba hore se ke se fetole maoa se leme lifate tse etsang lepolanka.

‘Musi oa Setereke h’a bua lebitsong la ‘muso, Mohlomphehi Bulane Lekoete o hlalositse hore letsatsi leo ke la bohlokoa haholo. A khothatsa bana ka hore ba ithute hobane ho tla ba monate ha ba se ba le baholo ’me ba ikotla sefuba ka ntlafatso ea lifate tseo hore li teng hobane li lenngoe ke bona.

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Ke li bone joang/U li bone joang?

Ka Tšeliso Tale Kajeno ke u tšoaretse potso e kholo ele ka ‘nete, na u kile oa ipotsa hore na mohlang u shoang u tla shoa joang? Ke bua tjena hobane kea tseba boholo ba rona re tšaba ho shoa, ‘na kea tšaba, ho bohloko ho feta ho shoa ka hona ke lakatsa eka nkashoa ke robetse hoba ‘nete moea o bohloko ha o tsoa linameng.

Haeba u kile oa bipetsana, oa khangoa ke motho kapa lijo, oa qheloa ke metsi mohlang u ntse u toola letamomong le hona ho khangoa ke sesita-hlohana. Hona le ho shoa hoa sekhahla joaloka lefu la sethunya la kotsi ea koloi, le tšoana hantle le ha motho a akheea ha ona monyetla oa ho qoba ho akheea.

Ke bua tjena ke sa batle le ho tšosa batho, feela hona le lipina tse monate tse binoang ka boitšepo batho ba thabile joaloka e reng: ‘Mohlang ke shoang, le se ke la tšaba ho isa ‘mele oa ka, le o ise hae’ e’ngoe ke e reng ‘ha kea lebala hore ke tla shooa.’

Ha na lipina tsee li fana ka thuto efe ho bana ba rona haholo-holo bacha ba naha ee?

‘Na ke na le letsoalo la hore lipina tse tšoanang le tsena tsee ke buileng ka tsona ka holimo, li hlohleletsa hore batho ba se tšabe lefu le ho bolaea. Ha se ha bobebe ‘mino ona oa mofuta ona o binoang feela ho sa sokoa, ho se letho le phepetsoang hore le etsahale haholo lipapaling. ‘Na nkile ka utloa monate oa tsona ke le hole le hae ka lipapali, linaheng tse kang Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Afrika Boroa, Botswana, Swaziland le hole koana Mose ho Maotle, Scotland, li etsa hore mali aka a bele a tjoatle pele, a hloenye, motho a utloe a sa tšabe lefu, motho o lebelle eng kapa eng molemong oa naha ea heno.

Hona le maele kapa maelana a Sesotho areng ‘Ntja ha e tšetse molatsoana ke borakana,’ Ha u ka fihla haka kapa ha monna e mong u mo roake kapa u leke ho hlasela emong oa lelapa la hae, monna a kampa a shoa a tšireletsa ba lelapa la hae.

Empa ena monna eo mohlaseli eo haa ka mo tšoara , a ile nyatsing a ka mo bolaea ha bobebe asa etse letho. Hopola litaba tsa Mafeteng, monna a bekoa joaloka tali ke monna e mong feela hobane a mo tšoere haha, ke kholoa le hore e ka nna eaba o ne a sa mo tšabe feela o ile a tšoha, a tšaba le ho tlotlololeha.

Mohlomong o ne a na le tšepo ea hore monga thepa o tla buiseha kapa hona ho mo tšoarela, ha ke khothaletse bohlola feela ‘na nka loana la ho qetela hle! Ha ho monna ea nang le mohau mosaling oa hae, se makatsang ke hore le batho ba motse le leloko ba ka mo thusa ho bolaea motho ea joalo. Ba lebetse hore le bona ba ee ba tlole terata.

Hopola Morena Jeso ha are, “Ea sa etseng sebe ha a motlepetse,” ebe majoe a ntse are petle, petle, fatše ke ho soaba.

Motho ha a tšabe lefu feela ha le se le mo tobile feela, joaloka katse ha e ka qobelloa ke lintja sekhutlong e se e sena moo eka balehelang. Feela e kotsi haholo ka nako eo. U li bone joang?

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Mahokela a kopana le bookameli ba Sepolesa Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Mahokela a teropo ea Maseru, e bile e le baitšokoli, ba kopane le bookameli bo bocha ba Sepolesa litabeng tsa thibelo ea botlokotsebe, e le ho buisana ka liqholotso tsa bona le hore na litlolo tsa molao kahar’a teropo li ka thibeloa joang.

E mong oa Mahokela, Monghali Khatleli Mosotho, o hlalositse hore e ‘ngoe ea liqholotso tseo ba kopanang le tsona ke hore ka setopong, hona le baitšokoli ba ipehileng libakeng tseo ho sa lumelloeng hore ho rekisetsoe, ‘me ba loana le ba bang ka lebaka la hore ba bile ba rekisa ho ba feta empa ba sa lefe ‘Masepala, ka hoo ba kopa ‘Masepala le Sepolesa ho kena lipakeng.

“Batho bana ba fuoe libaka tsa molao, haholo hobane ho ntse ho ena le mek’hukh’u e mengata e sa sebeletseng eo litlokotsebe li ipatang kahar’a eona,” o boletse joalo.

Mofumahali ‘Matšepang Lesupi, e le Lehokela o ile a tlatseletsa ka hore hona le litlokotsebe tse nkang monyetla ha Mafafa ha baitšokoli ba ntse ba thaotha, e be ba ntse ba secha batho hoo batho ba qetellang ba tšaba ho lo reka lijo moo ho bona, ka hoo ba kopa hore kamehla hobe le Sepolesa se fumanehang haufi le bona moo e le hore ba tle ba sebetse ha ‘moho ho laola taba ena.

Ho feta mona, baitšokuli bana bao e bileng e leng Mahokela ba supile ha ngongoreho ea bona hape ele hore ka setopong sa libese ho lefifi, haholo maria tjena kaha bese e eang Mokhotlong e tsamaea hoseng haholo, batho ba fihlang ka moo e sale hoseng ba nkeloa mekotla, ‘me ba kopa ‘Masepala hore ho bonesoe ka moo e le hore litlokotsebe tsena li tšabe kaha li tla bonoa.

Ba boela ba lla ka hore lehoja molao o re joala bo se ke ba rekisetsoa mek’huk’hung, ho ntse ho ena le mek’huk’hu e rekisang joala ka setopong, ‘me litlokotsebe tsena li

ipata hona ka moo kaha e bile esa koaloe e buloa bosiu hosa, ba re sena se bile se etsahala mahlong a Sepolesa kaha ba ntse ba rekisa le motšeare empa ho se likhato tsa molao tseo ba li nkeloang.

Ba boela ba kopa hore Sepolesa se bonahale se sebelisana hantle le bona ka hore ha ba tlalehile taba, Sepolesa se bonahale se ba tšehetsa ka hore ba nke likhato molemong oa ho thibela litlolo tsa molao tse banahalang li jele setsi haholo kahar’a teropo hoo sechaba se seng se hloka bolokolohi.

Haa arabela litaba tsena, Senior Inspector Sera Makhalemele, o hlalositse hore boholo ba lintho tseo Mahokela a llang ka tsona, ba se ntse ba le tšebetsong ea tsona e le ho li arabela. A re o na le libeke tse tharo fela a fihlile ofising eo, empa ka tšebelisano ‘moho le bona, ka nako ena eo a seng a e sebelitse ha ho so be le tlaleho ea motho ea utsoelitsoeng thepa kapa ea e nketsoeng.

A re kamehla hona le Sepolesa se tsoang ofising ho ea litopong le libakeng tsohle tse potileng teropo e le hore ba be haufi le Mahokela, empa a re ke boikarabello ba Ma-

hokela hore ha ba sa ba bone, ba tlalehele ofisi ea hae ba tsebe ho bona hore na taba e na e sebetsoa joang e le hore ho loantšoe botlokotsebe ha ‘moho.

A re ba boetse ba hlokometse hore hona le botlokotsebe bo bongata beseng ea Vaal Maseru moo batho ba nkeloang thepa, hoo a seng a fane ka taelo ea hore ha bese e fihla e fumane Sepolesa se sentse se le moo, se be se ba felehetse ho ea litopong tsa bona ba sireletsehile le thepa ea bona.

Senior Inspector Makhalemele a phethela ka ho ipiletsa ho Mahokela hore ke ka tšebelisano ‘moho ea bona ba ka fihlelang tharollo ea litlolo tsa molao le ho ba hopotsa hore mosebetsi oa bona ke ho thibela tlolo ea molao pele e etsahala.

A re ha ba tšoere litlokotsebe, ba li ise Sepoleseng e le hore ba tle ba nkeloe likhato tse nepahetseng tsa molao, ba se ke ba ba lematsa kaha ka nako e ‘ngoe ba lokela ho ba isa litsing tsa bophelo pele, le teng ba ntse ba behetsoe nako eo ho thoeng ba se ke ba e tlola pele motho ea joalo a fetisetsoa kapele ho Makhotla a Molao.

Senior Inspector Sera Makhalemele le Mahokela

LNLVIP e khothaletsa thuto ho bohle Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Mokhatlo oa batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono Lesotho (LNLVIP), o re o sireletsa litokelo tsa batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono, ho sa tsotellehe mofuta oa pono hore ke ofe, hore ba phele joaloka mang le mang ka bolokolohi ntle le khatello.

Molula-setulo oa mokhatlo, Mofumahali ’Mabataung Khetsi, puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba, o hlalositse hore mokhatlo oa habo o sireletsa litokelo tsa batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono hore litokelo tsa bona li hlompshoe, haholo thutong; kaha le bona ba na le tokelo ea ho fumana thuto joaloka mang le mang.

O supile hore ke boikarabello ba bona ele mokhatlo ho netefat-

sa hore ngoana ea nang le bokooa ba pono o fumana thuto e phethahetseng, ho bile ho sebelisoa lintho tse nepahetseng molemong oa ho fihlela litlhoko tsa thuto ea hae.

A re ha ngoana a se a le boemong ba ho fumana mosebetsi, le teng mokhatlo o nka boikarabello ho bona hore o kopane le mafapha o’hle a amehang hore a tsebe ho fumantšoa mosebetsi le hore a sebelise lisebelisoa tse lokelang boemo ba hae, a sebetse abile a lokolohile, a sa khetholloe ho basebetsi ‘moho.

A boela a supa hore ha motho a fumane bokooa a sa ntse a le mosebetsing, motho eo ele setho sa mokhatlo, ba mo thusa hore a fumantšoe lisebelisoa tse lumellanang le boemo ba hae ele hore a tle a ’ne a atlehe ho phetha mosebetsi oa hae kantle ho mathata.

Mofumahali Khetsi o boetse a toboketsa taba ea hore batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono ba ntse ba hlekefetsoa, haholo ka malapeng le sechabeng seo ba phelang le sona, haholo mothong ea fumaneng bokooa bona a se antse a le moholo kaha hangata balekane ba bona ba ba siea, ’me e be taba e thata hore motho ea joalo a fumane tlhabollo, a ikamohele kapele hore bophelo ba hae bo se ke ba ema.

A re leha ho le joalo, ba ntse ba kopana le liqholotso tse ngata nakong ea tšebetso, kahoo, ba ipiletsa ho mafapha ohle le sechaba ka kakaretso hore ba sebetseng ha ‘moho ho sireletsa litokelo tsa batho ba nang le bokooa ba pono kaha ba tšoaneloa ke litokelo tsohle joaloka mang le mang ea tsoaletsoeng kahar’a naha ena.

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Temo ea likotjana e matla: Mosoeu Ka ‘Mantšali Phakoana MAFETENG-Mongoli oa mokhatlo oa Kobo ea Mobu ka Tlholeho, o sebelisang temo ea likotjana, Mofumahali ‘Malisebo Mosoeu o re temo ea likotjana e molemo ho Mosotho e mong le e mong, ho sa tsotellehe hore na o na le liphoofolo kapa ha li eo.

Sena o se boletse bekeng e fetileng puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba, a hlalosa hore mokhoa ona oa temo ea likotjana ke mokhoa o sa tloaelehang haholo empa o le molemo ebile o tšepahala ho feta mekhoa eohle ea ho lema le ha feela batho boholo ba se leseling la taba eo.

“Mokhatlo oa Kobo ea mobu ka tlholeho o thehiloe ka sepheo sa ho ikholla bofumeng, hore Mosotho e mong le e mong a nang le liphoofolo le a senang tsona, a be le monyetla oa ho lema e le ho itlhahisetsa se molemo sebakeng sa malapa a bona.

Mokhoa ona oa temo o na le makhabane a mangata hobane o baballa mobu le mongobo bakeng sa ho etsa lijalo tse nonneng, esita le hona ho baballa litšenyehelo tse ngata tseo boholo ba batho ba fetang ho tsona ka nako ea temo,” ke Mofumahali Mosoeu eo.

Mofumahali Mosoeu a hlalosa hore, haesale ba sebelisa mokhoa oo oa temo, ba ile ba qala ho elelloa hore le masimo a seng a fetohile thita, eleng masimo a neng a se a qetetse khale ho lengoa a eba le phetoho ha feela ho sebelisitsoe temo ea likotjana.

O hlalositse joana: “Ka mokhoa

ona oa temo, moea o khona ho kena lijalong le hore li fumane letsatsi le lekaneng, ‘me ho na le monyetla oa hore sehoai se ka lema lijalo tsa mefuta e fapakaneng sebakeng se le seng. E ka ba poone moleng o mong, ‘me lipakeng ea eba linaoa tseo tsona li thusang ho baballa mongobo.

Mofuta ona ha o khethe hore motho o na le phoofolo kapa ha a na eona, hobane sehoai ka bo sona se ichekela mekoti, ebe hamorao se kenya peo eo se lakatsang ho e lema. Ha hona khomo e lokelang ho kena kahare ho tšimo e joalo.

‘Me re bona katleho e kholo hoo re bileng re seng re e na le mekhatlo e re tšehetsang ka lebaka la hobane e hlokomela bohlokoa ba mokhatlo oa rona esita le ona mokhoa ona oa temo,” a rialo.

Leha ho le joalo a re ka lebaka leo la hore sehoai se lokela hore se iphatele likoti tseo ka nako ea ho jala, boholo ba batho ba ile ba nyahlatsa mosebetsi ka lehare, ka ha boholo ba Basotho ho iketsetsa ka matsoho e le bothata.

Ho feta mono, Mofumahali Mosoeu a re hangata ba e ba fumane lithupelo ka temo ena ‘me hape temo ea bona e hlahlojoa ke mekhatlo e meng kahare ho naha e le hore ba tsebe ho hlokomela moo e bang ba se ba hata ka leoto lesele.

Mofumahali Mosoeu ea bileng a bontša hore ke mosebeletsi oa tsa bophelo motseng, o itse eena e le motho o fumane molemo temong ena ‘me ha ho sa na mokhoa o fe kapa o fe oo a o sebelisang ho lema ka ha bophelo ba hae bo ntlafetse kamor’a hore e be karalo ea mokhatlo oa Kobo ea mobu ka tl-

Bana ba ipabotseng lithutong ba ea tlotloa

Karolo ea batho ba neng ba le teng moketeng

Ka Lentsoe la Sechaba MASERU- Tikoloho ea Thaba-Bosiu e bopiloeng ka likolo tsa mathomo tse 13 e ile ea tlotla bana ba 54 ba ipabotseng liphethong tsa bona tsa sehlopha sa bosupa bekeng e fetileng.

Molula-setulo oa komiti e neng e hlophisetsa mokete ona Mofumahali Nthatuoa Lenesa o boletse hore ba ile ba hlokomela hore setereke sa Maseru se hlahile bo emong ba bone liphethong tsa sehlopha sa bosupa sa selemo se fetile sa 2015.

Mofumahali Lenesa e boetse ke Mookameli oa Sekolo sa Sekete sa Mathomo.

A re selemong sa 2014 ba ne ba hlahile boemong ba boraro ‘me a re sena de ile sa ba tšoenya haholo kaha ba ile morao ho fapana le hore ba ee pele.

“Ke ka hona re ile ra rera ho etsa moketjana hore re tsose bana bana

molota,”ho boletse Mofumahali Lenesa.

“Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso le ile la bonahala le tšoenyehile haholo ke ho theoha ha mosebetsi oa rona,” a eketsa joalo.

O itse bana ba ileng ba tlotloa ke ba pasitseng ka linaleli sehlopheng sa pele lihlahlobong tsa selemo se fetileng.

Mofumahali Lenesa o hlalositse hore ba ile ba boetse ba tlotla bana ba ileng ba hlaha boemong ba ba leshome naha ka bophara.

A re ba ile baba le bana ba bane ba ileng ba hlaha ho ba leshome boemong ba naha selemomg sa 2014.

O hlalositse hore Lekala la Thuto le ile la reka mehope le mangolo tse neng li tlotla bana ha batsoali bona ba ile ba tlatsetsa ka ho pheha hore mokete o atlehe.

Mofumahali Lenesa o boletse hore ere kaha e ne ele lekhetlo la pele ba etsa mokete ona, ba ile ba

Mongoli oa mokhatlo oa Mobu ka tlholeho, Mofumahali 'Malisebo Mosoeu

holeho.

Ke eena eo: “Ke na le tšimo eo ke neng ke tseba hore ha e sebelitse hantle e ne e ntša makopo-kopo a mabeli a linaoa, empa ha’a joale mobu oo oa moo o matlafetse hoo hobane ke atleha hore ke fumane mekotla e robeli ea poone le mekotla e mene ea linaoa ea boima ba 50kg.”

A re ke selemong sena feela a qalileng ho reka lijo ka lebaka la pheto-phetoho ea leholimo. “’Me nka khothaletsa lihoai tsohle ho balehela temong ena ba tle ba bone phetoho le katleho lijalong tsa bona,

ba sa senyeheloa ke letho le lengata, ha ke kene tšimong ke iketsetsa likotjana tseo, ke bile ke kenya lijalo, ‘me motho a ka mponang ha ke kene tšimong a ka se lumele hore ke mosali,” a rialo haa phethela litaba tsa hae.

Mokhatlo oa Kobo ea Mobu ka Tlholeho o thehiloe ka selemo sa 2010 ka litho tse mashome a mabeli a metso e tšeletseng (26), e le banna le basali, ‘me haa joale o na le litho tse mashome a mararo a metso e mene.

kopana le liqholotso tse ‘maloa empa ka are ka lebaka la tšehetso ea Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso, ba ile ba li hlola.

A re nakong eo ba bokeletsang chelete ka likolo ka bonngoe, ba etsa mekete ea lipina hore likolo li be le mokotla oa tsona oa chelete.

Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu

se le tlokotsing ea metsi, ka hoo ba ipiletsa ho bohle ba ka thusetsang hore sechaba sena se fumantšoe metsi a lekaneng.

A re ho tloha mona ba boetse ba ikopantse e le Makhotla a Puso a Libaka a mahlano a haufi le bona ho bokella lichelete tsa hore ba ahe sekiri haufi le bona kaha seo ba ntseng ba se sebelisa se le hole haholo ho bile ho tšeloa linoka tse ba sitisang ho fihla ka linako tse ling, haholo ha lipula li ‘nele.

Mohlomphehi Ramaisa a re ba ipiletsa ho mekhatlo ea bafani kapa bohle ba ka ba thusang ho ba tlatseletsa ho seo ba seng ba se bokeletse hore ba ahe sekiri sena kaha metse e fumanehang Lebatooeng lena e ruhile likhutšoane haholo, ‘me ba batla ho li hlokomela ekasitana le ho li ntlafatsa molemong oa khuliso ea moruo oa naha le ntlafatso ea maphelo a sechaba sa habo.

Monghali Ramaisa o boetse a hlalosa hore ba ntse ba shebile Lekala la ‘Meru hore le sebetse le bona mabapi le temo ea lifate e le ho ntlafatsa lekhulo la bona kaha sechaba sa habo e le lihoali tsa leruo la likhutšoane haholo, ‘me a re e se eka ba ka thusoa ka hohle ho atlehisa lihoai tsena molemong oa ntlafatso ea naha.

Maoa-mafubelu C04 e eketsa lintlafatso

Leribe- E le karolo ea lintlafatso tsa sechaba, Lekhotla la Puso ea Libaka la Maoa-mafubelu C04, e tsoile letšolo ho lokisa lipompo e le hore sechaba se fumane metsi a hloekileng molemong oa bophelo bo botle.

Puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba, Mokhethoa oa Puso ea Libaka oa ‘Maoa-mafubelu C04, Mohlomphehi Phetetso Ramaisa o hlalositse hore motseng oa Ha Chachole, ba atlehile ho lokisa lipompo tseo mokonteraka a neng a li siee li sa tsoe metsi ka nako e telele, ‘me hajoale ba li lokisitse, ‘me sechaba se se fumana metsi a hloekileng.

“Sechaba sena se ne se fumana metsi linokeng tse haufi kapa lilibeng tse sa sireletsehang tse haufi le motse, ‘me maphelo a sona a ne a sa sireletseha, haholo bana le maqheku kaha ‘mele ea bona e sena matla a lekaneng a ho itoanela mafung a mangata,’’ ho rialo Mohlomphehi Ramaisa.

A boela a supa hore le ha ho le joalo, motseng oa Ha Pata, lipompo li lokisitsoe empa ha li na metsi a lekaneng ka lebaka la hore ho sebelisitsoe mehloli e se nang metsi a lekaneng, ‘me sechaba se ntse

LITABA

18

Lentsoe La Sechaba

29 Tlhakubele - 04 M’esa 2016

Letona la mehleng le seboko ka litsela Ka Majirata Latela

BEREA- Mokhethoa oa BelaBela #21 seterekeng sa Berea, Mohlomphehi Litšoane Litšoane eo eneng ele Letona la Temo le Kanetso ea Lijo, o hlalositse ha Lebatooa la hae le aparetsoe ke tlhokeho ea mesebetsi haholo ho bacha nakong ena eo sechaba sa Basotho ka kakaretso se aparetsoeng ke komello le tlala.

Mohlomphehi Litšoane haa a bua ketekelong ea temo ea lifate e neng e tšoaretsoe sekolong sa Mathomo sa Qhobosheane LECSA moo a ileng a hlahisa litlhoko tsa sekolo seo tse kang bosieo ba phapusi eo baithuti ba ka etsang liteko tsa lithuto tsa mahlale teng (Laboratory).

“Sekolo ka boiteko ba sona se ile sa etsa likhato tsa ho aha phapusi eo baithuti ba ka etsang liteko tsa lithuto empa se ile sa hloleha ho qetela ho rulela phapusi eo ka lebaka la mathata a lichelete,” ho rialo Mohlomphehi Litšoane.

A ipiletsa ho Letona la Thuto le Koetliso ho thusa hore khaho ea sekolo seo e qeteloe kaha o le

molemo haholo ho baithuti le matichere haholo nakong ena eo likolo li khothaletsoang ho ruta lithuto tsa mahlale.

A bontša hore tlhoko e ‘ngoe eo sekolo se nang le eona ke ea phapusi eo matichere a lulang ka ho eona ‘me

a re ba se ba bile ba sebelisa phapusi e ‘ngoe eo baithuti ba tšoanelang ho e sebelisa ka hona a ipiletsa ho Letona la Thuto ho lemoha tlhoko eo.

A boela a ipiletsa ho Letona la ‘Meru le Mobu le neng le le

Mokhethoa oa Bela-Bela No: 21, Mohlomphehi Lits'oane Lits'oane

teng moo, Mohlomphehi Kabelo Mafura ho hlokomela khoholeho e teng Lebatooeng leo e bakiloeng ke komello ena e phahameng hoo mafika a lithaba a bonahalang a ntse a theoha ho tloha moo a neng a le teng ‘me ka nako e ‘ngoe a ba ka kotsi moo a theohelang teng.

Motsamaisi oa Setereke (DA) sa Berea Mohlomphehi Ntšala Letsoela haa bua ketelong eo le eena a bontša hore ba na le liqholotso seterekeng seo tse kenyeletsang tlhokeho ea mesebetsi, tlhobolo, tlala ea masetla- libete e bakoang ke komello e sitisitseng ho lema masimo.

A bontša hore bokuli le bona bo ikakhetse ka matla ho masea le batho ba baholo tse ntseng li tlisoa ke pheto-phetoho ea leholimo ka mocheso o bonahalang o le mongata haholo ‘me o ba ka mafu a kang letšollo le lefubelu le bakiloeng ke ho noa metsi a sa hloekang.

A bontša hape hore bothata bo bong ke thekisetsano ea bana ba banana ho ea Afrika Boroa moo ba fihlang ba etsoa makhoba a thobalano ‘me a re sena se ka qojoa ka ho hlahisa mesebetsi le ho khothaletsa bana ho kena sekolo.

Sepolesa se khothaletsa sechaba ho nena litlolo tsa molao Ka ‘Makhojane Motumi MASERU – Sepolesa sa Lesotho se ile sa tšoara ‘moka le baphatlalatsi ba litaba ho khothaletsa sechaba ka kakaretso ho tlohela litlolo tsa molao le ho elellisoa litloli tsa molao ho tlohela mesebetsi e khahlanong le molao.

Mohlahlami oa Mookameli oa Sepolesa ea ikarabellang matšolong a maholo Keketso Monaheng o hlalositse hore bona ele Sepolesa sa Lesotho ba lemoha hore ho na le batho ba etsang ketso tsa ho hlaselana haholo nakong ea bosiu. A re litlolo tsa molao tse etsahalang matsatsing a morao tjena ke tsa batho ba bolaeanag ka lithunya le ho chesetsana matlo.

O boetse a eletsa baetsi ba ketso tsena tse mpe ho khutla mekhoeng, kaha bona ele Sepolesa sa naha ba na le melao le melaoana e hlakileng ebileng e totobetseng eo ba sebetsang ka eona . A tsoela pele a re baetsi ba ketso tsena ba se itebatse hore Sepolesa sa naha ena se fuoe matla ‘me ba tla etsa ka matla ho bona hore litlolo tsena tsa molao li’a fela.

“Ho malimabe a tla nne a khethe ho se mamele hobane rona re le Sepolesa re tla etsa sohle se matleng a rona ho felisa litaba tsena,” ho hlalositse Mohlahlami oa Sepolesa.

O ile a boela a hlalosa hore taba ena ea ho chesa matlo ehlile ho bonahala ele taba ehlileng e bonahalang e ata haholo ‘me “hajoale

rona re le Sepolesa ntse re le lipatlisisong tsa ho fumana baetsi ba ketso tsena lehoja re se re atlehile ho fumana methating emeng ea hore na re ka ba fumana joang?”

Mohlomphehi Monaheng a re liphuputso tsa bona ele Sepolesa li supa hore beng ba liketso tsena ba li etsa ka lebaka la ho se khotsofale ,ka hona bona ele Sepolesa ba ipiletsa ho bo-ralitaba ho tiisa matsoho ho feta mona hape a re ba leboha le Basotho ka tšebetso eo ba ntseng ba e etsa ho fenya bobolu kahare ho naha.

A qetella ka hore bophatlalatsi bo tsebise sechaba ka kakaretso hore bona ele Sepolesa ba tla fumana beng ba ketso tsena ‘me ba tla ba beha moo ba tšoanelang, hape a khothaletsa sechaba ho fana ka lithunya tse seng molaong.

Lebenkele la U Save ButhaButhe le sa tsoa apareloa ke mollo ‘me la echa le thepa e neng e le kahar’a lona. Baetsi ba liketso tsena ha ba so tsejoe.

Lentsoe la Sechaba le hlokometse hore matlo a lipitso le oona a chesoa ka mollo ke batho ba sa tsejoeng.

Matlo a lipitso ke moo Motlotlehi a epelang lipitso tsa sechaba haa ile literekeng.

Letona la Puso ea Libaka le Borena, Dr. Pontšo Sekatle, le eena o tšoentsoe ke liketso tsa ho chesoa ho’a matlo a lipitso a ikarabellang Lekaleng la habo.

Mohlahlami oa mookameli oa Sepolesa mats’olong a maholo, Keketso Monaheng

Baitšokoli ba lla ka thepa e theko e boima

Ka Lentsoe la sechaba

Baitšokoli ba sebeletsang MotseMoholo Maseru ba seboko ka thepa e holimo eo ba e rekisetsang sechaba.

Monghali Tšolo Lebitsa ho tsoa mokhatlong oa Khathang tema, o boletse hore ba eleletsoe hore sesosa sa ho phahama ha lijo tseo ba li rekisang tse kenyeletsang litholoana ke komello e sa tsoa feta e neng e aparetse naha ea Lesotho esita le likarolo tse ling tsa tikoloho ea Afrika e Boroa.

A re ba ntse ba lebeletse hore lijo li ntse li tlo nyoloha ho feta mona moo li le teng kaha batho ha ba ea lema ho hang.

Monghali Lebitsa o itse bothata bo boholo ke hore Lesotho ha le khone ho itlhahisetsa litholoana tse lekaneng ‘me joale le lokela ho li reka Afrika Boroa.

A re ho nyoloha hona ho’a litholoana ho boetse ho bakoa hape ke hore bahlahisi ba litholoana ba ile ba sebelisa meriana ho loantša mafu a mang a neng a bakoa ke komello.

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KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship (MoLGC) – Leribe District Council 1.1. TENDER NOTICE 1.2. 1NSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1.3. The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainship (MoLGC) – Leribe District Council has received funds from the Government of Lesotho and intends to apply these funds for drilling and blasting at 4 rural roads constructions (Lebotha – Lepaqoa, Makopela – Palama, Konkotia – Pents’I and Pitseng – Lipetu). Tenders are therefore invited from suitably qualified and registered bidders to drill and blast at the said rural roads for the financial year 2016/2017.

1.4. CONFIDENCIALITY Due to the nature of this assignment, the MoLGC shall require that documents, maps, diagrams, reports, findings, and any other information acquired by the company from any source during the course of undertaking of the assignment be kept strictly confidential, and that such information shall not be shared with third parties without the express permission of MoLGC. 1.5. ITT PROCESS 1.5.1.

Tender Issuance and Submission

VEHICLE FOR SALE

The issue date for this tender is 22nd March 2016, and the closing date is 04th May 2016. Tender responses are to be delivered to the district council’s tender box situated at HLOTSE URBAN COUNCIL near Motebang hospital, NOT LATER THAN 11:00 am on the 04th May 2016. All tenders will be opened on Wednesday 04th may 2016 at 11:30am. One (1) original and three (3) hard copies of bid documents should be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked DRILLING AND BLASTING AT LERIBE DISTRICT COUNCIL RURAL ROADS – LDC 04 OF 2016/2017. Tender documents are available at the LERIBE DISTRICT COUNCIL (PROCUREMENT UNIT) at a non-refundable value of M1000.00 (one thousand Maloti only) paid at the accounts division of the HLOTSE URBAN COUNCIL. CLARIFICATIONS All clarifications and queries on this tender must be addressed to the secretary tender panel procurement unit, Leribe District Council P.O. Box 1 Leribe 300.

Tel: 22400615 Email: bmpalami87@gmail.com or gracematela@yahoo.com for all requests for clarifications which should be received no later than 15th April 2016. All requests for clarifications must be in writing.

The World Bank announces the sale of the following vehicle: Vehicle Make Toyota Prado 4x4 diesel

Mileage

Colour

136793

Silver

Year of Reserve Manufacture Price 2009 M195,000

The vehicle will be available for viewing at the UN House on March 23 to April 1st from 10h00 to 12h00. Vehicle will be sold on “as is-where is” basis.

Bids must be deposited in the tender box marked Vehicle Bid at the UN reception made to the attention of The World Bank Country Rep, and must contain the bidder`s complete names, address and contact telephone numbers.

Deadline for Bid submission is Monday 4th April, 2016 at 16h30.

Bids will be opened publicly in the presence of the interested bidders or their representatives in the UN Conference Hall on April 5th from 10h00to 12h00.

N:B: The successful bidder will be responsible for payments, taxes and registration fees under their names. The World Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any bid before or after the auction. 20 ADVERTS

The Lesotho Government MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (MDP)

TENDER NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOTHA BOTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL TENDER NOTICE NUMBER BBDC/LOG/5

Invitation To Tender (ITT) Tender Notice PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES ITT Number: 10 0f 2015/2016 29 March 2016 1.

The Ministry of Development Planning invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the provision of Security Services for Financial Year 2016/2017.

L o t No.

Description

Department

1

Lump sum for the provision of three day guards with radio/cell phone unarmed

Head Quarters

Tender document can be obtained from Botha Bothe District Council, on payment of a nonrefundable fee of one thousand Maloti only (1000.00)

Lump sum for the provision of two night guards with radio/cell phone and armed with firearm 2

Lump sum for the provision of one day guards with radio/cell phone unarmed

National Manpower Secretariat

Development

Lump sum for the provision of one night guards with radio/cell phone and armed with firearm 3

Lump sum for the provision of two day guards with radio/cell phone unarmed

Bureau of Statistics (HQ)

Lump sum for the provision of two night guards with radio/cell phone and armed with firearm 4

Lump sum for the provision of one day guards with radio/cell phone unarmed Lump sum for the provision of one night guards with radio/cell phone and armed with firearm

Botha Bothe District Council invites tenders from locally registered and eligible contractors for supply and delivery of road construction materials and supply and delivery, fitting, and balancing of the tyres and providing the wheel alignment to plant and machinery for Botha Bothe District Council, for Lebetla-Bokoro, Makeneng-Masere and Ratsele-Ha Balimo gravel roads construction projects. Also supply of drilling and blasting services for TsimePotomane, Makeneng-Masere and Ratsele-Ha Balimo gravel roads construction projects for Botha Bothe District Council for fiscal year 2016/2017.

Bureau of Statistics (Districts) ButhaButhe, Leribe, Berea, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek, ThabaTseka, Mokhotlong, Mantso’nyane, Mphaki, Semonkong, Ha Lejone.

Tender documents are available at the Ministry of Development Planning; Africa House; Kings way Road; Maseru, Lesotho, at a non refundable fee of M300.00 (three Hundred Maluti) from Monday, 29 February Until Wednesday 13 April 2016. Tender document is payable at cash at Accounts office. Receipt issued

by Accounts Office must be submitted to Procurement Unit for collection of the Tender Document during working hours. The tender shall be submitted in a SEALED envelope clearly marked: The Secretary Tender Panel, MDP/SEC/2016/2017(Ministry of Development Planning-Provision of Security Services Lot(1,2,3,and 4) at or before 14:00hrs on the 13 April 2016.

For more Information please contact Secretary Tender Panel; Tel: 22328187.

Additional requirements are specified in tender document with the scope of works Sealed envelopes marked Technical proposal and the other one marked financial proposal and both envelopes in one sealed envelope bearing no identification of bidder must be clearly marked; ‘’TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TYRES, ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND DRILLING AND BLASTING FOR BOTHA BOTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL’S GRAVEL ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.’’ The deposit time and date are 8:00am - 16.30pm during official working hours from Monday to Friday, from the 01/03/2016 to the 14/04/2016. Tenders will be opened on the 14/04/2016 at 2.30pm at Botha Bothe District Council’s office. The tender box will be situated at Botha Bothe District Council near reception office at the office’s main entrance at (Old Lspp office opposite Botha Bothe correctional services). Interested suppliers or their representatives are expected to attend the opening. Late bids will not be accepted. Tenders that are not clearly and correctly marked shall be disqualified and returned to the bidder unopened.

The government of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and is not bound to take the lowest bid.

For more information please contact Botha Bothe District council procurement unit at 58869094/63088270

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The Central Bank of Lesotho Invitation to Tender The Central Bank of Lesotho invites registered and accredited suppliers for the supply and delivery of Cisco Switches with the following specifications: DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1) Cisco One Catalyst 4500-X 16 port 10G IP Base, Front to Back (C1- C4500X-16 SFP+)

2

2) 10GBase-SR SFP Module (SFP-10G-SR)

8

3) 10GBase-CU SFP+ Cable 3 Meter ( SFP-H10GB-CU3M)

4

4) Cisco One Advanced Perpetual Cat4500X 16P & 24P Std (C1AAPCAT45001)

2

5) Catalyst 4500X 750W AC Front to Back (C4KX-PWR750AC-R)

4

6) SNTC-8x5XNBD C1 Cat 4500-X 16 Port 10G IP Base (CON-SNT-45X16SFP)

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Tender Conditions 1.

Bidders are required to show i) delivery period ii) validity period of bid iii) after sales service iv) warranty period 2.

Bids bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for Cisco Switches” should be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Central Bank of Lesotho at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads no later than 14h30 Friday April 15th 2016.

3.

Bids will be opened the same day at 14h30 in the Central Bank Auditorium.

Bidders or their

representatives who wish to attend are welcome.

4.

Certified (at source) copies of current tax clearance certificate and traders license must be submitted with the bid.

5.

Recent financial statement of the bidder duly signed by an Audit Firm or practicing Chartered Accountant must be provided.

6.

Bidders are to note that the Bank may require a performance guarantee of no more than 10% of the bid amount 7.

Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only.

8.

Central Bank of Lesotho is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid.

9.

Bidders must expressly respond to the specifications as stipulated in the advertisement. References to materials which the bidder is not the author shall not constitute a response or part thereof.

10.

For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone #:22232126.

Special notes • Bidders are expected to ensure strict compliance with the above specifications and conditions, failure to do so will result in disqualification of bids.

• All Bidders are advised that a Vendor Exclusion Policy shall apply where necessary, copies of the policy may be obtained from the Secretary.

• Bidders are to note that the Central Bank of Lesotho shall apply withholding tax obligation when effecting payment.

M. Lechela (Mrs.) Secretary, Tender Committee

29 March - 04 April 2016

BAM Media is an independent Basotho owned national publisher of newspapers, specialist magazines and books. It seeks a commercial and innovative candidate, who will recognize new opportunities, embrace publishing efficiencies, superior customer service and product value in the position of a Manager. with a preparedness to be involved with the industries our publications cover and support.

Purpose Reporting to the CEO, the Manager will be responsible for operations, revenue growth, print and online publications quality, circulations,

client

service

and

media

innovation.

Qualifications Requirements 

and

Preliminary

Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Administration or equivalent, with strong business acumen.

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At least 12 months experience in a print publication environment, preferably at a supervisory level.

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Previous

experience

in

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A meticulous approach to their work and an eye for detail

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The ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines

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Passionate and deadline driven

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A rounded team leader who can work in varying degrees of authority

How to apply: 1.

Please hand-deliver your Motivational letter, 2-3 page Curriculum Vitae with 3 references, and certified Certificates and Transcripts to: The Recruitment Office, BAM Consultancy, P.0. Box 1803, Maseru

2.

Alternatively email applications to bamconsultancy.co.ls)

sales

management and digital content development

will

be

highly

regarded. 

A proven track record in the publishing industry in a related position will be an added advantage.

Skills: 

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The position requires a leader with energy, passion and vision to guide and work with an experienced team.

Good people, plus written and communication skills are essential,

your (hr@

Submissions are expected on or before 1st April 2016 at 16:00pm Kindly indicate your earliest availability to start in your Application Letter No late Applications will be considered and should you not hear from us within 14 days from submission date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

RE: TENDER INVITATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ‘’ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION’’ IN THE M30 FACTORY SHELLS FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR LESOTHO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LNDC)

RE: TENDER INVITATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF M30 FACTORY SHELLS FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR LESOTHO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LNDC)

Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) invites tenders from interested category ‘A’ & ‘B’ Electrical contractors for the CONSTRUCTION OF “ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION” IN THE M30 FACTORY SHELLS FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR LESOTHO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LNDC)

Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) invites tenders from interested category ‘A’ & ‘B’ contractors for the CONSTRUCTION OF M30 FACTORY SHELLS FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR LESOTHO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LNDC)

All potential tenderers must attach the following with their tenders: • Certified copy of Ministry of Public Works Electrical contractor’s category • Certified copy of Trader’s License • Certified copy of valid Tax Clearance Certificate

All potential tenderers must attach the following with their tenders: • Certified copy of Ministry of Public Works contractor’s category • Certified copy of Trader’s License • Certified copy of valid Tax Clearance Certificate

Interested companies shall collect the tender documents from the address stated below from 24 March 2016 during working hours.

Interested companies shall collect the tender documents from the LNDC Block A, Development House from 24 March 2016 during working hours.

Terms:

Terms:

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Tenders shall be procured for a non-refundable tender deposit of M1,000.00 A mandatory site visit shall be conducted on 01 April 2016 at 09:30hrs Tenders must be submitted no later than 14 April 2016 at 12:00hrs.

Tenders must be deposited into a tender box at the address stated below.

Tender opening shall be on the same date at 12:10hrs No late tender submissions shall be accepted.

No Telegraphic, fax or E-mail submissions shall be accepted All queries shall be forwarded to the contact person at the contact numbers state below no later than 24hrs before tender submission time.

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Tenders shall be procured for a non-refundable tender deposit of M1,000.00 A mandatory site visit shall be conducted on 01 April 2016 at 09:30hrs Tenders must be submitted no later than 14 April 2016 at 12:00hrs.

Tenders must be deposited into a tender box at the address stated below.

Tender opening shall be on the same date at 12:10hrs No late tender submissions shall be accepted.

No Telegraphic, fax or E-mail submissions shall be accepted All queries shall be forwarded to the contact person at the contact numbers state below no later than 24hrs before tender submission time.

Contact Person: Mrs. M. Khaka at telephone numbers +266 22312012 or email at khaka@lndc.org.ls

Contact Person: Mrs. M. Khaka at telephone numbers +266 22312012 or 58853928 or email at khaka@lndc.org.ls

+266

Tender Delivery Address: LNDC Development house Block A, Level 7, Maseru, Lesotho

Tender Delivery Address: LNDC Development house Block A Level 7, Maseru, Lesotho

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VACANCY BAM Consultancy (Pty) Ltd invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Human Resource Assistance.

JOB SUMMARY Human Resource Assistant is responsible in assist with the day to day operations of the HR department, being the first point of contact for all general HR administration issues and correspondence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties.

Assist with administrative support to BAM Group employees.

Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives.

Compile and update BAM Group employee records (hard and soft copies).

Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, etc.)

Deal with employee’s requests regarding HR rules and regulations.

Monitor and ensure that employees follow required procedure to apply for leave of absence and manage its records.

Ensure that all company HR processes and procedures are well known and properly followed.

Monitor log sheet, teamwork application and submission of monthly reports as well as submission of performance contract.

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCES  Extensive previous administrative experience of working in a HR department.  Excellency in administrative and team building skills.  A positive and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to self-motivate.  Proficient in using Microsoft Office and excel applications.  Co-ordination of a wide range of activities at any one time.  Good reporting skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPIRIENCE Diploma in Human Resource Management with two (2) years experience. Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their detailed CVs, application letter, certified copies of educational Certificates accompanied by transcripts and certified copy of passport by Wednesday the 8th/ April 2016, not later than 17:00hrs. Late submissions will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If not contacted consider your application unsuccessful.

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Highly entertaining Raps By ‘Mathabo Pakane “ Raps” a kwaito and Hip Hop star whose real name is Rapulane Tlali from Maseru takes Relax through his passage in music.

Who is Raps?

Raps is a kwaito hip hop and kwaito artist who is willing to put hip-hop and kwaito on its high level.

How would you describe your music for the public audience if they have never seen you before?

It is a music that inspires everyone because I sing about the life and consequences that involve everyone, young and old. Listening to it will make people to want more and want to know me. Believe me if they see me they will never believe.

What made you first realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

The response I get from my followers, it started when I was young and I never stopped and I will never stop until the casket drops.

Does anyone in particular influence your artistic talent?

Yeah! My late brother Khojane may his soul rest in peace.

How did you become involved in the type of music you sing now?

I like Kwaito ever since l was young and realized that I can sing it, to my surprise I made a hit song about my late brother. That is when I started to realize that I can sing Hip Hop too.

What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

They are about life, happiness, love, sadness and joy. But generally about life.

How long have you been performing live?

It is 15 years now.

How do you rate your live performance ability? Do you feel better performing live or in the studio? What would you like to change or improve?

Superb and fabulous, I feel better live because that is where my fans see me, feel me, hear me and support me.

What do you think your greatest opportunity has been so far in your musical career?

That would be satisfying my

fans, inspiring my fans and getting money.

Do you have any fan comments of how your music has affected or changed them?

Yeah! Lots of them wish that they could sing and change lives the way I do. They say that I make music easy but comforting and uniting everyone.

What are your up-to-date performance plans? New releases? Tours? Any News?

I always perform at Lakeside hotel at weekends’ nights and preparing Lesotho Tour not forgetting Bar1 Maseru Mall which might be soon.

What is the furthest show from your home that you have done?

Johannesburg Alex stadium.

The crowd was so huge and made it to the top.

What are your immediate music career goals in one to three years?

To have my own studio and help lot of struggling artist who cannot be seen or heard because there is a lot of talent out there unnoticed.

If you had only five minutes on earth to perform one song that could leave a great impact on the world today, what song would you perform and why did you choose this particular piece?

“Lerato”, because it is all about love and bringing people together and that is all what matters to me.

Bringing people together and making them feel love, passion, happiness and togetherness.

As an artist, how would you define SUCCESS? Success is all about achieving your goals in what you do best and what you love and do best.

Like you indicated that your music has an impact on both young and old people. So, what advice do you have for the youth of today?

Study like never before, work extra hard and extra mile to achieve your goal. Success will come your way. Believe in yourself.

Are there any special people you would like to thank for making your dream come true as an artist?

Khojane, Zola, Fakzen and my one and only Peanuts.

Raps

Making difference with poetry; African poet

By Bokang Tilo Thabo Marebole, 23, a poet, aka an African poet, is known from winning a first price in the Molelengoane Poetry competition which opened doors for him as he got radio interviews and more performance bookings. He recently worked on the Earth hour theme song with well known local artists namely; Skebza D, Stlofa, Tmech and Mimi G. The song is playing on the local radios and he even got featured on the line up for the commemoration of the day on the 19th March. He also performed at MSU Market and Nala project social market on the 27th March.

“My poems are cultural, political and about social development, but i can still write any theme if given one,” he explained.

An African poet stated that he began writing poems in 2007 when he was in Form A when he was introduced to poetry by Tšeliso Moima, his Director. He began as an actor in the school theatre and in 2008 that’s when he realized that he could really write poems, he began to represent his school in High school competitions.

“In 2010, I got my big-break when I won the first price at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) HIV/AIDS competition

which earned me an opportunity to perform at the International AIDS day,” he added.

He further told Relax that in the next two years, he sees himself as a complete artist, doing more performances and hosting his own shows.

He said if by then he would be recognized he will think of publishing a book. He also thinks of hosting rallies and recording songs in an attempt of fighting abuse using his poetry like he always says he dedicates his poetry to the struggle of setting women and children free from the hands of abuse.

“I grew up loving to read and playing theatre but never thought I could write until 2007 when I met Tšeliso Moima who taught me everything I know about poetry and uprooted my love for the craft, I look up to him as a poet.

There are other poets who still inspire me, Mzwakhe Mbhuli and Maak Manaka are some of the people I look up to,” he affirmed.

He concluded that being on stage is one of the priceless moments, he feels so free and in control and at times he wishes to go on and on.

He stated that to him poetry is the meaningful meaning of freedom.

He said that people do not believe in him until they see him on stage hence hindering him to be given more platforms.

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Hip hop Launch at St Monica’s

By Jokobina Setlhare Leribe- During Easter holidays, Hip hop and dance hall group staged an all-night performance at St Monica’s to launch their new albums for Harambe, the collective name for these entire hip hop artists.

The main artist Keptain Dash was to launch his new album “Korotlane” while Robocop was to make known his freshly released album entitled “The Rise of Robo.”

The Harambe artists are willing and intending to do the best they can in the music industry.

‘Hard work pays.’ That’s the message behind their project.

In an interview with Relax, the organizer of the show who is an also artist, Keptain Dash showed their undying wish to uplift the hip hop music in Lesotho. He also said they want to instill the love of music in the people of Lesotho, especially the young generation, and especially the love of hip hop.

“Our intention is to take music industry to the next level since it is still in its formative stage and we are intending to promote local talent. Young artists are also welcomed to Harambe entertainment,” said Dash.

Dash added that by December this year, they will be hosting a big event that will be held at Setsoto Stadium where scores of people are expected to attend because they are going to try their level best to make it as interesting event as ever, as well as advertise it as early as possible.

Dash and his people aim at making this December show as big as those biggest events in the country like Morija Arts and Cultural festival (MOCUFE).

“This will also help young artists who have passion in hip hop and dance hall music to show up their talent as they think that in Decem-

ber there will be as many artists as possible to showcase their skills,” he said.

According to Dash, the biggest challenge that they always encounter is that of unsatisfactory audience in the shows.

“People don’t attend in satisfying numbers,” he said. “They probably still don’t understand certain types of music, most especially our Hip hop. You know what I mean?”

Dash also stated that even at St. Monica’s people were still very few.

However, he said that he and his group are still optimistic that things will soon be alright for them.

“We are trying by all means to host as many shows as possible so that people can understand what we’re doing, our music. Maybe things will work out for us,” said Keptain Dash.

He also indicated that they had performed live before in Ficksburg at Suncel club where the audience was really rocked by their performance.

“They really liked it,” he said.

“It rocked them. It really did.”

The night club launch featured more other young but talented DJs namely: Robocop, Moddaw, DJ Tomyterry, DJ Maxerz, Tlharse, OJ, Custa Nova, Gainer Logg, Peri-peri, and many others.

As the event organizer, Dash made it clear to Relax that they had been on a village-to-village tour since Monday 21st, and that they would do that throughout the week to also gather and recruit new artists from these villages; “those who may be interested in the hip hop and dance hall music.”

This week long tour also was meant to pave way to the biggest day of the launch.

Keptain mentioned that the launch was sponsored by Pheko Matla and gave his heartfelt gratitude to him.

Keptain Dash

Moddaw on stage

Dj Edwin and Semoli promote local artists

By Bokang Tilo Kamohelo Edwin Lebesa and Lekata semoli, best buddies and comrades from Ha Thetsane, were the organisers of hot event “The hang out” on the 25th March 2016 at K-Ash car wash.

It was an event of close to 40 local artists and a 100% local line up.

The hang out was a success because many people made it to the event even though the organisers expected more of the audience for they always set high goals for themselves.

The only artists who did not make it to the event were three but they did send their apologies.

Some of the Djs who performed at the event were Dj Lennox, Dj Lobby and Christopher King. There were also artists like O.G.S’killz.

The aim of the event was to promote and uplift local artists, to help them have enough exposure so they could feel that their work is appreciated and are earning the respect that they deserve in the country.

They still feel that local artists are not given enough platforms to

prove themselves.

“I have worked with artists like Arnosoul from Johannesburg, Sadon from Lesotho and Jabu Mbara from Austin Taxas. Arnosoul & Dj Edwin Ft Jabu Mbara & Sadon – coming home,” Edwin affirmed.

Dj Edwin is a producer, a shareholder and a marketing director of Heritage cooperation (clothing brand) while Semoli is a CEO and manages artists. They stated that their ambassadors in the company are also local artists: Bible verse, Axo mind and Sadon. They do anything in their power to uplift local artists.

“We have organized four events and the hang out is the 5th one, our setup was such that there were no VIPs, we wanted people to mingle and everyone feel the part and parcel of the event. We hosted two events in December, the first one was the chill out session on the 20th and the other one was hashtag 2015 must fall on the 31st,” Semoli explained.

One of the audiences at the event, Mosa Maqelepo, stated that she really enjoyed to be the part

of the event, it was her first time to attend that kind of event and she doesn’t regret coming and she won’t miss the next event.

The manager of an artist called O.G.S’kills, who were present at the event told Relax that the event was awesome with a proper great

crowd. He added that the turn up was fair and they are hoping to get platform of this kind regularly.

“Even though l met some many challenges, the event was successful and we are therefore grateful,” Dj Edwin concluded.

Dj Lobby, Christopher king and Dj Lennox on stage

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FIFA is after SAFA

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU- Officials are now facing charges in the United State of America over corruption scandals of being paid a 10 Million US Dollars bribe to enable SA to host the 2010 World Football Tournament.

FIFA demands the truth.

In 2008, Africa was proud of South Africa after she won the bid to host the world most prestigious football spectacle. Some African countries demanded to host at least some of the world cup matches since they had the feeling that this was for Africans.

Some improved their infrastructure to attract the world national squads to at least use them for their camps and training grounds. At the time Setsoto Stadium was under construction. But South Africa had good enough facilities like hotels and stadiums to host the competition by themselves. All they needed was to renovate them.

Today South Africa (SA) and South African Football Association (SAFA) are all by themselves in facing the accusations of 2010 World Cup bribery scandal. US authorities and FIFA openly accused South Africa and SAFA of paying a $ 10 Million bribe to secure votes for the

SAFA celebrated 2010 bid victory with Mandela and Sepp Blatter

2010 World Cup. Although South Africa and SAFA do not deny having paid the amount of the $10 Million to FIFA, they claim it was not meant as a bribe to secure votes for the 2010 World Cup. The son of the Warner who made a plea bargain with US authorities and admitted his crimes, Daryan Warner and other unidentified suspects said, “Engineered a $ 10 Million payoff in exchange for Executive Committee votes regarding where the 2010 World Cup would be hosted.”

He again said, “My father’s Bag-

man and I collected a briefcase with $ 10 000 in cash from a high-ranking South African bid committee official.”

He said he took it back to his father.

Warner’s strong illicit ties to the South African bid committee, the South African offered a more attractive bribe of $10 Million in exchange for Warner’s, Blazer’s and a third executive committee member’s votes,” adds the document.

This is on the South African Supersport Television Top Stories on 17th Match 2015.

Warner disguised the payment

as support for the benefit of African Diaspora in the Caribbean region.

The high-ranking South African Bid Committee Official is not labeled in the Daryan Warner document, but the world knows the South African people who were in forefront of Bid Committee during the 2010 World Cup campaign and some were officially given high-ranking South Africa titles to honor them for the job they have done.

The US and FIFA investigations are not going to affect other African countries including Lesotho, although some of the African countries inherited some of the buses used during the World Cup including Lesotho Football Association (LeFA). It looks like South Africa and SAFA cannot run for ever, since US and FIFA investigations are getting closer to them, US, FIFA and South African media are also behind the investigations of the Madiba Magic 2010 World Cup campaign.

If some of the South African soccer officials (2010 Local Organasing Committee Members) are found guilty by FIFA and US, will they join the former FIFA president and some of the former FIFA Executive Committee Members and be suspended from Football.

LPSA grows bigger

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-The Lesotho Pool and Snooker Association (LPSA) is growing bigger and bigger lately.

Last year they hosted the Region 5 Pool Games in the country and to date they have introduced The Premier League and First Division League in Maseru.

LPSA have registered other districts like Mokhotlong and Mafeteng. They have reinstated Leribe and soon they will begin with Berea, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek and Thaba Tseka. The most successful story is that, they have established a First Division and it is running very well and is now in its second round.

A fortnight ago, Caesar’s Pool Club was playing in two leagues, the premier league Caesar’s Pool Club; paid a visit to Khachi’s Club Lower Thamae and Caesar’s Two Pool Club hosted Platinum at their home table at Upper Thamae. Many other teams are planning to register in the First Division League, since they have many players and they cannot all get the chance to play.

Ceasars Pool Club have thirty-one registered members in all

and only twenty-five players take part in a match, because each match is made up of five sections of five to make the total of twenty-five (the best of twenty-five). In the match between Ceasars Two and the visitors Platinum, at the break Platinum was leading 6-4 and in the 8th match Platinum player Joel Rating won the match against Tšeliso Rakotje of Ceasars Two and Ceasars Two lost 10-15 to the visitors Platinum.

It was a dead weekend for Ceasars Pool Club because they lost in the Premier League and First Division, Khachis defeated Ceasars 1312 in the match which was played at Khachis Pool Club and Ceasars Two lost to the visitors Platinum 10-15.

In all the league matches, the involved players do their own refereeing and provide table officials and should have clear laws of the game knowledge.

The President of LPSA Tšeliso Bulane said, “We have a challenge now and we had to divide our club into two divisions, that is Ceasars Pool Club that is playing in the Premier League and we have Ceasars Two which is playing First Division

Joel Rating beat Tšeliso Rakotje in the 8th match

because we have many players and they cannot all play. But since we divided our club into two, most of them enjoy the game because they are playing and they can be promoted as a team into the Premier League level and this has attracted other clubs and they will register into First Division.”

This is how they played a fort night ago: Leribe Dallas 17-8 Setla, Galaxy 18-7 Elangeni and Natalis 13-12 Blackpool. In the Maseru

First Division results are as follows: Zizzlers 7-18 Goldenline, Paul Master 10-15 Chivas, Naleli Masters 15-10 Yellow Tau and Ceasars Tow 10-15 Platinum In the Maseru Premier League are as follows: PJ 11-14 Mabote Masters, Cecil 13-12 DRC, LDF 11-14 Katlehong, Fastkill 196KTA, Khachis 13-12 Ceasars, Lifateng 14-11 Sekoele, Crusaders 13-12 Pasco’s and Molalana 15-10 Manhattan.

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My observation to date

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Mazenod’s famous football club Swallows, ‘Maswaiswai’ of Canada have an opportunity to bounce back into the First Division after they defeated Machokha of Thaba Bosiu a painful 1-0 on Monday, this is after spending one season playing in the B Division.

Swallows is the champion of Maseru District and they represent Maseru Football Association (DIFA Maseru) in the National Region Football competition that will be hosted by Thaba Tseka District before they come to Mafeteng District where the National B Division final tournament will be played The only goal of the match came in the first 4 minutes of the match through the legs of number 14 Monyatheli Ntobo, the match officials were a set of Lesotho women FIFA referees, ’Mathabo Kolokotoane centre referee, Puleng Mahomo first assistant and Polotso Maapara second assistant another pair of watchful eyes being Mohlolo Phomane .

Maseru is the only district that has more than 50 teams, compared to other districts which have less than 10 teams in the B Division.

This means Maseru teams play more matches than other districts before they qualify. This is an added advantage to the team that qualifies in Maseru to go all the way and win the National Championship.

The disadvantage is that, those from the districts play for a short

By Tšeliso Tale

Swallows is the Maseru B Division Champion

time and qualify while waiting for a Maseru Team and they have an advantage to pick the best players in the district and make one team.

Their DIFA’S can even assist them to provide them with new players’ licenses to avoid protests, since National Competition is the responsibility of each district.

The President of DIFA Maseru, Qamako Mahao said, “Swallows no longer represents the people of Mazenod but the whole of Maseru District and it our responsibility as DIFA Maseru to support Swallows all the way to the National Competition.”

Mahao said some districts have completed their league even before we complete our first round and I want to believe that, they have picked the best players in the dis-

trict and organised the players’ licenses with the assistance of their DIFA’s.

“Again we have bought a Football Team Jersey for the Maseru Champions and the runner-up with the money we have collected at the gate during these games. We will work hand in hand in preparation, till we win the finals,” said Mahao.

Swallows walked away with a floating trophy and 25 gold medals and set of football jersey and Machokha walked away with 25 silver medals and set of jersey.

On Sunday Swallows humiliated another Thaba Bosiu team 5-0, Machokha was playing the Constituency completion in Machache organised by Monyane Moleleki instead of watching Swallows match and resting.

Women Rider Project introduced

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Tummy Bicycle Shop has introduced Mabote Women Bicycling Workshop Project for the women of Ha Mabote and nearby villages above 15 years starting from the first week of March 2016.

Tummy Bicycle Shop came up with the idea and approached the Chief of Ha Mabote and proposed a community gathering.

This Shop together with Tummy Cycling Club announced the gathering all over Ha Mabote riding along the roads of Ha Mabote and the nearby villages on Saturday before the day of the gathering.

The gathering was held on Sunday and a large number of Mabote women community came and they were informed with the project.

They came to learn riding a bicycle and Tummy Bicycle Shop provided with bicycles and teaching the women on how to ride the bicycle and the training took place at Maqalika Dam near Ha Mabote.

The owners of Tummy Bicycle Shop and Tummy Cycling Club Tumisang and ‘Mamonyane Taabe led the workshop by teaching the

learners.

On the first day, close to twenty-five Mabote women came to the party, but to date they have exceeded fifty women new riders. Some took one day to learn and become riders while others two to three days.

They begin with the lessons on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays but with the request of the learners, it is now everyday training. Initially it was from 06:30 am till 09:00am on Saturdays morning.

They do not have training session and only come in the afternoon and on Sundays; they come at 17:30 pm till 19:00 pm.

Today is 06:30 am till 09:00 am and 17:00 pm till 18:00 pm during the week on Saturdays, and on Sundays after church and 17:00 pm till 18:00 pm in the afternoon.

Tumisang Taabe said, “Initially the opportunity was meant for Ha Mabote and the nearby women above 15 years-old community just to attract them into sports and they could be easily manageable, but today we allow Basotho from other places on special arrangement.”

Soon in April we are going to in-

troduce Women Cycling Tour Club where we will ride in a group on the announced dates in the Berea area and we want to turn them into professional riders, but not all of them since we have some over 45 years of age coming for training.

Taabe added: “We have also introduced Old Stock Football team and soon we will introduce Old Stock Netball. We have donated two soccer balls to the old Mabote community men and we have two netballs to donate to Mabote community women. These people will introduce Tummy Bicycle Shop to other women of Lesotho and they will buy from us and they will also come to us for their bicycle repairs.

But this workshop will last for only three months for free.”

Taabe is the former President of Lesotho Cycling Association (LCA) for 2012-14 term. He is the owner of Tummy Bicycle Shop, Tummy Cycling Club, KTA Cycling Club, Nelese Cycling Club and he has donated over 2500 bicycles to vulnerable Basotho children, community, cycling clubs, old age Basotho and orphans home.

MASERU-The 2015/16 Vodacom Premier League competition is hosting up between the defending Champions and former Caf Champions League contestants Lioli, the historical Caf Champions League and Caf Confederation Cup Quarterfinalists Matlama and the Caf Champions League contestants Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS).

With less than six games to go, it is not clear which one is going to win the 2015/16 Vodacom Premier League. Three of them have already qualified for the 2016 Independence Cup (Top-4). They will be joined by Sandawana, Bantu, FC Likhopo or Kick4life depending on their performances in the few upcoming games.

Matlama for the first time in more than five years is contesting the league championship and this is the youngest in the Vodacom Premier League. This is after the Matlama Executive Committee (EC) appointed Moses Maliehe as Head Coach of the City Boys club.

While Lioli and Bantu have been in the chart contesting the league championship, Independence Cup and Lesotho National Insurance Group (LING Top-8). This Matlama side has been together for the past three years and the time is paying off with the good results. Lioli is still contesting, while Bantu is losing the momentum of contesting the league championship and fighting for a place in the 2016 Top-4.

The dream of Basotho to watch the four district clubs competing in the most prestigious and longest cup final Independence Cup is receding since Liphakoe, Linare and Likila are not promising. They are not even the top-8 teams as we speak, although Liphakoe is promising to claim a place in the Top-8.

But we should not turn a blind eye at Lesotho Defense Force (LDF).

From nowhere LDF have surprised many clubs. LDF defeated Matlama in the first leg of the 2015/16 Vodacom Premier League competition, in the first leg of the LNIG Top-8 and went on to knock Matlama out of the competition. They can still get into the 2016 Top-4.

Among the three clubs Lioli, Matlama and LCS, Lioli have more advantage to win the league, since their technical team is made up of experienced coach Halemakale Mahlaha who played for Matlama, coached Matlama, Lioli, Makoanyane XI and Likuena.

Thabile Secker has played for Lioli, LCS, Matlama and Likuena, he has experience of international fixtures with LCS and Likuena. The biggest challenge with LCS is that, their technical team is made up of new blood coaches who have just retired from professional football.

They lack experience as coaches but they have also played in international fixtures as players. Mpitsa Marai played for Liphakoe, Arsenal, LCS and Likuena and he coached Liphakoe, Bantu now LCS but their players lack international exposure so their chances are slim.

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Who is to blame for Likuena’s loss?

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Seychelles humbled Likuena 2-0 in the first leg of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) competition played in the Seychelles last Saturday.

The two nations will meet again in the second leg match this evening at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru.

Moses Maliehe and Likuena team lost their first real and official test to Seychelles on Saturday, with a promising margin.

The Likuena side went to this match with no international friendly under their belt as the one between them (Likuena) and Swaziland was cancelled because Lioli had to face Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) in a league match.

Every preparation had been done very well till a fortnight ago when Likuena’s match against Swaziland was cancelled which made it very difficult for Maliehe to know his side very well.

The inexperienced Likuena side had to face Seychelles without the legs of the most experienced and tough middle fielder Tšoanelo Koetle who was expelled from the camp at the 24th hour and replaced by

Likuena just before Monday training session

Phafa Tšosane of Matlama, taking the number of Matlama players to five and reducing Lioli players to seven.

This made Maliehe to make late changes in his preparation after he had announced his final squad and Koetle requested to be paid the remaining Likuena players balance for past fixtures. Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) decided to expel him from Likuena’s camp and dropped him from the team to fly to Seychelles.

Likuena arrived late in the evening of Thursday in Seychelles and managed to have one training session on Friday afternoon, before they faced Seychelles away from

home and they lost 2-0.

The first goal came within the first 5 minutes of the first half and the second came in first 10 minutes of the second half.

Likuena Head Coach Maliehe said,“I do not want to talk about the trip to Swaziland which was canceled, because we organised the friendly match with Likuena ex players and they gave us a good match. What was a big blow was the dismissal of Koetle psychologically on the players. Our players are not professionals and such a thing could affect them very seriously and we do not have counsellors to work with.

We lost an easy game but Sey-

chelles is technically good and they know what they are doing, now we arrived home at 3 am on Monday, a few hours before our second leg against Seychelles while they arrived on 15:00 on Sunday and again we are training once before the match.”

The team that represented Basotho in Seychelles was made up of eight Lioli players, three from Matlama, two Kick4life, two Bantu, one each from FC Likhopo and LCS. They are as follows: Goalkeepers: Liteboho Mokhehle of Lioli and Daniel Jousse of LCS. Defenders: Kopano Tšeka, Basia Makepe, Mafa Moremoholo and Bokang Sello all from Lioli and Nkesi Rankhasa of Matlama and Spirit Malefane of Bantu.

Middle Fielders: Phafa Tšosane, Jerry Kamela and Tumelo Khutlang although Koetle was cut out, Kefuoe Mahula, Jane Thaba-Ntšo of Matlama and Hlompho Kalake of Bantu.

Strikers: The three Likuena strikers were as follows: Thabiso Brown-Striker and Motlalepula Chabeli-Striker of Kick4life, Motebang ‘Nyapetsi’ Sera of Matlama who is playing his football in Europe, Tsotleho Jane and Lehlomela Ramabele of FC Likhopo.

Basotho still have potential to win Two Oceans

By Tšeliso Tale

MASERU-Basotho still have the potential to win 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon race. This after the two former Basotho Two Oceans champions Motlokoa Nkhabutlane (40182) and his brother-in-law Mabuthile Lebopo (40245) booked 3rd and 4th place on Saturday in Cape Town.

Mabuthile Lebopo is the former 2010 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon champion and he came 4th on Saturday and his brother-in-law Nkhabutlane is the former 2014 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon champion and he came 3rd on Saturday.

Basotho were late to attack for the championship and at least booked three positions in the 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon because Masilo Matjeane booked the 7th position.

Ramakoae Nkhasi is the 2016 21.1 km Two Oceans Half Marathon. He topped the nine South Africans in the top ten and no Basotho women competed in this year race.

The man who led the 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon race from the start and 2015 champion

Most of these runners were competing in this year's race

Modibe Mamabolo (4699) ended in 6th place and Porthiper Dombojena who was in the second position ended at 5th position.

The 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon race was won by Mike Fokoroni (40232) and seconded by Collen Makaza (40250) both from Zimbabwe.

Fokoroni walked away with the cheque of M250 000, flooding Old Mutual 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, gold medal and gift.

In the women’s race the defending 2015 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Caroline Wostmann came from behind to win the race and M250 000, flooding Old Mutual 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, gold medal and gift.

Lebopo said, “I could have won the race, but l did not prepare very well for the downhill, since I spent most of my time on injury and had made sure that l ran the race and decided not train downhill’s. I

think it is now time for us to work as group again because we used to dominate top-10 in South African long distance race.”

Nkhasi who is the 2016 21.1 km Two Oceans Half Marathon champion walked away with M25 000 cheque, flooding Old Mutual 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, gold medal and gift and this has brought the hope that Basotho will still dominate South African long distance race as one Basotho youth runner won the 2016 21.1km Two Oceans Half Marathon.

In 2016 21.1 km Two Oceans Half Marathon top ten there was one foreigner and was Nkhasi and the rest were South Africans. In 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon top ten there were three Zimbabwean’s, three Basotho and four South Africans.

In the 2016 56km Two Oceans Ultra Marathon women’s race South Africa dominated with seven, the rest from different African countries. Even though Lesotho is doing so well in South African Marathon, Lesotho misses to hold any medal in the Commonwealth, Olympic Games and All Africa Games after Thabiso Moqhali Commonwealth gold.