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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Kimetso Mathaba

SADC defence forces probe cyber security

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he National Aids Commission (NAC) office is now fully functional after its re- establishment in December 2015, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s office, Kimetso Mathaba.

Mathaba said this in his statement during the official opening of a retreat for the NAC board members at Mohale last week.

The Minister told the meeting that NAC should have full autonomy over HIV/AIDS issues in the country saying that it will be under the auspices of the Office of the Prime Minster.

He mentioned that NAC has the legal authority to coordinate all the stakeholders which include line ministries, development partners, UN agencies, Institutions of Higher learning,

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“Defence forces need communication systems to carry out their day-to-day functions as well as to communicate with other countries on matters of security, thus a common approach to the problem is very vital,” says Deputy Commander of the LDF Major General Khoantle Motšomotšo

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Defence Force (LDF) recently hosted a meeting for army generals and senior officers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region on the proper usage of the Internet and security on the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

Speaking at the official closing of the 18th meeting of the State Defence and Security Committee of Communication and Information Systems Work Group (ISDSC/CIS/WG) at Thaba-Bosiu, Deputy Commander of the LDF Major General Khoantle Motšomotšo said Lesotho was not exempt from bad internet usage and was currently experiencing problems with internet security.

Major General Motšotšo encouraged the generals and senior officers to put their heads together in the fight against improper use of the internet in the region.

The meeting, he said, had also looked into the issue of cyber security that had become a major threat to defence forces and the Communication Information Systems (CIS) syllabus at the Regional Peace Keeping Training Centre

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LDF Deputy Commander Major General Khoantle Mots’omots’o (SADC-RPTC) in Harare, Zimba- ed agenda and programme and I bwe. am pleased to have realised that “I have looked into the adopt- such pending issues had been con-

sidered and extensively deliberated upon during this meeting,” he said.

He also reminded the meeting that defence forces needed communication systems to carry out their day-to-day functions as well as to communicate with other countries on matters of security, thus a common approach to the problem is very vital.

He added that it was very important for the SADC chiefs of defence and security to be fully informed of CIS so that the countries have the same understanding of issues at hand.

“I am pleased to inform the member states that, notwithstanding the reduced numbers of attendants, the work groups have managed to consider and extensively deliberate on fundamental issues challenging our region on aspects of communication,” said Motšomotšo.

Brace for high electricity tariff this winter Pulane Lichaba MASERU Consumers of electricity should brace for an expensive winter as the Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) has approved an increase in energy charges by between 12.2% and 12.4% for domestic use with effect from May 1 2016.

Maximum demand charges for industrial and commercial customer categories have also increased by an average of 12.6%.

The current charges for connection, wiring testing and re-testing, survey and re-survey, as well as licensing for wiring and meter-testing remain unchanged.

Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, chairperson of LEWA board, Dr. Leboli Thamae, said the decision to effect increases was based on the available information and analysis of Lesotho Electricity Company’s (LEC) application, the submissions from stakeholders as well as reasons, facts and evidence provided.

Before the decision was made, Thamae said, the authority had embarked on a public consulta-

tion process wherein the public was also notified of LEC’s application through the media.

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demand charges for industrial and commercial customer categories have also increased by an average of 12.6%. “ “Three public hearings were held in Thaba- Tseka, Teyateyaneng and Maseru as a way of giving the stakeholders an opportunity to present their views.

LEC also made presentations and responded to public comments in the process,” he said.

He said LEC submitted a tariff review application on February 12 2016 requesting a 25.4% increase on both energy and maximum demand charges which the company

stated would result in a revenue requirement of M819.54 million.

“The company requested no changes in connection, wiring testing, survey and licensing, amongst other charges, for financial year 2016/17.

“After analyzing their application and reviewing their 2015/16 financial report, we decided to reduce their request from 25.4% to 12.4%. LEC is also allowed revenue requirement of M755.32 million as opposed to the M819.54 million they had requested,” Thamae said.

He also stated that LEC was not allowed any return on investment for the year 2016/17 due to non-compliance of the regulatory instruments and the authority’s directives.

Meanwhile, the LEC acting managing director Tankiso Moitšoikha told the press briefing that the company had requested for a 25.4% increase in electricity charges in order for them to raise money to renovate LEC’s old properties and equipment.

He, however still promised Basotho excellent service from LEC despite its current deficiencies.

NAC office now fully functional

Private sector, media and civil society towards the same vision, mission and targets.

The Minister further explained that the principle that NAC will be using will pose a challenge in the short term as it will be opening uncoordinated routes and channels of communication and thus cooperation is needed from all the stakeholders in helping to fight this pandemic disease.

“I am sure you realize that it was not by accident that the government of Lesotho advised itself to re-establish NAC after its closure in 2011,” he said.

Mathaba pointed out that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and directors are now in

office and are in the process of recruiting the programme managers and officers who will be fully functional by the end of the 1st quarters of 2016/17.

“I understand that your term in office is five years, allow me to implore you to give it your best so that you may have results that when time comes for you to hand over the baton you will look back without regret. It will not be easy but it can be done when we all work together,” he advised.

The Minister presented that the orientation session was an opportunity for the board members and the executive management to engage in exten-

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sive dialogue and appreciate the national multi sectoral HIV/ AIDS response.

He added that the other objective of the orientation was to discuss the post 2015 HIV/AIDS agenda and implications for Lesotho and subsequently to NAC commission, “they will also introduce on cooperate governance and look into the policy and legal framework which has to be updated.”

“Let us remind each other that NAC has been given a mandate by His Majesty through the government of Lesotho to lead the country in its efforts to intensify the fight against HIV/ AIDS.”

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US Embassy extends M2 million to HIV/Aids support groups Tefo Khunonyane MASERU

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organizations fighting HIV / AIDS were awarded grants totaling US$142, 000 (about M2 million) by US Ambassador to Lesotho Matthew Harrington at the occasion held at his residence on Tuesday last week.

The grants extended by the US government, he said, would go a long way towards supporting people living with HIV and AIDS and Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in small communities across the country.

While delivering his speech the US Ambassador Harrington noted that HIV and AIDS remained a national emergency in Lesotho with a devastating impact on Basotho families, communities, and society as a whole. He added that the United States of America, with the generous of the American people, has been a major contributor to the HIV /AIDS response in Lesotho through both multilateral and bilateral channels. He also mentioned that multilaterally, the US government has committed more than US$11billion to the Global Fund, including US$1, 35 billion this year alone.

He also pointed out that bilaterally, US support to Lesotho comes through the President‘s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Through PEPFAR, the United States has committed US$65 billion globally to the HIV response, including US$265 million (nearly M3.8 billion) in Lesotho.

Executive director of the Lesotho Network of AIDS Service Organizations (LENASO), Mamello Makoae, told the gathering that it

is the mandate of LENASO to mobilize resources for their affiliates, which are support groups, as it is the mother body of all civil based organizations and support groups implementing primary health care services and HIV and AIDS interventions at the grassroots level across the country.

Makoae also disclosed that when the first case of HIV was made public in this country in 1986 it was given foreign names

to provide home-based care out of goodwill and commitment, and at that time they were not even trained to do the work. The support groups never had any resources to do the work, and they even improvised to use plastic bags as gloves, but the commitment and the passion to support each other remained unchallenged.

Some of the members of the support groups died because they contracted diseases as they

His Excellency Ambassador Matthew Harrington and was considered an HIV-prevalent country. Back then HIV and AIDS was not regarded as a pandemic that would wipe off thousands of lives in the country as there was no clear understanding of the disease and there was no treatment’ therefore the disease was spreading fast.

She went on to mention that the health facilities were full of patients who could only be treated for opportunistic diseases such as TB and die. Most of the health facilities, she said, were so full to the level where some patients had to sleep on the floor while others were turned back home.

Under this scenario, she said, support groups were established

did not have adequate protective clothing but that never stopped them from caring for their neighbours, relatives or friends.

While giving vote of thanks, the executive officer of Durham Link, Dr. Joseph Morenammele pointed out that, just like the other seven support groups, his organization was fighting HIV and AIDS among orphaned and marginalized children and the youth at Ha-Mohatlane in Berea.

Among the eight support groups that received grants was the Falimehang Ha Motlokoa support group that received M214, 200 to purchase home-based care kits, start a chicken broiler project and expand an already exist-

‘Youth should take interest in politics’ Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU

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ivil societies in Lesotho have inculcated upon the youth to take keen interest in politics so that they can become decisive in governance issues in future. This came to light during a meeting to discuss their role in politics at the American Corner, National Library, in Maseru last Wednesday.

The meeting was held between representatives of some civic organizations and the Young African Leaders Institute (YALI). The civic organizations comprised Transformation Resource Center (TRC), Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and others.

A UNDP Lesotho representative, Thabo Mosoeunyane, said the organization works in partnership with government and other development partners to fight poverty, strengthen good governance, including the rule of law, human rights, promote

gender equality, protect the environment and advance economic and social progress for all Basotho.

While the UNDP was not working directly with politicians, he said, the organization was working with other civil societies, including Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), to have dialogue in order to solve the problems, if there are any, and lead the CCL to pass on all decisions or agreements made to the politicians.

He said the UNDP was committed to building on and sharing of experiences with a wide range of partners to maximize the impact of development initiatives of the government and other organizations. He added that their work in Lesotho was much more focused in areas that emphasized on the cross-cutting issues of gender and the youth, hence their involvement in political decisions.

He continued that their aim was to boost institutional leadership, performance and accountability, citizen participation and mechanisms for maintaining social peace, as well as targeting core democratic institutions

such as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Parliament, Human Rights organizations and government ministries critical to policy and institutional reforms.

“Before the elections, we take the party leaders to pledge that they will accept the results as they are and help them to understand that they will have to work harder for the next round,” said Mosoeunyane.

The TRC said its involvement into political education among communities and the youth was to ensure that all elections are free and fair and that the IEC derives its powers and mandate from the constitution, and wins the confidence of the people in conducting credible elections.

Tšoeu Petlane from TRC said civil societies are community-based organizations which denote an umbrella of non-governmental institutions with a common role of promoting advocacy and accountability in as far as elections is concerned.

He told the meeting that right from the first democratic elections in the country, and after each and every election, the

ing sewing project. Income generated will be used to support OVC and people living with HIV/ AIDS (PLWHA).

Others are Ikhetheng Basali support group of Berea that received M112, 000 to expand an already existing broiders project which supports OVC and PLWHA in their community; the Mohatlane Community Education Centre in Berea that received M315, 560 to purchase home-based kits and provide members with training in use of the kits as well as starting a poultry project. Proceeds will be used to support OVC, PLWHA and other vulnerable members of the community.

The Nalane organization in Maseru received M350, 000 to establish a fish breeding project and a greenhouse farm. The income generated will be used to support OVC and after –school programmes. The Leribe Special support group received M273, 000 to start an egg production to generate income that will be used to support OVC and PLWHA in their community.

The Thusanong Bophelo support group, also of Leribe, received M320, 600 to purchase home-based care kits, to provide all members with training, and kick-start a layers production project that will support OVC and PLWHA in their community.

The Tiisetsang support group of Mohale’s Hoek received M256, 200 to expand an existing sewing project and income generated will be used to support the OVC and PLWHA in their community.

And lastly, the Matšekha support group against AIDS in Berea received M155, 120 to start a seedlings and vegetable production project which will support OVC and PLWHA in their community.

losing party would be complaining, saying they were not satisfied with the results; hence “the elections were not free and fair".

“We had to come with the solution to this that is where we come with the proportional representation principle to compensate the losing parties. That is why after the 2007 election, all parties accepted the results and even accepted the new principle on allocation of seats in the parliament,” said Petlane.

“Again, it was our first time to have a coalition government apportion party because from the previous elections, one party would win with a huge gap and had all the power to become a majority government,” he continued.

He further pointed out that the TRC always met with the community leaders in Lesotho with one vision of building the Basotho nation as well as to discuss strategies that would be appropriate and serve as resolution in political conflict.

The youth, he said, should be interested in such discussions so that they can become good leaders of tomorrow.

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EU Ambassador praises Amalooloo sanitation systems ‘Mants’ali Phakoana LERIBE

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bassador to Lesotho, Dr. Michael Doyle was full of praise when he visited three primary schools on Tuesday last week to inspect new sanitation systems being installed in the district.

The new sanitation systems known as the Amalooloo toilets were developed and constructed by Technologies for Economic Development (TED) through financial support from EU and installed at three primary schools namely; Khanyane, Chaka and St. Saviours Khanyane, Chaka and St. Saviours.

In his address at the gathering Amb. Doyle said improvement on hygiene and sanitation was very important area that needed promotion in communities.

“Good sanitation should improve and help the life of every person, families involving communities,” said the Ambassador.

He also noted that, it was the responsibility of each and every person to be involved in the maintenance of good sanitation methods among communities.

“EU is very glad to be assisting in the improvement of the schools’ facilities as we know that this contributes to their livelihood as well as to their education,” he said.

Amb. Doyle also pleaded with teachers and the children at the schools to take care of the facilities so that they would remain in good condition for a longer period of time.

In an Interview with Informative, TED Director, ‘Mantopi Lebofa, said the new ablution facilities were constructed under the project, ‘Child Friendly, Gender Sensitive, Ecological and Sustain-

Amalooloo toilets constructed for Primary Schools

EU Ambassador, Dr. Michael Doyle addressing Chaka Primary children able School Sanitation System in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas in Lesotho’.

Lebofa said the project was established in 2013 with the funding of 1 Million Euro.

“The project came after realizing sanitation situation in Lesotho was bad and we wanted to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of 2015, particularly Goal No. 7 that talks of ‘Ensuring Environmental Sustainability’.

“However, today we are talking about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and as a result, we believe we can only succeed with them (SDGs) if we are investing in water and sanitation,” she noted.

She further highlighted that TED was being engaged in the construction of the new toilet models at three selected primary schools in each district and the project is targeting 40 schools from the 12 towns around the

country. “The Ministry of Education and Training is also offering assistance in the project.”

She explained: “We realized that schools offer a good learning environment, therefore we strongly believe that if poor sanitation can be eradicated from the school, and then the whole community, hence the nation, will be enlightened.”

Chaka Primary Board chairperson Chefane Qakothi singled out the school as one of the lucky ones that got ablution facilitiesthe Amalooloo toilets.

“These facilities and probably many more that are coming will be meaningless if they do not benefit the children. As the school Board, we promise to ensure that there is no damage to the facilities.

“We hope that the facilities would contribute to better education for the children. This gives us more strength and we hope that at the end of this year, we will have the best results,” he said.

It was disclosed that Chaka Primary School had a total enrolment of 258 children comprising 110 girls and 147 boys who had faced discomfort with the old toilets, especially the reception children who are about to go to Grade 1.

“The Ministry of Education witnessed the toilets which were being used by these children before TED comes to our rescue,” said the acting Principal of Chaka Primary School, ‘Manthabiseng Sepofane.

“Now we are no more using those toilets that worried us as teachers as they did not offer any privacy to the children,” she mentioned.

Informative also witnessed the construction of the Amalooloo toilets currently in progress at Khanyane Primary School.

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Fund (UNFPA) says they are happy with the way Lesotho has conducted the national Population and Housing Census and how it has managed to use the new data collection methods correctly.

The exercise began on April 10 and was extended to April 30 2016 to cater for people who were not counted due to no-availability. The exercise is conducted every 10 years, with the last census, held in April 2006, which found that Lesotho’s population stood at 1, 9 million.

UNFPA representative to Lesotho, Therese Zeba, said as an organization, they were satisfied with the way this census has been conducted as they have helped Lesotho in placing this census to international level with the 80 tablets they donated to the Bureau of Statistics (BOS) in Maseru earlier this year to help in the data collection exercise.

Zeba said results from this census would help with the exact statistics of Lesotho population; information that would be used for the next 10 years so that the country may be able to measure progress in regards with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She added that the statistics would also help the UNFPA with the statistics on people living with HIV/AIDS as well as the number of young people and children who had died during the 10-year period from the last census. The organization, she said, would also be interested to see where the country stands on maternal deaths as well as migration trends using these statistics.

The UNFPA has also helped Lesotho with the piloting and the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) after some intensive training and workshops for the census team and enumerators.

Zeba said the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had piloted this technology in

Young Statisticians observing the census process Mafeteng Lesotho with the hope that other countries in the region may also want to use the same approach.

“Though the census have been successful, there were some challenges where some people did not want to give information, but we thank the community leaders and chiefs as they played an important role for this exercise to succeed as they had to explain to their communities about the impor-

tance of giving accurate information,” said Zeba.

The other challenge was that most of Lesotho’s remote areas are inaccessible for the census team who had to travel long distances from one village to the other. In towns, some team members had to visit homesteads repeatedly or were only available at weekends due to their tight work schedules.

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t has become very difficult, nowadays, for most men to find the best woman to become their lifetime partner. However, it is not possible to find one who they can describe as “the best” in real terms but rather “a good woman”.

As we all know, no one is perfect, therefore in our quest to find the “best woman”, we would rather settle for a “good woman”. A question still remains though that, “Where is the best woman?”

A good woman is the one who humbles herself; she is obedient to her husband and is loyal to the family. She is the one who loves and cares for all members of her family. It is she who wakes up early and prepares meals and does most of the family chores in the

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absence of family helpers such as grown up children.

A good woman is a sensible housekeeper who is universally popular. She has profound sense of what is right or wrong and, sometimes, a greater sense of humour around her adds to the sparkle.

A good woman is not found among those who criticize other people for the good things they do in society.

She is not a lazy woman and does not go from house to house gossiping about other people’s affairs that do not concern her and is not at all, a jealous person.

She is not a liar and neither is she talkative. In addition, she does not intrude into other people’s private affairs. She remains a family pillar as well as being the provider of solutions to other people’s problems in the village.

A good woman advices and guides her husband through all his initiatives that are intended to make the family overcome challenges they are faced with.

She must impress her husband with her excellent behaviour to make sure her husband loves her and build confidence in her. Her husband must be proud of her at

all times, indeed, making him one of the happiest men in the world.

A good woman should be loyal and disciplined. She concentrates on her house and garden work to ensure that her family gets something to eat and survive on every day.

If she is Christian she urges other women to attend church services and become true Christians.

She who encourages other women to work for peace, justice, unity and oneness of women and to avoid bickering on smaller and useless things in the community. She also works to unite against hunger and poverty by engaging other women to venture into piggery, poultry, dairy and other income generating projects.

In terms of good neighbourliness a good woman remains the pillar for such existence as people tend to be more attentive to one shows good traits of bringing people from one or other neighbouring villages together.

A good woman is a wise counsellor.

She teaches other women on how to handle family matters in an excellent and professional manner.

Young women can learn many important things from her. She

The importance of confidence M ost people grew up with a lot of rejection and self despising.

They were told that they are nothing, will have nothing and achieve nothing. Sadly they have believed those words of condemnation and agreed with them to become nothing. But today I want you to be reprogrammed and start having confidence again.

Confidence is what makes people with a bad background stand up and become people of influence and substance. I am a confidence builder, who wants to lift you from your place of doom and gloom to a place of renewal, revival and regeneration.

Confidence is such an important instrument of our lives to the extent that it will help us attain visibility in the lives of others near and around us. Confidence is an amazing source of stability.

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The more confident you are the more stable you become, character wise and finance wise. Confidence will stretch your belief in your abilities to do the unimaginable.

People without confidence cannot stretch themselves; they are comfortable in being second fiddle.

When you cannot stretch yourself you cannot achieve much.

People who are confident are people going somewhere in life.

They have to speak something out of nothing. They are able to buy cars without having money and build houses without having a dime. They bring a positive aura of goodness and mercy about them. Confident people are positive citizens who bring change to the lives of those around them.

They are so positive to the extent that their success rubs off to the people within their vicinity. Confidence is a great catalyst

for change. Every serious person who wants to go somewhere must learn the art of confidence.

A number of people are born with confidence but their environment slowly and systematically corrodes it away. It will help you to learn to praise others. Praise feeds the confidence of others. It makes them feel worth something.

Confidence can also be increased by learning to celebrate small successes .It can also be increased by developing and nurturing friendships with confident people. The other way to improve your levels of confidence is through removing yourself from toxic people, who never see any good in you but are willing to crucify you at any given opportunity. Above all things your confidence can be greatly transformed by trusting in God. You need to understand that your identity is found only in Christ

must be a highly respected woman, who is loved and respected by a higher percentage of people within her community and other villages.

She is also a helper towards other marginalized and vulnerable people in society.

Whenever she experiences problems and conflicts with her husband, a good woman does not retaliate by standing outside, shouting to her husband and hurling insults to him, but rather sit down with him in the absence of their children to iron out their differences amicably.

Many men have become successful because of the valuable support they receive from their women.

Don’t they say, “Behind every successful man, there is an intelligent and powerful woman?”

This hold true for the woman we are talking about. Her husband has high regard for her, and regards her as the best and dearest lady on earth.

To answer the question we have asked before, the best woman cannot be found anywhere else apart from the one you have.

Therefore, a good woman is a reflection of a good husband. She is right there where you are.

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Litaba li Mahlong – More than just face-to-face!

Regular readers will realize that in this column we are actually discussing the makings of a new identity for humanity. On that panel I proposed a new slogan for Lesotho: “Botho, Khotso, Pula, Sekaja, Nala (Civility, Peace, and Rain [Environment], Toil, Prosperity)”.

I used two Sesotho proverbs that talk to civility: “Litaba li Mahlong”; and “Ho nts’ana se ‘inong”. In relation to this and in the next three to four columns, I would like to discuss our very rich heritage so that we can position ourselves and appreciate our roles in the emerging new humanity and global way of thinking (The 2095 People of the World We Want). This week we start with Litaba li Mahlong.

Litaba li Mahlong is much more than just face-to-face communication. It means, “The truth is in the eyes” – it is deeply engaging. This thinking has a very profound neuro-scientific basis: that one’s eyes tell much more than their words and the rest of their body language.

In recent research with people who have autism – a mental condition, usually present from childhood and characterized by complete self-absorption and a reduced ability to (interact with and) respond to or communicate with the outside world – neuroscientists found that autistics avert gaze, because they feel threatened when they look at the eyes of others.

There are many autistic cul-

tures in the world. They teach fear. They deceive themselves and ignorantly teach their (lesser) people that to be respectful is to not look the other in the eye, thus denying themselves most of the critical information they need for making meaningful decisions in life. This is the very fear that Ted Msipa referred to in his column for the Informative issue of (March 04 2016 – March 08 2016).

The new Mosotho and new Humanity needs to unlearn fear and relearn love. But we cannot just order or wish fear away. It requires skills and new learning.

To be human is to not allow one to believe that one is forever helpless. It comes naturally to human beings. What about tooth-picking each other?

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Young farmer survives El Niño-induced drought Majara Molupe BEREA

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s 2015 drew close end, Lesotho was struck

by El Niño -induced drought, a situation that left many farmers without even one suitable plot of land to plant vegetables.

Effects of the drought are now being felt strongly, four months into 2016. The failed rains had spelt economic catastrophe for most farmers last year as they completely failed to plough. But not for Rasekopane Rampooane, a young but experienced farmer living just outside Maseru, the capital city. He did not succumb to the phenomenon.

Rampooane is one of the few farmers who escaped the ravaging drought to produce a variety of vegetables during the drought – thanks to the farming knowledge he had acquired earlier on.

He once worked in South African farms where he learnt that experienced farmers do not usually remove all the vegetation over the land after harvesting their produce.

Like what most farmers did, albeit in vain, Rampooane did not wait for the abundant rains but continued with the plantation of crops on his small farm using moisture and manure retention methods to germinate crops.

“Farmers in South Africa usually till the remnants of the pre-

“In winter, most vegetables wilt due to coldness but my crops become green throughout the year. I apply this simple technology to make my vegetables a success even in hard times.” moves all plant stems on the farm and cuts those into pieces before placing them into furrows especially made for the purpose.

“On every cultivated plot, I make furrows and place the plants that I have cut into pieces and bury them underneath.

Consequently, I dig plantation lines on the soil before sowing the seeds,” he explained.

This experienced farmer said in no time, his seeds speedily germinate regardless of drought conditions.

“I therefore use very little water for my plants,” he says.

Rampooane indicated that the plants while under the soil rot and become manure and at the same time, able to trap water.

During the night in winter, he explains, the rotten plants gener-

Energetic farmer tedding his green pepper vious harvest’s produce under the soil. This adds nutrients to the soil,” he says knowledgeably.

While working there, Rampooane did not take time and quickly emulated this simple technology and applied it back home on his farm through a different process but with the same purpose. As a result, the young farmer has been able to make ends meet at his small plot and the results are there for all to see.

Rampooane has also developed his own unique cultivation method. As a principle, he says, he re-

ate heat for the crops and he does not need to use a lot of water for irrigating the plants. Just a minor sprinkle will do. The plants can take up to almost a week without being watered because the method that he employs conserves moisture.

“In winter, most vegetables wilt due to coldness but my crops become green throughout the year. I apply this simple technology to make my vegetables a success even in hard times.

“This is how I escaped the effects of drought late last year

Rampooane burying plants in a furrow to add manure to his soil and earlier this year,” he boasts proudly.

And because of this there has been an influx of street vendors from Maseru market coming to buy fresh vegetables at his farm.

“I love agriculture and it also loves me back. Most youth in the area usually come to my farm to try and learn how I have managed to produce such healthy vegetables throughout the year, even in hard times.”

“I had planted a variety of vegetables including spinach which is able to withstand severe drought.

I have also managed to make a considerable profit out of selling vegetables,” he told the Informative.

Asked what inspired him to become a farmer, Rampooane said in 2010 when he got his own site, he realised that there was no one who sold vegetables in his area.

“I took advantage of that scarcity of vegetables and fully became engaged in vegetable production,” he explained.

Despite being a vegetable producer, Rampooane has also kept some ‘koekoek’ chickens in his farm as source of food for his family and also sells their eggs to earn extra revenue.

He reiterated that he has no formal training in agriculture in all its forms.

Further asked about the challenges that he met in agriculture, he indicated that insects and birds were the major invaders of his crops but with the help of his wife who is enthusiastic about agriculture, bought him some insecticides that help to protect the crops.

“I spent most all my time at the farm because it is source of living

for my family,” he explained. “I have no other means of survival other than vegetable production.”

Rampooane is also of the view that the first two of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 - namely; ‘No Poverty’ and ‘Zero Hunger ’ - could be met if youth could be equipped with necessary skills and adequate resources to venture into different agricultural projects.

According to the Africa Status Report 2015 - Youth in Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, youth participation all along the value chain is vital to the growth of the agriculture-based economies of most African countries – from agricultural research and development, to food production, storage and handling, to agro- processing, through to marketing and distribution in local, regional and international food markets.

Research has shown that three quarters of the population in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are below the age of 35 and most of them are either children or the youth.

According to Rampooane this huge population of young people is actually a window of opportunity for the region, and Lesotho in particular, to capitalise on so that rapid socio-economic growth and development could be realised through agriculture.

Meanwhile, Dr. Augustin Wambo, the coordinator of the Comprehensive Africa’s Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), reiterates that incentives should be brought to the fore to motivate youth that they could earn a living out of agriculture.

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FNB to expand foot print in Lesotho

Pulane Lichaba LERIBE

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irst National Bank (FNB) plans to expand its network to have its presence at all strategic places in Lesotho. This was disclosed by FNB’s chief executive officer Martin Knollys at the official launch of its eighth branch in Lesotho at Hlotse in Leribe district last week Tuesday.

Knollys stated that this was in line with the financial inclusion strategy driven by the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL). He also promised that FNB positioned itself as a bank of choice by making it a point to offer superior value-added customer solutions to all Basotho.

“We have no doubt that FNB Lesotho will attain this noble objective as we are a bank driven by innovation and convenience and are striving for service excellence,” he said.

Knollys continued that the new branch has brought other benefits to Hlotse such as a job creation and community development initiatives. He added that the bank will also be focusing on financial literacy programmes aimed at contributing to the building of a financially astute and responsible society.

The team selected to run the

FNB CEO Martin Knollys and CBL Governor Dr. Rets'elisitsoe Matlanyane officially opened the new branch Hlotse branch, he said, had been put in place to build a sustainable business while exceeding their stakeholder expectations.

Meanwhile, Teboho Moiloa the Leribe Business Forum chairperson commended FNB for the courageous step it took by expanding its businesses.

“We have different types of businesses in Hlotse that include small, micro enterprises and the

informal sector that all requires different needs from the banks off which banks seems reluctant to offer.

“We hope FNB will develop strategies that will help us grow our small, medium enterprises into large businesses that will grow the economy of the country,” he said.

Central Bank governor Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, who

also witnessed the launch, pleaded with FNB to deliver excellent service to its clientele and also encouraged them to support small businesses to ensure that they grow to their full potential.

“Small businesses owners are complaining that banks are not giving them the best services as they are not given loans. It is the responsibility of every bank to make its clients aware of the terms and conditions concerning loans agreements,” she said.

However Matlanyane also appealed to small businesses and the community to honour their debt obligations with banks and other financial institutions in their daily business dealings.

“Basotho must learn to be trustworthy with their debts and pay back loans. Banks and financial institutions need trustworthy and consistent clients for them to operate smoothly,” she said.

The governor also warned people about the ‘get-rich-quickly’ schemes that seem to be prevailing in large numbers at the moment. She indicated that such schemes were dangerous as people were always duped of their hard-earned money at the end of the day.

FNB of Lesotho was established in Lesotho in 2004 as a branch of the South African conglomerate and became a fully-fledged registered bank in Lesotho in 2008.

Thaba Bosiu Risk Solutions celebrate 10 years Pulane Lichaba MASERU

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iant Insurance Broker Thaba Bosiu Risk Solutions celebrated its 10year milestone on Thursday by availing its new logo and corporate colours.

Founder and chief executive officer ‘Matokelo Seturumane highlighted that their journey throughout the decade has been that of perseverance and bringing positive change to ordinary people’s lives.

Seturumane asserted that Thaba Bosiu Risk Solutions would not be where it is today had it not been for the great support of Basotho in general. She, however, said despite challenges they encountered along the way, the company still continued to make a mark on the local insurance market.

“We now celebrate our endurance over the past 10 years and we now aim to chart our way into the future,” she said.

Acting Board chairperson

“We now celebrate our endurance over the past 10 years and we now aim to chart our way into the future.”

Lintle Matobako walked invited guests through the long and remarkable journey taken by Thaba Bosiu Risk Solutions.

“We were driven by fierce and determination to provide excellent service to Basotho. We truly acknowledge their diligence and treasure their deliverances,” she said. Matobako expressed the company’s gratitude in that they never suffered any hassles along the way.

“Our vision is to remain providing outstanding service to

Basotho and use our past experiences to inspire us. We will also continue to fulfill our corporate social responsibility obligations.”

Meanwhile, the governor of the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane commended the founder and CEO of Thaba Bosiu for starting a very successful business at a very young age.

“The business has now grown and so has the insurance industry itself. The industry grows with the economy as it manages the risks that the economic activities go with,” she said.

“Thaba Bosiu has managed to grow very quickly and managed to be one of the biggest in the industry. It is not only a Basotho-owned company but it is also owned by a woman. Many businesses do not make it this far.

“The fact that they are launching a new logo and corporate colours today indicate that they looking towards the horizon,” she said.

Dr. Matlanyane indicated that Thaba Bosiu had stood the test of

time in the industry and now people trusted them as a brand.

“The world is changing rapidly, in 2008 when Thaba Bosiu first came into the picture the world had a financial crisis but things are different now, today we face new risks different from the ones we had then.

“Insurance companies have to manage risks in a new way, they have to be innovative, embrace new products, technology and also introduce new products in the market. There is so much risk in the world of which the insurance companies have a major role to play in,” added the CBL governor.

According to the CBL governor, Thaba Bosiu Risk Solutions and other financial institutions were now faced with the challenge to embrace all these aspects to the financial situation and see how they can overcome them. She added that insurance is an important player to the growth of the economy – hence wished the company many more years to come.

Thaba- Bosiu Risk Solutions was founded in March 2006.

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Vodacom rewards subscribers

By Pulane Lichaba MASERU

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n Saturday two Voda-

com Lesotho subscribers each won a brand new Toyota Etios in the second round of the ongoing Vodacom Mega millions competition.

In 2015, the first round of Mega millions gave away over three million Maloti in prizes and changed over 13 000 lives and this year it will give away over 5 million Maloti in prizes.

Motlatsi Hae, a retired teacher as one of the two winners who hails from Thabana- Morena Mafeteng commended Vodacom for the opportunity. “I am very excited. I spent only Loti to win this car as I only SMSed once,” he said.

He also encouraged other people to enter the competition.

Moipone Rankoe who also won a car thanked Vodacom for the opportunity of a lifetime. “When I got a call from Vodacom that I stand a chance of winning a car I was scared. I put all my trust in God and He has delivered,” she

said.

She said she is currently learning how to drive a car.

Meanwhile Senior Marketing Specialist at Vodacom, Sekonyela Matamane explained that the competition was not based on who had the most points, but that a random selection was done to determine the winner.

Matamane indicated that this year’s incredible prizes include two houses worth M400, 000 each, 15 Toyata Etios, 1800 Smartphones, over 750, 000 in cash prizes and over half a million Maloti in airtime.

He continued that “to enter the competition the subscriber smses the word ‘Mega’ to 54100, then s/he will receive multiple choice questions via SMS daily. SMS answers to 54100 to earn points and each SMS costs M1.”

Some subscribers also went home with smart phones, tablets and M5000 in cash prizes.

Out of the 15 cars running in the Vodacom competition, two have already been won. Mega millions competition will continue until September this year.

Motlatsi Hae in his brand new car

Afrisam, Habitat team up to provide shelter for the needy By ‘Mantšali Phakoana MAFETENG

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ement producer Afris-

am Lesotho has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho to restore people’s livelihood by constructing a two-roomed house for an elderly woman, Montšeng Domela (91), in Ha Lesaoana village.

The house, built at Lehlakaneng Community Council, was handed over to Domela on Monday last week.

For a while, Domela lived in a dilapidated rectangular cracked mud block house with her three great- grandsons namely, Bongani (15), Khauhelo (13) and Sipho (6) respectively.

She had to endure the hardship of looking after the orphaned Bongani and Khauhelo who lost both parents, as well as young Sipho whose father passed away few years ago. Sipho’s mother remarried and left the child under granny’s care. The family makes a living through her late husband Nkhono Montšeng’s pension.

Afrisam supported Habitat’s mission of: “A world where everyone has a decent place to live”, as part of their corporate social investment by constructing the house and a ventilated pit latrine for the Domela family.

The construction of the house commenced on February 26 2016. Staff from the two parties took time and supported the fight against poverty in the country by not helping the family only financially but by being

This new house has been donated by Habitat for Humanity together with Afrisam to Domela's family

This old house was being used by Domela's family before Habitat for Humanity and Afrisam could donate them a new house part of the construction team of the house for yet another family in need of a decent shelter.

Meanwhile, Thato Tsuene from Afrisam highlighted that there were a lot of Basotho supporting their company therefore they felt it was only fair for them to give back to the community.

“We have many Basotho people who buy cement from us since currently the first thing a working person thinks of owning his or her own house, in that way engaging Afrisam in their plans,” he said.

He stated that housing shortage in the country was a real a challenge in the country and

many Basotho were in need of decent shelter. Tsuene implored upon the government to do all it can to provide decent accommodation for every able-bodies person in the country.

“Even if we can join hands as companies, we cannot cover the whole country, but the little that we can do, we should do it to change lives for the better,” he told guests at the handover ceremony.

Domela expressed her gratitude towards the two organization’s gesture: “I wish I could speak but I am tongue-tied. I wish my words could come out of my mouth in multiples but

don’t know what to say. However, I am thankful to my creator who brought this miracle today.

My main worry was what would happen to these children if I die.”

“I am also thankful to the organizations that came to our rescue, may God bless you,” she said with teary eyes.

National Director of Habitat for Humanity Lesotho ‘Mathabo Makuta, highlighted in the presence of the Minister of Social Development, Molahlehi Letlotlo that the task of eradicating poverty housing in the country may be too much for one party to handle but if organizations join hands, the task can be manageable.

“We know that your department is engaged in a very difficult task, but through Habitat’s support and in corporation with community authorities, the job can be maintained. I therefore urge the government of Lesotho to assist companies who corporate for the same purpose,” she said.

Meanwhile, Minister Letlotlo commended the two organizations for their initiative.

“The needs of people in this world are many and we know a decent shelter is one of the priorities of a human need, and my department works in ensuring that the people in need are assisted. The government also has loopholes here and there and this is where organizations like Habitat and Afrisam come in,” he said.

“It does not mean that Habitat or Afrisam have adequate resources to help it function but it does best to build relationships with communities out there, I am grateful for that initiative,” concluded the minister.

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Mokhotlong community demands lifetime compensations from LHDA

’Mantšali Phakoana MOKHOTLONG

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okhotlong communities whose livelihoods are likely to be adversely affected by Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), namely the Polihali Dam, are up in arms against land compensation that is payable for 50 years, and are demanding lifetime compensation.

The people from the villages of Ha Lebopo, Mahesheleng and Thabang have strongly emphasized that as long as Polihali Dam exists, they want permanent compensation for the affected fields, and properties. ’Malitšoa Masiu, a widow from Ha Lebopo, whose fields are to be affected by the construction of Polihali Dam indicated that LHDA is failing to consult with them during preparations for the construction of the Polihali Dam that is currently underway.

“I am a widow, who lives with three-grand-children who are double orphans; there is no one putting bread on the table in my family and I only earn my living from farming,” she said.

Masiu narrated to Informative Newspaper after a public gathering that, officers from the LHDA had consulted her about her two fields which are alongside the place where the Polihali Dam will be situated.

“I was told by the officers that construction of the Dam was about to begin and therefore two of my fields would be taken as part of the construction area. I became very shocked because I knew that was my life and knowing that I would be left with one field thereafter.

“The first question that came into my mind was ‘What am I going to feed these children?’ life is already difficult enough for us,” she noted.

“Now as we speak, demarcations for the dam are already in place in that area,” she said.

Masiu further highlighted that she would have nothing to live on if the fields were taken. “Not talking of myself only, but most people in our village make their living from livestock and farming, so now things have taken a turn for the worse because even our livestock is not there anymore; they were earlier stolen by the Zulus, from our cattle posts.

For her part, ’Makabelo Mahapa, another villager, insisted that there were no agreements made between Lebopo villagers and LHDA. “What LHDA is doing is to tell us what they have already decided and implemented; they do not want to get our views on our own land and properties.

We are astonished that LHDA want to give us their decisions on our own land; how do you buy someone’s item and set a price of your own, as the buyer?” she questioned.

Some villagers from Ha Lebopo at the public gathering Mahapa underscored that it would be unfair that LHDA wants to compensate them for 50 years of their life. “This is really unfair, the fields I am using now have been producing for countless years, and they have been used by my fore-fathers and will be used by my grand-children and the coming generation.

“Therefore, if I no longer have a chance to plough them, it means I will be suffering and my life will be changed for ever. As a result, we do not accept this temporary compensation from LHDA. Money comes and goes, but land remains as it is.

“We want LHDA to approach us and take our views into consideration rather than taking decisions on their own; we are not children, we have responsibility, we have to be engaged in the whole process because the developments are ours,” she said.

In their view, the communities in these areas insist that although Dams can make a significant contribution to their development, they would not hesitate to make the Phase II fail, as long as the project was not willing to improve their lives, rather leave them in a bad situation.

The villagers said that several times the LHDA failed them and in some situations just ignored them. They listed things they were going to lose as villagers that include; wetlands, water sources, trees and fields.

One, Nqalela Badela noted: “These people are not taking us seriously; it seems like because we are living in the highlands, we do not have our own opinions, they treat us like children while we have families and have gone through experiences.

“Just because we are staying in a rural area, they come here thinking we can allow them to cheat us. We know our rights, and cannot allow someone to take our properties while no benefits accrue to us.

“Since we wanted to see development in this area, we were pleased when we heard there was going to be a Dam constructed here because we were hoping for the best; and thought there would

be roads, jobs, and electricity in this area. Now it is obvious there is nothing better we will gain.

“We expect LHDA to come to our level; some officials from LHDA talk to us in a language they know we will not understand. We should share ideas and all reach a gentlemen’s agreement,” he said.

The villagers further complained that when LHDA was placing the demarcations for the Dam, LHDA wanted to hire their donkeys for R50.00 each and a human being for R92.00, although they (Villagers) wanted R300 per donkey.

Badela explained: “These people cannot accept that we are assisting each other; they need us and we also need them.”

Meanwhile, Seinoli Legal Centre as one of the non-governmental organizations empowering communities, enabling justice, has the same argument that in Lesotho, land tenure is for 99 years upon which one has an option to renew it.

Advocate Lerato Rabatho from Seinoli Legal Centre, mentioned that land in Lesotho is used not only by the current generations but also by generations to come, still yielding the same benefits, hence arguing with the Phase II Compensation Policy, Section 4.1 (4.1.3.2) which says the provision regarding the period for compensation of lost assets such as fields shall be compensated for 50 years annually.

“So if compensation for fields is to end after 50 years that presupposes that even the yield at the fields would be no more, which is not the case.

“Hence our proposal and that of the affected communities insist that it (compensation) be made a life time, failing which, be 99 years, if we are to restore and improve livelihoods of the affected in the event where land compensation is not possible.

According to the Article 7 (18) of the Treaty signed between the government of Lesotho and South Africa in 1986, LHDA is entitled in all measures to ensure that members of local communities in Lesotho who will be affected by

LHDA will be enabled to maintain a standard of living not inferior to that obtaining at the time of first disturbance.

It also provides that LHDA will effect compensation for any loss not adequately met to any member affected by project related causes.

Seinoli Legal Centre further indicated that it was part of Phase I which was completed in 2003 and inaugurated in 2004; highlighted that communities were socially, economically and environmentally affected negatively.

“Some interventions were made to compensate them and to try to restore their livelihood, which somehow were not adequate, hence living the communities worse off.

“We had thought however that Phase II would learn from the experience of Phase I. Looking at the provisions of the Compensation and Resettlement Policy of Phase II, Seinoli is of the view that livelihood restoration will not be achieved for persons affected.”

As the villagers claimed they were not given a chance to raise their opinions and which implies consultations not participation, Fako Fako from the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) explained that public consultation is mainly for information relevant to the community.

“It is about the dates for meetings; names of the people and any announcement through radio print or audio-visual that may be necessary about the project on the one hand.

“On the other hand, public participation is about getting community views and issues; it is about how their lives would change as a result of a development in their community.

“Most importantly, public participation is about the manner in which community views are gathered,” he insisted.

In response to public’s concern, Divisional Manager Phase II, Tente Tente mentioned that LHDA cannot ignore the fact that the agricultural land has been used by the fore-fathers and will remain for coming generations.

“Hence why in the Phase II compensation policy we introduced the livelihood programme because we want to have programme that will sustain and restore the livelihood of the community affected by the Polihali Dam. “And the livelihood programme which does not depend on the compensation,” he said.

LHDA Chief Executive, Refiloe Tlali came out insisting that in their initiative to compensate the affected communities, they follow and abide by the Lesotho laws in the whole process.

She said they are guided and authorized by the law which states that for the development of the country, land could be used by the government or those initiating the effort.

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Lekhotla le lahla nyeoe ea Mosito Tefo Khunonyane MASERU

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ekhotla la Maipiletso la Lesotho le lahlile nyeoe eo ho eona eo e neng ele Moahloli oa Lekhotla la Maipiletso, Dr. Kananelo Mosito a neng a kopile hore Lekhotla le tšoare Tona-kholo ea Lesotho, Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili letsoho hore a se ke a theha Lekhotla (Tribunal) le tlang ho hlahloba tšebetso ea hae.

Hona nyeoeng eo, Dr. Mosito o boetse o ne a kopile Lekhotla ho tšoara Mochochisi e moholo oa ‘muso letsoho hore a se ke a mo qosa ka tlolo ea molao o tsamaisang lekhetho, moo qoso e neng e supa hore o kolota lekhetho. Nyeoe ena, Dr. Mosito o ile a e hlahlela Lekhotleng le Phahameng kamor’a hore Tona kholo a mo ngolle lengolo leo ho lona a neng a mo kopa hore a ngole lengolo a bontše Ka Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU

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ekala la Molao, Molao oa Motheo le Litokelo tsa Botho ka ofisi ea mongolisikakaretso, ka Labohlano le fetileng le tšoaile letsatsi la lefatše la boqapi ka ho fana ka litšebeletso tsa mahala ho sechaba tsa ho sireletsa boqapi ba bona le likhoebo tsa bona.

Motlatsi oa mongolisi-kakaretso, Mofumahali ‘Mampoi Taoana, puisanong le Lentsoe la Sechaba o itse Lesotho ke karolo ea mokhatlo oa machaba o sireletsang boqapi, ‘me a re letsatsi lena le ketekoa selemo le selemo ka la 21 ‘Mesa ele ho ruta sechaba ka bohlokoa ba boqapi le hore na bo ka sireletsoa joang molemong oa kholiso le katlehiso ea moruo oa naha ekasitana le ho ntlafatsa boqapi kahar’a naha.

Letona la Molao, Molao oa Motheo le Litokelo tsa Botho, Mohlomphehi Motlalentoa Letsosa, polelong ea hae, o supile hore e se ele nako ofisi ea mongolisi-kakaretso e keteka letsatsi lena la boqapi ka mekhoa e fapakaneng ho kenyeletsa lithuto tse tšoareloang baithuti likolong tsa matsoho, mehoanto e rutang sechaba ka bohlokoa ba letsatsi lena le ka lipontšo le lipontšuoa tsa mesebetsi

hore na ke ka lebaka le fe a ke keng a nkeloa likhato tsa ho lelekoa mosebetsing ka lebaka la tlolo ea molao oa lekhetho la kuno (Income Tax),oa 1993, eo a e entseng ea ho kolota lekhetho.

Dr. Mosito o ile a hlahlela kopo e neng e re Lekhotla le phatlalatse kopo eo ea Tona kholo ele taba e sa amoheleheng, ebile e le khatikelo ea molao oa puso ea molao. Qosong ena ea hae moikarabelli oa pele e ne ele Mochochisi e moholo oa ‘muso, advocate Leaba Thetsane (KC),‘me oa bobeli ele Ramolao e Moholo oa ‘muso, (Attorney General), Tšokolo Makhethe.

Lekhotla la Maipiletso le bontšitse hore ha ho na letho le ngotsoeng temaneng ea 125 le thibelang kapa le sireletsang moahloli hore a se ke a qosoa hobane le eena e ntse ele motho joaloka motho e mong le e mong.

Nyeoeng ena mokopi o ne a emetsoe ke babuelli advocate Rase-

Dr. Kananelo Mosito koai, Chris Lephuthing le advocate N Pheko. Athe baikarabelli bona ba ne ba emetsoe ke advocate GH Penzhorn le advocate RA Suhr.

Baahloli bona e ne ele Kriegler

Lesotho le keteka letsatsi la lefatše la boqapi

Motlatsi oa mongolisi- kakaretso Mofumahali 'Mampai Taoana ea matsoho le ea boqapi.

A boela a supa hore boqapi ke

sebetsa sa bohlokoa toantšong ea bofuma le kholisong ea moruo oa

AJA, Musonda, Nugent, Van der Westhuizen le Shongwe AJJA. Lekhotla le laetse Dr. Mosito ho lefa litšenyehelo tsa Lekhotla. naha, ka hona bo lokela ho sireletsoa, ke ka hoo selemong sena ba tšoaeang letsatsi lena ka ho fana ka litšebeletso tsa mahala tsa ho sireletsa boqapi.

A supa hore hara litšebeletso tsa ho sireletsa boqapi, ofisi ea mongolisi- kakaretso e boetse e fana ka thuto ea ho tataisa Basotho ka tšireletso ea matšoao a khoebo (trade marks), mekhabiso ea khoebo (industrial design) le tšireletso ea lingoliloeng le botaki (copyright).

Mofumahali ‘Mapallo Kolobe, e mong oa sechaba se fumaneng litšebeletso, o itse o thabile haholo kaha joale khoebo ea hae e se e tšireletsehile ho se motho ea ka sebelisang lebitso la khobo ea hae.

“Ke le mosali oa Mosotho oa moitšokoli ea phehang motoho, ho ne ho ntse ho etsahala hore motho e mong ha a bona hore khoebo ea ka ea rekisa, a hlahe a iketsetse ho’a hae ka lebitso la khoebo eaka, ‘me ke motlotlo kaha joale khoebo ea ka e sireletsehile, ebile e khetholohile ho tse ling,’’ a rialo.

Letsatsi lena le tšoauoe hape ka ho thakholoa ho’a mokhoa oa ho amohela le ho hlahloba likopo tsa tšireletso ea boqapi ho tsoa ho bakopi ka marang-rang moo Mofumahali Taoana a hlalositseng hore o tlo ba thusa haholo kaha bakopi ba bile ba tla fumana mangolo a bona hang hang.

LITABA 16 Ke li bone joang? U li bone joang?

Tšeliso Tale

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ana haeno ke ho kae?

Hana uena u ngoana oa mang? Hana uena u mang? Kea tseba hore oa tseba fela e kanna eaba u lebetse.

Haeno ke Leholimong, hona ho bolelela hore joale uena u ngoana oa Molimo, eleng hore uena u sebopuoa sa Molimo le hoja batho hangata ba koata ha ho thoe ke libopuoa, mohlomong ke ho hloka kutloisiso ho’a rona.

Hana haeno teng ke ho kae?

Batsoali ba hau ke bo mang?

Lebitso la hau ke mang? Hape u motho oa mofuta ofe? Haeno ke habo ntatao kapa ha bo ‘mao haeba ‘mao a sa nyaloa, batsoali ba hau ke bao ba u tsoetseng. Lebitso la hau ke leo u bitsoang ka lona eleng hore mofuta oa motho u Mosotho.

Empa uena u phela kae? U phela Lefatšeng, Afrika naheng ea Lesotho seterekeng sa heno ho tse leshome tsa Lesotho. Ha u felle mono ka tsa bophelo, hobane ba ke na sekolo ebile ba lula teng le teng, ba phela teng, empa re keke ra lebala moo motho a sebetsang teng eleng mosebetsing oa hae.

Sebopua sena se motho se qeta nako e ngata hokae?

Motho o qeta nako e ngata ea bophelo ba hae mosebetsing, e lateloe ke sekolong ho qetela moo a lulang. Motho ha a etsetsoa hore a hlore mona tlase lefatšeng, ke ka hona ho fihlileng ho lefatše hore motho o tšoanetse ho phela ha monate mosebetsing ho feta kae kapa kae hoba o qeta nako e ngata teng ka hona motho o tšoanetse ho lula a thabile.

Hona ho kaba le khahlamelo mosebetsing oa hae, ekaba e ntle kapa e mpe. Ho ka ba kotsi hore a sebetsa asa thaba mosebetsing, empa haholo moo a sebetsang ka lintho tse kotsi, mohlomong le ka ho se tsepamise maikutlo nthong eo a e etsang. Empa mosebetsing e kaba sebaka se bolokehileng ha a tsepamisitse maikutlo le ha eba ese motho oa maemo a holimo moo mosebetsing feela tlhomphano ke ntho ea bohlokoa-hlokoa mosebetsing.

Mohlala oa motho asa thabang mosebetsing o bonahala haholo makoloing a baeti ka kakaretso, batho bana ha ba lebelle ho bona motho a eme ka thoko ho tsela a sa tlo palama.

Ba re ha asa pala o batlang tseleng ka ha a lula ha hae, athe motho enoa u emetse koloi eo a e lefang ka khoeli le khoeli, ea mosebetsing hobane hona le moo ba ilo sebetsa teng ntle le mosebetsing ka tloahelo.

Ha ngata baeti ba sebelisa makoloi a baeti hobane bana le mabaka a potlakileng, joale ha a bontša ho potlaka hoa hae o fetoha lejoe la khopiso ho bona hobane ba ea mo hloka fela ba sitoa ho tsamaea le eena ale mong ka ha monga koloi o hloka bokhotho-khotho ba chelete mantsiboea, le bana ba hloka lijo tafoleng ha a fihla hae.

Bese e ile ea phethoha ho la Foreistata ho la Afrika Boroa ba tloha Port Elizabeth ho ea Gauteng sebokeng sa Mokha oa ANC, taba kholo ene ele mokhathala, kea belaela hoba libaka tsena tse peli li arohane haholo kea litseba. U li bone joang?

Lentsoe La Sechaba

03 Mots’eanong - 09 Mots’eanong 2016

Sebaka sa thotobolo se beha sechaba tsietsing ‘Mantšali Phakoana MOKHOTLONG

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echaba se hahileng motseng oa Ntsiking seterekeng sa Mokhotlong se re se tšoenyehile haholo ka sebaka sa bona seo ho tlilo etsoa thotobolo ho sona (dumping side) moo teng lithole tsohle tse tlohang toropong ea Mokhotlong li tlang ho lahleloa teng.

Sebaka sena sa thotobolo se lebeletsoe ho ba ka holimo ho motse oa Ntsiking, ka holimo ho noka ea Mokhotlong moo e ilo kenella le moo ho ilo etsoa mokhahlelo oa bobeli oa Morero oa Metsi a Lihlaba tsa Lesotho, eleng Letamo la Polihali.

Ramotse oa Ntsiking, Morena Borotho Ntsiki o hlaloselitse baphatlalatsi ba litaba hore sebaka seo ho reretsoeng ho etsoa thotobolo se ka holimo hantle ho motse oa bona, ‘me a hlalosa hape hore hang ha sebaka seo se ka fetoha thotobolo, ho tlilo ba le mekhoabo ea bona e tlilo ameha ka ha e tlo lokela ho koaeloa.

A supa hape hore ba tlo ba tlokotsing ka ha nako eo lipula li tla beng li ena, likhoere-khoere tsohle tse tlohang toting mono li tlo kena kahare ho motse oa bona li ntse li silafetse li le joalo.

Morena Ntsiki o bontšitse ha bona ba sa tšehetse esita le ho emela boteng ba thotobolo ka ha maphelo a bona a tlo ameha ka lebaka la litholoana tse bosula tse tlo tlisoa ke thotobolo eo.

“Sethathong taba ena re ile ra e tsebisoa ke litho tsa Lekhotla la Teropo (Urban Council), ele ha ba etsa kopo ea sebaka seo ba bile ba hlalosa lebaka leo ba se batlelang

Boemeli ba sechaba sa Ntsiking ha bo hlahisa litletlebo tsa bona malebana le thotobolo lona, empa kaha kutloisiso ea rona e ile hla ea eba hore thotobolo eo e tlo re beha tsietsing, re ile ra latolana le bona.

“Thotobolo eno ha e tlo ama maphelo a rona feela, empa esitsa le mehloli ea rona moo eo re seng re tšepetse ho eona, eo re tsebang hore re fumana metsi ka eona, ebile sebaka seno ke sona se makhulo a rona a leng teng,” ke Morena Ntsiki eo.

Ho sa le joalo Mofumahali ‘Mamotlokoa Motlotloa, moahi oa Ntsiking o supile hore hona pel’a sebaka seo, ho na le letamo leo liphoofolo tsa bona li noang teng, ‘me ka hoo e kaba kotsi e kholo haholo ha thotobolo e ka behoa pela sebaka seo hobane le liphoofolo tsa bona li ka qetella li jele tse ling tsa lintho tse tlo ama bophelo ba tsona.

A bontša hape hore ele basali ba motse oa Ntsiking, ba utloisisa hantle hore na ngoana ke ntho e ratang ho fofokela joang, ba tšoenyehile ho feta ka ha ba bona

bana ba bona ba tlo ba tsitsing.

Ofisiri ea Morero oa Metsi a Lihlaba e sebetsang ka kotloloho le sechaba sa Mokhotlong, Monghali Gerard Mokone ha a araba baphatlalatsi ba litaba ‘mokeng o neng o le Maseru Laboraro bekeng e fetileng, o supile hore morero o hlokometse ka morero oo oa thotobolo eo.

Monghali Mokone o itse ba boetse ba hlokometse hore litšila tse tlohang moo li ka silafatsa letamo la Polihali le tlo hahoa.

“Re hlokometse ka thotobolo eo e ntseng e rereloa ho ba sebakeng seo, ‘me re ntse re sebetsa le Lekhotla la Teropo la Mokhotlong kamor’a hore ba re atamele, ‘me re ile ra shebisana ka kotsi e ka tlisoang ke thotobolo, ‘me ra netefatsa hore e ka beha sechaba tsietsing.

“Empa le ha ho le joalo, ha re so fumane tharollo ka ha lipuisano li ntse li tla tsoela pele,” a rialo haa fera litaba tsa hae Monghali Mokone.

Mohlala oa sebaka seo eleng thotobolo

03 Mots’eanong - 09 Mots’eanong 2016

Lentsoe La Sechaba

LITABA

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Sechaba sa Mafeteng se babatsa WFP ‘Mantšali Phakoana MAFETENG

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echaba se phelang seterekeng sa Mafeteng se fumanang chelete e kaalo ka M1, 020, khoeli le khoeli nakong ea likhoeli tse tharo ho tsoa Mokhatlong oa Lefatše oa Lijo (WFP) se re bophelo ba sona bo fetohile hang ka mor’a ho fumana litsiane tseo.

Ba boletse sena Ofising ea ‘Musi oa setereke sa Mafeteng ha ba hlalosetsa Boemeli ba WFP, Letona ho tsoa ofising ea Mohlomphehi Tona-Kholo e leng Mohlomphehi Kimetso Mathaba, Moemeli oa European Union (EU) Lesotho, Dr. Michael Doyle.

Mofumahali ‘Mamoeketsi Billeti o hlaloselitse Lentsoe la Sechaba hore ke khoeli ea bobeli ena a fumana chelete, ‘me a re o bona bophelo ba hae bo fetohile haholo ka ha o ne a phela ka boima pele. “’Na ke se ke rekile mekotla e ‘meli ea peo ea koro hobane ke batla ho itlhahisetsa ntho e ke tla phela nakoananyana e telele ka eona ka ha chelete e na eona e tlo fela,” a rialo Mofumahali Billeti.

A re karolo e ‘ngoe ea chelete eo e mo thusitse hore a lefelle ngoana chelete ea sekolo le ho mo rekela lieta tsa sekolo.

“Khoeling ena e tlang ka ha e tla be e le ea ka ea ho ho qetela ke fumana chelete ena, ke rerile hore ke reke peo ea lierekisi tsa maria le tsona ke tsebe ho li jala, ‘me ke tlo li rekisetsa basali ba phehang ka ‘marakeng ka ha ke hlokometse hore ba li sebelisa haholo, ebile tlhokahalo e teng,” ke eena eo.

Ho ea ka Ofisiri ea WFP Mafeteng, Mofumahali Puleng Molefi, morero ona ke oa pele kahare ho naha ea Lesotho oa lichelete, o reretsoeng ho thusa batho ba futsanehileng ba phelang literekeng tse otluoeng ke komello haholo eleng; Mohale’s Hoek le Mafeteng.

O supile hape hore morero ona o qalile ka khoeli ea Hlakubele ‘me o tla fihla pheletsong ka khoeli ea Motšeanong selemong se holimo.

Mofumahali Molefi o hlalositse hore morero o tla fihlela malapa a 2, 200 setereng sa Mafeteng le 2, 000 seterekeng sa Mohale’s Hoek.

“Re shebile malapa a futsanehileng haholo, ‘me ha se rona ba ba khethang, empa ba khethoa ke sechaba se phelang le bona metseng ka ha e le bona ba tsebang bophelo ba letsatsi le letsatsi ba batho ba joalo. “’Me tse ling tsa lipotso tseo re ba botsang ele ho netefatsa litaba tseo re li filoeng ke hore na motho ea joalo o beile bophelo ba hae temong kapa liphoofolong tseo a li ruhileng, ka ha tseo e ntse e le lintlha tse arabelang taba ea komello.

“Tse ling tseo re li fumaneng lipatlisisong tsa rona ke hore se seng sa sechaba ha se iphelise feela le ka temo ka Lebaka la bonyane ba masimo a bona kapa hona ho hloka masimo,” ke Mofumahali Molefi eo.

A phethela litaba tsa hae ka

Karolo e neng e emetse ho fumana chelete bankeng seterekeng sa Mafeteng hore haele batho ba se ntseng ba fumana lithuso tsa mofuta ofe kapa ofe, bona ha ba fumane chelete eo, e kaba maqhequ kapa bana ba likhutsana ba sentse ba fumana lichelete ho tsoa Lekaleng la Ntšetso Pele ea Sechaba.

Ho sa le joalo ea ikarabellang ho hlahloba tšebetso ea morero le hore na chelete e ntse e sebelisoa hantle ke malapa Mafeteng, Mofu- mahali Puselets o

Makhema, o bontšitse moifo o no le kopanong eo hore ho na le liqholotso tseo ba tobaneng le tsona nakong eo ba ntseng ba hlahloba.

Tse ling tsa liqholotso tseo li kenyeletsa tsa hore malapa a mang a bontšitse hore ba atlehile hore ba reke lijo tseo motho a kekeng a phela ntle le tsona tseo eleng litlhoko tsa mantlha, ba bang ba supa hore ba rekile karoloana feela ea

Mofumahali 'Mamotlatsi Billeti

lijo tseo ‘me eaba chelete e felile ho ea ka hore na lihlooho tse phelang kahare ho lelapa leo li kae. “’Me le rona re ikholisitse re bone hore sechaba sena se sebelisa chelete eo ka mokhoa o khotsofatsang molemong oa malapa, ‘me ra ithuta hore ka lebaka la lijo tse theko e holimo, boholo ba malapa bo ntse bo sa atlehe ho fihlela litaba-tabelo ka chelete eo,” ke eena eo.

A supa hore a mang a malapa a hlalositse hore ba ne ba robala ba itsosa letsatsi le letsatsi, empa haa joale ba bontša hore chelete eo ba e fumanang e fetotse bophelo ba bona haholo.

Mofumahali Makhema a re a mang a malapa a ne a hlalosa hore halofo ea chelete eo ba e fumanang e fella nakong eo ba batlang litokomane tsa boitsebiso le ona mangolo a tlhaho esita le ho lefella makoloi nakong eona eo ea ho batla litokomane.

Mofumahali Makhema a tsoela pele ho bontša hore ba boetse ba fumane hore ka lehlakoreng le leng chelete ena e beha batho tsietsing. A etsa mohlala ka hore nakong ea ho feta khoeling eo morero ona o thakhohang ho na le ngoana le mosali-moholo ba ileng a tšoaroa poho ka matsatsi a fapakaneng, ke batho ba neng ba ba batla chelete.

“Leha ho le joalo, ho ntse ho e na le libakeng tse ling tseo e ileng ea re ha re fihla eaba re utloa bahaisane ba batho ba fumanang chelete ba re bonyane bao ha ba sa tla ba khathatsa ka ho qela lijo ho bona,” a rialo Mofumahali Makhema.

LNA e tšoarela bana ba likolo tlholisano

‘Mantšali Phakoana MASERU

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le ho theola sekhahla sa mafu nakong ea pelei (maternal death rate) seterekeng sa Qacha’s Nek, Mokhatlo oa Bolo ea Matsoho Lesotho (LNA), ka kopanelo le Lekala la Bophelo le Mokhatlo oa Lefatše oa Letlole la Bana (UNICEF) li ile tsa etela bana ba likolo tse tikolohong ea setsi sa kokelo ea bakuli sa Matebeng ka Labohlano, ka morero oa ho bapala bolo bekeng e fetileng, moo sekolo sa Mathomo sa Qenehelong se hlahileng boemong ba pele.

Phala ea LNA, Mofumahali ‘Matšepo Mohau o hlalositse hore mafapha ana a mararo a kene selekaneng sa morero (project) o lekang ho theola sekhahla sa mafu nakong ea pelei.

Mofumahali Mohau a re ba ne ba etetse likolo tsa mathomo tse hlano eleng; Qulu, Tsoloane, Libobeng, Qenehelong le Manganeng tikolohong ea Matebeng ele ho bapalisa bana ba likolo tseo tlholisano ea mapomela (tournament) lipapaling tse kang bolo ea maoto ea

banana le bashanyana le ea matsoho ea banana.

“Rona re le LNA, Lebatooa la rona la bohlokoa ke bana, ‘me re’a tseba hore bana re ba fumana likolong tsa mathomo ka bongata.

“E be ke hona moo re qalang ho ba fa ‘mohoo le matichere a bona lintlha tsa bohlokoa hape re boetse re shebisana le bona moo e kabang ho na le liqholotso, ‘me e be hamorao re tla boela re khutla re tlo lintlafatsa. “‘Me ha re felle mono feela, re boetse re shebisisa bana nakong eo ba ntseng ba bapala ele hore re shebe lineo tsa bona ka ho fapakana,” a rialo Mofumahali Mohau.

Mofumahali Mohau a re tlholisanong eo, ho bile teng bana ba ka bang 350 le matichere a 30 ho tsoa likolong tseo ka ho fapakana, ‘me a re sekolo ka seng se ile sa fuoa libolo tsa lipapali tseo ka ho fapakana.

‘Me a supa ka kotloloho hore morero ona o sebetsa ka kotloloho seterekeng sa Qacha’s Nek ka ha liphuputso li bontša hore boemo ba mafu nakong ea pelei bo phahame haholo seterekeng seo.

Pejana, Mofumahali Mohau o ne a ile a hlalosetsa Lentsoe la Sechaba hore holima litsi tsa

kokelo ea nakuli tse tharo seterekeng seo, morero o sebetsa le setsi sa Melikane le Matebeng ka ha ba fumane hore setsing sa kokelo ea bakuli sa Lebakeng, palo ea bakhachane ba eang litšebeletsong tsa bophelo e ntse e nyoloha.

O hlaloselitse Lentsoe la Sechaba hore hauts’oanyane ba ne ba etetse setsi sa kokelo ea bakuli Matebeng seterekeng sa Qacha’s Nek ka sepheo sa hore khetlong lena ba ne ba ile Matebeng e le ho bapalisa likolo tlholisanong e neng e tšoaretsoe sebakeng seo tlasa morero le mohoo o reng ‘pepela setsing sa bophelo o fumanele lesea la hau tlholo.’

Mofumahali Mohau a supa hore se na latela hore ba etele setsing sa kokelo ea bakuli Matebeng, moo teng ba ileng ba rupela basebeletsi ba tsa bophelo metseng ka mokhoa oo ba ka koetlisang bakhachane ka ona le ho ba khothaletsa ho ea litsing tsa kokelo ea bakuli ‘me ba pepele teng eseng hae.

“A re hona thupelong eo, ba ne ba ile ba siea libolo e le hore basebeletsi ba tsa bophelo motseng ba thehe lihlopha tsa bakhachane le batsoetse.”

LITABA 18

Lentsoe La Sechaba

03 Mots’eanong - 09 Mots’eanong 2016

Baphatlalatsi ba beoa leseling ka tšilafatso ea tikoloho Thandie Mthimkhulu MASERU

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ekala la Bohahlauli , Tikoloho le Bochaba le bile le kopano le baphatlalatsi ba litaba ele ho ba beha leseling ka khahlamelo ea lichefo (chemicals) tšilafalong ea tikoloho le hore na tikoloho e ba baballoa joang.

Haa bua ‘mokeng ona, Mofumahali ‘Mathato Rammoko, ea ikarabellang litabeng tsa tikoloho, o itse ba ithutile hore sechaba se sebelisa lichefo ka mabaka a fapakaneng, ‘me li na le khahlamelo e kholo tšilafalong ea tikoloho le maphelong a sechaba ka kakaretso, ‘me ho bohlokoa hore sechaba se li tsebe le litholoana tsa tsona ele hore se tle se itlhokomele.

Mofumahali ‘Mantoa Sekota, tichere ea lithuto tsa mahlale Sekolong se Seholo sa Sechaba (NUL) o hlalositse hore Lesotho ke karolo ea linaha tsa machaba tse tekenetseng tumellano ea tšireletso ea bophelo le tikoloho khahlanong le tšebeliso e mpe ea lichefo.

A re lichefo tsena ke tse entsoeng ka maikemisetso, tse sebelisoang masimong, lipetlele kapa ka malapeng, ‘me li ka baka kotsi maphelong a batho, liphoofolo,

lijalo le tikolohong le ho senya mobu hore o se be boemong ba ho hlahisa lijalo tse atlehileng.

A boela a hlolosa hore li boetse li kotsi maphelong a batho le hore li ka tlisa mafu a mangata ho kenyeletsa, mofetše oa letlalo, ho ameha ho’a kelello hore e se tšoare lintho, ho ameha ho’a thari le thobalano le ho se sebetse hantle ho’a litho tse itseng tsa ‘mele.

Mofumahali Sekota a re ho loantša boemo bona, ha se taba ea motho ka bomong ka ha e lokela ho kopaneloa ke linaha le ‘mebuso ele hore moloko o tlang o tle o phele lefatšeng le amohelehang joaloka ba phetseng pele.

Ha a eketsa holima litaba tsena, Monghali Thekiso Mokitimi ho hlaha Lekaleng la Bophelo o itse e ‘ngoe ea lichefo tse kotsi tse sebelisoang haholo kahar’a naha ke sekete (mercury), a re Basotho ba se sebelisa haholo ka litloaelo le meetlo. “Se boetse se sebelisoa haholo libakeng tseo ho etsoang lisebelisoa tsa motlakase tsekang, mabone, lisebelisoa tse hlahlobang mocheso, khatello ea moea kapa mohatsela.”

Are Basotho ba tloaetse ho kata meno ka sekete, kapa ho se roala melaleng, le ho senoa, ‘me are ha se nooa kapa se tšoaroa ka matsoho, se ka kena maling sa baka bokulo ba liphieo le

Mofumahali 'Mathato Rammoko ho tsoa Lekaleng la Bohahlauli, Tikoloho le Bochaba matšoafo, khaello ea kutlo le pono, “bana ba ka li’a ho tsamaea.”

Monghali Mokitimi a tsoela pele hore sekete se ka ama boko, haholo ho bana ba so hlahe, ‘me are tikolohong teng se ka silafatsa moea, metsi le mobu ‘me ha se tlohe ha bobebe ha se kene karolong efe kapa efe ea tikoloho.

Ha a phethela litaba tsena, Monghali Thabo Tšasanyane ho tsoa Lekaleng la Bohahlauli , Tikoloho le Bochaba o itse tšebeliso ea marang-rang e kenya letsoho tšilafatsong ea tikoloho kaha ho sebelisitsoe lichefo ho a tsamaisa, are hape hona le mechini e kenang kahar’a naha e tla ele liphallelo, ebe e nka nako e fokolang e sebetsa, e be e se ele thotofeela eo ho sa tsebahaleng hore na e fella kae, ‘me ha li lahleloa

Ntlo-Kholo e fumana metsi

Pulane Lichaba MASERU

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ekolo sa Mathomo sa Ntlo- Kholo Thaba- Bosiu se fumane metsi a boleng ba chelete e kaalo ka M150, 000 ho tsoa mokhatlong oa Maluti Rotary Lesotho (MRL) ka Laboraro bekeng e fetileng.

Mookameli oa sekolo Mofumahali Marenang Ntheola o bontšitse ha ane a qala ho fihla sekolong a fumane bofuma bo rena bo le bongata ‘me are ke moo eena le basebetsi ‘moho le eena ba ileng ba tsoa letšolo ho batla bafani ba ka thusang sekolo ho tsoa bofumeng.

“Ke mong re ileng ra kopana le mokhatlo oa MRL o ileng oa re thusa ka ntho tse ngata haholo. MRL e ile ea re fa litulo, ea re pentela matlo a boithuto ba ba ba fa le bana ba likhutsana le ba tlokotsing liphahlo,” arialo Mofumahali Ntheola.

Mookameli oa sekolo o tsoetsepele ho hlalosa ha MRL e ile ea khutlela ho bona ho ba thusa ka ho kenya metsi a hloekileng abile a huloang fatše ka motlakase oa letsatsi sekolong tlasa morero (

project) ea bona e bitsoang ‘Water and Sanitation’.

Mofumahali Ntheola a bontša ha MRL e ba file bophelo ka ha ele sekolo ba se ba khona ho itemela meroro hoo bas eng ba khona le ho fepela lihotele le likhoebo tse rekisang lijo.

Ha a teka mathata a bona ele sekolo ho Motlatsi oa Letona la Thuto le Koetliso Monghali Thabang Kholumo, Mofumahali Ntheola o hlalositse ha sekolo se sena mehaho kaha ba na le lihlopha tse supileng empa matlo a boithuto a le mane feela.

“Ka hona lihlopha li kopanela matlo a boithuto ‘me taba eno e baka tšitiso e kholo haholo kaha bana ha ba khone ho ithuta hantle hape ntse re na le khahello ea litulo ka ha bana ba se bile ba ala mabokose fatše ha ba rutoa.

Re bile re na le khahello ea matichere,” arialo.

A qetella ka ho bontša ha boholo ba bana ba kenang sekolo sa Ntlo- Kholo ba se na batsoali ‘me a etsa boipiletso ba hore chelete eo ba e fuoang ke Lekala la Ntšetso-pele ea Sechaba e eketsoe, bana ba tsebe ho reka seaparo sa sekolo.

Ha a teka litaba tsa hae Monghali Matsobane Putsoa, setho sa MRL, o hlalositse ha mokhatlo oa bona ele oa batho ba nang le litsebo tse ikhethileng (professionals) ‘me a hlalosa hore sepheo sa bona ke ho ntšetsa sechaba pele.

“Ka tlasa projeke ea rona ea metsi le bohloeki (Water and Sanitation) re khethile ho hahela likolo matloana le ho ba kenyetsa metsi. Ntho ea bohlokoa haholo eo re e shebileng ke bohloeki, ke ka hona re khothaletsang matichere ho ruta bana ho hlapa matsoho ka sesepa ha ba tsoa ntloaneng,” arialo Monghali Putsoa.

A tsoelapele ho bontša ha ba se ba thusitse likolo tse ka bang hlano tlasa projeke ena. A bontša ha le motse oa Ntlo- Kholo o tla una molemo projekeng ena kaha ba entse le pompo e ‘ngoe ka thoko ho sekolo bakeng sa sechaba sa moo.

Monghali Putsoa o boetse a hlalosetsa Motlatsi oa Letona la Thuto hore ho koetlisoe matichere bocha ka taba ea mokhoa o mocha oa thuto. “Re le Maluti Rotary Lesotho re entse projeke e ‘ngoe hape ka kopanelo le mokhatlo oa Rotary Pretoria moo ba rutang matichere ka mokhoa ona oa thu-

lithotobolong, kaha li na le chefo eo li entsoeng ka eona, li eketsa sekhahla sa tšilafalong ea tikoloho.

“Hona le batho ba nang le mehala kapa mechini e seng e sa sebetse, ‘me ekaba bohlale hore tse khonang hore li ka sebelisoa hape li bokelloe ho hlahisa lintho tse kabang molemo kholisong ea moruo oa naha le ho hlahisa mesebetsi bakeng sa Basotho, ‘me hona le morero oo re tlo o qala ka lithuso tsa mekhatlo ntlafatsong ea tikoloho (UNEP) moo re tlo qala Maseru mona hore re tšele lisebelisoa tsa motlakase tse seng li sa sebetse hore li lo sebelisoa ho etsa lintho tse ling ele ho fokotsa khahlamelo ea tsona tšilafatsong ea tikoloho,” ho rialo Monghali Tšasanyane. to o mocha.

Haa etsa puo ea hae, Mohlomphehi Kholumo o lebohile mokhatlo oa Maluti Rotary ka mpho eo ba e fileng sekolo le motse oa Ntlo- Kholo. A bontša hore tebello ea bona ke hore ba na ba sebelise thepa eno ka hloko le hore ba boloke le bohloeki ho qoba mafu. A bontša hape ha Lekala la Thuto le khothaletsa likolo le lihoai ho hlahisa lijo kaha morero oa bona ele ho reka lijo tseo ebe li feptjoa bana likolong ho tloha selemong se tlang.

Ha a arabela litlhoko tsa sekolo, o hlalositse ha ho fumanehile hore matichere a mangata ho feta bana likolong tse ling. “Taba ena ke qholotso e kholo ho Lekala kaha joale likolo tse ling tse hlokang matichere li’a sokola. Mokhoeng ona o mocha oa thuto re le Lekala re hlokometse hore liqholotso li ngata ‘me ntse re leka ho li sebetsa,” arialo Mohlomphehi Kholumo.

A qetella ka ho bontša hore Lekala la Ntšetsopele ea Sechaba le ntse le etsa litokiso tsa hore ba na ba likhutsana ba fuoe lichelete tsa bona ha ‘ngoe likhoeling tse tharo selemong.

Letona la Metsi Mohlomphehi Ralechate ‘Mokose le eena o ile a leboha Maluti Rotary ka thuso eo ba e entseng ‘me a bontša ha metsi ele bophelo.

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Invitation to Tender The Central Bank of Lesotho invites registered suppliers for the supply and delivery of QNAP TS-EC880U-RP 32TB with the following specifications: DESCRIPTION

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QNAP TS-EC880U-RP 32TB TS-EC880U-RP 32TB (4*8TB) 8 Bay NAS. Integration with HGST Helim (Enterprise). 8GB DDR3 ECC RAM. 4* Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet port. 4*usb 3.0 port (rear).Rack Mounting Kit

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Tender Conditions 1.

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

Bids bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for QNAP TS-EC880U-RP” should be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Central Bank of Lesotho at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads no later than 14h30 Friday May 20th 2016.

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Bids will be opened the same day at 14h30 in the Central Bank Auditorium. Bidders or their representatives who wish to attend are welcome.

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

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

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

Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only.

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

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

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For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone #:22232126 and /or mlechela@ centralbank.org.ls.

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Evaluation criteria shall consist of the following mandatory requirements amongst others (Failure of which result in disqualification): Supplier registration

Valid certified (at source) copies of traders license/ certificate of Incorporation ( if not Lesotho Registered)

Tax Compliance

Valid certified (at source) copies of current tax clearance certificate

Technical Specification

Signed bid detailing the required specifications as they are.

Financial Capacity

Recent financial statement of the bidder duly signed by an Audit Firm or practicing Chartered Accountant that reflect a minimum working capital equivalent or more than the bid amount.

Price

Competitive Price

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PMO of the Central Bank of Lesotho Local Project Management practitioners

Other important evaluation factors are as follows:

Delivery Period

Not more than 4 weeks

Validity of the bid

Valid for at least 30 days

After sale service

For a minimum period of 1 year

Warranty period

Should be transferred “as is” from the manufacturer to the Bank by the supplier.

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

Project managers, project officers, project auditors, Project team members, project finance managers, project monitoring and evaluation officers, PMO officers, Exhibitors welcome - Project management software and tools

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

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

M. Lechela (Mrs.) Secretary, Tender Committee

1.The Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECOL) has received funds from UNICEF and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract for Printing, Binding, Supply and Delivery of Report Cards & Assessment Packages.

availability of Credit line of an amount equivalent to bid price or more, from registered financial institutions; Tax clearance certificate and Traders License both certified at source.

2. Sealed bids from eligible bidders are now invited for the Printing, Binding, Supply and Delivery of Report Cards & Assessment Packages as follows (for delivery within Five (5) weeks):

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Unit, Senior Procurement Officer (Mr. Nhlapho email: nhlaphot@examscouncil. org.ls) and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the address 1 given below.

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3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures.

Qualification and selection requirements are as follows and additional details are provided in the Bidding Document: Copies of documents defining legal status, place of registration, place of business etc. and written power of attorney to commit the Bidder; Proof of experience on two (2) contracts of similar nature ;Audited Financial Statements for two (2) years (2014and 2015); Letter confirming

5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of M300.00 or equivalent in a convertible currency. The method of payment will be by direct deposit into the following account: Account No: 021000003163, Account Name: Ordinary Account, Bank: Nedbank Lesotho, IFB No.: ECOL-RCAP/G003. The document will be collected from Procurement Unit.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address 2 below on or before June 2, 2016 at 09h15. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address 2 below on June 2, 2016 at 09h30.

7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of M3, 000.00 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

8.The addresses referred to above are: For documents and clarifications (Address 1): Procurement Unit, Examinations Council of Lesotho, 50 Constitution Road, P. O. Box 507, Maseru 100, Lesotho. Attention: Senior Procurement Officer Tel: (+266) 22312880, Fax: (+266) 22322866. Email: nhlaphot@examscouncil. org.ls For bids submission and opening (Address 2): The Tender Adjudication Committee Secretary, Boardroom, Examinations Council of Lesotho, 50 Constitution Road, P. O. Box 507, Maseru 100, Lesotho.

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World Food Programme - Lesotho

The Food Aid Organization of the United Nations System

The Food Aid Organization of the United Nations System

Maseru, Lesotho.

Start date :

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Salary: Min: M251,143.00 p.a.

The Human Resources NOA position is the Head of HR position in the CO, reporting to the Country Director.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing HR leadership in assisting the CO to implement HR strategies in line with the Country Strategic Plan as well as APP, partnering with both internal and external stakeholders in ensuring that Lesotho Country Office reaches its planned objectives. Responsibilities: Implement HR operational activities or projects that are aligned to business needs, following standard processes and ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies, the People’s Strategy, 2016 HR Strategy, Zero Hunger initiatives; Respond to queries from managers and staff, understanding their issues and ensuring policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them; Contribute to the effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements; Build talent within WFP, work with managers to understand their needs; capacitate staff by assessing training needs with Heads of Units and organise appropriate training, develop training programmes and contribute to design of corporate learning management systems; organize development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges; Make WFP relevant by attracting/identifying/preselecting talents; support recruitment of national/ local staffand deliver onboarding activities to ensure new employees have a positive experience of WFP, and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization; develop and retain a high calibre workforce to deliver business strategy; Prepare job classifications, support staffing structure reviews, advocate and support changes in policies, procedures, practices and reviews; support organizational design activities that enable senior management to define and organize structures and jobs, and allocate people to the right places in order to improve efficiency; support in/out country rotation initiatives; Maintain and action payroll to meet expectatiosn fo staff; carry outall HR administrative tarnsactions including preparation fo personnel actions; maintain staffiffing tables and organograms; determine, administer and provide advice on salary and related benefits, allowances and incentives;

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Provide advice to staff and managers and monitor compliance to performance management processes and deadlines; provide coaching and support staff to build new competencies; be a strategic player and ensure implementation of development plans for staff; Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders; Conduct straight forward data analysis, in order to support others on projects or contribute to process efficiencies and improvements; be a strategic and ensure integration of HR practices during project desings, working closely with other stake holders; Others as required.

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Location:

Mohale’s Hoek (Mafeteng & Quthing)

Grade Level:

SSA SB 3 (Q2) equivalent to GS5

Start date : 01 June 2016

External vacancy:

WFP/LES/04/2016

Number of Posts: One (1)

Under the general supervision of the Country Director, the Logistics Assistant reports to the Logistics Officer.

Job Requirements/ Responsibilities: Thoroughly check information registered onto documents for clarity and correctness in accordance with established procedures before data entry is performed.

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How to apply: Send your applications with Curriculum Vitae and certified certificates to: Country Director, World Food Programme, P.O. Box 301, Maseru 100, Lesotho.

Applications can also be hand delivered to WFP Office at House Numebr 11, United Nation Road, Opposite Maseru Club Gate, Maseru. Electronic applications may be sent to: MASERU.HR.wfp.org.

The deadline for all applications is Friday 13th May, 2016 at or before 13:30hrs.

Duration: 4 (Four) months for M. Hoek

Post Title And Grade: Logistics Assistant

Duration: ONE YEAR Fixed Term Contract (Extendable)

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Post daily receipts and dispatches of WFP food commodities in the corporate system; monitor correct units and quantity as per loading orders.

Send & receive data transmissions on regular basis as per Standard Operating Procedures.

Supervise the offloading and stacking of food and nonfood commodities in the warehouse and ensure that reconstitutions are timely done and captured in the corporate system.

Ensure that loading of food commodities is done on a timely manner meeting the required time deadlines as stipulated on the Landslide Transport Instructions.

Ensure that food commodities are issued out following FIFO system to avoid deterioration.

Respond to queries regarding commodity movements.

Provide day-to-day reports on the progress and movements of WFP food commodities.

Monitor and report on WFP food stocks in operation’s warehouses and prepare weekly stock reports.

Assist with the accounting, reporting on food and non food items and ensuring that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant are maintained.

Conduct timely stock reconciliations with Cooperating Partners and government to ensure that reports are reflecting a true record of stock movements and stock levels in the warehouse.

Follow up on projection of needs and call forward requirements; monitor and assess quality, quantity and safety of the goods; follow the movement of food and non food items for projects and operations in the country.

Initiate regular visits to stores to ensure conformity with regulations for storage of food and non food items.

Deliver WFP standard documents to government, NGOs and others involved in the transport of WFP

Mafeteng & Quthing

operations to ensure proper documentation all the times.

• Collect regional and statistical information related to needs in various locations; Assist in contingency planning and logistics • preparedness reviews; • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications: High School education with additional training and/or courses in Logistics or other related field such as shipping or other transport. Must be computer literate.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible support experience including at least two years in the field of finance, accounting, transport, insurance, statistics operations, administrative services or other related field. At least one year at GS-4 equivalent.

Knowledge/Special Skills: Training and/or experience utilizing computers including Word processing, spreadsheets and other software packages. Very good knowledge of Sesotho and English. Knowledge of WFP financial regulations, rules and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work is an added advantage.

Results expected and Critical Success Factors: With initiative and judgement produces organized, accurate and well documented records with well analysed data, and identifies and addresses unforeseen situations seeking advice and guidance from supervisor as necessary.

Identify and resolve operational problems with substantial independence. Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust data discrepancies. Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate achievements to achieve common goals. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications and CVs Please apply to: The Country Director, World Food Programme, P.O. Box 301, Maseru 100, Lesotho.

Applications could also be hand delivered and submitted to the WFP office at House 11 United Nations Road, opposite Maseru Club Gate.

The deadline for all applications 04 May 2016

World Food Programme - Lesotho The Food Aid Organization of the United Nations System Duration: Four Months (extendable)

Post Title And Grade: Field Monitor Assistant Location:

Leribe (responsible for Leribe and Butha-Buthe districts)

Start date : 01/06/2016

Grade Level:

SSA SB3 Q2 equivalent to GS-5

Number of Posts: ONE (1)

External Vacancy WFP/LES/03/2016 Duties and responsibility Under the overall supervision fo the Country Director, immediate supervision of the Programme Officer (Field Operations /Coordination), the Field Monitor Assistant will perform the following duties: 1.

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Monitor the implementation of all WFP supported programs (DRR, Nutrition and Schools Meals) supported programs within your geographical area(s) of assignment by field visits to DRR project sites, schools, health centres and food distribution centers; in collaboration with relevant partners and counterparts.

Monitor the implementation of all WFP supported programs (DRR, Nutrition and Schools Meals) within your geographical area(s) of assignment by field visits to schools, DRR project sites and food distribution centers; in collaboration with relevant partners and counterparts.

Prepare monthly individual work-plans, based on the field office under your coverage in consultation with 1st level supervisor Prepare monthly food distribution plans/ food requisition/delivery in collaboration with cooperating partner and food and non-food deliveries if any.

Submit the Monthly Distribution Plans for the EMOP to CO by the 25th of every month Based on the provided reporting format, submit Monthly Output Report and respective narrative of the EMOP implementation and activities in your areas of operation by the 5th of the month Notify the Programme Officer (Operations/Field Coordination) of all issues arising from the field operation, mal-practices or shortcomings observed/ discovered within programs/projects Assist in food security and household livelihood data collection and the preparation of weekly, monthly and other required reports and situational reports Participate and contribute to the preparation of consolidated monthly monitoring calendar with your supervisor at the Field Office level Prepare and submit to the 1st level supervisor biweekly and monthly monitoring reports detailing observations, shortcoming, actions points and recommendations for analysis and action from the areas and beneficiaries served (using shared Monitoring Checklists) Assist in the FFW/A activities plan of the community/households with the cooperating partner, stakeholders and technical line ministries at the district level Capture good stories, photos and profiles of the

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activities carried out at the field level Conduct monthly food security data collection and submission of data to VAM unit at Maseru.

Participate where possible in training of teaching staff and cooks on SFP Modalities and policies; participate in dissemination of essential complementary services such hygiene, nutrition and nutrition education and HIV/AIDS messages to primary schools and communities.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications: High School education, supplemented by experience or additional education in: Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture or related field. University degree is desirable.

Experience, Knowledge and Special Skills: At least four years of progressively responsible support or secretarial work experience including at least two years in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or other related field. Training and/or experience utilizing computers including Word processing, spreadsheets and

ADVERTISEMENT The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), is the main parastatal of the Government of Lesotho assigned to initiate, promote and facilitate industrial development to ensure economic growth and job creation. The Corporation seeks to recruit seasoned, high-performing professional to fill the following position:

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1.1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB To ensure accurate and proper management of debtors accounts with regard to timely invoicing, collection and resolution of account queries.

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Ensure accuracy of tenant statements Reconciliation of tenants accounts Monitoring of tenants’ payments on all property portfolios

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other software packages. Training and Good knowledge of food security issues in Lesotho. Very good knowledge of the local language and English. Knowledge of WFP financial regulations, rules and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work is an added advantage.

Results Expected: Organised and precise records; well

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analysed data with minimal supervision. Processing of work and related follow-up done under general supervision.

Use of own discretion to address unforeseen situations, seeking advice from and/or reporting to supervisor as applicable.

Critical Success Factors: Strong interpersonal skills; courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.. Ability to interpret and analyse a wide variety of programme issues and statistical information and to maintain accurate and precise records. Ability to communicate in a team in a team with people from different nationalities, cultural and thnical backgrounds; ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals.

Applications should be addressed to the Country Director, WFP, House Number 11 United Nations Road, Maseru 100, on or before Friday 04/05/2016 at 12:00 hrs, quoting the above vacancy number. Staff may send their applications electronically to Mareabetsoe.malakane@ wfp.org and/or maki.mothetho@wfp.org.

JOB TITLE: CREDIT CONTROLLER

statements Ensure that rental is collected timeously and institute appropriate action in order to expedite collection of arrears

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1.3 REPORTING CHANNELS The incumbent to this position will report to the Asset Manager 1.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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1.5 REMUNERATION LNDC offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

2. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, addressed to the Head Human Resources should be hand delivered at: Lesotho National Development Corporation Development House, Block A Ground Floor Reception Maseru 100 Closing date for submission of applications is 11th May 2016 at 4:00 pm 3.

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KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

Government of Lesotho Ministry of Water Department of Rural Water Supply Tender Notice

Ministry of Water

Department of Rural Water Supply

Tender Notice

The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Water, hereby invites tenders from suitable companies/Suppliers interested in contracting their services for supply of Plastic water tanks to be used for purposes of storing water to drought affected villages in the country.

Work Description: The title of the tender is: Supply and delivery of Plastic Water Storage Tanks for the Ministry of Water.

This tender will require the Suppliers to supply and deliver the tanks to identified villages in the ten (10) districts of Lesotho. .

Bidder Qualifications: To tender for the proposed contract, Suppliers must be registered companies in Lesotho. Bid security of M10, 000.00 in a form of bank cheque or bank guarantee valid for ninety (90) days will be required.

Additional information and requirements are as specified in the invitation for bids.

Tender Submission: The Invitation for bid document will be available from the accounts of DRWS Head Office Maseru from the 28th April 2016 at a non refundable cost of M 200.00 per document. Interested companies may review the documents before purchase. The closing date for this tender is 10.00 am on the 12th May 2016. Bid documents must be

deposited to the Ministry of Water Tender Box situated at the entrance of DRWS Headquarters Building, Moshoeshoe Road, Industrial Area, between LEC and WASCO on or before the closing date and time in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender for Supply & delivery of Plastic Water Tanks.”

All bidders are advised that Contractors and Suppliers to Lesotho Government are expected to be in compliance with their tax obligations. Please submit valid certified copies (all certified by issuing Ministries/ Departments) of Income Tax and VAT clearance certificates and Traders License with your bid.

Bids will be opened on the same day (closing date) at 10:30am in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend at the following address: DRWS Office Headquarters Building Moshoeshoe Road Industrial Area Bidders may inspect and seek clarification on the bid documents from The Procurement unit, Mrs Mabatho Seoka at Cell: +266 63101909, and DRWS at Tel: +266 22312978 and Facsimile: +266 22310199

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The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Water Affairs hereby invites tenders from construction companies interested in contracting their services for construction of rural water supply and sanitation projects in the ten Districts of Lesotho.

Work Description The title of the tender is: Construction of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects, Tender No: C-16-GOL-1 This tender is for the construction of rural water supply systems. The work includes construction of pipelines, water reservoirs, standpipes, silt-boxes, solar and electrical pumping components, VIP Latrines, etc, in different villages including supply of all required materials and payment of village labour. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the DRWS standards and specifications. All materials shall be in accordance with DRWS specifications.

Bidder Qualifications To tender for the proposed contract, bidders must be in DRWS category A, B & C and registered companies in Lesotho. A bid security of M10, 000 in the form of bank cheque or bank guarantee valid for (90) days renewable if necessary shall be required.

Bidders’ proposed construction teams must be familiar with DRWS standards and specifications. Additional requirements are as specified in the Tender Documents.

Tender Submission The bid documents will be available from

DRWS Head Office from 20th April 2016 at a non- refundable cost of M2, 000.00 per document. Drawings are available at M100.00 per copy. Interested companies may review the documents before purchase. A pre-tender meeting shall be held on the 5th May 2016 at the DRWS Resources Centre, Khubetsoana at 9.00 am. The closing date for this tender is 10.00 am on 9th June 2016. Bid documents must be deposited to the Ministry of Water Tender Box situated at the entrance of DRWS Headquarters Building, Moshoeshoe Road, Industrial Area, between LEC and WASCO, on or before the closing date and time clearly Marked “Tender for Construction of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation projects 2016-2017.”

All bidders shall submit certified copies (all certified by issuing Ministries/ Departments) of Income Tax and VAT clearance certificates together with certified copies of Traders License. Bids will be opened on the same day (closing date) at 10:30am in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend at the following address: DRWS Office Khubetsoana Next to ATS Bidders may inspect and seek clarification on the bid documents from The Procurement Unit, Mrs Mabatho Seoka at Cell: +266 63101909, and DRWS at Tel: +266 22312978, Facsimile: +266 22310199.

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

Ministry of Water

Department of Rural Water Supply

Tender Notice

The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Water, hereby invites tenders from suitable companies interested in contracting their services for supply of Water Tank Trucks to be used for purposes of delivering water to drought affected areas in the country.

Work Description: The title of the tender is: Supply of Water Tank Trucks and Portable Water Treatment Plants for the Ministry of Water.

This tender will require the Suppliers to supply and register the trucks according to the specifications provided. .

Bidder Qualifications: To tender for the proposed contract, bidders must be registered companies in Lesotho. Bid security of M50, 000.00 in a form of bank cheque or bank guarantee valid for ninety (90) days will be required. Additional information and requirements are as specified in the invitation for bids.

Tender Submission: The Invitation for bid document will be available from the accounts of DRWS Head Office Maseru from the 21st April 2016 at a non refundable cost of M 500.00 per document. Interested companies may review the documents before purchase. The closing date

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The Government of Lesotho has approved an Energy Policy that was officially launched on September 03, 2015. The policy highlighted that it is the Government obligation to ensure the security of fuel supply in the Country. In particular the policy further recognizes the need for the construction of strategic reserve facility and regional depots. The first phase is to carry out a feasibility study for the Construction of Strategic Reserve Facility and Regional Depots.

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Local gospel group impresses Sfiso Ncwane Keletso Nyareli MASERU

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outh African Gospel sensation Sfiso Ncwane was the toast of the evening on Saturday at the Revolution Gospel Concert which featured another group from the neighbouring country as well as local artists.

The glorious event was held at Lehakoe club in Maseru and featured the likes of up and coming South African group Tonic Praise as well as our very own Yada Praise Family and the Anointed Worshipers.

Ncwane performed with international acclaim and even exceeded expectations. He churned hit after hit and kept the audience on the dance floor singing along to popular hits such as Kulungile Baba and Phakama Nkosi yeZulu.

When it was time to play the last song Ncwane asked the audience if he could if he could come and sing from the terraces. This sparked much excitement as most of his fans stampeded to take a selfie with him on their phones.

But it was Limpo Matlakala who set the tone high for the main act during Anointed Worshipers rendition of Ncwane’s song Jehovah Ebenezer. So impressed was the South African gospel artiste that he invited Anointed Worshippers for a collaboration in the not-too-distant future. He even took video snapshots of the local artistes as they performed on stage.

The concert gave the Anointed Worshipers the opportunity to experience gospel music at a high level. The group also had the chance to perform a duet with Ncwane live on stage as they performed Jehovah Ebenezer once more – much to an appreciative crowd.

“We felt so lucky, a chance to perform a duet live with Sfiso Ncwane was a dream come true for us,” said Matlakala. “We will forever cherish this moment thanks to his song that we performed, it has brought us to unexpected levels.”

Anointed Worshipers have also featured at local and foreign events. They are currently working with Ps.Philly who has worked with the well-known sing-

Anointed Worshipers duet with Sfiso Ncwane

‘The concert gave the Anointed Worshipers the opportunity to experience gospel music at a high level. The group also had the chance to perform a duet with Ncwane live on stage as they performed Jehovah Ebenezer once more – much to an appreciative crowd.’

er Keke Phoofolo on the hit Um’u Jehovah.

Another local group Yadah Praise Family had the audience mesmerized with their wonderful Gospel compositions and renditions of well-known hymns.

Based in Maseru, the group specializes in contemporary worship music.

During their performance at Saturday’s event it was difficult

to pick out a lead singer as each and every one in the 16-member group had something to show.

Established in 2006, Yadah Praise Family released their debut album, Tsoseletso, but had to be quickly withdrawn from the market as the “quality was not satisfactory”. However, after a live DVD recording in 2009, the group its confidence and has been invited to many gospel shows in and outside Lesotho.

Yadah Praise Family has also worked with the churches in Lesotho and has many musical talents among its members. Yadah's music has an urban feel, hence attracts many young people from different backgrounds.

Speaking on behalf of the event’s organizers Mpho Sefali, who was director of ceremony, said Sfiso Ncwane had been invited to Maseru because they felt his story of patience and perseverance would inspire local gospel groups and all young people who are trying to make it with their careers to never despair in the face of challenges.

Ncwane told his story in-between his performances. He said he rose from humble beginnings to become a multi-platinum selling artiste courtesy of a booming voice that produced award-winning hits in South Africa.

Ncwane narrated a bit about his upbringing to the audience.

Growing up was very tough for him, adding that he didn’t have the opportunity to go to school and could not even speak English.

Despite all his troubles he did not give up on life and used his hardships as motivation to achieving his dream – that of making it big in the music industry. He discovered his musical talent at a tender age of eight but was unable to fully utilize it until he came to Johannesburg from KwaZulu Natal in 1998.

“As I speak to you I own Sfiso Ncwane Music Productions. And because I did not go to school like most kids and struggled to pull myself to where I am now I have thought of opening a bursary foundation for the less privileged children under my name,” said Ncwane.

“I want to make a difference in the world I want to give back to the community as a way of thanking God for the blessing he has given me,” he said.

On behalf of the organisers Sefali said there would be more such shows in future, adding people should start preparing for another gospel extravaganza in August.

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LNDC’s gala dinner unwraps business horizons Katleho Mohanoe MASERU

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esotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) gave away business enriching awards to some of the local entrepreneurs and banks that recently unleashed remarkable performances in the business world during a gala dinner that was a sold out triumph at Lehakoe Recreation Centre recently.

The scores of partners, entrepreneurs and stakeholders showed up in charming spirit of ecstasy. It was a night of unmistakable austere elegance and the premiere Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) Scheme Awards and Gala dinner exceeded expectation with the debonair essence of exhilaration.

According to Lerato Tsoinyane, the Brand Management and Communications Officer at LNDC, “The awards are the initiative of the LNDC in order to facilitate smooth implementation of the momentous initiative – Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme.”

He pointed out that the awards recognize the role of commercial banks in the scheme by providing a portion of their loan portfolio to businesses with sound business plans but without sufficient collateral to secure funds from the banks within normal selection criteria.

Tsoinyane indicated that the awards further recognize efforts made by participating businesses in honouring their financial obligations to the participating banks and growing the size of employment and annual turnover.

The awards were under two criteria, which were Banking Awards and Beneficiary Awards.

Banking Awards were sub-divided into three award catego-

First National Bank (FNB) representativeat the event

ries, the first award category was the largest portfolio base under the PCG scheme award and this award was for the bank which has demonstrated commitment through setting aside the largest loan portfolio under the Scheme.

The second award category was the largest client base under the PCG scheme award, this award was for the bank which has demonstrated support by extending loans to the largest number of business enterprises under the Scheme.

Most promising bank under the PCG scheme award was the third award category and the award was for the bank which has extended the largest number of business enterprises in the first year of its participation under the scheme.

Beneficiary awards were sub-divided into four award categories and the first was overall performer award and the award was offered the entrepreneur who

has conducted the loan diligently and has never even for once failed to honour financial obligation to the bank. The entrepreneur has also been able to create employment, and his or her annual turnover has grown over time, has cleared tax obligation and finally has clean record with the LNDC. Franchise category award was the second and this award was given to the business person who has been able to establish a successful franchise business and has been able to honour the financial obligations to the bank in the past six months.

The third was Women Owned Business category award, the award was in recognition of the woman who has managed to honour financial obligations and has managed to raise employment and annual turnover.

Last but not the least was Young entrepreneur award which was for the upcoming young entrepreneur who has managed to

Orphans benfit from Basotho Car Rental’s Project Agape Katleho Mohanoe MASERU Basotho Car Rental in alliance with its stakeholder will hold a car show fundraising to raise funds that will be presented as a token of affection to Andrew Blais Orphanage Home in Motsekuoa to extend agape to orphans on the 7th May 2016 at Moshoeshoe I statue.

According to Saint Paul the Apostle agape is the greatest of the virtues and Christian moral theologians rank it with faith and hope as a basic virtue. Agape is the Greek word translated in the New Testament of the Bible as love and charity.

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Car shows are remarkable spectacle ecutive at Basotho Car Rental in- people through transportation.”

Tsietsi further informed that dicated that “Basotho Car Rental they bring their customers and is motivated by individuals and the nation at large entertainment companies to meet the needs of

honour financial obligations and has managed to raise employment and annual turnover.

“The scheme addresses the strategic goal of expansion, diversification, integration and retention of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and local investments. Under this strategic goal the corporation has been mandated to initiate, promote and facilitate diverse domestic investments,” Tsoinyane informed.

In conclusion, he asserted that the Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme assists small local enterprises to establish themselves and survive the turbulent business climate and all its requirements, and that “this momentous occasion marked the good work the PCG scheme has generated thus far.”

Front runners were Matase Distributors, Sekome Holdings, Rothe General Dealer, and fortunate banks were Post Bank and First National Bank (FNB). through the incredibly premier town car show which will also serve as a fundraiser for Andrew Blais Orphanage Home in Motsekuoa as a way of ploughing back to the community.

“This prestigious car demonstration will be held at Moshoeshoe 1 Statue on the 7th May 2016. The show will also honour and strengthen ties between stakeholders and their prospective customers,” Tsietsi asserted.

Tsietsi stated that this worthy cause is organized by Basotho Car Rental in collaboration with Wes Bank, Maseru Toyota, C Track, Ideal Insurance, Wild Cats Spin and Drift and Kolisang Stretch Tents.

The Principal Chief of Mokhotlong Chief Mathealira Seeiso once pointed out in his remarks that “Lesotho is in a catastrophe as poverty and hunger are ripping the country apart and it is gratifying when there is someone who gives with an open heart.”

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Team Mabote co-operative society launched

Members of Team Mabote at the launch last Saturday

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eam Mabote Empowerment Cooperatives Society (TMECS) was launched last week on Saturday at a soccer field based at Ha-Mabote Maseru.

The empowerment group aims at improving the lifestyle of people within its community. The society is an initiative of the Mabote community to reduce poverty among the its members by engaging in income generating activities. The group was formed in January

2015 with a membership of 50 and is a legally registered community savings group.

TMECS not only it was launching but was also giving back to the community specifically to the orphans at Ha-Mabote. According to TMECS chairperson Molefi Mabote donating clothes was one of their social responsibilities so they could take care of people in the community they are servicing.

Mabote also talked about h challenges they go through. He mentioned that TMECS had little space for its operations and the demand is growing rapidly adding due to the little space

the business is an able to expand.

In addition, TMECS was seeking any assistance they can get be it from the government, the local chief or NGOs so that they can take part in community development activities.

Mabote also said they would appreciate assistance in the form of refinery machines as well as training on how to operate their businesses.

Distinguished guests at the launch included Ho. Molahlehi Letlotlo Minister of Social Development as well members of BEDCO and other well-wishers.

Multichoice combats illegal DSTV connections

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ultiChoice is undertaking a programme to combat illegal DStv operations in Southern Africa, as part of the programme is carrying out visits to unregistered operators claiming to be DStv agents in the region.

A spokesman for MultiChoice said the operation was made necessary by the existence of a number of agents who claim to have authorised status and are promoting the illegal provision of South African accounts to users in southern African countries such as Lesotho.

“In terms of international copyright laws, MultiChoice South Africa can only provide its services to people resident in South Africa due to channels being authorised for reception in South Africa only. All operators providing DStv connections and support services in Lesotho are bound the law to ensure that DStv services in Lesotho are those that are legitimately provided for this country, and they may not connect to DStv services in other countries.”

In Zimbabwe visits to bogus operators resulted from visible offers made by these operators to give Zimbabwe-

ans South African DStv accounts, which makes their actions illegal and could result in criminal actions against both the service providers and their customers.

The spokesman said that the franchise operation in the country, MultiChoice Zimbabwe had a registered selection of authorised MultiChoice Accredited Installers and service agents entitled to undertake support activities and members of the public were urged to ensure they determined the legal status of service providers in all their dealings.

“Illegal agents carry no guarantee of service quality and there is no means of enforcing adherence to DStv standards, and it is clear that a number of bogus operators are promoting access by Zimbabweans to DStv services sourced in South Africa, an act that is illegal and in flagrant violation of international rights regulations.

“It is our hope this crackdown will eliminate bogus operators, who are putting customers at risk of poor quality service and also exposing them to possible prosecution for infringement of international copyright laws.”

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Vultures rapture Likatola 41-5 Tšeliso Tale Maseru

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otswana national rugby squad the Vultures tore apart Likatola, the Lesotho national rugby squad, 41-5 on Saturday in an international fixture played at Bambatha Sports Arena in Maseru on Saturday.

Botswana had already scored three tries by the end of the first half and converted all of them against Likatola which was trailing at zero. It was clear that the Vultures have had experiences in international fixtures and they looked menacing and well prepared for this encounter.

This match was Likatola’s mirror to know what to expect when they go to 2016 African Rugby Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, in a few weeks to come. It was disheartening to see Likatola raptured in the presence of His Majesty King Letsie III, who was there at the invitation of the Federation of Lesotho Rugby (FLR).

Lesotho Sport and Recreation Commission (LSRC) Commissioner Limpho Rakoti also witnessed the game.

The inexperienced Likatola squad struggled from the first whistle and was no match for the fierce Vultures tactically and technically despite them being more physically fit than Batswana.

This match exposed the FLR

Lesotho contested during scram for suspending experienced clubs like The Kings and their players who had dominated the national squad before being pulled out.

Saturday’s match did not attract large number of supporters as compared to the Likatola match against Swaziland in March.

Perhaps this could be attributed to other sports activities taking

place elsewhere on the day.

“Something has to be done before Likatola goes to 2016 Rwanda African Championship,” said a rather disappointed Rakoti.

“I believe the Likatola coach and the executive committee will come with a working plan. I know nothing about rugby but some of the players; they were just stand-

Caesars are 2016 CBS pool champs!

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aesars Pool Club is the 2016 Computer Business Solution (CBS) Pool Champions. This is after they defeated Pasco in the final of the marathon tournament of 16 clubs played since April 24 2016 at various clubs until at Khali Hotel Maseru on Sunday.

This has been a tight competition between the two clubs because, at the beginning Pasco was leading and at one stage they were leading 5-2 but Caesars came from behind to win the final match 13-9 since it was held under the 1st to 13 games tournament rule.

This means Caesars walked away with prize of M8 600 and floating trophy and Pasco got themselves M6 000 for the second place. Mabote Masters defeated Crusaders in the third place playoff and walked away with M5 000 while Crusaders settled for the fourth place with M4 000.

Each semifinalist team got a club uniform, including the two seated clubs Pasco and Crusaders. The two clubs were seated to face the winner of the semi-finals and Crusaders lost against Caesars while Pasco managed to defeat Mabote Masters.

The two clubs that lost in the second semi-finals, Mabote Master and Crusaders, each got a prize of M2 500 while the four

Champions just received a cheque worth M8 600 clubs that lost in the last eight got M1 200 each. The clubs that lost in the first 16 of the tourney each got M500. Tšeliso Chabalala of Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) became Man of the Tournament and was given M1 000.

As this was the end of the CBS and two Maseru clubs, Pasco and Crusaders’ three-year contract, the sponsors said they will sign a three-year contract with the Lesotho Pool and Snooker Association (LPSA). It is the motive of CBS to extend their sponsorship to other districts of Lesotho as their business gets support from all over the country.

President of the Maseru District Pool and Snooker Committee (Dispoc) Tsietsi Mosae said, “We had wonderful relationship with CBS in the past three years and we are very happy with their continued support. We also would

like to thank the CBS managing director Dr. Mohlalefi Sefika who has been with us during the twoday tournament doing everything with us and eating together with us.”

Mosae also thanked the Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) Commissioner Limpho Rakoti, president of the association Tšeliso Bulane as well as members of the national executive committee and other stakeholders present at the event.

“LSRC is also running workshops on Tax Rebate on behalf of the Commission we are going to make sure the CBS gets tax rebate for the money they have spent here. I have witnessed it and I am leaving this event with knowledge of some rules of pool and I am also overwhelmed with the camaraderie and good spirit I have seen here over the past two days,” said Rakoti.

ing still, watching Botswana taking the ball away from them”.

On Wednesday FLR’s president Fetang Selialia had announced that he was confident that the new team would make it against Botswana. However, that was not to be and the organization will have to come up with a new game plan.

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Meanwhile, the results of the matches played over the weekend: On Saturday: Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) lost against Liphakoe 1-2, Mphatlalatsane lost 1-2 against Sandawana, Likila United also lost 1-2 against Linare and Matlama was beaten 0-1

by Lioli. On Sunday Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) lost 1-2 against Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS), Kick4life defeated Bantu 3-2 and Roma Rovers lost 0-2 against FC Likhopo.

This coming weekend fixture is as follows: On Saturday LCS will host Matlama at Lesotho Correctional Services football Ground at 15:00, LMPS will face Likila United at 15:00 at Police Training College (PTC) football ground and Lioli will host Roma Rovers at Setsoto Stadium at 15:00. On Sunday: Leribe derby when Linare host Mphatlalatsane at Maputsoe Football Ground at 15:00, FC Likhopo lock horns with Kick4life at LCS ground at 15:00, Sandawana will take Bantu at Butha Buthe Pitso ground at 15:00 and Liphakoe host LDF at Upper Moyeni Quthing at 15:00.

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recious Garments Netball Club (Nthufe Team) is the champion of the Tšenolo FM 104.6 Nthufe Tournament which was held at Lipompong Sehlabeng on Sunday.

Precious Garments dominated the tourney when they defeated every team that came in their way and played all the four games they had and won all of them. Initially each of the six clubs was expected to play five games.

Tšenolo FM 104.6 Nthufe team had to surrender after their first match since they had to participate in the Basotho Women Traditional Dance (Pitiki).

In the men’s football games, Tšenolo FM 104.6 lost 3-0 and its coach who is also the Programs Manager-Retšepile Maloi was not happy with the host team for using the underage players.

Maloi said “this game is not about winning but participating and getting to know each other, but every time they go out to play the host community uses underage players.”

He told Informative Newspaper that, “The motive of these games is to bring Tšenolo FM 104.6 presenters close to the listeners and supporters together and to get to know each other very well.

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Precious Garments is the champion of Lipompong Tourney Tours came with the idea of hosting these games after realizing that, it is not always the case that when supporters visit the station, they find the presenters they need to meet.”

He said they also wanted station presenters to interact with the listeners and supporters because radio station belongs to them.

“Some of them call in every program of the station and we feel it is their right to know their presenters and the station management. It is the obligation of every radio station to grow bigger, and we can only make it if we go along with companies like TST Promotion & Mountain Tours and up to now we are happy,” declared Maloi.

Nthufe clubs were hosted by Lancers Gap of Lipompong Se-

hlabeng, Borikhoe of Lekhalong Sehlabeng, Tšenola, the champions Precious Garments and Tšenolo FM 104.6 the organisers.

Tšenolo FM 104.6 as usual dominated Pitiki and won it for the second time after Qaqatu.

Since the radio station began with the trip with TST Promotions & Mountain Tours, they have been in Ha Mphotho in the Kor0-Koro Constituency, Letlapeng in the Qaqatu Constituency and on Sunday they were at Sehlabeng. More than 200 people came for National Birth Certificates and ID’s but only to find that, Home Affairs did not get invitation in time.

Present at the occasion were management, presenters and supporters of Tšenolo FM 104.6, Chiefs, Member of Parliament in the Berea Constituency Monapathi Maraka and the community of Sehlabeng.

Chai soccer spectacular this weekend

Killers celebrated the first Chai Soccer Spectacular Championship

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esotho Flour Mills (LFM)

will host the second Chai Soccer Spectacular this weekend. Starting on Saturday, the two-day soccer extravaganza will end on Sunday at the District Football Association (DIFA) football grounds in Mohale’s Hoek.

This was announced by Bofihla ‘Lilaphalapha’ ‘Neko at the LFM head office in Maseru last week. He was accompanied by FLM officials ‘Mamputhi Ntakha, Dingane Mann, Tšeliso Bulane and ‘Maeleloang Mpopo.

“We spent extra M35 000 to assist the teams transport to the games and meals, and this time we have increased it to M40 000,” said ‘Neko.

‘Neko said the winner will

walk away with M15 000, while the second best team will take home M5 000, while the third and fourth teams will get consolation prizes of M3 000 and M2 000 respectively.

Eight B and C division clubs will represent the eight Mohale’s Hoek constituencies for the second time after the first event was held in January this year. The first tourney champion was Killers who defeated Lilalome 4-1 on penalties following 1-all draw in the final match. They were seconded

by Lilalome. Litau came third and fourth was Morning Stars.

The competition is being held

by DIFA Mohale’s Hoek before it can be extended to other districts in Lesotho. For the clubs to become part of the eight-team tourney, ‘Neko said, they will have to collect tickets found inside Chai Milling bags and the team that

gets the largest number of tickets from each constituency will qualify into the tourney.

But ‘Neko also told Informative that after the first competition some clubs qualified with just two tickets and this time they had target of 150 tickets to qualify. However, the teams are still expected follow the competition rules.

‘The team with most tickets in each constituency will represent that constituency and a total of eight teams will compete in the finals.

“Some clubs have already reached the targeted 150 tickets, the last time I talked to the clubs Maphutsaneng had 300 and Morifi 231 tickets and there is high possibility that some of the clubs that made it through in January may not be part of the competition because now people know about the competition and they like it.”

“We are going to add the tickets of those teams which did not qualify this time but those that qualified last time will have to start afresh. Some districts like Mafeteng have requested LFM to come into their districts with the competition,” said ‘Neko.

The motive behind this tournament is to make Basotho living in Mohale’s Hoek aware of LFM products like Chai Milling against some South African products that come into Lesotho without permission (fly by night) products.

Closing date for the tournament was on May 1 2016 to give time to prepare on the logistics.

I think time has come for me to praise Honourable Mathibeli Mokhothu the Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation and his deputy Hon. ‘Marefiloe ‘Muso for a job well done together with the ministry staff.

This has been proved by the Director of Sports Puisano Tšosane and the Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) vice Secretary-General, as well as Chief Demission’ Team Lesotho, 2016 Rio Brazil Olympics, Letsatsi Ntsibolane during a Lesotho Television programme on Thursday morning.

Tsosane told the nation that the minister instructed her to make sure that more is invested into the athlete’s allowances soon after the matches so that they can invest in their future after life in sports. I am very happy that, the ministry also plans of developing playgrounds around the country.

Four weeks ago the minister was in Aupolasi Tšoelike in the district of Qacha’s Nek to launch the construction of soccer pitch where he also promised develop multi-court for netball, volleyball and tennis. The same programme will be done in Quthing as part of the five districts the ministry is going to develop.

The minister and his deputy have been visiting different district constituencies to host multi-sports activities and donate sports equipment such as footballs, netballs, football nets, netball and soccer jerseys, First Aid kits and many more. They also allow nthufe (village netball) before professional matches as part of recreation and cultural activities.

The ministry is also hosting horse races around the country at district and constituency levels.

Horse races at constituency level are sponsored with M30 000 while at the district level the ministry chips in between M70 000 and M100 000. With this support, it I think the time is now for Lesotho to bring home medals from international competitions such as the Olympics or Commonwealth and All Africa Games.

To me there are no development competitions in the country and Basotho need the results. Lesotho has athletes like Mabuthile Lebopo, Motlokoa Nkhabutlane, Moeketsi Mosuhli, Teboho Sello, Lebenya Nkoka, Lebohang Mahloane, Tsotang Maine, ‘Mamoroalloa Tjoka, Moleboheng Mafata and many more who have dominated the South African marathon scene which had great athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe in the past 20 years.

The ministry should reconsider using these athletes as coaches or instructors. Thabiso Moqhali did it at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a time of 2:19:15 hours, the fastest winning time since 1966.

In addition he finished 16th at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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A tale of two coaches after Saturday’s debacle Matlama, Lioli to fight to last match

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ndeed, the battle for supremacy is still on for Matlama ‘Tse Putsoa’ and Lioli ‘Tse Nala’ as the two clubs’ respective coaches Moses Maliehe and Mosholu Mokhothu are adamant anything could happen even though Lioli won 1-0 in the Vodacom Premier League match at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru on Saturday.

Lekhanya Lekhanya scored the only all-imp o r t a n t goal for

Mosholu Mokhothu Lioli coach in action Tse Nala that separated the two teams in the second half after the two teams went to break at stalemate. Now Lioli have opened up the gap of three points with two games to go but they have an added advantage of good goal difference.

Going into this match Lioli and Matlama were on top of the 2015/16 Vodacom Premier League with 52 points each, but Lioli had better goal difference. Matlama needed to win at all costs to win the title they last won in 2010. At least 8 000 spectators witnessed the encounter and Tse Nala fans left Setsoto Stadium very happy as if they had already won the championship. Some were seen celebrating the victory as they walked on foot from Maseru to TY. Lioli needed just a draw because they were already leading the log standings on goal difference, but Lioli collected the important three points to widen the gap.

Lioli coach Mokhothu told the Informative that Tse Nala will have to win the remaining two games to secure the championship as they had a good plan for Matlama that worked well for them.

Mokhothu said, “Matlama have good individual players and we had assented players for each of them therefore we were able to destabilize them. As for Jane Thabantšo we knew he can be dangerous if he had someone to play combination with and we made sure that he does not get someone to support him. For each of Matlama’s good and dangerous players there was someone to make sure he does not function.”

“At first we sat back waiting for Matlama to come at us and catch them on counter attacks.

However, we got dead ball in their half but they did not come for us as we had planned. We were not attacking Matlama in the first half because we did not want to open the gaps on defense,” said Mokhothu happily.

But Moses Maliehe maintains there was no better team in this match. He said Tse Putsoa had played well and his players had game plan.

“Lioli was not a better team,” said Maliehe “but they scored a loose ball and won the match.”

“Losing against Lioli is not the end of the world, it is not over until it’s is over. We still have to play and win our remaining games because anything can happen. We created chances but we failed to convert them and if it was not of the loose ball the score could be still 0-0, maybe.”

“But all in all, I am happy with my players’ performance. We made changes when we introduced ‘Mpho ‘Maths’ Matsinyane because we wanted to put more pressure into Lioli defense. There was no need to keep three mid-fielders inside since we were dominating the field.”

There was one yellow card that came in the 18th minute of the second half, given to Nkesi Rankhasa (11) of Matlama. The only goal of the match came 13th minute into the second half by Lekhanya who was at the right place at the right time after Tse Putsoa failed to defend a throwin and Makhetha Thakeli also failed to hold it thereby pushing it to Lekhanya who made no mistake to convert into a goal.

This was the first Matlama loss in nine games this season.

Matlama coach Moses Maliehe in action

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