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Thabane consoles ABC supporters

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Scott, his mother plead not guilty By Tefo Khunonyane MASERU- Lehlohonolo Scott and his mother ‘Malehlohonolo Scott yesterday appeared in the High Court of Lesotho before Justice Teboho Moiloa as accused number one and his mother ‘Malehlohonolo Scott as accused number two charged with murder of Moholobela Seetsa and Kamohelo Mohata on two separate occasions. Scott is also accused of absconding from Maseru Maximum prison on October 14, 2012. The charges were read to them and were told that they have contravened sections 40 (1) of the Penal Code Act no 6 read with section 40 (2) by killing Seetsa who disappeared from his home on the 11th of January 2012. Scott was also informed by the court that he contravened section 89, Act no 6 of 2010 read with section 109 for escaping from prison with the help of some of the prison warders. After having read all these charges to them they were asked to plead, and they both pleaded not guilty to all three charges. The two both pleaded not guilty before the court. The case continues today.

Dr. Thomas Thabane, leader of ABC

“Let us leave all things to God to deal with, and work with their souls that left this planet. However, we cannot stop Lesotho being known as a Christian country. I do not have powers to accuse anyone even though I speak this with my heart full of pain,” said the Leader.

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Thabane consoles ABC supporters

By ’Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-The Leader of the All Basotho Convention (ABC), Dr. Thomas Motsoahae Thabane has passed his sincere condolences to the families and ABC supporters for the loss of the lives of seven ABC supporters who died in a car accident on Sunday, on their way back from a political rally at his constituency at Ha Abia. Passing his condolences to the bereaved families and the ABC supporters as a whole on one local radio stations, the ABC leader said: “I was raised by a Christian woman who taught me to face up to heaven and pray when things are tough on my side. “Therefore, when I heard of this sad message, I recalled her lesson in those words. Those people were from their political rally, in my Constituency where from the start I was supposed to welcome them but failed because I am out of the country because of other men who believe they are more powerful than I am. “This is a disaster, though we do not know for what reason it occurred, but remembering that those people went to the rally for various reasons and for the reasons of the ABC. They died for the party they embraced (bafu bao ba shoetse mo-

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…at least seven ABC members die in car accident reneng). “Let us leave all things to God to deal with, and work with their souls that left this planet. However, we cannot stop Lesotho being known as a Christian country.I do not have powers to accuse anyone even though I speak this with my heart full of pain,” said the Leader. He further outlined that very unfortunately he will not be present at the funerals of the deceased ABC supporters. However, Dr. Thabane promised that he would take his condolences to the deceased’s families as soon as he comes back to Lesotho. Passing condolences on behalf of the ABC National Executive Committee (NEC), ABC Secretary General, Samonyane Ntsekele, speaking with a sore heart said the news of the passing away of their comrades and the terrible injuries of others has sent shocks to the ABC family as a whole. He said the loss of these lives came after the biggest rally they had at Abia constituency. “On Sunday night, seven of them were declared dead. Today we do not have any new records since the Member of Parliament (MP) for Thetsane went to Tšepong to see others who sustained serious injuries. “It is very sad that this happened after we heard the very crucial and interesting message from our leader, but unfortunately the day ended with sadness,” said Ntsekele. He highlighted that the deceased and the culprits who were all ABC supporters were on their way back from the rally to their Thetsane Constituency No: 33 when the fatal accident occurred. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by this unfortunate incident. We have lost our beloved ones, important people, some of them were leading party branch committees, and bringing more membership into the party, but let us accept this state of affairs. “We hope the families of the deceased and those seriously injured will accept our deepest condolences and put all things before God. “What is now crucial for us (ABC supporters, affected families) is to unite and lay the deceased to rest in peace, then pray for the quickest recovery for those who are injured and hospitalized,” Ntsekele said. He also passed his condolences to all Basotho whose lives have been negatively affected by this tragic death of their comrades. Ntsekele further extended his condolences to the government of Lesotho, His Majesty King Letsie III, and to all Chiefs in this country. Police Spokesperson, Superintendent Clifford Molefe confirmed the deadly incident. According to the Police reports, the terrible accident occurred at Ha Pena-Pena, Kofi-Annan Road on Sunday around 6 pm.

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“It was reported to us that there were 13 passengers in the Quantum, and the cause of the accident was high speed driving; the vehicle could not negotiate through a corner, the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned. “We are deeply saddened by this incident since the death of even one person means a lot to us and to Basotho nation at large,” revealed Super indent Molefe. He mentioned that after the incident, when the Police arrived at the scene, three women and one

man were already dead. “Upon reaching the Hospital, two men and one woman were also declared dead on arrival,” he said. Superintendent Molefe further stated on the day of the incident, only two men aged 51 and 22 years old were identified by their families. He pleaded to all drivers to decrease driving speed to avoid incidents such as this one, because driving at a high speed does not give the driver a room to think of how to control the vehicle when accident occurs.

Woman arrested for killing her child By ‘Makhojane Motumi MAFETENG – A 22-year-old woman from Tajane who lives at Ha Tsolo, Maseru was arrested for killing her four- year-old child earlier this month. According to police spokesperson Superintendent Clifford Molefe, the suspect will appear in court once investigations are finalized. Superintendent Molefe said the accused came to Ha Tsolo where she stays and her mother asked her about the child and she told her that she has killed it. “Her mother reported her to the community policing forum who

found the child dead and wrapped inside black plastic,” he said. He said the accused indicated that she killed the child because she had it with the married man. Molefe said there are contraceptives that can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancies, “so it is very strange for a woman to kill her own blood because a child is innocent and it is also a gift of God.” Superintendent Molefe concluded by saying, “women are generous people who are known to lead by example and are people who can shape a family and are known to protect their children from harm.”

Four men accused of stealing beer By Majirata Latela MASERU- Four men appeared before Maseru Magistrate court on 7th April 2016 accused of stealing beer at Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB). The accused are Moeketsi Matjeka (32) of Ha Matjeka who stays at Ha Lesia, Kotsoana Motlatsi (35) of Thaba –Tseka, staying at Ha Abia, Mahlaha Mahlaha (29) of Nazareth, Ha Phalane living at Ha Thetsane and Lebohang Monyane

(29) of Nazareth, Ha Rankala who stays at Mathokoane. Police Public Relations Officer Superintendent Clifford Molefe on Monday said earlier this month, the four men stole 202 cases of beer from MMB and sold them. He said the suspects were given M1000.00 bail and M500.00 for surety each and three of the suspects were able to pay the amount while Matjeka was not able to pay the bail and surety and was therefore kept in police custody awaiting trial.

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Lesotho needs land, water resources management: Minister By ’Mantšali Phakoana MASERU-The Minister of Water Affairs, Ralechate ’Mokose says there is a need to emphasize coordination in terms of managing land and water resources in the country to apply joint evaluation strategies, in a coordinated manner on various land and water resources and institutions to fight soil erosion. This he said at the Water Sector coordination meeting for stakeholders hosted in Maseru on Friday with the aim of reflecting on the issues evolving around land and water resources management of Lesotho, focusing mainly on the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM), the program funded by the European Union (EU) Lesotho. The Minister mentioned that the establishment of Integrated Catchment Management is regarded as the most important action in relation to water resources. “Integrating water resources management across sectors of finance, planning, land agriculture, energy, tourism, industry, education and health is a challenge that we must face,” he said. ‘Mokose also highlighted that water is one of the most important natural resources in Lesotho which encompasses almost all aspects of life, the economy as well as the natural environment. He said: “Global Water Partnership argues that sustainable development will not be achieved without a water secure world. A water secure world integrates a concern for the intrinsic value of water with a concern for its use for human survival and well-being.” ‘Mokose further indicated that Lesotho is regarded as the “Water Tower” of Southern Africa due to its having a relative abundance of water. “This is because of its unique geographic location, high altitude natural wetland resources of the mountain areas, and the relatively high rainfall that recharges them,” said the Minister. He went on to indicate that the Maloti Mountain wetland systems serve to store and regulate the discharge of water from the good rains in the northern part of the country into the river network. “These wetlands therefore sustain the flow of water, hence the relative abundance of good quality water resources in Lesotho,” explained the Minister. “However, the sustainability of these water resources is highly threatened by massive degradation of the catchment areas. “Water security challenges are even more pronounced with the advent of climate change, which has come with more problems of prolonged and recurring droughts and floods. “Land and water resources cannot be easily separated or managed independently of one another. It is widely recognized nowadays that effective and efficient water re-

Community planting grass to prevent soil erosion

Minister of Water Affairs, Ralechate 'Mokose

sources management is that which is done at a catchment level,” he declared. The Minister said this implies that coordinated and integrated planning is required and this can only be achieved by initiating an Integrated Catchment Management approach. He also stated that the National Strategic Development Plan has identified reversing land degradation, desertification and improved watershed management as an important developmental strategic objective. “Integrated land and water resource management programs and investment plans therefore have to address soil erosion and desertification, protects water sources, preserve mountain ecosystems, increase capacity of rangelands, extend appropriate forest cover, and rejuvenate agricultural lands. The Ministry of Water recognizes the need for a concerted effort in this regard. Therefore, the Ministry developed the Lesotho Water and Sanitation Policy in 2007 and the Water Act of 2008.” However, it was revealed in the meeting that Ethiopia has a similar landscape and land use as Lesotho and both countries face similar problems of soil erosion and hence land degradation. As a result, a group comprising eight officials from Lesotho, representing the Ministries of Water, Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation, Agriculture and Food Secu-

rity, Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs, and the European Union experts, went to Ethiopia for an EU funded week long technical study tour. Representing the team, Sauli Ramatla mentioned that they had the opportunity to discuss and share lessons on the similarities and contrasts in catchment management in the two countries. He highlighted that they visited several communities which had introduced sustainable landuse practices, through drastically changing grazing practices and introducing improved production methods. As a result, land degradation and erosion were greatly reduced, and many families increased their household incomes. “We learned that, after many failures and mixed results, Ethiopia had found an approach to Sustainable Land Management (SLM) or Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) that can reverse the problems,” he said. Ramatla stated that they had learned that there were also several causes of land degradation in Ethiopia that include, overgrazing which is also a problem in Lesotho, unsustainable cropping practices; hence they had introduced SLM programs. He again mentioned that in Ethiopia, there was run-off that causes soil erosion and where ownership of land was the also the problem. “All in all, management programs in Ethiopia are the same as in Le-

sotho.” Apart from this, Ramatla indicated that they had learned that in Ethiopia, one household has two to five livestock and that these are manageable. He further stated that as they have learned, there is a need for the political will as well as capacity building from the government, in order for the land erosion crisis to become history. For his part, the EU Ambassador to Lesotho, Dr. Michael Doyle asserted that everybody knows the importance of water. He outlined that Land degradation was a multi-dimensional problem, which the piecemeal past efforts of different agencies had failed to tackle effectively. He mentioned that EU is in support of the ICM in Lesotho with the aim of helping the Government of Lesotho to implement its LongTerm Water and Sanitation Strategy (issued in 2014), which includes an important emphasis on ICM. According to UNDP Sustainable Development Advisor, Limomane Peshoane, members of the community participated in training programmes on sustainable rangeland management and wetland rehabilitation and conservation, in Semonkong. Peshoane said a total of 282 members of the community participated in campaigns for wetland rehabilitation construction works and public gatherings for progress monitoring and review, including tours for school pupils and exchange visits among participating villages “Awareness about wetlands, their benefits and threats to their functioning has been created and 14 out of the targeted 15 wetlands that form part of the palustrine system in Lesotho (fens ranging between 180 – 18000 square meters) have been rehabilitated - raised water tables, vegetation re-growth, rills and dongas slowly disappearing and no rodents observed. Livestock watering ponds have been constructed resulting in relief of pressure and resolution of conflicts over the use of wetlands,” he stated.

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Cowater gives back to community By Pulane Lichaba MASERU- Cowater International Incorporated, a Canadian company, has awarded a scholarship to Lehlohonolo Lerotholi who is the Principal Technical Officer at the Department of Rural Water Supply (DRWS) Mokhotlong, to enable him pursue a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Civil Engineering in South Africa. Accepting the scholarship, Lerotholi marked the day as a very special one for him as his dream of pursuing his B.Tech finally became a reality. “I did my National Diploma in Civil Engineering at Central University of Technology in South Africa and always wanted to take my studies further. I feel like the luckiest person since many people applied for this scholarship but I managed to win,” he said. Lerotholi further expressed his gratitude to Cowater for the wonderful opportunity they had given him. “I have been working with Cowater for the past seven years and have gained outstanding experience of international standards from them. This scholarship will make a significant and huge impact in my life,” he added. Lerotholi also promised to re-

turn home after completing his studies unlike some Basotho who never returned home after completing theirs, for greener pastures. Speaking on behalf of the Director DWRS Lehlohonolo Ntlama also commended Cowater for a job well done. “This is a tremendous gesture indeed, by Cowater. Their contract with Lesotho ends this year in June, we have been working with them for the past seven years and they are very passionate about their work,” he noted. Mark Redwood, Vice President Cowater, highlighted that his organization had been actively working in the water sector since 1985. “Our mission is to support people and nations to improve their social, economic and environmental well-being. Since we started in Lesotho, 160,000 people have been served with clean water and sanitation through the 270 schemes we developed, which are quite remarkable feat given the mountainous geography of Lesotho,” he said. Redwood concluded by congratulating his team for their hard work over the past seven years, “part of what we aim to do is to build local capacity and today’s ceremony is emblematic of this, support-

Lehlohonolo Lerotholi Principal Technical Officer DRWS and Dinesh Malla Project Manager DRWS

ing scholarship and professional growth among the staff of our local partners,” he said. The scholarship covers everything from tuition fees, accommodation, and insurance to medical

aid and is only for one year. Only six people applied for the scholarship as it was only limited to Principal Officers of Department of Rural Water Supply.

BGF, US Embassy uphold momentum in youth empowerment By Katleho Mohanoe MASERU – BAM Group Foundation (BGF) in alliance with the United States (US) Embassy Lesotho carries on in empowering the youth and young entrepreneurs with free mentorship sessions at State Library on Thursdays. Last Thursday was no exception as the dual partners (BGF and US Embassy Lesotho) invited three quite successful speakers to inspire the youth and young entrepreneurs with words of wisdom and inspiration and moving tales of their successful lives. One of the guest speakers Moeketsi Shale, Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Affairs, pointed out that he is a politician by persona. He asserted that he started practising politics while he was a student at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) where he became a member of Student Representative Council. Shale indicated that in life there is an ideal world and a real world and one ought to make a clear distinction between the two in order to be successful. He said people ought to be practical and workaholics for their dreams to come to pass. Lineo Mahoholi, the Founder of Advanced Consulting and Training PTY Ltd, a Member of Lesotho Institute of Accountants and Association of Certified Chartered Accountant in UK, Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa, Southern Africa Professional Trainers Association and a Professional Trainer also delivered her words of inspiration. “In order to be successful in life you should know what you want,” she said. Mahoholi informed that to get

noticed by those who matter one ought to seek employer’s feedback, volunteer for extra work and fully participate in company’s activities. She said, “If you want to get ahead, you have to bring something to the table besides ‘ordinary’”. She pointed out that most of the people just sit and wait for good things to happen while they have to make things happen by making a move. She said one cannot reach his or her destination without a first step. “Start doing something!” she emphasized. She said one ought to get involved in as many opportunities as possible and also offer assistance and support to fellow peers.

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er. And by being a team player, you only build your reputation and increase your value to the organization”. Rosta Ntilane ’Mako, Human Resource Manager for BAM Group of Companies disclosed that one recent study found that in four out of five promotions, those promoted had a mentoring relationship with someone higher in the company who helped spread the good word about them. She said Mentors can also be great sources for information and career guidance. Ntilane ’Mako mentioned that

while promotions are not necessarily based on one’s performance, one can certainly make much better case for a promotion by showing detailed information about one’s past successes. She asserted that those who get results get ahead. “Keep a record of everything you do that enhances the company’s bottom line, that puts the company or your department in a good light, that is creative and innovative and that shows your loyalty and commitment to the organization,” she indicated. She further pointed out that if no one knows how great one is, he or she will not get successful in life. She said if one had major accomplishments or created new or award-winning programs, one ought to make sure people know about them, especially those who are in authority. “Sell yourself and let it be known that you are seeking a promotion,” she said. She continued to state that one ought to use professional settings to seek counsel and stress his or her interest in staying with the company. She said one ought to use performance appraisals not just to go over one’s accomplishments but to talk with the boss about potential roadblocks to a promotion and how to overcome them. “It goes without saying that one of the best ways to succeed in getting a promotion is to expand your knowledge and skills sets in areas critical to the organization. As technology and other environmental forces change rapidly, you need an ever-increasing skill set not only to perform your job, but to stay marketable,” she recommended. She revealed that the more one

is known for his or her strengths, abilities and value to the organization, the more likely his or her name will be discussed when opportunities arise. “Ask for more responsibilities. Asking for more work shows your interest and desire to help your department and company to succeed. Act professionally all the time; dress professionally and neatly, dare to be different, keep positive outlook on things and do not whine or complain,” she said. She mentioned that one ought to be a problem-solver. She said the employee does not have to go to the boss with problems but solutions adding that problem-solvers get promoted. “Be a team player. And by being a team player, you only build your reputation and increase your value to the organization,” she advised. In conclusion, Ntilane ’Mako indicated that one ought to create his or her own opportunities. She said after studying the needs and challenges of the organizations, if one sees an area that has been neglected and has key skills in that area “write a proposal for a new position. And even if the company does not go for the new position, you have again shown your initiative, creativity and value to the firm.” BAM Group Foundation (BGF) is the philanthropic arm of BAM Group of Companies (BGC) with a mission to empower communities and end extreme poverty by providing the much support for Entrepreneur Development, Women Empowerment and Community Building. It is registered as non-profit organization in Lesotho.

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Dominating by Faith One facet of the human life is the need to lead or dominate. A lot of people go to extra-ordinary lengths to try and gain dominion over people and circumstances. Such is the desire to dominate amongst human beings that people end up consulting oracles so that they land powerful and influential positions in life. However, most power mongers forget one amazing key which can be used to dominate in life. The key of faith is an amazing key and tool of dominion. It is a potent weapon of mass destruction such that even the devil cannot handle that weapon .That is why this tool is fought most in people so that they remain faithless and hopeless and ultimately defeated. Faith is only effective when invested in the right place, and for all practical purposes the only place where we can invest our true faith is in Christ. We attain faith by surrendering our lives to Him as our Lord and sav-

iour. The truly surrendered person is the most powerful being on the planet earth. Submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ is so powerful and decisive that it enables one to have more power than the American President .The reason is simple, the power of a Christian is not loud power, it is silent power which works from inside out. Faith is therefore, the most powerful tool of dominion ever known to humanity, because it operates from the inside to the outside. Faith is multi-dimensional but it centres on a paradigm shift or change of mindset, or should I call it the transformation of human beings operational software. Faith works through the word of God and prayer. Prayer is often underestimated by both believers and non believers alike .In its truest form, prayer invites divine intervention in the affairs of men or humanity.

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Human beings do not take life seriously MASERU- Human life is a precious gift from God Almighty and comes once in life, but we, the human beings take it for granted, and do not take care of it at all. We really seem not to understand what life is all about. We contribute in many different ways in causing our illnesses, injuries and deaths and malicious damage to property on our roads. We therefore die young through ignorance and carelessness because we do not take care of ourselves, for example, we know very well that drinking and driving on our busy roads is dangerous because a drunken driver is unable to see far enough ahead and cannot make the right decisions in time, and is therefore a danger to others and to himself. It is also an undeniable fact

that speed is also a source of unnecessary accidents and deaths. A drunken driver can never be able to control a car because his or her eye sight is adversely affected by drunkenness. When we become sick we always take a long time before we see our doctors and other health professionals in time, but wait for dark moments. We are also reluctant to attend our medical reviews while we are sick or even throw pills and medicines away when feel better as if we are not going to fall sick in future. When doctors tell us to stop drinking beer and smoking while we are taking our medicines, we do not abide by their instructions. We also do not want to fasten the seatbelts when we are driving our beautiful cars on the roads. We also cross the roads wherever we like,

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Health Ministry commemorates World Health Day By Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Lesotho on Thursday joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Health Day with the theme; ‘Beat Diabetes,’ to make people aware of the disease and how to treat it. Dr. Thabelo Ramatlapeng, Director Primary Health Care (DPHC) said international countries, including Lesotho, every year agree on the theme to celebrate, and that this year, Lesotho had chosen to mark the day by making the community aware of Diabetes because they had noticed that every year, the number of diabetes patients was increasing globally, so people had to know about the disease and how to treat it. She pointed that the community needed to know about Diabetes and test for it because it can be treated so that a person with the disease can live longer with it. Dr. Cornelia Atsyor, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Lesotho said Diabetes was a life-long illness that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become very high and which over time may lead to serious damage to vital organs including the legs and feet, leading to amputation. “The eyes can be affected leading to blindness, as well as the kidneys, leading to kidney failure,” explained Dr. Atsyor. She pointed out that Diabetes was a major cause of premature

Minister of Health Dr. 'Molotsi Monyamane

death and disability and that it has increased rapidly because of lifestyle changes; reducing physical activities, increasing intake of sugar and fatty food and increasing use of tobacco. “It has become glamorous to take fizzy sugary drinks that are full of sugar; the fruits juices are no better. Industry is misleading the population to think that sugary drinks quench thirst. On the con-

trary; these drinks increase thirst due to the high sugar content leading to overconsumption as 300ml of fizzy drinks and fruit juices contain a walloping seven teaspoonfuls of sugar,’’ she cautioned. She stated that increasing intake of fat and sugar increases the risks of obesity, which is one of the major risk factors for Diabetes and that Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks,

“I therefore wish to challenge you to reflect on how engineers in Lesotho and as a collective can contribute to the ultimate development of our beautiful country and its people, by creating more jobs through water resources management and development and to uplift the economy.”

Maloti Mountains, that serves to store and regulate the discharge of water from the relatively good rains in the northern part of the country and its river network. The Minister pointed out that, one of the biggest concerns for water-based resources is the sustainability of the current and even future water resources allocation because as the water grows scarcer, the importance of how it is managed grows vastly and finding the balance between what is needed for different economic uses and human consumption, and what is needed in the environment, is an important step in the sustainability of water resources. He added that this year had been declared by the United Nations (UN) as one for ‘Water and Jobs.’ “I therefore wish to challenge you to reflect on how engineers in Lesotho and as a collective can contribute to the ultimate development of our beautiful country and its people, by creating more jobs through water resources management and development and to uplift the econ-

stroke and lower limb amputation before the age of 70 years. Dr. Atsyor said as WHO, they even pledged to continue supporting MoH to ensure that people living with Diabetes can access safe, effective and affordable medicines and technologies and to continue providing support towards the domestication of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), especially target 3.4 which calls for reducing premature deaths from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In his remarks, the Minister of Health, Dr. ’Molotsi Monyamane said he was happy that Lesotho joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Health Day under the theme which indicates that people should work hard for the prevention, treatment, and education on the signs of Diabetes. He pointed out that Diabetes was a life-long illness which damages body organs including legs and feet, as well as the eyes which leads to blindness. The Minister said the problem of Diabetes could be reduced through simple lifestyle changes measured by achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, eating a healthy diet; avoiding sugar and saturated fat intake, and being physically active. He added that there was a need for early diagnosis and management of Diabetes at all levels of the health system and ensuring availability of medication.

LAE hosts conference on sustainable water supply management strategies By ’Makhojane Motumi MASERU- The Lesotho Association of Engineers (LAE) last week held a conference on sustainable water supply management strategies, under the theme, ‘A challenge for Lesotho.’ Minister of Water, Ralechate ‘Mokose in his address said LAE had organized the conference on sustainable water supply and management strategies at the time when the country was among those in the Southern African region that were faced with a serious water shortage due to the prevailing drought. “The government of Lesotho supports this major effort by the LAE as it complements the efforts of my ministry as the custodian and home of all water related issues, including policies and strategies and their implementation,” he explained. ‘Mokose further said Lesotho was regarded as the water tower of South Africa due to its relative abundance of water, because of the complex wetlands system in the

omy. “Today is a milestone achievement for engineers and I have no doubt that through consultations with your specialist guest, you will engage each other constructively to turn the engineering art and profession into an important organization that will benefit Lesotho and its people,” he concluded. Meanwhile, Engineer Motsamai Rafoneke said the conference was considered as a process that promotes the development, of an economy that provides sustainable water needed to meet demand and is the practice of bringing together multiple stakeholders. Commissioner of Water, Mokake Mojakisane said Lesotho’s water and sanitation policy in its development focuses on improved coordination of water programs and project mainstreaming, HIV/AIDS, gender and environmental issues, facilitation of partnerships. “It is also based on policy objectives of proper management and its sustainability,” explained Mojakisane.

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CBL, others embark on money laundering campaigns By Pulane Lichaba MASERU- The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) jointly with Econet Telecom Lesotho, Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) and Vodacom Lesotho on Monday launched anti money laundering public awareness campaign. According to Mankaba Thabane from the National Payment Systems (NPS) Division, the campaign aims to make the public and agents of Eco-Cash and M-pesa aware of the illegal misuse of their payment systems. “As the NPS we ensure safety and efficiency in payment systems. CBL has realized that mobile platforms M-pesa and EcoCash are being used inappropriately, for money laundering activities and also agents are issued with counterfeit notes,” she said. On her remarks Palesa Mphunyetsane Executive Head of M-pesa on behalf of Vodacom Managing Director indicated that as Vodacom, they have observed that a lot of people have been receiving counterfeit notes through their M-pesa. “We have also realized that the illegal pyramid schemes that have surfaced recently in the coun-

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try are using our logo and we would like the public to know that we are not connected with those schemes.” Meanwhile Leon de Fleuriot de la Coliniere Chief Executive Officer Econet highlighted that as mobile money providers they are caretakers of money of their customers and subscribers. “Security features on different currencies used in the

country should be revealed to the public.” He also emphasized that they do not support the get rich schemes that seem to be evolving in large numbers. Speaking at the same launch, Seabata Ntelo, Director of Operations at CBL indicated that technology is so helpful yet so challenging

Huge opportunity for cooperatives in Lesotho By Pulane Lichaba MASERU-The Ministry of Small Business Development Cooperatives and Marketing (MSCM) has embarked on a strategy to strengthen youth cooperatives as an effective formula to catalyze employment among the youth. Speaking at a media briefing, Retšelisitsoe Sekake, the Principal Information Officer, MSCM indicated that his Ministry has engaged the services of Nicola Mehegan from Wales, United Kingdom, a manager and specialist in youth cooperatives at Wales Cooperative Centre who will spend two months working in Lesotho to support Lesotho youth co-operative development. Meanwhile, Mehegan indicated that back in 2006, the then Minister of Wales identified the Millenium Goals and saw opportunities that Wales could contribute to the goals including building global relationships. “We have Africa Wales Programme that includes an international learning opportunity that is funded by the Welsh government,” she said. Mehegan highlighted that during her stay in the country, she will work closely with the Lesotho Youth Cooperative Alliance (LYCA), an apex of youth cooperatives in Lesotho, to strengthen and help it become more sustainable. She said she will also develop

and deliver training sessions for LYCA members across Lesotho, “this includes developing training skills for LYCA Board members.” Mehegan said she will further raise awareness of cooperatives amongst the students and teachers in schools to support them to set up school based cooperatives. “We have also realized that the youth bring skills to cooperatives that include social media. We are also going to look into how LYCA and other cooperatives are managed. “As the Welsh government, we want everything we do to have sustainability, hence one of our objectives is to create a project that we can further develop with LYCA,” Mehegan noted. Meanwhile Shombelwayo Mlotshwa, President of LYCA indicated that their objective as LYCA was to run their own businesses and support their member affiliates. “We registered in 2011, which means we exist legally to provide information and market the products of our member affiliates.” “We support our member affiliates through marketing their products, providing them with information and also offering them specialized training such as financial management,” he said. In undertaking the above-mentioned tasks and all assistance to Lesotho Youth Cooperatives, Mehegan is sponsored by the govern-

ment of Wales. By the end of her two months secondment, she will have gathered

depending on how people utilize it. “We are faced with the challenges of the illegal use of Eco-Cash and M-pesa facilities whereby money laundering activities are carried through them. However, we are grateful for these services and would love to see them extended, being able to offer gross border remittances. We want to see them being accepted as a means of payments,” he declared. He also added that as CBL, they will continue ensuring protection of users and providers of the services and encouraged them to be vigilant, observant and to report any illegal activities that they can come across. Senior Inspector Bothata ‘Nei from the Crime Investigation Service Operations of the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) emphasized that money laundering is a very serious offence. “While depositing money at the bank people are asked about sources of their incomes but with mobile money facilities people are not asked such questions. It is possible for an individual to have more than 50 simcards and keep illicit money within them,” he indicated. enough good quality information and the landscape in Lesotho to support an application for funding in the UK, to set up a project in Lesotho on cooperatives and young people.

Murder suspects appear before court By Majirata Latela MASERU- Three suspects including member of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) briefly appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court on the 6th April this year accused of murder. The accused are Tšeliso Hlalane, 22, who is a member of LDF, Mosa Kori, 30, of Matsieng Ha Paanya and Mpho Fako, 32, of Motsekuoa in the Mafeteng district. The three are suspects in the Killing of Kabelo Nkhahle and Motlatsi Hlomelang who were killed in a shooting that happened near Thetsane Filling Station in the past weeks. The suspects appeared before Magistrate Banyane and Prosecutor Mahanyele. Police Public Relations Officer Superintendent Clifford Molefe has explained that two of the suspects were arrested on the 1st April 2016 at Matholeng while the other 22 – year- old suspect was arrested at Makoanyane Barracks. “The men are suspects of a number of criminal activities that include series of murder activities and as Lesotho Police we have been working very hard to investigate those criminal activities,” he de-

clared. He explained that the series of activities include the shooting of four people at Thetsane Filling station that include Motlatsi Tsoamotse and Kabelo Nkhahle who died during the incident. Superintendent Molefe indicated that they were also involved in another killing of Makoa Lesenyeho (39) at Linakotseng and also badly injuring ‘Mamotaoa Lesenyeho (35) and Lioi Leeto (35) who were admitted at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. He also revealed that the men are also suspects in a murder of a Lance Corporal Reitumetse Mokoena (32) of Naleli who was brutally shot dead recently. “The accused are also suspects in the killing of four people at Qeme, Tumelo Kobile (35) of Ha ‘Mantšebo, Pali Kobile (38), Lebese Molemela (26), Tšukulu Ramabusa (46) of Ha Rampo in March this year,” he said. He further revealed that the accused are also suspected to have conspired to the killing of people at Sehlabeng. The suspects will make a second appearance in Court on 21st April 2016.

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LRA announces its performance to the nation …as the tax collecting body exceeds its target

By Tefo Khunonyane MASERU- The Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) on Wednesday last week, held a press briefing for the media fraternity, with the aim of submitting its performance record for the 2015/16 financial year. Addressing media fraternity at the occasion, the Minister of Finance, Dr. ’Mamphono Khaketla pointed out that LRA is accountable to the public, indicating that it is the duty and responsibility of the government to set a target for how much the LRA must collect every year, “but it can sometimes collect more or less than the target set for them”. Dr. Khaketla further stated that the government supports the LRA by making laws that improve border-post facilities and services. She went on to indicate that Lesotho has 11 boarder posts, and that the government has already refurbished four of them, namely Maseru, Maputsoe, Tele and Carledonspoort in Butha-Buthe. Dr. Khaketla also urged the LRA to open an LRA toll-free number in order to enable it to communicate with members of the public. She also appealed to LRA to strengthen public education on the clearing of property. The Minister mentioned that last year LRA was targeted to collect

M5.7 billion, but it was able to successfully collect 5.8 billion which is a great success. She further pointed out that the success was brought about by the honesty shown by people and also because LRA did its work very well indeed. She further stated that this time the new target for LRA collection is 6.4 billion, and that VAT has gone down because of high unemployment that makes people unable to buy things for their families as usual. “The core mandate of the Ministry of Finance is to ensure that Lesotho is able to mobilize its own revenue sources to finance and support government’s developmental initiatives and its social responsibilities,” declared the Minister. She went on to state that the LRA is the main agency through which the Ministry carries out that role. Dr. Khaketla also expressed her appreciation to those taxpayers who voluntarily comply with their tax obligations without the LRA having to make intensive follow ups or resorting to using its enforcement powers. She said it is her belief that this compliance could be enhanced if LRA continues to invest in technology to improve its efficiency and to decrease the costs of paying tax and

of compliance in general. Meanwhile, speaking at the same event, the acting Commissioner General, advocate Realeboha Mathaba pointed out that although the LRA has been exceeding its targets, there was still room for improvement as far as their service is concerned. He also expressed his happiness that the LRA had come to see on a month to month basis, more and more people registering for tax, filing their tax returns and making

their payments on time. Advocate Mathaba pointed out that he would not be proudly standing where he was if it were not because of those taxpayers who religiously discharged their obligations. He said he was ashamed of those taxpayers who devise schemes to evade tax and defraud the government.

technologies as well as by funding improvements in the areas of patient to health centre linkages, the management and training of community health workers and improved efficiencies in patient tracking and information transfer between health centres and patients,” he noted. Moteane continued that in 2015 Vodacom integrated the M-Pesa mobile money system into the patient referral process so that money could be transferred to assist patients who needed to travel to a health centre. “At the community level, community health workers have been trained on a mobile application that captures patient information and centralises this health information for ease of follow ups, hence improving the retention of patients on treatment,” he said. He also highlighted that through the mobile outreach clinics they were able to deliver comprehensive healthcare, with a focus on encouraging families to bring their young children out for testing and to be treated. Moreover, Moteane also indicated that they have worked with their implementing partners and experts on the ground to improve maternal and new-born health services at the

facility level by providing health worker training and improving the management at the facilities. In conclusion, he emphasized that Vodacom Lesotho is committed to continue to use technology to deliver services and products that not only connect people but that also transform their lives for the better. For his part, the Minister of Health, Dr. ’Molotsi Monyamane commended Vodacom and Vodafone Foundation for the tremendous work they were doing. “We have no doubt in our minds that the strong expertise that has been put around this project through these strong partnerships, will lead to a great impact in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Lesotho,” he said. He also encouraged Basotho to take advantage of this initiative and get their children out to testing sites, get them on treatment and keep them on treatment. Meanwhile, United States of America Ambassador Matthew Harrington indicated that the United States is proud to be a dedicated partner in the fight against the HIV epidemic in Lesotho. He mentioned that the initiative is providing outreach clinics and mobilizing communities to promote and improve children’s health.

“The United States is proud to contribute $3 million to this partnership. The element of the partnership that we are supporting is an approach called index-patient tracking, which is designed to identify HIV positive children and start them on live saving treatment as soon as possible. This will be accomplished via door to door HIV testing and counselling and provision of outreach services for pregnant women and children,” he noted. Harrington continued that “Despite the burden of HIV, a severe shortage of health workers, and resource limitations, Lesotho has made some progress against the HIV epidemic. In 2006, 6% of HIV positive adults and children were on lifesaving treatment, now the figure is 40%.” He concluded that the children living with HIV and AIDS and those who are vulnerable to contracting it deserve their very best collective efforts. The event was attended by the respective institutions, senior management and other key stakeholders including the Head of Programmes for the Vodafone Foundation Africa,, Lee Wells and Minister of Communications, Science and Technology Khotso Letsatsi.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. 'Mamphono Khaketla

Vodacom saves lives via technology By Pulane Lichaba

MASERU-Vodafone Foundation and Vodacom Lesotho have launched the Moyo Lesotho project, an initiative to find HIV positive children and pregnant mothers across the country and put them on life saving treatment. The initiative emanates from the partnership of the Vodafone Foundation, Vodacom Lesotho, the Ministry of Health, the United States government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other private donors. In practice, Vodacom’s mobile technology and connectivity is used to capture health data of patients where it can be used to link patients to the care they need. Patients needing transport to clinics are provided with Mpesa transport vouchers to ensure that transport is no longer a barrier to care. Speaking at the launch, Vodacom Lesotho Chairman of the board Matjato Moteane stated that the Moyo project was an $8million project that aims to double the number of HIV positive children on treatment in the next three years and eliminate mother to child transmission of HIV. “We can achieve this by introducing several innovative mobile

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EU, others to address soil erosion situation in Lesotho By ’Mantšali Phakoana MASERU- Although erosion is a normal occurrence in mountainous areas, the extent of it in Lesotho has become dramatic since it is estimated that every hour Lesotho loses around 4,500 tonnes of fertile top soil, or up to 300 lorry loads, carried away by rivers flowing into South Africa. As a result, the European Union (EU) Delegation Lesotho, Water Commission and the Department of Water Affairs through the EU support will be addressing land erosion in Lesotho, through Integrated Catchment Management (ICM). ICM is defined as a process bringing the various parties and interests in a catchment area together through regional land and water management plans to achieve whole catchment improvements. According to the joint statement issued by the three partners, as part of EU project in support of ICM in Lesotho, a team of three experts have been in the country since October 2015. This project aims to help the Government of Lesotho to implement its Long-Term Water and Sanitation Strategy issued in 2014, which includes an important emphasis on ICM. “For many years, Lesotho has been having problems with land degradation and erosion. As a result, dongas at numerous hill sides are widened during each rainy season and farmland continues to disappear. One of the main reasons for the loss of soil is the over-exploitation of the often fragile hills, wetlands and plains,” it reads. The statement further notes that overgrazing by livestock, indiscriminate gathering of woody biomass By Tefo Khunonyane MASERU-The Potato Lesotho Association (PLA) on Tuesday last week hosted a workshop for its members, with the aim of publicizing the organization among the Basotho nation. At the occasion, the Director of Marketing in the Ministry of Small Businesses, Development, Cooperatives and Marketing, Lekhooe Makhetha pointed out that the duty and responsibility of his ministry was to advise farmers’ organizations on market needs, to make laws that regulate small businesses in the country, to see to it that farmers’ organizations get licenses, small businesses grow from strength to strength and that small entrepreneurs become better and successful businesspersons in the country. Makhetha advised the farmers to look for markets before they think of selling their products; and also to know and understand the needs of the market and learn how to use pesticides and manure correctly. He told the participants that the

for fuel, and unsustainable landuse practices are all contributing to the problem of soil erosion and land degradation and thus threatening the livelihoods of rural Basotho families. It continues: “This has resulted in reduced agricultural production in the catchment areas, with less maize per hectare and less crop production overall. The dams, which are meant to store water, are silting up, and the changes in water flow patterns are diminishing the hydropower potential in the country. Climate change is likely to accelerate these negative trends.” The press release continues: “Although many efforts have been undertaken to reverse these trends, based on so-called Integrated Catchment Management, or inte-

“For many years, Lesotho has been having problems with land degradation and erosion”. grated water resources management approaches, soil erosion continues to threaten many livelihoods and hamper water and food security in Lesotho. To help Lesotho address these challenges, the ICM team of experts has conducted several field visits, held consultation meetings and discussed in detail with national task teams on possible solutions, with an emphasis on ensuring the sustainability of Integrated Catchment Management efforts.

Example of a donga caused by soil erosion in Lesotho

At the end of February, at the invitation of the German International Cooperation (GIZ), a group comprised of eight officials from Lesotho, representing the Ministries of Water, Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation, Agriculture and Food Security, Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs, and the EU experts, went to Ethiopia for an EU funded week long technical study tour. The team of participating officials and experts had the opportunity to discuss and share lessons on the similarities and contrasts in catchment management in the two countries. Ethiopia was found to have a similar landscape and land use as Lesotho, while both countries also face similar problems with land degradation and erosion.” It further states that the three experts have been working in close collaboration with the Department of Water Affairs, which is the implementing agency, the Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation, Range and Soil Conservation and other line ministries, and are due to

PLA organizes workshop for farmers

PLA has planted varieties of potatoes on different fields

budget allocated for his ministry in 2016/17 financial year was M40 million, to be able to support small businesses. He further urged farmers to adopt block farming as a good method of investing in farming and also not to plant only maize, but other kinds of seed as well.

The Director indicated that government was committed to assisting block farmers, but wanted to know how many people the farmer was going to hire on his or her block farm and how much a farmer was going to get after harvest. Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of PLA, Sekila Mola-

remain in Lesotho until May 2016. “The team learned that, after many failures and mixed results, Ethiopia had found an approach to Sustainable Land Management (SLM) or Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) that can reverse the problems. The team visited several communities which had introduced sustainable land-use practices, through drastically changing grazing practices and introducing improved production methods. As a result, land degradation and erosion were greatly reduced, and many families increased their household incomes. These results followed on a strong leading role of the Ethiopian Government, which had introduced clear guidelines on SLM/ICM,” states the press release. The three ICM experts will also report on what needs to be done in Lesotho on future ICM planning and organisation, the delineation of catchments and the development of related legal frameworks and capacities, to enable similar progress to be made here. po pointed out that the objective of his organisation was to commercialize potato production inputs, production systems, markets and finance for members; to educate the general public about the nutritional value of potatoes and to stimulate the development of a complete value chain. Molapo mentioned that the other purpose of his organization apart from commercial production of potatoes in Lesotho was to introduce potato-based crop-rotation, for example, cabbage, garlic and asparagus. He indicated that their organization had an executive committee whose purpose is to ensure that LPA is run smoothly. The PRO reiterated that his association had been established in 2013, with the mandate to promote potato based farming production systems. The organization has one hundred members. He said for a farmer to get a license he or she must produce a lease and proof of identity, such as an identity document or passport.

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QACHA’s NEK – Sesole sa Lesotho se ile sa nka ka sekatja ho leba Lebakeng Qacha’s Nek ho ea fana ka tharollo qakeng e neng e bakiloe ke litlokotsebe tse kenyeletsang masholu a liphoofolo moo sechaba se neng se nkeloa liphoofolo ka likhoka ’me litlolo tsa molao li jele setsi. Mokhatlo o thibelang bosholu ba liphoofolo o tsebahalang ka hore ke Ruang Basotho Sholu ba Liphoofolo bo Fele Lebakeng le Mahokela a tikoloho ea Lebakeng ba ile ba fana ka teboho e khethehileng ho Sesole ka thuso eo se fanang ka eona tšebetsong ea bona ea ho felisa litlolo tsa molao. Ho latela Molula-Setulo oa mokhatlo Monghali Sehloho Sehloho kamor’a hore Sesole sa Lesotho se be teng Lebakeng le metse e e potileng ba paka le ho netefatsa hore ho bonahala liphetoho tse kholo tse ngata mabapi le litlolo tsa molao. Molula-Setulo le litho tsa komiti ea mokhatlo ba totobatsa ha batho ba bonahala ba ea litsing tsa kokelo ka boieane ba sa tšabe letho ’me le Sesole se phuthile moqeqeko oa lithunya tse neng li le matsohong a sa nepahalang ka matšolo a sona. Monghali Sehloho o tsoetse pele ho supa hore Sesole se bile se thehile Mahokela ao se a rupelang mathoasong a khoeli e ’ngoe le e ’ngoe mabapi le litaba tsa ho thibela litlolo tsa molao, ’me a eketsa ka hore “botlokotsebe bo theohile sekhahleng seo bo neng bo se bo etsahala ka sona. Mohlala, lintoa tse sa hlokahaleng le lipolaeano tse neng li jele setsi ha li sa etsahala

Litho tsa Sesole sa Lesotho

Lebakeng mona.” Molula-Setulo o bontšitse hore lipeto tsa basali le banana le litlhekefetso tsa bana le basali ka malapeng ha li sa etsahala. A re Masole a boetse a etsa lipitso ho ruta sechaba ka molemo oa ho phelisana ka khotso se hlompha Marena le babusi ba sona. Monghali Sehloho o boetse a totobatsa hore maqheku le ’ona a tsamaea a lokolohile ha a tsoa amohela chelete ea ’ona a sa tšohe ho nkeloa chelete ke litlokotsebe, ’me a re ka tsela ena litaba li boetse malulong. “Majoala a bosiu le batho ba tsa-

maeang ba ikoahetse lifahleho ha e sa le ntho tse etsahalang ha bobebe,” a li beha joana Molula-Setulo. O bontšitse hore Masole a ruta batho ho hlokomela lintlafatso le tikoloho ’me botlokotsebe ba ho chesa naha bo theohile haholo, a re e bile le lebala la lifofane le ntlafalitsoe. “A thehile mokhatlo o nang le batho ba fetang 540 o loantšang bosholu ba liphoofolo, ba masimong le malapeng le bosholu bohle ka mefuta ea bona,” ke eena eo. Ha a thetha litaba tsa hae, a supa hore liphoofolo tse neng li

hapiloe ke masholu ka likhoka li khutlisetsoa ho beng ba tsona ke Sesole. A re: “Batho ba baholo ba neng ba sena matla a ho baleha ba ne ba falla ka lebaka la ho hlorisoa ke masholu. Haesale Masole a fihla botsitso bo teng batho ha ba sa baleha masholu.” Monghali Sehloho o lielletse likhala ka ho leboha Sesole sa Lesotho ka lithuso le liphetoho tseo li se tlisitseng tikolong ea Lebakeng ka ho sireletsa sechaba sa moo, a re e se eka le ’muso oa Lesotho o ka thusa Sesole tšebetsong ea sona.

mahetleng kaha boieane ba batho bo kolla ntsi hanong haholo-holo matsatsing ana a morao tjena. A re baithuti ba ile ba bona ho le bohlokoa ho phallela bana bao ba bo bona ka lieta le lijesi kaha le mariha a se a ikakhetse ka setotsoana, ’me ke nako e hlorisang haholo-holo barutuoa ba tsoang malapeng a futsanehileng. A re ba atlehile ho thusa bana ba mashome a supileng a metso e tšeletseng. “Re atlehile ho fana ka lieta tse mashome a tšeletseng le lijesi tse leshome le metso e tšeletseng ’me lieta ha li kopana le lijesi kaofela li etsa mashome a supileng a metso e tšeletseng,” a li beha joana Mofumahali Pule. Ha a tsoela pele a bontša hore ketso ena ea ho fana e etsoa ke

baithuti ka bolokolohi le thato ea bona ba sa tlamelloe ke mang kapa mang. A supa hore ke ketso eo ba e etsang selemo le selemo ka hona ha ba qale ho etsa ketso eo e molemo. Mofumahali Pule o totobalitse hore ha se moo a ikarabellang feela moo baithuti ba ikopanyang ho thusa batho ba maqakabetsing empa le matlo a mang a bolulo ba baithuti a etsa lithuso tse joalo. A re sehlopha se seng se ntse se itokisetsa ho ea fana ka lithuso matlong a likhutsana a fumanehang Nazareta le Maseru, ha se seng se fane Sekolong sa Mathomo sa Liphakoeng. “Re ile ra bona ho le molemo hore re khothaletse baithuti ho kena khabong ba thuse batho ba kollang ntsi hanong ele ho ba thusa hore ba se ke ba hola bohlaleng ba

kelello feela empa ba boele ba hole le bothong ba bona,” ke eena eo. O bontšitse ha barutoana ba ne ba thabile ka tsela e khethehileng ha ba ne ba fumana limpho tsa bona ho tsoa ho baithuti. A re ba bang ba ne ba sekile meeokho ha ba fumana limpho. “Tlhoko e kholo ka tsela e makatsang e se eka le batho ba bang ba kaba pelo-tlhomohi ba kena khabong ho tlisa phetoho maphelong a bana ba bang ba Basotho joakaha baithuti ba se ntse ba etsa. Re thabile, re khotsofetse, re fihletse seo eleng tabatabelo ea rona ’me re itebohela ka tsela e khethehileng. Teboho e khethehileng e lokela ho lebisoa ho baithuti,” ke eena ha a phethela litaba tsa hae.

Baithuti ba phallela barutuoa Ka Katleho Mohanoe

ROMA – Baithuti ba Sekolo se Seholo sa Sechaba (National University of Lesotho) ba lulang ntlong ea bolulo ea ’Masenate hona ka sekolong ka moo ba ile ba leba Sekolong sa Mathomo sa Roma ho ea fana ka lieta le lijesi tsa sekolo ho barutuoa ba sekolo seo ka Labohlano le fetileng. Puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba Mofumahali ’Mamoliko Pule ea ikarabellang ntlong ea bolulo ea ’Masenate o bontšitse ha baithuti ba ile ba hlophisa hore ba phallele barutuoa ba Sekolo sa Mathomo sa Roma ka lieta le lijesi tsa sekolo. Mofumahali Pule o bontšitse ha sepheo sa morero ona oa baithuti ele ho phallela bana ba kojoana li

LITABA

Ke li bone joang/U li bone joang? Ka Tšeliso Tale Ke ka nako e telele ke ntse ke etsa tlhokomeliso ena ka motho e motona, fela ke hlokomela hore ba tšoanetseng ho nka molemo ona ba o nka hanyane. Ba qala pele ka ho se tsotelle ebe ha morao ba itšoara meli hlohong ba itšela ka menyepetsi. Ha re bue ka monna eleng lentsoe le bolelang bonna, sena se hlalosa seo monna a leng sona eleng bonna. Hana bonna ba monna bo hokae? Ke kopa u se ke oa bo ba tla hole hobane bo haufinyane mona thekeng! Ha u batla ho qabana le motho ea bitsoang monna, u mo sitise ho ikutloa bonna ba hae kea u joetsa e chaile. Taba ena morao tjena le ka hare ho Likereke Baruti ba bua ka eona ka matla ho latela lipalo tse phahameng tsa litlhalano Kontinenteng ena ea Afrika e boroa. Re bona hape le Makhotl’a molao a tšireletsa motho oa monna haholo ha o fihla tabeng ena. Hona ke keletso hobane eka tlola lesaka joaloka nyalasi eka fumanoang malapeng a batho e ile moritelong. Ha motho oa monna a leba koana merafong ke hobane a hloka chelete e ngata, chelete eo ha ese ele teng o tšoana hantle le pikoko e khabang ka masiba kapa poho e khorang ka ho fata makoatsi. Tsena kaofela monna o li etsa hobane a sebeletsa hore a fumane monyetla oa ho ipokeletsa le ho bontša bonna ba hae, hana bo kae bonna bona ba monna? Bo thekeng ho monna. Mona ke bua ‘nete joaloka motho ea shoang. Ha motho a lokela ho thusa monna ho ikutloa bonna, monna eo o tla ba tla sebaka seo ho sona aka ikutloang bonna ba hae teng, ka nako e ‘ngoe ebe ha a sa khutlile kapa a khutle a se a tšoere tšoaetso ka letsoho! Bomalimabe ke hore hona le mofuta o mong oa batho, o khabang ka seo ba leng sona ha fela monna a tšoehlela ana le chelete. Ha ele fela mofuta ona oa batho o iphina sekolokoto joaloka khoho ea mofao kapa thipa ea Okapi. ‘Nete ke hore ha se mofuta o etselitsoeng ho rata, empa ho hlompha, seo eleng sepheo sa mantlha ke lerato la chelete qha. Ha u batla ho tseba botsa Adama oa Bebeleng ka mofuta oa motho enoa. Adam le kajeno a ke be a ntse a lula hamonate tšimong ea Edene koana, ha chelete ele sieo kapa e se esa kene, mofuta ona o ka itsamahela ho e batla nqa e ‘ngoe joaloka Beckersdal. Sekolo sa thaba hara tse ling tseo o se rupelang ke ho utloisa hore monna ke eng, ha ba se ba lebetse ba hopotsoa pitiking. Ke bana he ba tsebang ho etsa hore monna a ikutloe bonna ba bona, joale malapa a bona a monate a tihle. Motho oa teng o tla mo utloa ka pina ka meso ha a fiela lebala, ha lumelisoa lentsoe la hae ke le phefa hona hoo. Monna ha emetsoe ke litaba koana khotla, otla utloa a se a re ke sa ilo botsa bana koana lapeng. O tsebe monna eo ona le khotso koana lapeng, oa tseba hore ke monna ha a belahelle. Mosali ha a etsetsoa ho rata empa ho hlompha le Bebele ere monna a rate mosali oa hae, mosali le eena a hlomphe le ho ikokobetsa tlas’a monna eo ele oa hae. Seo ke ipotsang sona mehla ena ke hore hobaneng mofuta o motšehali o le mongata ho feta o motona, hape o motona o e shoa ka sekhahla se fetang ona o motšehali? U li bone joang?

Lentsoe La Sechaba

12 ‘Mesa - 18 ‘Mesa 2016

Lekala la Thuto le fana ka tharollo ho baithuti ba lingaka

Letona la Bophelo Dr. 'Molotsi Monyamane, la Thuto le Koetliso Dr.Mahali Phamotse le la Meralo ea Nts’etsopele, Mohlomphehi Mokoto Hloaele

Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso ka kopanelo le Makala a nang le kob’a bohali litabeng tsa bana ba sekolo sa bongaka eleng la Bophelo le la Meralo le Ntšetso pele ea Sechaba, a bile le ‘moka oa boralitaba moo Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso le hlalositseng hore ba fihletse tharollo ea hore bana ba sekolo ba ntšetse lithuto tsa bona pele linaheng tseo ba lumellaneng le tsona. Letona la Thuto le Koetliso Dr. Mahali Phamotse o hlalositse hore Lekhotla la Matona ka selemo sa 2011, le ne le etse qeto ea ho bula sekolo sa bongaka kahar’a naha, empa a hlalosa hore, hore sekolo se joalo se buloe, ha hoa lateloa methati e nepahetseng e le hore sekolo se ngolisoe ka molao, ‘me are Lekala la habo ha le ea kenyeletsoa litabeng tsena. A re ka lebaka leo, ho ile hoa hlokomeleha hore boleng ba thuto e fanoang ke sekolo se joalo ha e fihlele maemo a hlokoang ho phethela lithuto tsa bongaka, le hore lingaka tse ka koetlisoang moo, ekeke ea eba tsa boleng. “Lekhotla la Matona le ile la laela Lekala la heso ho nka

boikarabello, ‘me rona ka boeletsi ba Lekhotla le laolang Thuto e Phahameng (CHE) re ile ra laela hore sekolo se joalo se se ke sa tsoelapele ka lebaka la tlhokahalo ea litichere le lithusa- thuto ‘me se koaloe.” Dr. Phamatse a supa hore ka lebaka la hore ke boikarabello ba Lekala la habo ho sireletsa le ho baballa bokamoso ba baithuti, o ile a etsa qeto ea ho bua le litsi tsa thuto e phahameng linaheng tse ling tse ka sebetsang le Lesotho ho ntšetsa pele lithuto tsa bana ba Basotho, ‘me a kopana le linaha tsa Zambia le Zimbabwe ele hore baithuti ba selemo sa bobeli ba ee Zambia ha ba selemo sa boraro, sa bone le sa bohlano ba tla ea Zimbabwe ho ea ntšetsa lithuto tsa bona pele. “Liqeto tse fihletsoeng ke Lekala la heso le Makala a Thuto e Phahameng linaheng tsena tse peli ke hore baithuti ba selemo sa bobeli ba tla amoheleha Zambia setsing sa thuto e phahameng sa Copperbelt University, ‘me ba tla tloha kahara naha bekeng tse seng kae tse tlang kamor’a hore moifo oa thuto e phahameng oa naha eo o qete ho hlahloba litsebo tsa baithuti le ho lokisetsa ho tsamaea ho’a bona.

“Ho matlafatsa tumellano ena, ke tla ke tekenne lebitsong la ‘muso oa Lesotho ha lebitsong la ‘muso oa Zambia ho tekenne Letona la Thuto e Phahameng Dr. Michael Kaingu, ’’ ho boletse Dr. Phamotse. O tsoetse pele ho bontša hore ba selemo sa boraro ba se ntse ba le Zimbabwe ‘me tumellano ke hore ba qetele lithuto tsa bona hona moo kaha ho ne ho se ntse ho ena le tumellano, le hoja ene e sa nepahala kaha ene e entsoe ke Lekala la Bophelo la Lesotho le Lekala la Thuto e Phahameng la naha eo. Are ba se ba e lokisitse ka hore e etsoe ke Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso. Dr. Phamotse o boletse hore ba selemo sa bone ke ba neng ba se ntse ba le hae mona ba ithutela lipetlele, ‘me ho fihletsoe tumellano ea hore le bona ba khutle ho lo phethela lithuto tsa bona, ‘me bona ba tla tloha hae mona ka la 30 Motšeanong 2016 ha ba selemo sa bohlano le bona ba tla ea qala lithuto tsa bona ka la supa Motšeanong hona selemong sena. A supa hape hore katleho e ‘ngoe e kholo e fihletsoeng ke hore naha ea Zimbabwe e kenye letsoho ho tataisa Lesotho morerong oa ho theha sekolo sa thuto le koetliso ea lingaka kahara naha ‘me Zimbabwe e tlo ba thusa ho koetlisa litichere tsa bongaka tsa Basotho boemong ba Post Graduate mafapheng a ho buoa le ho roka bakuli, ba mafu a bana le ba mafu a ikhethileng metseng le metsaneng. Ha a fera litaba tsa hae, o tobokelitse taba ea hore ke ka tšebelisano ‘moho le Makala a nang le kob’a bohali e leng la Thuto le Koetliso, la Bophelo la Meralo le la Lichelete hore morero ona o motle oa ho aha sekolo o ka atlehang.

Mekhatlo e kopana ho loantša lefu la Tsoekere Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Mekhatlo e shebanang le litaba tsa bophelo bo botle ba Basotho ho kenyeletsa o bitsoang Heartbeat and Invention le Diabetes Association e khothaletsa kopano ea mekhatlo le sechaba ho loantša lefu la Tsoekere. Mofumahali ‘Malesekele Matekane, Mookameli mokhatlong oa Heartbeat and Invention o re mokhatlo oa habo o buella bakuli ba lefu la Tsoekere le ba nang le phallo e holimo ea mali, ho bona hore ba fumnatšoa litlhare tse nepahetseng le hore sechaba se fuoe monyetla oa ho hlahlobela mafu ana ka bolokolohi litsing tsohle tsa bophelo kahar’a naha. O supile hore ba bile ba khothaletsa batho ho nka boikarabello holim’a maphelo a bona ka hore ba lule ba hlahlobela mafu ana ele hore ba tsebe boemo ba bona le hore ba je hantle le ho ikoetlisa ele ho beha mafu a na taolong haeba motho a na le lona kapa ho fokotsa menyetla ea ona ho motho ea se nang ona. A re ba ruta sechaba ka bohlokoa ba ho tšepahalla litlhare le ho itlho-

komela khahlanong le ho lemala kapa ho ha tsela, haholo maoto ho batho ba lefu la Tsoekere kaha ha motho a ile a lemala, ho se bobebe hore a boele a fole, ‘me are sena se ka etsa hore a khaoloe maoto. A re ba kopa tlatsetso Makaleng a ‘muso hore ba fihlele libakeng tsohle kahar’a naha ele ho ruta sechaba ho hlokomela maphelo a bona. Mofumahali Matekane o itse o masoabi kaha ha ba ne ba etetse sechaba sa Teyateyaneng libekeng tse fetileng, ba ile ba fumana ho sechaba hore tse ling tsa litsi tsa bophelo li hanela batho ho hlahlobela lefu la Tsoekere ka le reng ba sebetsa fela le ba seng ba le hlahlobetse ka ho ba fa litlhare. A ipiletsa ho ba ikarabellang litabeng tsena ho thusa hore motho e mong le e mong a fumantšoe hlahlobo nakong eo a e hlokang ele hore a tsebe boemo ba hae le hore a tsebe ho sebetsana le lefu leo a tsebang hore ona le lona. Monghali Mokoena Khama ho tsoa Diabetes Association, o hlalositse hore lefu la Tsoekere le ama lefatše ka bophara ‘me ke lona le

kaholimo-limo mafung a sa tšoaetsaneng le bolaeang batho ka palo e holimo. A re mekhatlo eohle ea bophelo e ikopanye ho hasa moletsa le ho hlokomelisa batho ka lefu lena le ho ba joetsa hore le’a bolaea ha motho a sitoa ho latela litataiso tsa ngaka empa a re a ka phela le lona nako e telele ha fela a itlhokomela ka ho ja hantle le ho ikoetlisa ekasitana le ho tšepahalla litlhare tsa ngaka. A boela a supa hore ba hlokometse hore ‘muso o imetsoe, ‘me ba kopa tlatsetso ea lisebelisoa ele ho tlatsetsa. A re ho lokela ho koetlisoe karolo ea sechaba ka litaba tsena le ho rutoa ka thuso ea pele ele hore ha motho oa lefu la Tsoekere a kaba le bothata, ba tsebe ho mo thusa ho fihlela litsebi li fihla. “Ho lokeloa hape hore ho kenyeletsoe litichere hore li tle li tsebe ho fetisetsa thuto e na baneng ele hore ho be le motheo o tsitsitseng ka litaba tsena, sechaba sa rona se tsebe ho itlhokomela kaha lehoja lefu lena le sa phekolehe, empa motho a ka phela le lona nako e telele,’’ ho phethela Monghali khama.

12 ‘Mesa - 18 ‘Mesa 2016

Lentsoe La Sechaba

LITABA

Lekala la tsa Lehae le atametsa litšebeletso sechabeng Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU- Lekala la tsa Lehae le atametsa litšebeletso ho sechaba ka ho bula liofisi tse ling setsing sa mabenkele sa Maseru Mall ebile ele ho fokotsa tšubuhlellano e bang setsing se posong le ho akofisa litšebeletso. Mookameli oa setereke litšebeletsong tsa litokomane tsa boitsebiso (ICR) Mofumahali Maipato Moremoholo o hlalositse hore ba se ba tla sebeletsa mona ele ho fokotsa tšubuhlellano e bang setsing se posong le hore ba se ba tla koala se seteisheneng, kamor’a ho hlokomela serame se bang moo haholo ka nako ea mariha. O boletse hape hore setsing sena ho tla fanoa ka litokomane tsa boitsebiso (ID), mangolo a tlhaho,ekasitana le litšebeletso tsa mafu le ho nyalisa. Ha a eketsa holim’a litaba tsena, Letona la tsa Lehae, Mohlomphehi Lekhetho Rakuoane o hlalositse Ka Majirata Latela MOHALE’S HOEK- Sekolo sa Mathomo sa Matsatseng se llile seboko sa pohomela ho Motlatsi oa Letona la Thuto le Koetliso, Mohlomphehi Thabang Kholumo ka tlhokeho ea borokho bo kopanyang metse ea Matsatseng le Qalakheng . Puisanong le Mookameli oa Sekolo sa Matsatseng, Mofumahali ’Matlakisa Pinda o hlalositse hore sekolo se na le bothata ka lengope le arolang metse ea Matsatseng le Qalakheng le bakang qholotso e kholo nakong eo lipula li nang kaha bana ba lulang kamose ho lengope ba sitoa ho kena sekolo ha pula e na. “Tlhokeho ea borokho ke qholotso e kholo haholo ho bana ba sekolo ba hlahang ka nqa ea Qalakheng le libakeng tse ling kaha nakong eo pula e nang bana ekasita le a mang a matichere ba sitoa ho finyella se-

hore setsing se seteisheneng ho ne ho sa fanoe ka mangolo a tlhaho kaha a ne a ngolisoa fela ebe a tla latoa ho se posong, ’me taba ena e bile e baka tšubuhlellano e kholo, empa a re ho sena se setsing sa mabenkele

sa Maseru Mall, litšebeletso tsohle li tl’o fumaneha. A supa hore ba khethile ho sebeletsa sebakeng sena hobane ke moo batho ba ka fumanang litšebeletso tse ngata kantle le ho tsa-

maea, kaha tsohle li bokeletsoe sebakeng se le seng. Mohlomphehi Rakuoane o itse hape ba hlokometse hore sechaba se tlileng litšebeletsong ka seteisheneng se ea hatsela kaha ho se na letsatsi le chabelang ho bile ho le mongobo, kahoo batho ba eang kamoo ba ea hatsela, haholo ba seng ba holile haholo lilemong. A toboketsa taba ea hore ka lebaka la hore le liofisi li boemong bo botle, ke tumelo ea bona hore taba eo e tla eketsa le morolo oa basebeletsi ho sebeletsa sechaba ka boitelo, ele hore bonyane ka letsatsi ba sebeletse sechaba se sengata. “Re boetse re na le sebaka se bolokehileng moo batho bana ba tlang ho ema teng ha ho ntse ho thusoa ba bang kahare, molemong oa hore ba se tlatle-tlale le sebaka sena hoo ba ka qetellang ba setisa likhoebo tse ling,’’ hoa eketsa Mohlompheli Rakuoane.

Advocate Lekhetho Rakuoane

Matsatseng e lla sa pohomela ka tlhokeho ea borokho

kolong ka lebaka la metsi a mangata a fetang ka har’a lengope leo,” ho rialo Mofumahali Pinda. A boela a hlalosa hore qholotso tse ling tse tlisoang ke tlhokeho ea borokho li kenyeletsa ho theoha ha lenane la bana ba tlang sekolong kaha batsoali ba lla ka hore bana ba tla tšoana ba nkoa ke metsi nakong eo pula e nang kaha lengope le tlala haholo. A tsoela pele ho bontša hore qholotso e ’ngoe ke hore bana, ekasita le sekolo ba ba morao haholo lithutong nakong ea lipula kaha matichere a tšoanela ho emisa ho ruta ha bana ba se na monyetla oa ho tla sekolong.

“Joalokaha sekolo se tsamaisoa ka lenane-thuto le hlakileng le ho beha hore na bana ba rutoe eng ka nako efeng, nako e ’ngoe pula ha e bonahala e tla matichere a tšoanela ho emisa ho ruta ’me a lokolle bana ho ea hae sebakeng sa polokeho ea bona,”a li beha joana, Mofumahali Pinda. A supa hore ka lebaka la tlhokeho ea borokho lithuto tsa bana li tla thefuleha ’me bana ba sebetsa hampe empa ba ntse ba sebetsa hantle haholo lilemo tse fetileng. A phethela ka ho kopa ho sechaba sa boithatelo bo botle le bohle ba amehang ho thusa ho ahela sekolo borokho ele ho thusa ho holisa

thuto ea bana ba tikolo eo, le hore sekolo se hole. Ha a araba litaba tsa tlhokeho ea borokho sebakeng seo, Mohlomphehi Kholumo o hlalositse hore ketelo ea hae sebakeng seo ke ho ea bona tlhoko eo le ho sheba hore na ’muso o ka tlatsetsa joang kapele-pele. “Ketsahalo ena eo ke e bonang mona, Lekala la Thuto ha le e rate ’me le tla leka maoala ohle ho emisa qholotso ena e tobileng bana le sekolo ka kakaretso kaha e tla etsa hore bana ba qetelle ba sa thabele sekolo, homme sekolo ele ntho ea bohlokoa hakaana,” ho boletse Mohlomphehi Kholumo.

Rainbow English Medium e ketekela letsatsi la bochaba Ka Majara Molupe BUTHA-BUTHE- Sekolo sa Rainbow English Medium se ngolisitseng ka molao ele Nightingale English Medium se ile sa ketekela letsatsi la sona la bochaba ka Labone bekeng e fetileng lekhetlo la boraro sekolo se thehiloe. Mokete o ile oa atleha haholo ho sa natse maemo a leholimo a moea o neng o kenella masapong le pula eneng e ena. Mookameli oa sekolo ebile ele mothehi oa sona Mofumahali Fumane Mofokeng o itse ele sekolo ba hlokometse hore bana ba rutoa lithuto tse ling fela bochaba bona bo behelloa ka thoko ke likolo tse ngata. O hlalositse hore bana ba lokela ho tseba bochaba ba bona hore ba tsebe moo ba eang teng le moo ba tsoang teng. A tiisa hore ho ruta bana ka lithuto tsa Mahlale hore ba tsebe ho itšematlela bophelong, ha ho bolele hore ba se ithute bochaba ba bona.

Bana ba Rainbow English Medium le batsoali ba bona ba kene har'a pula ho ketekela letsatsi la sekolo la bochaba

Mofumahali Mofokeng o hlalositse hore ba leboha botšehetsi ba batsoali kaha ke bona ba etsang hore mokete ona o atlehe esale sekolo se o ketekela. O boetse a lebohela litichere tsa habo hore selemo le selemo li sebetsa ka thata hore mokete ona o tsoele pele. “Molimo o re thusitse ho fihla

boemong bona,” a rialo. A re barutoana ba bang ba utloa kapele ha ba bang ba lieha. “Tsela ea rona e telele empa re tla fihla ka matla a Molimo.” Setho sa komiti ea sekolo ebile ele motsoali Mofumahali ‘Mamohau Mohlatsane, o itse o leboha batsoali ka tšehetso ea bona eo ba efang bana.

“Le litichere re ea li leboha,” ho boletse Mofumahali Mohlatsane. A re kahar’a Lenane-thuto bochaba bo teng ‘me are sekolo sa Rainbow se tsamaea hantle moo Lekala la Thuto le Koetliso le batlang teng. Mokoloko oa bana le batsoali o ile oa etelloa pele ke sehlopha sa liphala sa k’hampani e ‘ngoe ea tšireletso. Sechaba se phelang teropong ea Butha- Buthe ekasita le batho ban eng ba ilo batla litšebeletso tse fapakaneng teropong, ba ile ba ema matlotlosia ho boha botle bona. Har’a lipapali tse ling, bana ba ile ba bapala khathi, ba bina mangae, ba bolela liboko tsa bo bona ka ho fapakana, ba bapala liphota, meokhibo le tse ling tse ngata. Batsoali ba ile ba tla ba phehile lijo tsa bochaba tse kang nyekoe, likhobe, lipabi le tse ling. E bile mehoo le melilietsane e mengata nakong eo bana ba bapalang lipapali tse fapakaneng tsa bochaba.

LITABA

Lentsoe La Sechaba

12 ‘Mesa - 18 ‘Mesa 2016

Motlatsi oa Letona o etela sekolo sa ‘Maseribana Ka Majirata Latela

QUTHING- Motlatsi oa Letona la Thuto le Koetliso, Mohlomphehi Thabang Kholumo o ile a etela Sekolo se Phahamng sa ‘Maseribana moo bana ba babeli ba banana ba lilemo li 16 ba ileng ba noela nokeng ea Senqu ka Sontaha sa la 3 ‘Mesa 2016. Haa bua kopanong ea hae le Mookameli oa Sekolo, matichere, boto ea sekolo, bana ba 15 ba sekolo ba neng ba tsamaile le bafu le mohlokomeli oa bana, Mohlomphehi Kholumo o hlalositse hore sepheo sa ketelo ea hae ke ho tla sala morao se-ea -luma se etsahetseng sekolong seo, ho fumana hore na ho ile hoa etsahalang le ho tla tšelisa malapa eka sita le ho tla hlabolla bana ba boneng ketsahalo eo. “Ketelo ena hape ke ho tla tšelisa malapa ekasita le ho hlabolla bana ba boneng ketsahalo ena e mahlonoko, ho ba fa tšepo ea hore bophelo bo sa tsoelapele le ha ho etsahetse tsietsi ea mofuta oo,” a rialo Mohlomphehi Kholumo. Mofumahali ‘Maletlotlo Mothibeli ele mohlokomeli oa bana bolulong ba bona o hlalositse hore ene ele ka bo hora ea boraro ha a fumana mohala ho tsoa ho Mookameli oa Sekolo ea ileng a botsa hore na bana ba kae ‘me eena o ile a hlalosa hore o ntse a le katlung ea ho pheha ka hoo haa tsebe moo ba le teng. “Ke moo Mookameli a ileng a ntšela ka litaba tsa hore bana ba babeli ho tsoa tlhokomelong ea ka ba noetse nokeng ea Senqu, ke ile ke tšoha haholo,” ho boletse Mofumahali Mothibeli ka lentsoe le thothomelang. A tsoela pele ho bontša hore bana bao ba 17 ba ne ba tsamaile fela ba sa kopa joalokaha ba tseba ele molao oa moo ba lulang teng ‘me le hore na ba tsoile le hokae haa tsebe. Mofumahali Mothibeli a tsoelapele ho hlalosa hore o soabile haholo hore ketsahalo eo e etsahetse bohlokomeling ba hae ‘me o tla leka ho tiisa mokhoa oa hore baithuti base tsamaee ntle tumello ea hae. Motlatsi Moorosi e leng eo baithuti bao ba ileng ba mo kopa ho ea ba ruta ho sesa joalokaha eena a se a le pejana mokhatlong oo ba o keneng sekolong moo oa ho sesa,

Motlatsi oa Letona la Thuto le Koetliso ketelong ea hae nokeng ea Senqu moo koluoa e etsahetseng teng

Noka ea Senqu moo banana ba ileng ba noela teng

eena o hlalositse hore o ne asa ithaopa empa baithuti bao ke bona ba mo kopileng ho ea ba ruta ho sesa. “Ke ne ke tsoa sesa ka hona ka Senqu ha baithuti bao re keneng mokhatlo le bona ba fihla ho nna ‘me ba kopa hore ke ilo ba ruta tse ling tsa lintho tseo ba sa li tsebeng ‘me ke ile ka lumela ho tsamaea le bona empa ke ile ka makala ha ke bona ba tsamaea le ba bang bao eseng litho empa ha kea ka ka botsa letho,” a li beha joana Moorosi. A hlalosa hore ho fihleng hoa bona nokeng ba ile ba leka ho she-

ba botebo ba metsi ‘me baithuti ha baa rata ho mo mamela ‘me ba ile ba itsoella pele ho sesa moo metsi a neng aba bolelletse hore a mangata haholo ka hoo ba se sesetse teng. Are ha nako e ntse e eea, o ile a bona ba bang eka ba khangoa ke metsi empa o ile a phakisa hoba thusa empa qetellong o ile a sitoa ho thusa bao babeli kaha ba ne ba se ba tebile haholo. A tlatseletsa ka hore bao ba babeli ba ile ba noela ene ese litho tsa mokhatlo oa bona oa lisesi ‘me ho bao ba 17 bao a neng a tsamaile le

bona, litho li ne li le hlano fela kahar’a bona. Ha a botsoa na hobaneng ba ne ba ilo ikoetlisetsa ka nokeng ea Senqu, Moorosi o hlalositse hore ke hobane sekolo ha sena letamo moo ba ka ikoetlisetsang teng ‘me ba ikhethela ho ikoetlisetsa ka Senqu ke hona. Motlatsi oa Mookameli oa Sepolesa sa Quthing, Super indent Leabuoa Shale o hlalositse hore kamora ho fumana litaba tse etsahetseng ka nokeng ka moo ba ile ba batla liqoeli ‘me are ba ile ba ea nokeng ho ea batla bana bao empa kaha ene ese ele bosiu, ba ile ba tšoanela ho emisa. “Ka Mantaha re ile ra kopa liqoeli tsa lefapha la Sepolesa ho tla re thusa ho fumana litopo tseo empa le kajeno re ntse re eso fumane letho. Qholotso e kholo eo ba kopanang le eona ke tlhokeho ea lisebelisoa kaha ba sitoa ho fihlella fatše hore ba phopholetse nakoana ba le kahar’a metsi,” a bolela joalo. Super indent Shale a ipiletsa ho Mookameli oa Sepolesa ho kopa thuso ho lisesi tsa Afrika Boroa joaloka kamehla kaha bona bana lethepa e hlokahalang. A phethela ka ho itlama ho sechaba hore ba tla etsa sohle se matleng a bona ho fumana litopo tseo joalokaha ele mosebetsi oa bona. Motlatsi oa Mookameli, Lehlohonolo Lehula haa leboha boteng ba Motlatsi oa Letona o hlalositse ha ba ikutloa ba thobehile lipelo ka boteng ba hae kahare ho bona ‘me ba leboha ‘muso ka ho tla lla mosoang le bona kaha mafu a tšohanyetso e se e batla e eba tloaelo kaha selemong se fetileng ba ile ba boloka ngoana ea neng a chahisitsoe ke koloi. A tlatsetsa ka ho tšepisa hore ba tla etsa sohle ho thusa bana bao ba hlokang tlhabollo ekasita le matichere a mang kaha ane ale haufi haholo le bana bao ‘me taba eo eba amme le bona. Phala ea Sepolesa sa Lesotho, Superintendent Clifford Molefe maobane o hlalositse ha bana bao ba se ba fumanoe ba le babeli ‘me e mong; Mpho Khalikane (16) oa Qhoalinyane Qacha a ile a fumanoa ka Laboraro la la 06 ‘Mesa 2016 lihoreng tsa mantsiboea ha Senate Lesaoane (16) eena a ile a fumanoa ka Moqebelo oa la 9 ‘Mesa 2016.

Palo ea sechaba e thakhohile

Ka Pulane Lichaba

MASERU- Letsatsi la palo ea sechaba le thakhohile ka Sontaha Ntlong ea Borena bo Boholo Matsieng ‘me le lebeletsoe ho phetheloa ka la 24 ‘Mesa hona selemong sena. Letona la Meralo ea Ntšetsopele ea Sechaba Mohlomphehi Mokoto

Hloaele pele ho letsatsi leo o ile a bontša ha ho bile le tšebelisano ‘moho ho basebetsi ba Lekalana la Lipalo (BoS). Mohlomphehi Hloaele o ile a hlalosa ha thepa eohle e tlang ho sebelisoa, hammoho le babali ka mekhahlelo ea bona ho ea libakeng tse fapakaneng kahare ho naha etla tsamaea han-

Letona la Meralo ea Nts'etsopele Mohlomphehi Mokoto Hloaele

tle.

“Empa palo e ka ‘na ea tsoela-pele ho feta matsatsi a behiloeng haholo libakeng tsa litoropo moo boholo ba lihlooho tsa malapa li sa fumaneheng lihoreng tsa mosebetsi,” arialo. Mohlomphehi Hloaele o boetse a leboha bafani bao ba batšeheliteng morerong ona oa naha. “Ka ho qolla re leboha Lenane la Machaba la Thari le Thobalano (UNFPA), Mokhatlo oa Lithuso oa Naha ea Amerika (USAID) le Letlole la Lefatše la Bana (UNICEF) ka tlatsetso tsa lichelete le litsebi tse rupetseng basebetsi BoS,” arialo Mohlomphehi Hloaele. O qeteletse ka ho bontša ha ho bile le liphephetso tse ngata tokisetsong tsa mosebetsi ona, ‘me

hara tsona likenyeletsa ho haella ha basebetsi e bakiloeng ke hore matichere a ile a etsa kopo ea mosebetsi ‘me BoS ea hlokomela motsotsong oa ho qetela ka tšebelisano ‘moho le Lekala la Thuto , “’me batho ba joalo ba ile ba tlameha ho tebeloa.” “Mathata a mang a ile a bakoa ke basebetsi ba ileng ba lokolloa nakong ea boikoetliso ka lebaka la boitšoaro boo sa hloekang,” ho boletse Letona. A qetella ka ho ipiletsa ho sechaba ho sebelisana hantle le babali katlehisong ea mosebetsi ona o moholo. Naha ea Lesotho e qetetse ho etsa palo ea sechaba ka 2006. Palo ena ea sechaba e reretsoe ho nka libeke tse peli.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES & CAREERS 12 April - 18 April 2016

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JOB VACANCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Roads Directorate (RD) has been established through Roads Directorate Act 2010 as a body corporate with perpetual succession and it is a non-profit making public institution. It is responsible to the Board of Directors. Roads Directorate manages road infrastructure and ensures that existing roads and access routes are comprehensively and regularly maintained and rehabilitated when required, upgraded and extended in an efficient manner to meet the needs of the economy and the nation. The main functions of the Roads Directorate are road network planning, development and maintenance; quality assurance as well as construction and maintenance of footbridges. Test Procedures, Construction Guidelines and Stanof the year. Engineering or Transportation or Construction / dard Specifications. c. Ensure that any revenues under his/her control arisPOSITION: MANAGER LABORATORY AND QUALITY Project Management would be an added advanh. Ensure administrative and technical control and suing from Directorate operations in the division are CONTROL tage. pervision of Laboratories. fully recovered and deposited in accordance with • The applicant should have at least eight (8) years Job Purpose: i. Ensure that standard test procedures for quality conGovernment procedures. experience in management of civil engineerUnder the general supervision of the Director Pavement trol of all standards and types of work are periodiing works and projects, three (3) of these years and Maintenance, the incumbent will have technical, fically updated. 2. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUshould be as a pavement/ materials engineer nancial and managerial responsibility for Road Pavement j. Oversee the operation of field and contract laboratoNICATIONS on either a road or bridge project. Experience in and Materials Division. The incumbent will be responsible ries and ensure equipment is adequate for the purthe management and running of an accredited for construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation of roads pose and correctly adjusted. a. Ensures that the execution of all works and all other highway materials laboratory including the setting and bridges to the required standard in accordance with k. Ensure materials and geotechnical investigations operations of his section are carried out in accorup of procedures, training of staff, use and calisocial, environmental and road safety guidelines. Specifiare conducted on prospective and ongoing projdance with the Rules and Regulations of the Direcbration of testing equipment would be an added cally he/she will supervise, manage and monitor all roads ects are carried out, advise projects on pavement & torate. advantage. and bridges rehabilitation, upgrading and construction materials related issues and monitor all pavement, b. Monitor physical progress against time and cost works carried out by contractors and force account teams • Good verbal and written communication; good laboratory and quality assurance activities. and avoid cost and time overruns. assigned to the Directorate and ensure that all works are l. Ensure Road Safety Audit Reports on National, Renegotiation skills; knowledge of the legal framec. Ensures that all reports and other information reexecuted properly in respect of specification, quantity, work in which the government operates; perforgional and major feeder road and bridge projects are quired from the section and its subsidiary units are quality and financial obligations.. mance management skills; knowledge of technicarried out departmentally or procured. completed accurately in the required formats and cal standards, project management and contract m. Recommend Road Safety Countermeasures at are submitted to the Divisional Director in time. Duties: specifications; and human resource and financial identified high prone Road Accident areas to minid. Makes inspections of field works at least once a management and computer literacy skills. S/He should have knowledge for the below mentioned mize hazards. quarter. The results of these visits will be recorded areas. The specific duties and responsibilities for this n. Co-ordination of other departments of the project in on the prescribed pro-forma. • Computer knowledge is a must in MS Office, MS position are: regard to Road and Bridge Standards and specificae. Liaises with other senior staff of the Roads DirecProject a. To have technical, financial and administrative retions and on the Quality Assurance requirements for torate in order to ensure good performance. • Good communication skills are required sponsibility for Laboratory and Quality Assurance both materials and workmanship. Sections. o. Implement the RD Accreditation Roadmap activities 3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Job profile also available on Roads Directorate webb. To enforce road and bridge standards across the such as documenting procedures as per ISO 17025 site at http://www.rd.org.ls country and carry out technical and performance auand ISO 9001. a. Have technical and administrative control over the NB: The closing date for the submission of applicadit for all public roads in Lesotho. p. Training lab technicians / lab assistants for quality personnel in his Section and to be responsible for tions is 6TH MAY, 2016. No late applications will be c. Ensure the provision of research, testing and advicontrol tests and other documentary procedures. the proper functioning and discipline of his section accepted. Only those shortlisted for interviews will sory services to various sections of the Directorate on q. Preparation of as built and completion reports. and in cases of default he is to recommend to the be contacted. Applications should be addressed and the quality of construction and maintenance materiDivisional Director for disciplinary proceedings to be submitted to: als, on the soil conditions for road/bridge design and 1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT instigated against the concerned personnel. PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Roads Directorate on required quality of construction. Headquarters d. Ensure the provision of soil and subsurface inves- a. Ensure that the annual budget estimates for all b. Advise and assist in the training of Roads DirectorTel: (+266) 22324191 tigation reports for design purposes of special and works in his/her section are prepared and reviewed ate staff in matters pertaining to his/her section. This Industrial Area, Maseru complicated projects, such as, high embankments, by the prescribed time and to make the necessary activity should be undertaken in close collaboration OR embankments on soft foundations, foundations for requests for the appropriate budget allocations. with the Roads Directorate Training Centre. Industrial Area, Maseru bridges etc. b. Monitor the expenditures in the division against the Tel: (+266) 22312090 / 22323019 e. Managing RD research programs and publish rerelevant budget to ensure that no excess expenSkills/Qualifications: ports on materials related issues and appropriate ditures are permitted to occur. If additional budget advanced research work. POSTAL ADDRESS: Human Resource Office appropriations are required, ensure that the applica• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Pavement Enf. Managing investigation of particular failures in road/ P.O. Box 194 tions are made at the appropriate time and ensure gineering / Highway Materials Engineering / Civil bridge construction works. that the yearly budget is effectively utilised and avoid Industrial Area , Maseru 100 Engineering/ Geotechnical Engineering, a Post g. Review and recommend amendments to Standard incurring large expenditures in the closing months Lesotho Graduate degree in Highway/ Pavement Materials

JOB VACANCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Roads Directorate (RD) has been established through Roads Directorate Act 2010 as a body corporate with perpetual succession and it is a non-profit making public institution. It is responsible to the Board of Directors. Roads Directorate manages road infrastructure and ensures that existing roads and access routes are comprehensively and regularly maintained and rehabilitated when required, upgraded and extended in an efficient manner to meet the needs of the economy and the nation. The main functions of the Roads Directorate are road network planning, development and maintenance; quality assurance as well as construction and maintenance of footbridges. Management would be an added advantage. c. Ensure that any revenues under his/her control construction procedures. POSITION: CONTRACTS MANAGER arising from Directorate operations in the division g. Supervise the assigned tasks of the senior (ENGINEERING) Experience: are fully recovered and deposited in accordance engineers. The applicant should have at least eight (8) Scope of Services with Government procedures. h. Check and approve classification of road years experience in management of civil Under the general supervision of the Director Road construction contractors and maintain a register. engineering works and services, three (3) of Network Development the incumbent will have i. Provide technical support to District and 2. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND these years should be in field of assignment. technical, financial and managerial responsibility for COMMUNICATIONS Community Councils for road development on Road Network Development Division. The incumbent a. Ensures that the execution of all works and all consultancy basis. Other Skills and Personal Attributes Required: will be responsible for construction, upgrading, and j. Determine and make recommendations to the other operations of his section are carried out in rehabilitation of roads and bridges to the required accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Director General on the need to declare road Good verbal and written communication; standard in accordance with social, environmental Directorate. reserves and building restrictions along any good negotiation skills; knowledge of the and road safety guidelines. Specifically he/she b. Monitor physical progress against time and cost road and to declare corridors for road network legal framework in which the government will supervise, manage and monitor all roads and and avoid cost and time overruns. development as selected areas. operates; performance management skills; bridges rehabilitation, upgrading and construction k. Manage and monitor contracts for of all roads c. Ensures that all reports and other information knowledge of technical standards, project works carried out by contractors assigned to the required from the section and its subsidiary units and bridges construction and upgrading projects management and contract specifications; and Directorate and ensure that all works are executed l. Assist in preparing strategic road network are completed accurately in the required formats human resource and financial management properly in respect of specification, quantity, quality and are submitted to the Divisional Director in development plans. and computer literacy skills. and financial obligations. time. m. Approve a suitable place on land from which to SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES d. Makes inspections of field works at least once a source material such as quarry necessary for UNDER THE FOLLOWING OVERALL quarter. The results of these visits will be recorded construction and maintenance of roads and Job profile also available on Roads Directorate OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION ARE TO: on the prescribed pro-forma. request a relevant authority to set aside such land website at http://www.rd.org.ls 1. TECHNICAL e. Liaises with other senior staff of the Roads for that purpose. Directorate in order to ensure good performance. n. Ensure that all Bridge Construction, Rehabilitation NB: The closing date for the submission a. Supervise and monitor all roads and bridge and Maintenance works are properly executed of applications is 06th MAY, 2016. No late upgrading and construction works carried out 3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT and supervised in respect of quantity, quality and applications will be accepted. Only those by RD and ensure that all works are executed a. Have technical and administrative control over the financial. shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. properly in respect of specification, quantity, personnel in his Section and to be responsible for Applications should be addressed and submitted quality and financial. the proper functioning and discipline of his section 1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT to: b. Assist in arranging procurement of contractors a. Ensure that the annual budget estimates for and in cases of default he is to recommend to the PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Roads Directorate for execution, and consultant for supervision, of Divisional Director for disciplinary proceedings to all works in his/her section are prepared and Headquarters Roads and Bridge upgrading and construction be instigated against the concerned personnel. reviewed by the prescribed time and to make the Tel: (+266) 22324191 works. necessary requests for the appropriate budget Industrial Area, Maseru c. Monitor Roads and Bridge construction and b. Advise and assist in the training Roads Directorate allocations. OR upgrading carried out by the regions. staff. This activity should be undertaken in close b. Monitor the expenditures in the division against Industrial Area, Maseru d. Check and ensure that the as built drawings are collaboration with the Roads Directorate Training the relevant budget to ensure that no excess Tel: (+266) 22312090 / 22323019 prepared properly. Centre. expenditures are permitted to occur. If additional e. Ensure Quality Assurance Procedures are budget appropriations are required, ensure that POSTAL ADDRESS: Human Resource Office followed for all road and bridge construction and Qualifications the applications are made at the appropriate time P.O. Box 194 upgrading civil works. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, and ensure that the yearly budget is effectively Industrial Area , Maseru 100 f. Assist in preparing and updating of standard a Post Graduate degree in Highway Engineering utilised and avoid incurring large expenditures in Lesotho bridge and road rehabilitation, upgrading and or Transportation or Construction / Project the closing months of the year.

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TENDER NOTICE

LES/IEC/TEN/PAN/2016-2017/01 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) invites tenders from interested companies for the supply, installation and maintenance of internet and related information technology facilities. Scope of work; IEC head office provision of internet access of 4096Kbps Ten (10) Districts provision of internet access of 2048Kbps Library and warehouse provision of internet access of 1024Kbps 1. BIDDING DOCUMENT: Tender document is obtainable from Procurement Unit 2nd Floor at MGC Park during working hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Bidders must purchase a copy of tender document at a non refundable fee of M 300.00 (Three hundred Maloti). The procedure for obtaining the document is as follows: Payment of the bid document must be made at 2nd Floor, Accounts Section. The receipt issued must be taken to the office of Procurement where the document will be issued. 2. EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. PRICE 2. LEAD TIME 3. FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (CURRENT BANK STATEMENT FOR SIX MONTHS) 4. COMPANY’S CAPABILITY (CVS OF ATTACHED PROJECT STAFF) 5. IEC IS NOT BOUND TO LOWEST PRICE 6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 7. EXPERIENCE 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Bidders should, clearly outline their commitment in their proposals, to ensuring: • Continuous provision of support. • Company’s capabilities of providing Internet Services. • Price should be quoted in Maloti currency. • Prices should include VAT for suppliers who qualify to collect VAT (attach VAT registration certificate). • Attach valid trading license certified from source. • Attach copy of a valid tax clearance issued from source.

• Attach certified copies of company Registration by Ministry of Trade and Industry, reflecting shareholding of all individuals within the company. • Attach Memorandum and Articles of Association of Incorporation. • Attach proof of Sole Proprietor from Ministry of Trade and Industry. NB: Bidders are advised that 5% and 10% source tax will be deducted from payments for local & foreign companies respectively. Bidders should not show 5% and 10% source tax on their price, IEC will calculate and deduct applicable source tax from the total submitted. Sealed bids bearing no identification of the tenderers should be deposited in the tender box at the IEC 2nd Floor MGC On or before 12:00 noon, Thursday 5th May 2016 and will be opened on the same date at 14:30hours. Envelopes should be clearly marked: “SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

VACANCY

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Good communication and ‘people skills’

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Determination and the drive to work towards targets

JOB SUMMARY

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The ability to work well on your own and also as part of a team

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Good organizational management skills

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The resilience to deal with customers who turn you down

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The ability to develop in-depth knowledge about your products and markets

The Sales Consultant is responsible in ensuring that sales force is efﬁcient within BAM Consultancy through proper understanding of all products in the company. YOUR KEY TASKS AS A SALES REPRESENTATIVE • Making appointments to meet new and existing customers

INTERNET FACILITIES”. For further information relating to the forms please contact, The Procurement Unit Independent Electoral Commission 2nd Floor MGC PARK Corner Pope John Paull II Road & Mpilo Boulevard Maseru, Lesotho Tel: +266 – 22 314991/22323362 Fax: +266 – 22 310398 E-mail: mabaso@iec.org.ls OR mahlakajoe@iec. org.ls The Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders. ________________ Procurement Unit-IEC

skills

BAM Consultancy (Pty) Ltd invites applications from suitably qualiﬁed candidates for the position of Sales Consultant.

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Understanding needs

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customers’

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Making presentations to promote new products and special deals

QUALIFICATIONS EXPIRIENCE

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Agreeing sales, prices, contracts and payments advising customers about delivery schedules and aftersales service

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Keeping in contact with existing customers in person and by telephone recording orders and sending details to the sales ofﬁce

Diploma in Marketing Management, with relevant experience of three years. 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 Friday the 15th April 2016, no later than 17:00hrs. Late submissions will not be considered.

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Watching your competitors and the products they are offering going to conferences and seminars and keeping up with industry trends

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

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Meeting sales targets reporting sales trends to your employer.

Physical copies must be sent to: The Human Resources Ofﬁcer, BAM Group of Companies, Suite 02, Metcash Complex, Kingsway Street, Maseru, Lesotho. Email to: hr@bamconsultancy.co.ls

SKILLS, INTERESTS AND QUALITIES • Excellent sales and negotiation

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Academic Qualifications  Masters Degree in Human Resources Management, preferably with the first Degree in Human Resources Management plus 5 years working experience in a related field; OR  Degree in Human Resources Management plus ten (10) years working experience in a related field;

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JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Rector, the Human Resources Manager guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources Services, policies and programs for the institution. RESPONSIBILITIES The major areas of responsibilities are: 1. Development and Implementation of HR policies and procedures; 2. Administers staff recruitment, selection, promotions and acts as the Secretary to the Staff Appointments & Promotions Committee; 3. Develops, administers and implements Staff Performance Management Systems; 4. Leads and coordinates employees’ orientation, development and training activities and programs; 5. Guides, leads and coordinates staff discipline and grievance handling; 6. Prepares, compiles and presents the HR Budget to the Management team; 7. Administers and controls staff compensation, remuneration and beneﬁts; 8. Administers and monitors staff safety, welfare, wellness ad health; 9. Administers and monitors staff union matters; 10. Prepares and presents periodic reports on HR matters; 11. Maintains discipline and control of the staff of the Polytechnic; JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) will be an added advantage. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

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Excellent Leadership and Management skills Good Interpersonal skills Knowledge of the National Labour Laws Good Communication and writing skills Must be Computer literate with excel knowledge as one of the traits

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Tomyterry does his double job By Jokobina Setlhare MASERU- Nyolohelo Qasho, a 21- year -old Mosotho man of Marabeng popularly known by his stage name “Tomyterry Qhasho” is multi talented. He released his two mix tapes called “Harambe Mix Launch” and “The love of house” and these are all House Music. Qhasho told Relax that the message behind his mix tape is that as he mixes other artists’ tracks which are already in the market, he wants people who already have interest in House Music to connect with House Music and love it. According to Qhasho, even though they are in love with House Music, it takes somebody to choose the kind of music a person is interested in; the only thing that counts is passion. “For someone who is willing to pursue in House Music and make other people to be aware of his or her passion of being a Dj even to help others coming behind, either followers or other young artists to be confident and improve House Music especially in our country. “It has come to my realization that there are many people who want to be Djs but the main problem is that they lack self confidence and are not passionate about music,” he explained. He tolfd Relax that he started his music career at the early age, from Form A in 2010 at Methodist High School.

“My history of being a Dj emanated from my home at Maputsoe. I then continued at schools and clubs. I am currently doing that marvelous job with a group called Harambe,” explained Qhasho. He added, “I performed live at Memorial hall, Ha Foso and Makola High School. At all the shows, the audience was positive about my music.” He made it a point that he also performed live at Lady Brand in December 2013. Qhasho pointed out that as he was performing live, some of attendees came to him and asked him to help them with the skills of being Djs. He said he has taught about three people and he is wishing them a good luck in being Djs. He further indicated that the biggest challenge is that, there are no sponsors for artists who are in the music industry. To add on that, Qhasho said the other challenge is that, when other artists realize the success of others, they become jealous with them to an extent that they ruin their music. He kept on talking to sponsors and at the end he got one from Phetho Matla through his manager Keptain Dash. He mentioned that the aim of his group is to expose the talents that the youth have, especially those who have passion in music but lack confidence. He said this is going to make it easy for them to voice up their opinions concerning music.

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By ‘Mathabo Pakane Dj Thandogg, an arguably one of the most influential musicians in Lesotho has started as a Hip-Hop singer and dancer but now he is a

house DJ. In an exclusive interview with Relax, Thandogg stated that he had always loved music since he was young in his mother’s womb and realized that he got to pursue his career in music because of his passion of music which grew stronger each day. “I am one of the kind DJs because I do not stick on House Music only but play all kinds of music when necessary, as in House Music in most cases I play comicial House Music,” he appended. He started performing in 1997 as a rapper and dancer but mostly in villages during stockvels, parties, shows like; fashion shoes and talent shows. From there he told relax that he went to Joy FM in 1998 where he was a radio presenter. He said he loved Disco music then Kwaito and he now does House Music. Dj Thandogg further said he

now does not have recent songs but he is looking forward to do so. He said he feels better when performing live where he can see responses from his audience so as to see their response than in radio where he cannot see their response. He pointed out that his Influence in his talent can be his uncle, Khethang Dzingwa as he played a big part in his career. “If I ask him to buy us cassettes he would do that and even buy us team attire,” he explained. The DJ further stated that greatest opportunity was meeting with top people in and outside the country through music. He also indicated that he gets comments from people who love his music and they even complain when they do not see him at work. He added, “Not only do I work as a musician but also do some casual jobs. Up to date performance plan, I am busy with project that will run

at schools but I want to talk about it and on top of that, we are planning a music tour with Raps, Dj Towsow, and Crank dejay and many more.” Dj Thandogg also indicated that he performed at many places in South Africa, starting from Lady Brand, Bloemfontein, East Lodon and Johannesburg. He said his biggest dream in music in three years is that he wants to have bigger equipment like Dj Alex whom he is saluting and he wants to have his own radio station. “My definition of success is when one has achieved his or her targeted goal. Advice: Music career is not for everyone, people stop wasting your last buying sounds and say you are a DJ because the industry is not a child’s play ,” he stated. He concluded by thanking special people in his career like Phakiso Masithela and Dj Fixo’s, “May their soul rest in peace.” “I also send special thanks to Dj Javas and my lovely wife. I salute.”

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RELAX 28 By ’Makhojane Motumi LERIBE – Young motivated and intelligent Matlali Seutloali aged 18 from Hlotse Sebothoane, who has just completed his Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) at Leribe English Medium last year, appeared among the top on the list of achievers. Matlali said that he has always been rewarded for being a top achiever from primary level. He has received several academic excellence awards from his school. He explained that he also participated in Mathematics and Science fairs where he attained the first position in the region, second in the district and third position nationally. He stated that being announced among the top achievers was really phenomenal seeing his name on the list. He expected to get a higher rank, but it is still an astoundingly great experience. “My childhood was great because I received more than enough support from my parents, particularly when Mathematics was my least favorite subject and my dear father kept instilling a love for it in me so I ultimately developed a positive mindset regarding the subject,” he explained. He added by expressing his deep affection for Science and Mathematics. He said before he had a reading timetable he would do Mathematics and Science for the whole week. He concluded by recommending students to set up timetables which

Intelligent Matlali… will discipline them on what to read during the week. Matlali further said everything that is happening in life depends on the kind of environment one is ex-

posed to but most importantly, the type of friends one chooses. Luckily enough for him he normally chooses positive minded ones. He added that his favorite hob-

Matlali Seutloali

Handy DJ passionate about music By Staff Reporter

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By Jokobina Setlhare Philip Mofoka, 21, of Ha Abia is in his first year of Graphic Design at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. Mofoka also owns his own business called Phil Design. He told Relax that as a designer, he is assigned to design logos, websites, photo editing, print design, animation and photography. This dedicated young man mentioned that after writing his Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) exams, he applied at Lerotholi Polytechnic tertiary and studied Computer Systems Engineering but dropped out on the second

Teboho Handy, also known as Handy DJ, aged 24 from Mafeteng has started his music in 2004. His talent could be spotted at the age of 12, so he believes being a DJ is not about fame but it is a career. The adroit young man works with Jam session. He told Achiever that being a Dj is his career and he is passionate about it because he does not do anything in life except being a DJ. He worked with DJ Racks, DJ Khebza and Darkmore. He added that his role models are DJ Alex from Lesotho and Oskido from South Africa. “I performed at Qacha (Easter bash) last year and at Cabanas this year,” explained Hand. He explained that in the next two years, he will have grown in the

by was reading motivational books because they keep him in a state where he can achieve his goals. He asserted that he had learned to set definite goals that he wants to achieve in life alongside with the positive thoughts about his future. “Napoleon Hill in his book “Think and grow rich” emphasizes the fact that our thoughts determine our destiny. I believe that self-confidence and intrinsic motivation are one of key principles which helped me to withstand certain peer pressures in my High School,” explained Matlali. “I can say to young people, God should be the pillar of their lives and they should have faith that all goals they are willing to achieve are possible through hard work and perseverance. Set a right attitude towards every subject you are learning and have a harmonious relationship with your teachers,” he advised. He also added that he had applied to several institutions including Machabeng College and he wished to pursue a career in Aerospace Engineering after attaining the International Baccalaureate Diploma. He said in his spare time he plays piano, drums or does his bass guitar lessons because he loves music though he is not really a good dancer. “Other thing that really helped me was the steadfast dedication my teachers showed in helping us do well,” he revealed. music industry because he does all he can to be a good DJ. He indicated that he knows what his crowd needs and he makes sure he plays his slot in a way that satisfies his crowd. “I just be myself when I perform, I don’t try to be Oskido or Black Coffee, I just be real and do my best, being a DJ is all about creativity, being able to play your songs and make the crowd dance,” he affirmed. He added that his love for being a DJ grew when he was still a little boy because he would imitate Oskido‘s songs called “The first commandment and the second commandment” so he is now playing his own songs. He said he keeps his style by being different and not trying to duplicate anyone. “Most people do not believe that I can do it until they see me on stage so when playing my slots, I do it so well that when I stop, people start to recognize me,” he concluded.

Youth destined to grow in Graphic Design semester. From there, he said he went to Limkokwing University to enroll in Graphic Design. “My dream in five years to come is to see myself owning an industry named “Phil Design Industries,” he explained. He added “For a person to be a good designer, she or he should have these important qualities, to be strategic, creative, must have artistic ability, client oriented and that person must know people.” Phil indicated that when he was at Fokothi he began to design for fun and it became a hobby and later he began designing when he had

to do his assignments. He said it is then that he knew that design is in him, so he chose it as a career. According to Phil, he encountered some problems after dropping out in Fokothi he owed manpower M25 000 and he had to pay the money back in order to be sponsored again. He said when he was at Limkokwing, his business had less money so his dad borrowed him M25 000. He continued “I am now still paying my dad the money; I pay him every month with the money I get from my business.”

Apology Apology Apology In our issue of 22 March – 28 March 2016, under Relax section on page 26, we erroneously and mistakenly said Lehlohonolo Tefo Tlhaole is holding Honours in Profession Design from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), whereas in actual fact, he is still enrolling with the programme. We are sorry for the inconvenience that this might have caused!

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Vodacom rocks the masses at Moyo By Katleho Mohanoe THABA-BOSIU–Lesotho’s premier fun hub, Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village, was the scene for the Vodacom Moyo Benefit Concert that exceeded expectations and had the peeps rocking with exhilaration, last Saturday. The audience turned out in their numbers and the traffic jams were a sign that people from all walks of life had come together to have fun and delight in music, jokes and witness live performance by their famous local and South African artists. The place was crammed with joyous masses and packed to the rafters. While the Village Pope, Tshepo Tshola stole the headlines for himself, it was Mafikizolo that got the party started and ensured that the occasion was a memorable success

Tshepo Tshola having some moment with Basotho

which will have everyone talking for years to come. Food and drinks were in abundance and there was never a dull moment. Scores of indefatigable musicians and music warriors included AKA, Nathi, OkmalumkoolKat, Tebogo, Nasty C., Bucie, VJ Nathi, DJ Shimza, Oskido, Bhudaza, L-Tore, Vesta, DJ Linah, Converse Heroes, Mtsuzi, Pablo DJ, Hunky D, Sentšo, Khanyi Mbau, Thabile (Zipompi), DJ Bootz and many more were the bombshells that got the event on fire and ensured that the occasion was unforgettable for the audience. The Moyo Lesotho Project is an initiative by the Vodafone Foundation in a joint venture with the Ministry of Health and global private partners that is aimed at finding children and pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS and using Vodacom’s mobile technology to link them to much needed care.

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CBS MD handed over the cheque to Koali last year winner

number 11 and 12 since they are seeded. There will be a draw on the 17th April 2016 at Khali Motel and the top six will come from Maseru first division clubs. Maseru First Division is made up of Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS), Yellow Tau, Naleli Masters, Sefeng, Paul

Masters, Paramente, Zizzlers, Chivas and Caesar Two. The top-10 Maseru clubs will come from the following, Maseru Premier League made up of Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), Mabote Masters, Caesar’s, Pasco, Fastkill, Fisco’s, Khachis, Lifateng, Katlehong, PJ, Crusaders, Manhattans,

DRC, KTA, Sekoele and Molalana. The prize money will be as follows: First prize-M7 000, second-M6 000, third-5 000, fourthM4 000 and all the top four teams will each get a team jersey. The last eight will get M1200 while those knocked out in the first round will each get M500. Tefo Sethati, the Lesotho Pool and Snooker Association (LPSA) Public Relations Officer (PRO) said “On behalf of the association, I would like to thank CBS for the sponsorship and for increasing the number of clubs competing in this tourney. Initial the tournament was meant for two clubs playing on two legs.” “Pasco and Crusades tourney was sponsored to the tune of M30 000 but today the sponsorship has increased to M70 000 with 16 clubs. Pasco and Crusaders are seeded. They do not have to qualify and they will be waiting for the top two clubs they will play in the top four. As before, there shall be a special prize for the Man of the Tournament, of M1000,” said Sethati.

LSRC organizes Tax Rebate Workshop By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) organised a two-hour Tax Rebate Workshop on Saturday for their stakeholders. They were accompanied by the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) Officers from the Tax Education Department. LSRC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Commissioner Refiloe Maphallela represented the LSRC to officially open and close the workshop. He was accompanied by the LSRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kholoang Boniface Mokalanyane. The LRA was represented by Mohale Motenalapi and Thukhuta Ramolula. The LSRC Administrator did the presentations on Tax Rebates. They made it very clear, that tax rebates could only be done for business people and those in the community who sponsor or donate into sports-related activities. It emerged that these could be associations and federations, clubs, individual athletes and media, but only if the amount is above M1, 000. This is after the amendment of the regulations in 2007 and the changes were put in place only in 2008. The taxable amount will be deducted from company profits as part of their expenses. Sponsorship or donations can be in the form of cash or goods. Self sponsorship is not allowed under this regulation and this is when the sponsors are also benefiting directly from what they are sponsoring. But before 2007 amendment, the sponsors were not allowed to deduct tax expenses before. This is how the sponsors get the benefit. But their claim must be done through LSRC who will have to approve such a claim. It is binding to follow this procedure. Malataliana said, “Only athletes

LSRC, Associations, Federations, clubs and members of media

who are members of associations and federations which are affiliated with LSRC, District Football Associations (DiFA), clubs and members of the media can benefit from these rebates. Event Management and Promotional Companies must get the approval of the involved stakeholders before LSRC can even work on it.” “Before we can provide Tax Rebate forms, there must be a requisition or proposal and sponsorship agreement or signed contract. They must be within sponsorship categories and the approval form must be signed and should go through Associations, Federations, LSRC and LRA,” he said. It further emerged that the amount of money must go through an LSRC account and it will be payable within four days into the account of the person or club, association and federation that of Events management and promotional companies. There must be clear accountability and LSRC will submit

tax rebate form before LRA can issue the Deduction Certificate. There shall be more Tax Rebate regional Workshops around the country starting with Mafeteng, Leribe and Maseru on different dates. LSRC made a request that stakeholders must inform their sponsors to be part of the education system.

The workshop was held at Bambatha Sports Arena and was attended by LSRC staff and Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation (MGYSR), Sports Organisers, Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) staff, sports reporters and other journalists.

Lesotho Vodacom Premier League log standings 5th April 2016

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UCI praises LCA

UCI Commissioner, referees and anti doping staff

By Tšeliso Tale MAHLASELA-The President of the Commissioners’ Panel representing Union of Cycling International (UCI), Deon Stegn recently praised the small Lesotho Cycling Association (LCA) for successfully organising and hosting the magnificent African Mountain Bike Continental Championship for the first time. The President said no other African country had ever organized the African Mountain Bike Continental Championship (AMBCC) with more than two disciplines before and “Lesotho managed to host five at a time and successfully.”

He also said that a small association did wonderfully saying he is going to recommend Lesotho to host the next World Cycling Championship. Although he promised so much, he was also concerned about the logistics, talking of the accommodation. He said Mahlasela track is so wonderful and could host any UCI event because it is of international standard. “Mahlasela cannot host 3000 riders who will be coming to the World Championship and people cannot stay as far as Maseru or a nearby South African town,” he said. UCI sent five UCI members to

SPORTS conduct the race and they were: President of Commissioners Deon Stegn, Deputy President Commissioner Morne Oder duul, Dane Stegn Commissioner all from South Africa. Defeated Warble UCI technical delegate all the way from Switzerland and UCI Anti Doping personnel Disrk Bruden Wuger from Germany. The UCI President of Commissioners Stegn told Informative that, “I was overwhelmed to find a small federation like LCA being more than ready when we got here, everything was in place, the names on the riders list and categories were correct. Most of all, Lesotho hosted five disciplines and no other African country has ever done this.” “One other thing about LCA is that they have developed international standard routes and they can host any UCI event and I came here to observe these. I believe however that logistics will be the main problem for Lesotho to host the World Championship because over 3000 riders will come with their families, friends, media and sports loving people and Mahlasela will not be able to accommodate them,” added Stegn. All riders competing in the event had to qualify to UCI standards. South Africans dominated the event since they were competing in the Downhill events and they won them all. They also dominated and won the Cross Country race, this is where they collected most medals. They did not take part in the Relay and Marathon where Lesotho got Silver and Bronze.

LNOC invests in Mapholaneng youth By Tšeliso Tale

MOKHOTLONG-The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) keeps on investing in Mapholaneng’s youth in the Mokhotlong district. LNOC and Letšeng Diamonds donated sports equipment for various sports codes to Mapholaneng youth on Thursday. The Presidents and representatives of various sporting codes joined LNOC during its visit to Mapholaneng. In January this year, LNOC hosted a five-day Visionary Ambassador Leadership Camp at Bambatha Sports Arena in Maseru for OlympAfrica Youth Ambassador (OYAP). In all 21 boys and 14 girls, from different youth categories like Head Boys, Form A students from Mapholaneng High School and out of school youth participated. The camp was about introduction of different sporting codes and on the background of associations and federations such as Lesotho Taekwondo Association(LTA), the Lesotho Federation of Rugby (LFR), Lesotho Table Tennis Association (LTTA), Lesotho Amateur Athletics Association (LAAA), Lesotho Boxing Association (LeBA) and Lesotho Volleyball Association (LVA). The participants had the opportunity to be trained by the professionals and also had the opportunity to swim in the swimming pool, ran on the athletic track at Setsoto

LNOC and Lets’eng donate to Mapholaneng youth

Stadium while the rest of the activities were at Bambatha Sports Arena Hall. Present were LTA President Moshoeshoe Molapo, who is also LNOC Public Relations Officer (PRO). LTTA was represented by Aupa Rasmeni, LeBA by President Takatso Ramakhula. Lesotho Amateur Athletic Association, Lesotho Federation of Rugby and the Lesotho Volleyball Association were not present although they are part of the project. The participants and their parents came to receive the donations with the support of Mapholaneng Chief, Chief Rets’elisitsoe Sekhonyana, Councillor Qelo Lenyehelo, Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation (MGYSR)-Khosimotse Tšita, Lebohang Chefa of Letšeng Diamond. A

demonstration was undertaken by some representatives on how to use the sports equipment. During the camp, the eight facilitators made presentations on Life Skills and they were from Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH), New Start, Ministry of Health and Department of Gender & Youth (MGYSR) and 95 of those present volunteered to test for HIV and Aids. LNOC proposed to be partners with Letšeng Diamonds in the development of youth in Life Skills, building their confidence to face the world. The two partners agreed to develop Mapholaneng Youth in Life Skills.

My observation to date

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Today I have taken a very different angle; I want to talk about soccer match officials in general, and Lesotho’s referees not exception! These are people I personally respect. I feel for them since they are also human beings and they can make mistakes. These people are professionals in their work, but most of the time they are condemned by football club officials, technical teams, players and club supporters. Talking of the same football club officials, technical teams, players and club supporters, some do not even know the Laws of the Game. They do not know fundamental law, which is Law one, which is a football pitch and a football match cannot go on if Law One is not adhered to. The playground must be between 90 t0 120 meters long and 75m to 80m wide. It must have the corner flags and goal posts. If any of these are not complied with, no official match will be played and possibly the host club can lose the match points. Among all the laws of the Game, there is one law that gives the referees the right to make decisions basing themselves with their common sense, not on how you feel or how you see it. A good example, a penalty is only a penalty if the match official calls it. If he does not, it is not a penalty. If he is wrong, there is body that will deal with such a referee, not you, not even the Prime Minister, the King of this country, the President of the association, of Caf, FIFA, police or army can order the referee to make decisions of their choice. Only the referee makes decisions during the match. It does not matter what you say to him, players run to him or the technical team screams at the referee, the referee will not change the decision. The referee has the right to change the decision only if he/she has not restarted the game. The club technical team and players screaming at the referee and using vulgar language can lead to a yellow or red card, and the sending off of such technical team official from the technical area. As a football coach, I have never been sent off from the technical area because I understand referees can make mistakes because they are human beings. The referees have their own forums, where they discuss the matches they conducted and the behavior of the club officials, players, technical team and supporters. If you come clean, you can get the benefit of sympathy if you and your players go wrong in the field of play during the match. At the same time, they can take decisions against you because they know you will understand and sympathize with them. Screaming, swearing and attacking the match officials cannot change anything but can cause lots of problems for the club you think you love.

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Lioli is the 2014/15 Top-8 Champions By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-The defending Vodacom Premier League champions and the 2015/16 Log Leaders Lioli ‘Tse Nala’ on Sunday became the 2014/15 Top-8 champions in the tourney that was played at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru. Lioli beat Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) with a painful 1-0 that came from the set piece by the educated legs of Lioli defensive middle fielder Jerry Kamela. The only goal of the match came in the second half and LCS came second after more than five without making it into the finalist of T0p-8. Lioli has won the Top-8 championship more than any other club in the country in the past ten years. The last time they won the championship was in 2013/14 season, 2014/15 it was Bantu and today is Lioli once more. Lioli walked away with the Championship chaque of M100 000, floating trophy and twenty-five Gold medals. The second place LCS has walked away with the Chaque worth M80 000, twenty-five Silver medals, third place Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) got the Chaque of M60 000 and twenty-five Bronze Medals while the fourth position, Mafeteng outfit Bantu and the defending champions after losing in the two matches they have played got chaque of M50 000. The 2014/15Top-8 finals be-

Lioli celebrated 2014-15 Top-8 championship

gan on Saturday with the match between Lioli and LDF where Lioli humiliated LDF 5-0, and in the second match LCS paid revenge to Bantu who have just defeated them 2-0 eight days down the line in the league match. LCS beat Bantu 1-0. On Sunday, LDF humbled Bantu 2-0 while Lioli defeated LCS 1-0 in the final match. Lioli Jerry Kamela dominated the individual tournament prizes and walked away with the Players of the Match in the final match, Player of the Tournament and Best Goal of the Tournament.

Goalkeeper of the tournament is Kananelo Makhooane, Top Goal Scorer was Masoabi Nkoto also Lioli players. ‘Mpitsa Marai is the Coach of the Tournament and Lebohang Mokete walked away with the Referee of the Tournament award. The last four clubs each got a compensation of M30 000, while the Top-4 clubs shared the gate collections and each club was provided with two tournament jersey to be used during the tourney. Lioli kept the clean sheet in all the two games they played and scored six goals, LCS scored one

and conceded one, while LDF conceded five and scored three and Bantu scored zero and conceded three goals. The T0p-8 competition was being played more than twenty years sponsored by different local companies. The tournament was witnessed by the VIP’s Minister of Justice the Hon Vicente Malebo, the President of Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) Advocate Salemane Phafane KC, Commander of Lesotho Defense Force Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli and the acting Commissioner of Correctional Services ‘Matefo Makhalemele. There were also members of LeFA Executive Committee and members of the National Premier League Committee. At the same occasion, the President of the National Premier League Committee (PLMC), Leuta John Leuta presented the champions’ trophy to the Lioli’s captain, Basia Makepe. Bantu came last for the first time since they qualified into Top-8. Bantu will have to work very hard to obtain the position into 2015/16 Top-4 Independence Cup since they are now on fifth position in the log league standings with five games to go. If they fail to qualify, it will be the end of Bafokeng Mohapi as Bantu coach since his mandate is to win Top-8 and qualify for Top-4 Independence Cup. He has failed to win Top-8 already.

Lesotho in preparations for 2016 Namibia COSASSA Games

Possible Team Lesotho with high ranking officials

By Tšeliso Tale MASERU-Lesotho is preparing for the upcoming 2016 Confederations of Southern Africa Schools Sports Association (COSASSA) Field and Track events to be hosted by Namibia this year. On Friday last week, Lesotho Institutes School Association (LISA) held the High School Field and Track events at Setsoto Stadium and the Executive Committee of LISA nominated a team of experts to select the uder-17 athletes who

will represent the country in 2016 Namibia COSASSA Games. As the competition went on, LISA adopted the international standard by preparing the podium and presenting different awards categories. The presentation of the awards was done by Director of Sports Puisano Tšosane and President of Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) Khiba Mohoanyane. But some of the athletes did not exchange hands (Hand Shake)

One of the events held by LISA

with the high ranking Lesotho officials like Tšosane and Mohoanyane since they were still taking part in other events and their teachers had represented them. Lesotho Primary School Sports Associations (LEPSSA) still has to hold National Field and Track events. However, a fortnight ago, Maseru Centre Region held the Field and Track events at Setsoto Stadium and it is expected that other centers will follow leading to the LEPSSA national Field and Track

competition. This is where LEPSSA Executive Committee will nominate a panel of professionals to select their under-13 and the under-17 athletes to be included into the under-17 Lesotho Team. Students over the age of 17-years-old are not included in Lesotho Team even if they could win any event during the local competition since there is no such category in the COSASSA Games.