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August 14 - 20 2025
Vol 18 Issue 20 M7.00 R 10.00

LCS lacks
leadership
— Commission
Says LCS is plagued by mistrust and security breaches . . .
Calls for investigation and prosecution of top management . . . NTOI
Rapapa.
Says 626 inmates were tortured, with possible HIV transmission . . .

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LCS lacks effective

leadership – Commission
Institution is plagued by mistrust and security breaches . . .
calls for investigation and prosecution of top management . . .
says 626 inmates were tortured, with possible HIV transmission . . .
Mathatisi Sebusi clinic testified that immediately following the Mr Matelo was on chronic medication,
assaults on 22 December 2023, the clinic con- he was still active and playful. And

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HE Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) sulted approximately 80 inmates, 10 of which that his life deteriorated after the
suffers from ineffective leadership were referred to external hospitals. assaults which he never stopped
characterised by mistrust, complacen- “Further that since they were thin on the complaining about.
cy, and a lack of strategic direction, according ground, approximately 120 inmates who “The recruits escalated the
to the Report of the Commission of Inquiry were not critical but had bruises were given assaults when they got to sol-
into the December 2023 escape of inmates painkillers without being examined. dier inmates or realised that
from Maseru Central Correctional Institution an inmate was a soldier. They
(MCCI). Disfigured were badly injured and some

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The report, tabled before Parliament yes- here are inmates who were left of them were clearly target-
terday by Education and Training Minister, disfigured following the assaults. ed. For instance, the recruits
Professor Ntoi Rapapa, on behalf of Prime Some had fractured bones and asked where soldier in-
Minister Sam Matekane, recommends urgent were still attending physiotherapy and acu- mates like Captain Litekan-
reforms to build leadership capacity within puncture at the time of the inquiry. Several yo Nyakane stayed. He was
LCS to enable it to run effectively. inmates peed blood following the assaults. beaten to the pulp and lost
It paints a damning picture of widespread Some experienced urinary hesitancy and oth- consciousness. Likewise,
human rights abuses, security lapses, and a ers urinary retention. they enquired about Cor-
culture of impunity within the institution. “Some of inmates are required to undergo poral Mohlalefi Seitlheko
The Commission recommends disciplinary X-ray or scan for further diagnosis, but they who was equally assault-
action, investigation, and possible prosecu- cannot afford the costs thereof as it is provid- ed.”
tion of MCCI Commanding Officer, Assistant ed by private establishments. Consequently, The Commission was
Commissioner (ACC) Tsoto Manaka, for the they still have not been assisted. Others need tasked with address-
December 2023 death of an inmate allegedly medical devices.” ing the events that took SAM Matekane.
tortured by his subordinates. It continues: “For better appreciation of place at the institution
It said 626 inmates were assaulted, in some how badly the defenceless inmates were as- on 21 and 22 December
cases with a plank embedded with nails, rais- saulted, inmates who suffered the most have 2023, which resulted
ing fears of HIV transmission. been singled out including Tlotliso Bereng in the death of one inmate, Bokang Tsoako, injured in his leg. The two officers were the
“Besides slapping and kicking inmates, who was fully abled at the time of his ad- permanent disability to another (Bereng) and first to encounter Mr Tsoako at the orphan-
the recruits assaulted them with objects like mission at the MCCI, but was discharged as serious injuries to several others. age, and Mr Marebole hotly disputed that Mr
fighting sticks, a knobkerrie, broomsticks, a wheelchair user after the assaults left him The fact-finding panel recommends disci- Tsoako attempted to flee at the time he was
mop sticks, steel toe gumboots and belts. permanently paralysed. plinary action against ACC Manaka for failure recaptured.
Shockingly, the recruits also pierced sever- “Another sombre story is that of the late to report the death of Mr Tsoako. “Therefore, Mr Tsoako might have been
al inmates between their shoulder Motlalentoa Matelo, alias Tsotsi. “Considering that Mr Tsoako’s death was unjustifiably assaulted at the time he was
blades with a plank that has He was an elderly man who not reported to the police immediately, con- recaptured. Given that, of the twelve officers
nails. Some inmates testi- stayed in A Block cell 8 on trary to the law, it is recommended that the who arrived with Mr Tsoako at MCCI, only six
fied that given the prev- 22 December 2023. He police conduct investigations against ACC were identified — including ASP Mokhesuoe
alence of HIV in pris- died at the MCCI on Manaka as the Officer Commanding MCCI, — it is recommended that the police conduct
on, they feared that 24 January 2024. for a possible charge under Section 2(2) of investigations to identify the remaining six
they might have He was left with a the Inquest Proclamation No. 37 of 1957, and officers for possible charges under Section
contracted the vi- week or so serv- that disciplinary action be considered against 7(4) of the Penal Code Act for failure to take
rus,” the commis- ing his sentence him under Rule 156(5) of the Rules,” reads the reasonable steps to rescue Mr Tsoako from
sion said. at the time of report. the danger he faced, and be disciplinarily
“During the his death. Mr charged under Rules 156(5) and (8) of the
p r e p a ra t i o n s Matelo was Prosecution Rules,” the report states.

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for the hearings, badly assault- egarding the assaults of inmates and
626 inmates con- ed by the re- the death of Mr Tsoako, the Commission Poor Leadership

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firmed to have cruits. Inmates strongly recommends that the police he Commission concluded that LCS had
been assaulted strongly be- conduct investigations as may be necessary ineffective leadership that is riddled
when they con- lieved that Mr to enable the Director of Public Prosecutions with mistrust and a lack of strategic
sulted with the ev- Matelo died as to determine whether to initiate prosecution direction, further noting that political ap-
idence team. Nurse a result of the as- against officers listed in the report. pointments and the government’s failure to
Khubelu Faso saults. “The names of the following recruits fea- harmonise salaries in the security sector, as
from the in- “According to tured prominently in assaulting inmates: previously promised, were aggravating the
ternal them, though Motiki Mohale; Khosi Hlalele; Tumelo Se- matter.
kokotoana; ‘Molaoa Mothabeng; Sepiriti Mal- The government appointed the Commis-
efane; Thabiso Jane; Tumelo Makhunoane; sion to, among other things, investigate the
Leboneng Moqecho; Tšotetsi Mabitle; Matete circumstances surrounding the prison break
Mahao; and Kopano Tseka.” of inmates at MCCI and the use of force dur-
These officers could be charged with 79 ing the search operation that ensued.
offences, including aggravated assault and The report notes that the escape of inmates
murder, which the Commission believes on the 21st December 2023 is attributed to
could be sustained in court. multiple security lapses, such as failure to
“It is recommended that the police in- inspect cells, failure to man key posts, failure
vestigate a possible crime of aggravated to conduct night visits, inadequate searches,
assault under Section 31(1) and (2)(g) of and an environment where MCCI manage-
the Penal Code Act against ASP Palo ment and officers became complacent.
Swatsi and CO Mpitsa Marai, as While officers swiftly recaptured the in-
Mr Tsoako boarded the mates, which the report says was commenda-
vehicle that collected ble, correctional officers, however, unjustifia-
him from the bly assaulted inmates in the process.
orphanage Their actions, the report states, were in vi-
already olation of several international instruments,
the Lesotho Constitution, and the Penal Code
Act No. 6 of 2012.
“Therefore, in relation to the escape, it is
NTOI recommended that SACC Matete Mahao and
Rapapa. ACC Tsoto Manaka be disciplinarily charged
under Rule 156(7) of the Rules for carelessly
or negligently contributing to the escape of
the inmates, especially in light of the failure
to man key posts at the Maximum Security fa-
cility — particularly the Maximum tower and
the area behind the facility,” the report states.
The Commission further suggests that an
internal quality assurance function be estab-
lished, reporting directly to the Commission-
er. This unit would be tasked with conducting
systematic inspections at correctional institu-
tions and monitoring compliance with all reg-
ulatory and procedural requirements.
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Reforms Bill faces court challenge

further sabotaging the long stalled national reforms process . . . SAM
Matekane.
Parliament.
However, as part of its 10th Amendment
proposals, the Senate had altered that clause
to require the budget of Parliament to be set
at three percent of the entire national budget.
When the Bill returned from the Senate
and was reintroduced in the National Assem-
bly by Minister of Law and Justice, Richard
Ramoeletsi, earlier this month for consid-
eration of the Senate amendments, the
TLOHANG National Assembly rejected the three
Sekhamane. percent stipulation in favour of re-
taining the status quo.
Such disagreements between the
two houses of parliament are re-
quired to be settled via a national ref-
erendum in which the people make the
final decisions, the opposition argues.
The opposition further asserts that the Bill
was fast-tracked to enable Prime Minister
Sam Matekane to present it at the upcoming
45th summit of the Southern African Devel-
opment Community (SADC) on 17 August
2025 to try and impress the regional bloc that if the two Houses of Parliament disagreed on
Lesotho was now making progress. any clauses requiring the two-thirds majority
The SADC — which initiated Lesotho’s re- for approval, then a national referendum be-
forms process way back in 2016 - in a bid to came inevitable.
help the country end its perennial political “These amendments were inserted by the
and security woes — is long bewildered by Senate, but the National Assembly rejected
the Kingdom’s inability to conclude the re- them. This says the Bill has to be prepared for
forms process. It has deployed several mis- a referendum. A referendum is an election,”
sions to Lesotho over the years to help the Mr Mofomobe said.
country finish the reforms process but to no “It would be a breach of law if it is taken for
Mohloai Mpesi/Moroke Sekoboto “This safeguard exists to ensure that the avail. royal assent as it is, and if anyone challenges
people themselves, whose rights are protect- Any challenge to the 10th Amendment will it in the courts of law, he or she will win. We

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HE long stalled national reforms pro- ed by Chapter 11 must directly approve any only mean a further stalling of the reforms have to try and get things right…. As much
cess faces new hurdles as opposition change to that chapter” process. as we want the reforms, we should do that
parties and a civic group have vowed to Section 2 said it believed that by inserting Mr Matekane’s Press Attaché, Thapelo Ma- through the right ways.”
challenge Parliament’s recent passage of the the new sections 20A and 22A into the Bill of bote, told this publication that the Prime Min- Mr Mofomobe vowed to write to SADC to
10th Amendment to the Constitution Bill say- Rights, Parliament had triggered the constitu- ister would present the 10th Amendment be- alert the regional bloc of the “illegalities” in
ing it was done “illegally”. tional requirement for a referendum. How- fore SADC only after the King had approved the reforms process.
The 10th Amendment encapsulates some ever, there was no sign of such a referendum it.
of the key reforms aimed at ending this King- as the 10th Amendment had already been ap- “If His Majesty has signed it, then the Prime Mahao

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dom’s long running problems of political and proved in parliament via a simple majority. Minister can present it. But if it has not been or his part, Prof Mahao said the Bill does
security instability. “All signs suggest the Bill may proceed di- signed by His Majesty, then he cannot present not have to receive Royal assent in its
But opposition parties and the civic group – rectly to the King for assent, bypassing this it”. current form. He said Clause 54 was en-
The Advocates for the Supremacy of the Con- mandatory step…,” said Section 2, adding Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader, Profes- trenched and required a two-thirds majority
stitution (Section 2) — contend that Speaker such a move was illegal and unconstitutional. sor Nqosa Mahao, said the 10th Amendment of the National Assembly and Senate.
of the National Assembly, Tlohang Sekha- The organization therefore called on King Bill needed to be referred to a referendum as “Since the Senate passed their amendments
mane, errored in allowing the whole 10th Letsie to refuse to assent to the 10th amend- it had failed to secure the required two-thirds and the National Assembly did the same, it
Amendment to be passed by a simple major- ment without a national referendum as any parliamentary majority. means that the two houses are not in agree-
ity instead of via a national referendum. changes to the Bill of Rights required direct ment. Now, before it can be passed for Royal
approval from the people of Lesotho through Speaker’s position assent, it must be taken to a referendum.

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Bill of Rights a national vote. peaker Sekhamane ruled earlier this “I am afraid an unconstitutionality is going

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ection 2 argues that the Bill of Rights “The Constitution belongs to the people. week that no referendum was needed to be committed here. The Bill will be thrown
cannot be changed without a national Its amendment, especially to provisions that to pass the 10th Amendment. He said out by the courts, and we will have to start
referendum and urges King letsie 111 safeguard their rights and freedoms, cannot he had consulted Attorney General Advocate from the beginning…,” said Prof Mahao.
not to sign the 10th Amendment into law. be lawful unless it is also their decision,” the Rapelang Motsieloa KC, and other legal ex-
“Our reading of the Bill (10th Amendment) civic group boldly declares. perts and was sure of that position. Mokhothu

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reveals that it amends Chapter II of the Consti- This publication contacted Adv Motsieloa emocratic Congress (DC) leader, Mathi-
tution through the insertion of new Sections Opposition KC to understand whether His Majesty has beli Mokhothu, said Mr Sekhamane had

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20A (affirmative action in favour of marginal- he opposition is also crying signed the Bill. erred in allowing the 10th amendment
ized groups) and 22 A (Public Interest). foul. It has, among other things, Adv Motsieloa KC said: “I do not know to be approved by a simple majority.
“These provisions introduce significant taken umbrage with the amend- whether he has signed it. When His Majesty “The Speaker is making a mistake. There
and substantive changes to the chap- ment of Section 54(3) of the Con- has signified assent, we will see by the publi- are a number of clauses, like Section 54. The
ter which enshrines the Protection stitution which speaks to how cation of a law.” Senate made an amendment to
of Fundamental Human Rights funds are allocated to Parlia- Asked if he could — in the public inter- this Section and the Na-
and Freedoms (Bill of Rights),” ment. est - provide this publication with a copy tional Assembly reject-
said Section 2 in a statement. The opposition argues that of the legal opinion that he had given ed it. The section is en-
As such, these changes re- amendment also required to the Speaker over the matter, Adv trenched, and where
quire that a national referen- a two thirds parliamentary Motsieloa could only say: “Like you the two Houses do
dum be convened. majority failing which a na- put it, Sir, the opinion was meant not agree, it is sub-
Any omission of that critical tional referendum should for the National Assembly. My ject to a referen-
step renders any such amend- be called to decide the issue. opinions are not shared dum….,” said Mr
ments illegal, states Section 2. Section 54(3) of the cur- with anyone apart from Mokhothu, adding
“Section 85 (3) of the Consti- rent constitution requires those for whom they are Mr Sekhamane
tution is unequivocal that any the allocation of a budget authored.” was “imperiling”
bill seeking to alter Chapter 11 to Parliament to be Basotho National Party the reforms pro-
(except for Sections 18 (4) and done through (BNP) leader, Machesetsa cess by his unilat-
24 (3)) shall not be sub- an Act Mofomobe, was adamant that eral “illegal” ac-
mitted to the King o f tions.
for assent un-
less, between
two and six
months after
its passage
by Parlia-
ment, it has
been sub-
mitted to
a referen-
dum and
approved
by a ma-
jority of
the elec-
torate.

MATHIBELI MACHESETSA
Mokhothu. Mofomobe.
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7 accomplices to be
charged with Lipholo
as LMPS, SAPS investigations continue . . .
TŠEPO pearance. ing young Basotho males aged in remand prison at Maseru Central what factors to address, those appli-
Lipholo. He has been in custody between 10 and 35 in different dis- Correctional Service while await- cable to bail pending appeal or those
since then. tricts, including Mokhotlong, to train ing a bail verdict. His legal team, for ordinary bail,” Adv Fuma said.
According to the charge them in preparation for the forceful comprising four lawyers; Advocates
sheet, Dr Lipholo con- reclamation of land from South Af- Borenahabokhethe Sekonyela, Fusi Lipholo’s defence

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nived with the seven in rica. They allegedly also prepared Sehapi, Rantšiuoa Lesenyeho and dv Lesenyeho, for Dr Lipholo,
their treasonous act of a military budget for training to be Tebalo Potsane, argued for his re- admitted that they had filed
Hopolang Mokhopi planning to overthrow the held in South Africa. lease before Justice Fumane Khabo a further affidavit without
government. “The said accused while at Qoal- in the High Court on Tuesday this the court’s permission but said they

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HE ongoing police investiga- “In that upon or about the period ing, did communicate or attempt to week. were “pressed into a corner” after
tions have so far identified beginning April 2025 to June 2025 communicate by letters, which the the prosecution unexpectedly add-
seven alleged accomplices and at or near Qoaling in the district Crown has in its possession, with Bail hearing ed the treason charge the day before

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of incarcerated Basotho Covenant of Maseru, the said accused (Lipho- the USA President, the President of uring the hearing, Crown the hearing.
Movement (BCM) leader, Reverend lo) did unlawfully and intentionally, Israel, and the ambassador of Israel prosecutor Adv Tsebiso “This new charge doesn’t change
Tšepo Lipholo, in his quest to re- acting in concert and furtherance to Washington with the intention of Fuma, argued that Dr Lipho- our position on bail, but the court
claim territories incorporated into of a common purpose with the fol- requesting military assistance.” lo’s bail application was procedur- had to be informed of the develop-
South Africa from Lesotho before lowing: Rev Matsora, Mpiti Thamae, The Lesotho Mounted Police Ser- ally flawed. He contended that the ment. It would have been mislead-
1966. Mathapelo Motsamai, Morero Sek- vice (LMPS) spokesperson, Senior application was framed as a “bail ing to proceed as if the new charge
According to a court document ere, Kenneth Matee, Obed Makhat- Superintendent Mpiti Mopeli, told pending appeal” request instead of didn’t exist,” Adv Lesenyeho said.
seen by the Lesotho Times, the sev- seane, and Mohalo Moletsane, while the Lesotho Times yesterday that an “ordinary bail” request, creating He accused the prosecution of de-
en are: one Rev Matsora, Mpiti Tha- owing allegiance to the Kingdom of the seven and others were yet to be confusion about which legal criteria liberately delaying the new charge
mae, Mathapelo Motsamai, More- Lesotho, as a citizen of Lesotho or a charged. should apply. until bail proceedings were almost
ro Sekere, Kenneth Matee, Obed bearer of the Lesotho passport and “The police are still busy with in- Citing the 2018 case of Thabo Mos- concluded, forcing the defence to
Makhatseane and Mohalo Molet- with the intention of overthrowing vestigations and once completed, haobathe Motsamai and Another adjust its submissions at the last
sane. They are accused of conspir- or coercing to overthrow the gov- those implicated will be brought be- vs DPP, Adv Fuma said High Court minute.
ing with Dr Lipholo to overthrow ernment of Lesotho, did the overt fore court to be charged,” SSP Mope- rules require bail petitions to be ad- Justice Khabo questioned wheth-
His Majesty’s government, thereby acts, the particulars whereof are li said. dressed to the Chief Justice or other er the defence’s additional submis-
committing treason. as follows; formed a team to Mo- Asked about Mr Thamae, SSP judges, signed by the applicant’s sions breached procedure.
Dr Lipholo was on Monday for- hale’s Hoek, Taung, where they at- Mopeli said he was no longer a po- legal representative, and accompa- Adv Lesenyeho insisted they were
mally charged with treason before tended meetings with the residents lice officer. nied only by a copy of the warrant of not, arguing that the change was
Maseru Magistrate Lebusa Tšosane, and their chiefs wherein the said “He is a retired member of the Le- commitment or charge sheet. necessary to avoid the court grant-
who advised him to seek bail at the accused was unlawfully and inten- sotho Mounted Police Service,” SSP He argued that because the ac- ing bail based on outdated charges.
High Court, as subordinate Courts tionally soliciting their support to Mopeli said. cused is challenging the remand Justice Khabo reserved her rul-
lack jurisdiction over treason cases. have himself declared as the king of The LMPS is conducting a joint proceedings from the Magistrate’s ing, saying: “There is a lot that has
The new treason charge adds to the territory in South Africa which investigation with the South African Court, any “bail pending appeal” been said, so the court has to apply
existing counts of sedition, human was prior to the 4th October 1966, Police Service (SAPS) as it has been should have been filed in that same its mind to the submissions. I will
trafficking, and disrespecting the comprised in the former colony of alleged that the activities extended court, not in the High Court. try to make a ruling as soon as pos-
Royal Family, which were laid on 4 Basutoland.” across the border. “When he combines them, he sible. You will hear from the Judge’s
July 2024 during his first court ap- They are also accused of recruit- Meanwhile, Dr Lipholo remains makes it difficult for us to know clerk”.

Hlaele explains bill reserving

LEC slashes acting allowances for executives positions for indigenous Basotho
Mohloai Mpesi of Strategy and Growth Limpho difference they were earning, be-
Leemisa Thuseho move was a precautionary measure
Mokhesi, Head of Information cause that meant increments of
to prevent individuals who are not

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HE Lesotho Electricity Com- Technology Sakhele Mapetja, around 70 percent according to

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LL Basotho Convention (ABC) Basotho by birth from competing
pany (LEC) has reduced Head of Finance ‘Makabelo Mat- the structure. The board has de-
MP, Lebohang Hlaele, has for high-ranking positions in gov-
allowances for its acting soso, Head of Customer Experi- cided that executives should get
explained the motive behind ernment.
executive management team to ence Lebohang Mohasoa, Head only 10 percent of a substantive
the bid to reserve high-ranking posi- Mr Hlaele indicated that this
save on costs. of Legal, Risk and Compliance position holder’s salary.” amendment reflects a broader con-
tions in the public service for indig-
The acting executives will now Selebalo Ntepe, Head of Internal When asked about the board’s stitutional change intended to pre-
enous Basotho through the Lesotho
only earn an extra 10 percent of Audit Thato Matsoso, and Head of previous defence of the 2015 pol- serve national identity and ensure
(Citizenship Amendment) Bill, 2024.
the suspended substantive hold- Operations Serolo Tikoe. icy before the PAC, Mr Motšoari that top positions are held by native
Late last year, Mr Hlaele tabled a
ers’ salaries. The 10 were suspended to pave said the board has the authority Basotho. He said the proposal was
private member’s bill in parliament
The move will partly help nar- way for an audit into alleged to change policies. triggered by an incident the country
seeking to amend the Lesotho Citi-
row the earnings gap between mismanagement and corruption “Policies are approved by the zenship Order, 1971, to stipulate po- encountered ahead of the 2022 na-
top executives and lower-ranking at the state owned power utility. board, so the board has powers to sitions that a person who acquires tional elections, when China-born
staff. LEC acting Managing Director, change them. It’s similar to when Lesotho citizenship by naturalisa- Zhenyu Shao won a court case al-
LEC Administration Manager, Nathaniel Maphathe, was grilled parliament wants to change the tion or registration may not hold. lowing him to stand for elections in
Makhetha Motšoari, confirmed during PAC sessions over allega- law — they can simply change it The bill proposes an amendment Lesotho despite his foreign origins.
that the company had reverted tions that he had manipulated his without anyone’s approval. The to Section 22 of the Lesotho Citi- Mr Hlaele said had Mr Shao won
to the 2021 compensation policy, appointment for personal gain. board agreed with the beneficiar- zenship Order by inserting a new the election and entered parliament,
replacing the outdated 2015 act- PAC revelations indicated that ies to apply the 10 percent rule to section, 22A, which states that any he would have had the opportunity
ing allowance policy which was Maphathe secured a monthly act- reduce the gap with lower ranks,” naturalised citizen shall not hold the and legal right to occupy any top po-
being used to compensate the ing salary of M170,000 under the he said, adding that the move position of Prime Minister, Deputy sitions in government.
current acting executives. 2015 policy, while under the 2021 was also aimed at better financial Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Presi- “I was bothered by the incident
The 2015 policy allowed acting framework, he would have been management. dent of the Court of Appeal, Speaker ahead of the 2022 elections when
officials to earn the difference entitled to only M17,000. “You will remember that the of the National Assembly, President one Zhenyu Shao stood for elec-
between their substantive salary Mr Maphathe has consistently same executives, when other of the Senate, or Minister. tions. Had he won, there was noth-
and that of the acting position, argued before PAC that there employees received a six percent After passing through the re- ing to stop him from attaining a
often resulting in substantial pay was no board resolution formally increment, did not get it because quired stages in parliament, the high-ranking position such as Prime
increases for acting executives. adopting the 2021 policy. their salaries were already high.” bill is currently under review and Minister,” Mr Hlaele said.
In contrast, the updated 2021 “We reviewed past documents Mr Motšoari, however, could discussion in the Senate’s Legisla- “At that time, the Constitutional
policy caps acting allowances at and minutes of previous meet- not confirm whether the 10 per- tion Committee. At a session held at Court ruled that there was nothing
10 percent of the substantive po- ings but did not find any reso- cent limit would apply to Mr Ma- the Senate premises yesterday, the to prevent a naturalised Mosotho
sition’s salary. lution approving the 10 percent phathe, saying the acting manag- committee discussed the bill with like Shao from running for elections
In June this year, the Public allowance. Therefore, there was ing director is on a special con- relevant stakeholders, including the and even advised parliament to en-
Accounts Committee (PAC) ques- no official board meeting held tract and not employed under the Independent Electoral Commission act a law limiting and disqualifying
tioned why the LEC board of di- on this matter. However, we do same terms as other LEC staff. (IEC) and the Immigration Depart- naturalised citizens from occupying
rectors had been applying the acknowledge the large discrepan- “I don’t know about the Acting ment under the Ministry of Local certain positions.
2015 policy instead of the 2021 cy, and the board will review the Managing Director because he Government, Chieftainship, Home “Thus, I was afraid that if we did
version. issue,” he said at the time. is not employed full time by the Affairs and Police. not react, one day this country could
The PAC’s concerns came amid Speaking to the Lesotho Times LEC. He has a special contract; he While both stakeholders ap- be led by foreigners.”
the suspension of several senior yesterday, Mr Motšoari said the is different from an officer who peared to support the bill, the IEC Mr Hlaele said the meeting with
executives, including Managing decision to enforce the 10 percent is employed but acting in a posi- proposed that the position of IEC relevant stakeholders was a prom-
cap was intended to promote fair- tion. This applies to those acting Commissioner also be included in ising step towards securing Senate
Director Mohlomi Seitlheko, Cor-
ness and fiscal responsibility. in executive positions, normally the list of high-ranking positions re- approval for the bill, with or without
porate Secretary Advocate Khot-
“A decision is that the executive managers or senior managers,” served for indigenous Basotho. amendments, before it is returned
so Nthontho, Head of Corporate
should no longer receive the full he said. Speaking to the Lesotho Times to the National Assembly for further
Services Moipone Mashale, Head
after the session, Mr Hlaele said the debate.
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Qoaling road project shatters families

Mathatisi Sebusi
it has become a curse to us . . . WASCO has insurance to compensate those
whose property has been damaged due to

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HILE development projects are in- our operations. If the claims are valid, the
tended to improve lives, it is a paradox residents are eligible for compensation,” Mr
that the road construction in Tsoapo le to take responsibility,” she said. reporting the matter to MCC, WASCO, the Om- Lefantsatsa said.
Bolila, Qoaling, has disrupted 20 households Ms Ntšike’s home is now surrounded by budsman’s office, and even taking the issue
and left them struggling with its consequenc- mould while sunlight pierces through holes to court, they have seen no resolution. They
es. in the deteriorating roof, and her toilet area have also reached out to the Senate and writ-
One such affected resident is 74-year-old is ever flooded, threatening the structure’s ten to the Public Accounts Committee as a last
Maneo Ntšike, who lost her once-sturdy home stability. resort.
and now lives precariously in a rickety struc- Despite reporting the ordeal to MCC and “We have been knocking on different doors
ture that could collapse at any moment in the WASCO, she has not received any assistance. since 2020. No one seems interested in solv-
aftermath of road works. Instead, WASCO billed her M10,000 for wa- ing this problem. We are open to relocation if MANEO Ntšike.
On rainy days, she resorts to sharing a sin- ter usage, this being water she insists leaked necessary because we are just tired of living
gle room with her 16-year-old grandson, the from the burst pipes she reported. like this,” she said.
only safe space, because the rest of the house “WASCO did not fix the leak. They just cut These concerns were echoed by area chief,
leaks badly. Buckets are scattered across the off my water supply and accused me of using Makoae Tšiame, who confirmed that about
floor to catch rainwater and protect what re- the water. I was devastated,” she said tear- 20 community members have been affect-
mains of her possessions. fully. ed. Many homes near the road developed
On windy nights, she stays awake, fearful She also approached the contractor, who cracks and leaks due to heavy machinery
the roof could be blown away. sent people to paint her house but in no time used during construction.
Ms Ntšike explained that her problems be- the paint is already peeling off and no struc- “We have tried everything in our
gan in 2016 when Maseru City Council (MCC) tural repairs were made. power to get assistance, but nothing
started constructing the now tarred road be- “I have come to terms with the loss of my has been done. We have been told the
hind her home. Before construction, she had furniture, but what worries me most is hav- contractor is responsible for compen-
planted large pine trees near her house which ing to share a room with my grandson be- sation, but no one knows where he is,”
she claims the contractor uprooted, thereby cause the rest of the house is uninhabitable. Chief Tšiame said.
weakening her home’s foundation. I am always worried that the house could When contacted for comment,
The impact of vibrating heavy machinery collapse, especially with the windy season Maseru City Council spokesperson,
used during construction further worsened approaching. “Developments are meant to ‘Makatleho Mosala, said the cases
the damage. uplift us, but this one feels like a curse,” she are being handled individually, not
“This was in 2016, and we were promised lamented. collectively.
compensation once the project was complet- Matšepang Kolobe, another affected resi- She explained that MCC docu-
ed. Some people were relocated, but those of dent, used to earn a living by renting out ments properties with photo-
us whose property was damaged have been rooms but since the road was built, her rental graphs before projects begin to
fighting for compensation to no avail,” Ms units have developed severe cracks, leaks, assess damages afterward.
Ntšike said. and mould, making them undesirable for ten- However, she was on a field
According to her, a new issue soon arose, ants. visit therefore she could not pro-
that of leaking pipes believed to have been “I have tried patching up the walls and vide specific information until
installed beneath the road by the Water and dealing with the water, but the leaks just keep her return.
Sewerage Company (WASCO). coming. It has affected my business badly. In a separate interview, WASCO
These leaks had left homes constantly While others charge M750 to M800 for two- spokesperson, Rethabile Lefant-
soaked, causing furniture to rot and mould to roomed units, I still charge M600 just to get satsa, said this was the first time
spread throughout the houses. tenants. Before the road construction, we they had heard of the crisis, and he
“In trying to get help, we have been given never had these issues,” Ms Kolobe said. promised to visit the affected com-
the runarounds by MCC, the contractor, and She said she was part of a community com- munity to gather information.
WASCO, who shift blame as all of them refuse mittee advocating for compensation. Despite “We were not aware of this case. However,
8 News Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

SA, Lesotho mull new

migration model for Basotho
Mohloai Mpesi Landlocked Developing Countries “In our talks with the South Af- you can deny any person, wheth-
in Awaza, Turkmenistan — told rican government, they have ac- er they are foreigners or not. In

T
HE govern- the Lesotho Times last night that knowledged that what Operation my discussion with the South Af-
ment has the two governments were work- Dudula is doing is a violation of rican Minister of Foreign Affairs,
said it is ing on a Migration Model to out- the law. he understood this.
committed find- line how Basotho will be assisted It is not being done by the South “They even issued a state-
ing solutions to on various socio-economic issues. African government, but by cer- ment through their Government
the ill-treatment “Lesotho and South Africa are tain South African citizens. Spokesperson, and President
of Basotho in in discussions over a Migration “We often remind them that Ramaphosa made a similar state-
neighbouring Model which, once completed, when South Africans had prob- ment at some ANC events.
South Africa. will guide us on what is needed lems before 1994, they lived in Today, the Minister of Health
Minister of when Basotho go to South Africa Lesotho and other neighbouring will meet with the South African
Foreign Affairs for work, education and health countries without documents, yet Minister of Health to resolve this
and Interna- services,” Mr Mpotjoane said. we welcomed them as our broth- matter. Later this week, the Prime
tional Rela- “While we await the Migration ers and sisters. Minister will meet with President
tions, Lejone Model, Basotho should not be per- They attended schools and ac- Ramaphosa to discuss it further
Mpotjoane secuted in the neighbouring coun- cessed health services in these and explore ways to assist Baso-
— who is try. It is wrong for people to say countries. tho.”
currently at- Prime Minister (Sam) Matekane’s We have made it clear that it is He said some members of Op-
tending the government does not care about unacceptable for South Africans eration Dudula had been arrested
United Na- Basotho. This is simply untrue. to now treat other nationals as if in South Africa as a result of ongo-
tions Con- These are people trying to stir they have no rights in their coun- ing discussions between the two
ference on up unnecessary conflict over is- try, let alone deny them health ser- governments.
sues that are not factual. They vices.” “Because of the talks we have
want to make it look like they are Mr Mpotjoane also highlighted held with the South African gov-
the only ones who care about the that Minister of Health, Selibe Mo- ernment, some members of Op-
nation, which is not the case.” choboroane, was meeting with his eration Dudula were arrested for
He said the government had South African counterpart, Aaron unlawfully blocking people from
LEJONE made it clear in its discussions Motsoaledi, to find a solution. other nations from accessing
Mpotjoane. that the activities of Operation “The issue of health services is health services.”
Dudula were unlawful. very sensitive. It is not something (see story below)

ing health services,” Kabi said.

Hope for Basotho denied

He added: “We are choosing to ignore the
issue of reclaiming land, hoping future gen-
erations will take it up. But isn’t this the right
time for the government, through the Minis-
ter of Home Affairs, to engage with South Af-

health services in SA
rica and request that Basotho be granted an
exemption?
“An arrangement between the two coun-
tries must be established. My biggest concern
is for people on ARVs — if they are restricted
from accessing their medication while work-
but Operation Dudula remains adamant . . . ing in South Africa, they may relapse.”
Speaker of the National Assembly, Tlohang
Sekhamane, described the situation as both
Mathatisi Sebusi Lesotho’s Ministry of Health’s Principal Sec- they would not back down from their man- difficult and painful for Basotho migrants.
retary, Maneo Ntene, had requested the meet- date. He emphasised that many South Africans

S
OUTH Africa’s controversial anti-im- ing with South African authorities, which was “We have made it clear to Minister Aaron received education and opportunities in Le-
migrant movement, Operation Dudula, confirmed in writing to Ms Ntene by South Motsoaledi to stay out of immigration en- sotho during apartheid — opportunities that
has vowed to continue stopping Baso- Africa’s Director of the Office of the Minister forcement in hospitals and allow the Depart- could have otherwise benefited Basotho citi-
tho from accessing free healthcare services of Health, J.M. Kgatla, leading to the two min- ment of Home Affairs to perform its legal du- zens.
at state-owned facilities, despite increasing isters’ meeting yesterday. ties,” Mr Manyala said. He also recalled that around 1992, South
arrests of their members. Dr Motsoaledi had earlier told South Afri- “Operation Dudula remains firm. Our fo- Africans killed during apartheid were given
Lesotho’s Minister of Health, Selibe Mo- can media that the vigilante group has no au- cus is on ensuring that immigration laws are state funerals in Lesotho.
choboroane, yesterday met his South African thority to demand identity documents from upheld, and we will not tolerate interference “It is heartbreaking that the
counterpart, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, to address patients seeking healthcare. from parties attempting to bypass their same people who sought ref-
increasing reports of harassment of Basotho He said the government will not tolerate mandates. We continue to urge all uge in our country and re-
at South African health facilities by Operation the rogue group’s actions and promised to parties to act within the law while ceived our support are now
Dudula members. deploy police officers to facilities where they respecting the roles of the rel- turning their backs on
While Mr Mochoboroane could not be had been active in restricting immigrants’ ac- evant authorities.” Basotho by denying them
reached for a detailed comment, he posted cess to health services. Lesotho’s parliament has healthcare services,”
on his Facebook page stating that the meeting Several members of Operation Dudula voiced strong concerns, con- Sekhamane said.
had yielded positive results. have been arrested as a result. demning the treatment of “This issue must be ad-
“Today we met with the South African Min- However, the movement, often labelled Basotho nationals in South dressed urgently. It must
ister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, to derive a xenophobic, said the arrests would not de- African healthcare facilities. be made clear that Baso-
solution over Basotho being denied services ter its determination to “fight for South Afri- MPs argued that it is unjust tho migrate to South Af-
at South African health centres. We come cans”. for South Africans to block rica in search of employ-
back positive, and the issue has become yes- Speaking to the Lesotho Times yesterday, Basotho from accessing health ment because they can-
terday’s news,” he wrote. Operation Dudula spokesperson, Sifiso Man- services, given the traditionally not find opportuni-
yala, reiterated the group’s position, saying warm relations between the two ties at home.”
nations.
In particular, Lesotho be-
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August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times News 9

Econet pays M1.24 million

Moroke Sekoboto

T
ELECOMMUNICATIONS powerhouse,
Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), through
its social arm HigherLife Foundation

for Grade 11 exam fees

Lesotho, has paid examination fees for 439
vulnerable Grade 11 learners.
These students were facing the prospect of
missing their final exams due to unpaid fees
before Econet changed the odds and threw a
M1,248,840 lifeline so these students will be
able to sit for their crucial exams.
Responding to an urgent call from the Min- as Higher Life Foundation continues aids 439 children . . .
istry of Education and Training, HigherLife
Foundation channelled the funds directly to
the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL) founder, Strive Masiyiwa, always says, ‘Every year. This follows his appeal for all stakehold-
to settle the learners’ exam fees in full. child has greatness in them. Sometimes, all ers and sectors to support the Ministry in en-
These students were initially supported by they need is a little push, a little hope, a lit- suring that all children return to school.
Mothers2Mothers through funding from the tle help.’ We are honoured to stand with the The Minister said HigherLife Foundation
United States Agency for International Devel- Ministry and all partners to keep Basotho had not only removed a significant financial
opment (USAID). children in school.” barrier but had also sent a powerful message
Speaking during the handover of the He also said joint interventions have also that every child, regardless of circumstances,
cheque to the Ministry of Education and been instrumental in unlocking a US$2.5 mil- deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and
Training yesterday, Econet’s Chief Executive lion (more than M40 million) GPE Multiplier thrive.
Officer, Dennis Plaatjies, said the payment to Grant in 2024. This grant is aimed at strength- Prof Rapapa said the support comes at
ECoL demonstrates the company’s belief in ening education systems and improving a time when many families face economic DENNIS
the potential of each learner and its commit- learning outcomes across Lesotho — a re- challenges and, for countless learners, it rep- Plaatjies.
ment to access, equity, and dignity in educa- markable testament to the power of strategic resents the difference between dropping out
tion. partnerships and local investment. and continuing their education.
“This is more than a cheque; it is a bridge of For his part, the Minister of Education and “It means hope, dignity, and a future.
hope. At Econet Telecom Lesotho, we see our- Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, commended Without this support, learners would
selves not as the source, but as the bridge. And the contribution, noting it comes at a criti- have failed to sit for their 2025 final
that bridge is made possible by our customers cal moment for learners and their families. examinations, which would have
— households and businesses from every cor- Prof Rapapa said the support demonstrates been a loss to their secondary
ner of this beautiful country. Through every that, when people are united, challenges can school year.
airtime recharge, every monthly subscrip- be overcome, and he expressed gratitude to “This is not the first time High-
tion, and every EcoCash transaction, you em- Econet Telecom Lesotho, HigherLife Founda- erLife Foundation has stood be-
power us to show up where it matters most. tion, and their customers for investing in the side us. Your consistent support
Because of you, we can bridge the gap be- future of the nation. over the years has been a pillar
tween hardship and hope,” Mr Plaatjies said. “We stand boldly to appreciate a partner- of strength for our education sys-
He also highlighted the organisation’s on- ship rooted in compassion, vision, and shared tem. You have helped us reach
going investment in education, saying in commitment to the transformative power learners in remote areas, sup-
the past financial year alone, Econet and of education. The HigherLife Foundation ported vulnerable children, and
HigherLife Foundation Lesotho contributed has once again demonstrated its unwaver- contributed to a more inclusive
M8,190,192.98 towards educational initia- ing dedication to uplifting communities and and equitable education land-
tives. investing in the next generation of leaders, scape. Your investment in our
These include the prestigious Moshoeshoe thinkers, and change-makers,” Prof Rapapa learners is an investment in the
I Scholarship, which will soon welcome 10 said. future of Lesotho. You are not just
new recipients, increasing the total number He also said HigherLife Foundation re- funding education, but nurturing
of scholars to 40 since its launch in 2022. sponded to the Ministry’s call to assist in dreams, unlocking potential, and
“Education remains one of the most power- paying the examination fees for 439 learn- building a lasting legacy of em-
ful tools to transform lives and nations. As our ers across the country for the 2025 academic powerment.”
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12 News Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

Mofosi, expatriate back

to negotiation table
Moorosi Tsiane ject never took off, owing to the hearing,” reads part of the ruling.
minister’s political commitments, The tribunal accepted Mr Ka-

L
ABOUR Court Mr Kalonde said. londe’s version in the absence of
Vice President, Instead, Mr Kalonde claims he any rebuttal, awarding severance
THABO Motlatsi Monoko, was reassigned to various farm du- pay, leave, payment for public hol-
Mofosi. has directed the Min- ties and, after the elections, ordered idays, and unpaid wages.
ister of Agriculture, to work wherever he was required On overtime, the tribunal found
Food Security and while still tending to the farm. it unrealistic that Mr Kalonde had
Nutrition, Thabo In September 2024, following worked overtime daily for two
Mofosi, to return to what he described as a toxic work years, awarding only half of the
the negotiation ta- environment, Mr Kalonde resigned claimed amount.
ble with his former and took the case to the DDPR In total, Mr Mofosi was ordered
Malawian employee claiming two years’ severance pay to pay M55,301.23 by 14 December
over a dispute re- amounting to M2769.23, 29 days’ 2024.
garding unpaid ter- leave payment of M3569, M14,268 According to Mr Kalonde, pay-
minal benefits. for 116 weekly rest days worked, ment was never made. On Wednes-
The former em- M3075 for working on public hol- day, he learned that Mr Mofosi had
ployee, Frank Kalonde, idays over the two years, M64,334 lodged an appeal.
took Mr Mofosi to the for overtime from April 2022 until During proceedings, Mr Monoko
Directorate of Dispute his resignation, and M1290 in un- advised both parties to attempt an
Prevention and Resolu- paid wages for the days worked out-of-court settlement.
tion (DDPR), accusing from 1 to 15 September 2024. “. . . Come back after two weeks
him of exploitation He acknowledged taking 15 rest and give me the report of progress
after allegedly failing days during his employment, which in terms of settling the matter out
to pay his benefits he agreed should be deducted from of court . . . I know you have tried
when he left Mofosi’s the total rest days claimed. this a number of times and maybe
Quthing-based farm Mr Mofosi was summoned to it hasn’t worked, but now it is by
in September 2024. appear before the DDPR on 17 Oc- the order of this court,” Mr Monoko
Kalonde began tober 2024 but failed to attend, said.
working for Chobe prompting the tribunal to proceed He clarified that the directive
Farm Enterprise by default and grant the claims. was not compulsory.
(Pty) Ltd, owned by “The Tribunal subscribes to the “I am not forcing you to settle this
Mr Mofosi, in April view that the conduct of the re- matter; just go and negotiate if pos-
2022 to set up shade spondent (Mofosi) in this instance is sible. You will return with a written
nets and greenhous- tantamount to waiver and unwill- and signed deed of settlement. This
es for a horticulture ingness to utilise his right . . . That is court is here to protect both parties
project. proof that the respondent was fully in this dispute, the applicant and
However, the pro- aware of the date, time and place of the defendant equally.”
August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times News 13

Lesotho wants to overhaul

Moroke Sekoboto

T
HE government of Lesotho is
close to negotiating a radical
overhaul of the Lesotho High-

water deal with SA

lands Water Project (LHWP) Treaty
under which the country supplies
water to South Africa, particularly
to oil the industrial hub of Gauteng.
Lesotho wants the Treaty re-
viewed in almost every aspect, es-
pecially to secure increased benefi ts Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority for Feasibility studies for Phase II of aspect, but of particular importance hance bilateral relations between
from the scheme to boost irrigation South Africa, and the Lesotho High- the LHWP began in October 2005 to Lesotho and the government is the two nations.
to grow the water source country’s lands Water Commission (LHWC) and were completed in May 2008. increasing the benefits we derive Among the objectives of his vis-
agriculture sector. in between. We need to review gov- An agreement to construct the from the scheme to boost irrigation it, prospecting for a planned water
Speaking during a cabinet brief- ernance structures to simplify im- Polihali Dam in Mokhotlong under potential,” he said. deal which will see Lesotho export-
ing at LNBS studios in Maseru yes- plementation and ensure account- Phase II was signed in August 2011, Mr Moteane stressed that Leso- ing water to the arid southern Af-
terday, Minister of Public Works ability. with construction of the dam begin- tho should be using the project to rican nation was prominent on his
and Transport, Matjato Moteane, “It is no longer a secret that there ning in May 2023. improve its fragile econ- agenda.
said preparations for the review are significant delays in delivering The dam will create a reservoir omy. The groundbreaking water
were at an advanced stage, with Phase II of the LHWP, and some of on the Senqu and Khubelu rivers Regarded as the transfer project between
both countries ready to form nego- those issues are embedded in the with a surface area of 5,053 hectares “water tower” Lesotho and Botswana is
tiation teams. way the treaty is structured. We and a full supply storage capacity of of the sub-re- poised to address severe
According to Mr Moteane, such a must simplify it to make our work 2,325 million cubic metres. The in- gion, neigh- water scarcity in the re-
review should have been easier.” frastructure will include a spillway, bours eye the gion, while also stimulat-
negotiated a long time ago. The Matekane administration a compensation outlet structure, Mountain ing economic growth
Mr Moteane stressed that Lesotho began engaging with South Africa and a small hydropower station. Kingdom and poverty eradica-
should be using the project to im- early last year and has now reached The Lesotho government suc- for this in- tion.
prove its agriculture through irriga- the stage where formal negotiations cessfully negotiated the review and finite natu- The proposed dam
tion, not only for crops, but also for could commence, he said. recalculation of the water royalties ral resource. on the Makhaleng River
fi sheries and other related projects. The LHWP Treaty was signed on on 13 March 2024, which increased Botswa- will transfer 150 million
“Currently, the water is collect- 24 October 1986 between Lesotho’s from M130 million to M298 million na’s President cubic metres of water
ed in the highlands, transferred then-military junta, led by Ma- monthly for transferring water to Duma Boko per annum to Botswana,
through tunnels, and exits Lesotho jor-General Metsing Lekhanya, and South Africa. visited Lesotho with Lesotho and South
very quickly, with little being chan- South Africa’s apartheid regime. Yesterday, Mr Moteane explained from 15 to 18 Africa sharing 50
nelled to areas where agriculture Under the treaty, construction that the Treaty provides for the es- July to en- cubic metres
can be improved,” he said. began on Katse and ’Muela dams, tablishment, implementation, oper- equally.
He also raised concerns about which were completed in 1998 un- ation, and maintenance of the pro-
delays in compensating people dis- der Phase 1A of the LHWP, followed ject, whose purpose is to enhance
placed by LHWP developments. by the construction of Mohale Dam the use of the Senqu/Orange Riv-
“That is an area of particular in- under Phase 1B. The dams supply er waters by storing, regulating,
terest. Fair compensation for those water to Gauteng, South Africa, diverting, and controlling them
affected is vital, yet there have been which has a high demand for the to deliver specified quantities
reports of delays. Another key issue precious natural resource. to South Africa’s designated
is the overall governance of the pro- At inception, the project was de- outlet point while also gen-
ject.” signed to be implemented in four erating hydroelectricity for
Mr Moteane further emphasised phases over 30 years, ultimately Lesotho.
the need to review the structural transferring about 70 cubic metres “As I indicated, the re-
governance of the bodies responsi- of water per second to South Africa, view is long overdue. In
ble for executing the project. while generating hydroelectricity fact, it should have been
“There is a role for both coun- for Lesotho. In return, Lesotho re- done 39 years ago. The
tries — Lesotho Highlands Develop- ceives monthly royalties for the wa- Treaty should be re- MATJATO
ment Authority (LHDA) for Lesotho, ter supplied. viewed in almost every Moteane.
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Comment
The Death of Political Parties
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HE age of political parties is voters, they only see them as ballot ernance by technical experts gains itics here has become fragmented, from blind loyalty to parties into
showing signs of irreversible papers, a young scholarship nar- momentum. Technocracy is not a unstable, and personality-driven. intelligent participation in data-
decline. Once the cornerstone rates that just like Frederick Taylor new idea. It emerged in the 1930s Coalition collapses, floor-crossing driven governance. Technocracy
of democratic governance, political when he saw workers as working as a response to political inefficien- MPs, and a disenfranchised youth offers a way forward one that
parties, born from noble ideals of machines, in neo-classical terms, cy, advocating for decision-making population have become the norm. values problem-solving over pos-
collective representation, are now people were seen as asserts or re- by scientists, engineers, and econo- Yet Lesotho is uniquely positioned turing, and innovation over ide-
increasingly seen as outdated, cor- sources by Elton Mayor. Be that as mists rather than politicians. But to leapfrog into a new era. With ology. The challenge, especially
rupt, and inefficient. Around the it may, Marry Parker came with only now, in the digital age, is this a growing youth population, ris- for nations like Lesotho, will be to
world, from Washington to Mase- striking jab in organizational struc- vision becoming viable. ing tech literacy, and dissatisfac- ensure that this new form of gov-
ru, the public is losing faith in tra- ture who believed that organisa- Tech moguls like Elon Musk tion with the political status quo, a ernance is inclusive, ethical, and
ditional political structures. A new tions must be built on corporations, are quietly shifting into political techno-political movement rooted “locally owned”. Whether through
model is emerging from the wreck- mutual respect, shared goals and spheres, not by campaigning, but in local realities could thrive. Imag- Elon Musk’s grand visions
age: The mighty Technocracy, at authority. Politics are getting their by building ecosystems that chal- ine a Basotho-led technocracy, or grassroots digital
the forefront of this shift, surpris- Marry Parker scoop of evolution. lenge the role of government. From where agricultural poli- democracy in
ingly, are not politicians but tech Party leaders used to organize citi- SpaceX’s dominance in space explo- cies are guided by Maseru, the
entrepreneurs. zens, trained leaders, and provided ration (traditionally a state func- satellite soil imag- writing is
The origins of political parties political continuity. However, the tion) to Neuralink’s encroachment ing, governance on the
trace back to 18th-century Britain, very reasons they were created on public healthcare and bioethics, is made trans- wall:
where the Whigs and Tories battled ideological alignment and citizen Musk represents a new kind of po- parent through p o -
for influence. But the modern polit- representation are now under litical force: one that bypasses the blockchain, and litical
ical party system, grounded in ide- scrutiny. party system altogether. leadership is par-
ological platforms and mass mobi- Erosion of public trust, political Imagine a future where policy selected based ties, as
lization, was theorized during the scandals, nepotism, and hollow and constitutions are built from AI on expertise in we’ve
French and American revolutions. campaign promises have rendered data models rather than ideological climate resilience, k n o w n
Edmund Burke, a key figure in the many parties irrelevant in the eyes manifestos. A future where budg- digital trade, and them, are
political party school of thought, of voters. People vote less, trust less, ets are balanced by algorithms, in- public health. dying.
defined parties as “a body of men and care less. Ideological blurring, frastructure is planned by satellite Lesotho doesn’t A n d
united for promoting by their joint once-clear divides between left and data, and leadership is selected by need more parties. perhaps
endeavours the national interest, right have become muddied. Par- competence rather than charisma. It needs a new op- it’s time to
upon some particular principle in ties chase popularity rather than Musk’s America Party (AP) is a erating system for let them go.
which they are all agreed.” This principle, diluting their own iden- hybrid of governance and innova- governance. The
principle-driven structure was tities. Information overload, in the tion, signals a global shift. If suc- death of political
meant to streamline governance, age of social media, the public is cessful, it could be anticipated to parties doesn’t neces- GABASHANE
encourage debate, and prevent au- more informed and less reliant on herald the era of digital technocra- sarily mean Masupha
thoritarianism. party gatekeepers for policy direc- cies, replacing parties with plat- the end of
For more than two centuries, tion. Outdated structures, party forms and politicians with product democracy.
political parties became synony- machinery is slow, hierarchical, managers. Lesotho is no exception It signals
mous with governance, there were and ill-suited to respond to the fast- to the global disillusionment with a rebirth,
fireworks everywhere, each in a paced challenges of the 21st cen- political parties. With over 30 regis- where rep-
horserace of best representation. tury. As political parties struggle to tered parties for a population of just resentation
Unfortunately, when politicians see stay relevant, technocracy the gov- over 2 million, with 10 districts, pol- evolves

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Agric Ministry launches youth

LEREKO
Masupha.
empowerment programme
Call for Applications Help Lesotho alumni are invited to a reunion
200 tractors procured, skills development initiative takes off . . .
to celebrate and share success!
Youth Leaders-in-Training Program gramme was officially launched this week, commitment to equitable skills development.

REUNION 2020
Seithati Motsoeneng
with registration now open to interested “This initiative is part of our broader strat-

T
HE Ministry of Agriculture, Food youths nationwide. egy to equip youth with relevant skills and
Security and Nutrition has an- The registration period closes on 29 August tools to succeed in agriculture and ultimately

NOTICE
Help Lesotho’s Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program graduates
nounced are strong, of 200
the procurement 2025, after which selected trainees will begin respond to the Prime Minister’s call to address
tractors alongside
resilient critical thinkers who become peer-to-peer agents of achangecomprehensive
in their an incubation phase scheduled for October. the youth unemployment crisis in the coun-

LEADERS NEVER GIVE UP!

skills training programme aimed The project will run for three months across try,” said Mr Masupha.
communities. Participants receive life skills, leadership training, psychosocial
at empowering young Basotho, three regions: North, South and Central; in “By providing training and access to mod-
support and professional development. tackling youth unemploy- Leribe, Maseru, and Mohale’s Hoek towns, re- ern farming equipment, we aim to reduce un-
ment, and promoting ag- spectively. employment and promote self-reliance among
ricultural self-sufficiency. Designed not only to teach efficient tractor our young people.”
Program dates: 25 February to 3 April 2020 (6 weeks) This initiative is part
th rd

Location: Hlotse, Leribe* – Help Lesotho Seotlong Centre The ATM located at Nutri Foods Building at
of the government’s com-
operation but also to develop entrepreneurial
skills, the programme aims to empower young
Mr Masupha also said the Ministry’s invest-
ment in tractor training could open opportuni-
people to start their own agricultural ventures. ties to government employment.
Selection criteria:
mitment to creating
sustainable Khubetsoana has been fully operational from
employ- The Ministry of Agriculture spokesperson,
Lereko Masupha, expressed optimism about
“We plan to absorb some of the most prom-
ment opportunities by ising trainees as tractor operators in our new
 Be between the ages of 18-27 years;
 Minimum qualification of COSC/LGSCE;
22 January 2020. We thank you for your patience
equipping youth with
practical agricultural
the project’s potential impact.
He said upon completion, trainees will re-
fleet of 200 tractors. This provides immediate
job opportunities and encourages youths to
 Strong desire to become a role model and lead by example; skills.
The
during the period of disruption.
pro-
ceive recognised licenses from the Depart-
ment of Traffic as part of the programme’s
see agriculture as a viable and rewarding ca-
reer.”
 Fluent in written and oral English and Sesotho.
*Candidates who make their own arrangements to stay in Hlotse to attend the
For more information, contact the Customer Contact
training are encouraged to apply. Note that no financial support will be provided.
Centre (CCC) on +266 2221 2221 or 8002 2221 toll free.
TO APPLY:
1. Request an application form by email and submit the completed
Saturday, February 15, 2020
form through [email protected]; OR
2. Obtain a hard copy of the application form and submit in person at: Help Lesotho Seotlong Centre, Hlotse
 HL Seotlong Centre in Hlotse (next to Linare Football Pitch)
 HL Seotlong Centre in Pitseng (Ha Raphoka) HL Alumni Programs: CSP, Leadership Camp, LIT/YAH/HLYDL,
 HL office in Maseru (Lenyora House, opposite Palace of Justice)
St. Mary’s, Computers and Life Skills, Young Mothers,
Deadline for submission: Friday 31st January 2020 YES/Anti-AIDS Clubs, BGLC
Ts & Cs apply.
*Only those selected will be contacted. Help Lesotho Reunion 2020 –
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@Standard Lesotho Bank

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Entrepreneurship: The catalyst for solving the unemployment conundrum

LeonardNyambuya straightforward- government needs to stay right. selling future harvests as securities). By en-
outofbusinessandletprivatesectordowhat Entrepreneurship encourages individu- couraging young people to start their own

U
NEMPLOYMENT remains a press- it does best- evaluate risk, put capital make a als to develop a diverse set of skills necessary businesses, entrepreneurship can generate
ing issue in Africa, where a significant return and get things done, while creating to start and manage a business successfully. employment opportunities for themselves
portion of the population, particularly jobs,andlocaleconomyintheprocess. It fosters creativity, problem-solving abilities, and others. Small and medium-sized enter-
young people, struggle to secure stable em- Government’sroleistocreateaconducive and adaptability, which are valuable in to- prises, often driven by entrepreneurs, are
ployment opportunities. Fostering an entre- environment for enabling such activities, day’s rapidly changing job market. Even if a known to be significant contributors to job
with embedding challenge-based learning creationinmanyeconomies. Entrepreneur-
preneurial ecosystem powered by capital eliminating roadblocks for scaling up, and start-up venture fails, the experience gained
into education, shifting from protection to ship can stimulate economic growth by fos-
markets can empower young individuals to most critically — take private sector’s feed- can enhance employability and provide
empowerment in youth programs, and teringinnovationandcompetition.
create their own businesses, generating em- back and incorporate in public policy while valuablelessonsforfutureendeavours.
framingfailureasanecessarypartofgrowth. Start-upsandentrepreneurialventuresin-
ploymentandeconomicgrowth. ensuring citizens benefits and regulate, only The provision of vocational and technical
Instilling urgency doesn’t mean creating troducenewproducts,services,andbusiness
It is a global brutal reality that the power when needed such as environmental man- skills to learners and practising artisans in
anxiety—it means making stakes real and models, which can lead to increased produc-
of countries is closely linked to the ability dates. Through supporting innovation, tech- industry and the establishment of research
outcomes matter. Only then will the start-up tivity and economic diversification. This, in
to produce new, internationally successful nology and entrepreneurship other African and innovation hubs across the country can
mind-set truly take root. We often train for turn, creates a favourable environment for
corporate players. What would the US be countriesarenotjustconsuminginnovation; makeadifference.Wherethesestructuresal-
predictabilityinaworldbuiltoncurveballs. job creation and reduces the reliance on
without NVidia, Google, Apple, Facebook, theyarecreatingit. ready exist, resources should be channelled
The starting point for Lesotho, can be a traditional sectors that may be stagnant or
Amazon, Microsoft and China without BYD, Fintech, agritech, e-commerce—Africa is towards the refurbishment and retooling of
start-up and scale-up strategy. Young compa- declining.
CATL, Huawei, Alibaba, TikTok, and others? leading the charge in several sectors. Mobile these centres. Expansion and capacitation
nies can’t scale and large ones are shrinking. Incorporating entrepreneurship into
GiventheunderdevelopmentinAfricathere moneyplatformshaverevolutionizeddigital of training centres, as well as capitalisation of
This double whammy can pose a challenge Lesotho’s economic development strat-
is scope in supporting local entities that can finance, and start-ups across the continent youth empowerment institutions, provides
to Lesotho in a world where sovereign egy creates a conveyor belt of home grown
scale to be tomorrow’s unicorns that shape aresolvingreal-worldproblemswithcutting- an opportunity for our youths to engage in
power is often projected through the size companies that feeds into the MSM. The
markets,createjobsanddriveexports. edgetechnology. productive economic activities, as well as
andgrowthofhome-growncompanies.The strategy which reduce youth unemploy-
Globally, governments, Lesotho included, In the fast evolving world, it is important transformtheirlivesandlivelihoods.
challengewithscalingstart-upsisasymptom ment through capital markets is a powerful
are cognisant that youths are the foundation to foster innovation and entrepreneurship Establishing, refurbishing and equipping
of a deeper structural issue. It’s about the ar- approach. By equipping young people with
of the future and the has a youth dividend to support economic development and job of vocational training centres which train
chitecture of societies, families, and how they relevant practical, market-relevant skills,
with approximately 39 percent of the popu- creation,aswellasleveragescienceandtech- andprovidehands-onskillstotheyouths,en-
condition young professionals to engage they can create businesses in sectors that at-
lation aged between 15 to 34 years old, who nology to address cross-cutting challenges abling them to be competitive and veritable
withuncertainty,pressure,andfailure.Many tract capital market financing. With proper
are the youths and productive part of the such as climate change, healthcare and food entrepreneurs should be a priority in reduc-
systemsaroundaredesignedtobenurturing planning, Lesotho can integrate vocational
workforce. Inthisregard,thecountrystands security. ing youth unemployment and societal ills
and accommodating, which creates stability training with capital markets to scale youth
to benefit from demographic dividend, if Lesothocanleverageitscapitalmarketsto that come from not being engaged. To sup-
but often dampens urgency and appetite for employmentandentrepreneurship.
strategically harnessed for economic devel- reduceyouthunemploymentbycreatingan port this initiative and innovation amongst
risk. Until next week enjoy making money on
opment.Givenanopportunitywiththeright enabling environment for investment, en- the youths, Government can encourage and
The strategy should be focus on better capitalmarkets.
skills,youthscancontributetoeconomicand trepreneurship, and skills development. The strengthen measures to protect intellectual
regulation, talent support and more finance. Looking for a helping hand in capital
socialtransformation. answertothisplethoraofchallengesmustbe property rights, enabling inventors and re-
The last thing Lesotho needs is more heavy- markets? Thinking of raising capital (issuing
This is against a background of high levels systemic. To overcome the start-up, scaling searchers to benefit financially from their
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Comment
A realpolitik take on Lipholo’s treason allegations and the future:

L
ESOTHO will never get the Free State right, this is the closest we can get to reclaiming lium plant and one of only 15 globally, is set to Either way, Dr. Lipholo’s case carries strate-
back-it was conquered. That is the histori- the shared life that history took from us. see an investment of R20 billion for its phase gic consequences far beyond the courtroom.
cal reality but the story must still be told. 2. International reports suggest that the helium Without evidence, attempts to implicate the
The bones of ancestors lie in the belly of the Domestic and foreign policy background there may be among the richest and cleanest USA in his actions reflect foreign policy inertia
Free State where the blood of valorous Basotho For any foreign policy to truly secure Lesotho’s in the world. As such, foreign policy decisions especially when the BRICS+ infrastructure re-
men once struck fear into oblivion, took heart national interests, there ‘ought’ to be at the in- that allude to the Free State carry high-stakes. mains unready to rival U.S.-led global systems
and fought for what they stood for and this in- stitutional level, an expressed intention to build and we are still reeling from the ramifications
cluded fighting for their land. Our blood still a domestic policy that is socialist in nature. This If the allegations are true, of President Trump’s tariffs.
runs in the veins of modern Free State Basotho would ensure that whatever we secure inter- If there is credible evidence to prove that Dr. In Realist terms, alienating a dominant pow-
and others scattered in other provinces. nationally is evenly distributed and accessible Lipholo sought foreign military support to er without a credible alternative is not strategy;
From a political economy standpoint, South to all Basotho. A global comparative example reclaim land from South Africa, the results it is weakening your state in an already anar-
Africa will not surrender land with such agri- anchoring this example is China which was at would be severe as Pretoria, potentially SADC, chic self-help system. Without claiming diplo-
cultural and strategic value. The viable strategy some point regarded poor. would treat this as a destabilizing act originat- matic expertise, Lesotho might be better off as
is not to fight for what we cannot win militarily The socialist angle would be premised on-for ing from within Lesotho’s borders. This could a non-aligned partner while avoiding zero-sum
but to integrate smartly perhaps by softening example-participatory budgeting, strength- trigger, inter alia: entanglements.
the border until it is economically and socially ening watchdog institutions like the DCEO or  Regional security backlash under SADC’s Lesotho’s best long-term play is clear: we
porous. legally mandated redistributive frameworks mutual defence pact and AU norms against should deepen economic and social integra-
Of course, the caveat which might include decentralization through unconstitutional or violent territorial change tion with South Africa while protecting politi-
here is that South Af- devolution.  Hardened borders with South Africa, killing cal sovereignty through striking a good balance
rica struggles with Currently, all state behaviour-past and the prospect of gradual economic integration between capitalist oriented foreign policy and
Afrophobia and, present appears capitalist in both domes-  Lesotho would be suspected of involving the a socialist-oriented domestic policy so the ben-
in some cases, tic and international posture, with gov- United States and Israel-drawing herself into efits will be measured in the improved socio-
xe n o pho bia . ernment officials identifying opportuni- great-power rivalries she can’t manage If there economic lives of Basotho.
This would ties abroad only to serve their own pri- is no credible evidence In the event that there Anything that undermines this trajectory,
mean freer vate interests at home. A wise man once is no credible evidence, the results would still whether reckless adventurism or politically
movement for said: a house’s value is the wellbeing it be quite serious. motivated prosecutions weakens our national
people, goods delivers to its people. This becomes  Lesotho risks appearing as though it is push- interest.
and services more critical when we consider ing Pretoria’s security agenda by prosecuting In conclusion, the dream of reclaiming the
while also re- strategic resources. The political its own politicians who also happen to be in Free State militarily is gone; the possibility of
taining Leso- atmosphere surrounding Lipholo’s the Opposition. reclaiming a shared economic and social space
tho’s sovereign- arrest is marked by a backdrop of  This perception would erode Lesotho’s sov- is not.
ty. Done South Africa’s announcing of ereignty in the eyes of the other SADC mem- That vision-a softer border, deeper integra-
the discovery of helium-a bers tion and shared prosperity can only survive if
resource in high demand  It would also undermine domestic trust in Lesotho guards its institutional integrity, prac-
for medical and tech indus- the state’s commitment to rule of law, demo- tices disciplined diplomacy and avoids turning
tries yet…interestingly this cratic consolidation and the political will to foreign policy into a partisan weapon.
is found in the Free State. pursue future integration talks from a position Our ancestors fought for land; we should
According to a Daily Mav- of relative strength fight for governance credibility and economic
erick article from 2024,  All diplomatic engagements of a transaction- leverage. Reckless adventurism or politically
Renergen’s Tetra4 Virginia al nature, aiming for more revenue consider- tainted prosecutions will not create a condu-
Gas Project, South Africa’s ing the impact of Lesotho’s water in the Gaut- cive environment for people who share blood,
ATANG Mantutle. first LNG and liquid he- eng province could be compromised resources and destiny to co-exist.
August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times News 19

Cleketseng, Litsamaiso support

Hopolang Mokhopi

I
N a heartfelt show of unity and
compassion, Cleketseng, has re-

vulnerable communities
affirmed its commitment to em-
powering and uplifting vulnerable
populations through its ongoing
partnership with the Litsamaiso
Foundation.
The collaboration, which began
in 2018, continues to inspire hope
and foster solidarity among people
living on the streets and those in
need.
Cleketseng founder, Pusetso
Twala, said Litsamaiso’s work was
rooted in unity and mutual support.
“Litsamaiso thrives by ensur-
ing that we support one another.
Through Cleketseng, we have fo-
cused on nurturing local talent,
holding each other accountable for
good performance, and providing
platforms for artists,” Mr Twala
said.
He explained that every Sunday,
the foundation runs social respon-
sibility programmes, including pre-
paring and serving meals to those
in need on the streets of Maseru to
demonstrate a commitment to tan-
gible action beyond words.
“Our goal is to see the next person
happier.
“While we may not be able to
change the life of everyone, we aim
to bring more people into this cycle
of care and support, helping them to
become future leaders.”
Litsamaiso Foundation founder,
Tau Bohloko, said the organisation’s
mission is to discourage self-absorp-
tion and encourage community-
driven assistance.
“Our aim is to help people with
basic needs and to foster a culture
of helping each other,” Mr Bohloko
said.
He acknowledged the challenges
they face, particularly the need for
counselling services.
He noted that many individuals THE partnership persists in cultivating optimism and promoting solidarity among the homeless and those in need.
resort to selling donated clothes to
buy drugs, underscoring the urgent
need for professional help for those Supporters have also rallied be- watching and admiring their ef- stressed that the initiative’s ultimate them towards a better future,” Mr
battling addiction and trauma. hind the cause. Thabang Matele forts. goal is to help individuals realise Twala said. The foundation plans
The foundation is actively seeking from Onstore.Ls expressed pride in “We are proud to help show that they are not alone in their struggles. to expand its efforts by introducing
such support, stressing that counsel- working with Litsamaiso. even when people are lost, they are “It is not just about feeding more structured counselling and
ling and rehabilitation are crucial “This is our first time partner- still loved,” Mr Matele said. them; it’s about helping them ac- emotional support, aiming for last-
for genuine healing. ing with their fund, but we’ve been Both Messrs Twala and Bohloko cept their situations and guiding ing and positive change.

Freedom eludes murder accused Nyakane

as judge postpones verdict over incomplete judgment . . . liver the judgment as it was incomplete.
“At the close of Crown’s case, the defence
moved an application for discharge under
section 175(3) of the Criminal Procedures and
Evidence (CP&E) Act on 25 March 2025.
“The application was argued and the judg-
ment was reserved for today (Monday). The
record was yet to be transcribed and I thought
it was enough time for the record to be com-
piled so that I could draft the judgment. Re-
gretfully, I still do not have the record.
“It was just last week when I was informed
the record is not even half ready,” said Judge
Banyane. Judge Banyane said, therefore, the
judgment was not ready.
She has, however, given the court recorder
until 29 August 2025 to complete transcribing
the record and therefore postponed the judg-
ment to 23 September 2025.
“The record is therefore not ready, and I
POLO Banyane.
gave the recorder until 29 of this month to
complete transcribing.
Hopefully, the judgment will be ready on 23
September 2025,” Judge Banyane said.
Meanwhile, in a separate matter, Nyakane
is also facing charges for his involvement in
the 25 June 2015 murder of Lieutenant Gen-
eral (Lt-Gen) Maaparankoe Mahao.
He is charged alongside former army boss
Tlali Kamoli and other military officers.
Furthermore, he faces additional charges,
including the murder of police Sub Inspector
Mokheseng Ramahloko, attempted murders,
and treason in connection with the 29-30 Au-
Moorosi Tsiane the matter was argued in March by his law- sa — shared Adv Mohau’s sentiments. He is gust 2014 attempted coup to overthrow the
yer Advocate (Adv) Karabo Mohau KC before accused of killing Thabang Mosole, Monyane government of former Prime Minister Thom-

I
NCARCERATED army captain Litekanyo Judge Polo Banyane. Matsie and Pakiso Ntala Letatane at Ha-Mot- as Thabane.
Nyakane will have to wait longer to know He is accused alongside Lance Corporals anyane, Mafeteng in 2012. Nyakane is also charged with attempted
his fate as the judgment in his application Khauhelo Makoae and Sebilo Sebilo, Privates Judge Banyane had set 11 August 2025 as murder and malicious damage to property
to be acquitted remains incomplete. Tšepo Tlakeli and Thebe Tšepe. the date to deliver her judgment on the mat- relating to the 27 January 2014 bombings of
He is charged with the 2012 murder of The other defence lawyers — Zwelakhe ter but, on Monday this week when the mat- former First Lady ‘Maesaiah Thabane’s Mo-
three civilians in Mafeteng. Nyakane had Mda for Sebilo, Adv Mk’hanji Kao for Makoae ter was supposed to resume, she informed shoeshoe II home and the residence of then
filed for acquittal in January this year, and and Tlakeli, and Tšepe’s lawyer Napo Mafae- the accused that she would be unable to de- Police Commissioner Khothatso Tšooana.
20 News Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

SLB launches Ha Monate Joang! campaign

RETHABILE
Motsoahae.

S
TANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB) has of-
ficially launched the 2025 edition of its
highly anticipated Transactional Cam-
paign under the refreshed and vibrant tagline
“Ha Monate Joang!”
The campaign, which began on 1 August
and ends on 31 December 2025, is aimed at
promoting digital payments, reducing reli-
ance on physical cash, and rewarding cus-
tomers for making smarter financial choices.
Over the five-month period, customers
stand a chance to win a share of M300,000 in
monthly cash prizes and, in the grand draw,
one of two brand-new Toyota Starlets worth
over M600,000.
According to SLB’s Head of Personal and
Private Banking, Rethabile Motsoahae, the
campaign is about more than just prizes.
He said it is a celebration of everyday cus-
tomers who choose to bank smarter, whether
they are sending money, swiping for grocer-
ies, or buying electricity from their phones,
as these simple actions help drive Lesotho’s
digital economy forward.
“We want to reward that behaviour in a
meaningful way, and what better way than
giving away cash and two brand-new cars,”
Mr Motsoahae said.
To qualify for entry each month, customers
must complete at least three qualifying trans-
actions — one swipe or tap at any card ma-
chine or point-of-sale terminal, one Instant
Money transfer, and one purchase of prepaid
airtime or electricity using the Standard Le-
sotho Bank App, Internet Banking, or Mobile
Banking.
Each transaction must be valued at M20
or more, and customers who transact more
frequently improve their chances of winning.
Only holders of Blue, Silver, or Gold trans-
actional accounts in good standing with the
bank are eligible to participate, and employ-
ees, along with their immediate family mem-
bers, are excluded from the campaign.
Monthly winners will be selected through
random draws and contacted directly, with
their names being published on the bank’s so-
cial media platforms and in national newspa-
pers. While customers can only win once in
the monthly draws, they remain eligible for
the grand prize in December when two lucky
winners will each drive away in a Toyota
Starlet worth about M300,000.
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be
exchanged for cash, and participation in the
campaign constitutes acceptance of all terms
and conditions. The promotion is governed
by the laws of Lesotho.
“SLB views the Transactional Campaign as
a reflection of its commitment to digital in-
novation, convenience, and safety. The bank
is calling on all Basotho to embrace digital
banking, transact with ease, and enjoy the ex-
citing rewards that come with it — because
truly, Ha Monate Joang? when your everyday
transactions could win you a car.”
 Jobs &Tenders Lesotho Times
August 14 - 20 2025

The importance of workplace collaboration

W
ORKPLACE collaboration is impor- meet to share their ideas about an upcoming
tant for a variety of reasons. Here are marketing campaign. Brainstorming sessions
some examples of how workplace provide team members with an equal oppor-
collaborations can benefit you and your cow- tunity to participate in business decisions.
orkers:
l Better productivity: You and your Cross-functional
teammates may start performing better Cross-functional collaboration is when em-
when you feel like you’re part of a team. This ployees from different departments come to-
is because you each have a heightened sense gether to work on overlapping projects. For
of accountability to perform your job duties example, the marketing and human resource
and contribute to team projects. department may collaborate to develop ways
l Increased employee satisfaction: When to market their business toward qualified job
workplace collaborations encourage you to candidates. Cross-functional collaborations
participate and share your ideas, it reinforc- help motivate employees by helping them
es your purpose and sense of value to the realize the significance of their role within a
company. This helps increase employee job larger organization.
satisfaction and aids your productivity.
l Improved employee learning: Work- Mixed-skilled teams
place collaborations allows you and your Mixed-skilled teams include employees with
coworkers to learn new technical skills by differing levels of technical or interpersonal
interacting with different professionals. skills. For example, a marketing manager
You can learn vital skills in communication, WORKPLACE collaborations allows you and your coworkers to learn new technical skills could create a team of three marketing spe-
teamwork, leadership and professionalism by interacting with different professionals. cialists, one marketing analyst, two copywrit-
by having to work with others on business ers, two graphic designers and three social
projects. Types of workplace collaborations Closed discussions media specialists. In contrast, another man-
l Enhanced sense of community for re- There are a variety of different types of work- Closed discussions are those that involve a ager may create a mixed-skilled team com-
mote employees: For companies that operate place collaboration you may be a part of de- set group of professionals. An example of prising one leader, one organizer, one crea-
either partially or solely from remote loca- pending on your employer’s business goals this would be company executives meeting tive and one analytical-thinker. Mixed-skilled
tions, workplace collaboration ensures that or objectives. Here are some key examples to discuss financial progress and changing teams allow employees to learn from one
every employee feels like a part of a team, of the types of workplace collaborations busi- business needs. Businesses typically use the another and rely on each other’s strengths to
even if they live in a different state or coun- nesses use for different scenarios and results: closed discussion format when they need to complete projects.
try. come up with a quick solution, handle confi-
l Heightened understanding of company Open discussions dential information or address a significant Virtual
vision: Workplace collaborations can include Open discussions are a type of workplace col- event like a merger. Virtual collaboration is when a team com-
employees from different levels of seniority laboration where employees from different prised solely or partly of remote employees
or departments. When you have the chance seniority levels engage with one another to Brainstorming uses telecommunication software. For exam-
to interact with other departments, it helps share their ideas on how to solve organiza- Brainstorming is a type of collaboration ple, teams may communicate via webcam,
you realize how you contribute to the com- tional problems. This type of collaboration where employees at the same professional phone or messaging platforms to discuss de-
pany’s overarching mission. This also helps helps lower-level employees feel valued and level or within the same department work partment goals or initiatives. Virtual collabo-
you streamline your work activities to coor- provides an opportunity for creative ideas together to develop creative solutions. For ex- ration helps remote employees feel engaged
dinate with larger organizational goals. from those working at the operational level. ample, a team of marketing specialists could with company activities. — indeed

Kingdom of Lesotho Kindgom of Lesotho

INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION TO TENDER
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE
INVITATION FOR TENDERS INVITATION FOR TENDERS

1. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police invites tenders 1. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police invites tenders
for the Construction of Mpilo-Maseru Central Bridges Project funded by the Government for the Construction of Mpilo-Maseru Central Roads Upgrades Funded by the Government
of Lesotho as stated below: of Lesotho as stated below:
Bid Security in Maloti Bid Security in Maloti
Eligible (Bank Guarantee) Payable (Bank Guarantee)
Date of Site Eligible
Road/Project Number Contractors to the Ministry of Local Payable to Ministry Date of Site
Visit Road/Project Length (Km) Contractors
Category Government, Chieftainship, of Local Government, Visit
Category
Home Affairs and Police) Chieftainship, Home
Roads Directorate Affairs and Police)
Mpilo-Maseru 28 August
Approximately 5 Category “A” and 2025 Roads Directorate 28 August
Central Bridges M 150,000.00 Mpilo-Maseru
Bridges International Approximately Category “A” and 2025
Project 10AM Central Roads M 150,000.00
Contractors 9.0 km International
Project 10AM
Contractors
2. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified civil engineering construction companies with
relevant experience bridge construction. The invitation is open to local and international 2. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified civil engineering construction companies with
contractors, categorised by the Roads Directorate under Category A. International relevant experience road construction. The invitation is open to local and international
contractors that are not categorised by the Roads Directorate must meet Category A contractors, categorised by the Roads Directorate under Category A. International
standards as set by the Roads Directorate. contractors that are not categorised by the Roads Directorate must meet Category A
standards as set by the Roads Directorate.
3. Confidential Tenders comprising 1 original, 3 hard copies and a soft copy in a memory
3. Confidential Tenders comprising 1 original, 3 hard copies and a soft copy in a memory
stick in sealed plain envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer should be marked stick in sealed plain envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer should be marked
“Tender for CONSTRUCTION OF MPILO-MASERU CENTRAL BRIDGES PROJECT” should “Tender for CONSTRUCTION OF MPILO-MASERU CENTRAL ROADS UPGRADE” should be
be deposited in the Tender Box situated on the 5th Floor, MoLGCHAP Moposo House on deposited in the Tender Box situated on the 5th Floor, MoLGCHAP Moposo House on or
or before at 12:00 hrs on the 18th of September 2025. Tenders submitted will be opened before at 12:00 hrs on the 18th of September 2025. Tenders submitted will be opened
publicly in the presence of Tenderers’ Representatives who choose to attend at 14:30Hrs publicly in the presence of Tenderers’ Representatives who choose to attend at 14:30Hrs
on the same date of submission. on the same date of submission.
4. A Compulsory Site Visit at the tenderer’s own cost will be held on the date and time as 4. A Compulsory Site Visit at the tenderer’s own cost will be held on the date and time as
stated in the table in Clause 1 above. A Mandatory Pre-tender Conference will be held on stated in the table in Clause 1 above. A Mandatory Pre-tender Conference will be held on
conclusion of the visit. conclusion of the visit.
5. The price of the Tender Documents, available from the Procurement Unit is M 5,000.00 per 5. The price of the Tender Documents, available from the Procurement Unit is M 5,000.00 per
set. ONLY CASH payable to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs set. ONLY CASH payable to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs
and Police may be lodged. This amount must accompany your request for the Tender and Police may be lodged. This amount must accompany your request for the Tender
Documents and is non- refundable. Documents and is non- refundable.
6. Tenders must be accompanied by: 6. Tenders must be accompanied by:
a) Tender Security of M 150,000.00 in the form of a Bank guarantee from a a) Tender Security of M 150,000.00 in the form of a Bank guarantee from a
recognised locally/internationally registered bank, recognised locally/international registered bank,
b) Valid Tax Clearance certificate,
b) Valid Tax Clearance certificate,
c) Roads Directorate Category Certificate,
c) Roads Directorate Category Certificate, d) Company Registration Documents and,
d) Company Registration Documents and, e) A Power of Attorney.
e) A Power of Attorney. 7. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police reserves the
7. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may be advanced
right to accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may be advanced
_____________________________ _____________________________
PROCUREMENT UNIT PROCUREMENT UNIT
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE
22 Jobs & Tenders Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

Central Bank of Lesotho Central Bank of Lesotho

Career Opportunity Career Opportunity
Systems Support Engineer: Ref: SSE Bank Supervisor: Ref: BNKSUP

To ensure the effective operation, reliability, and performance of enterprise- The Bank Supervisor at the Central Bank of Lesotho is responsible for Supervising
level software applications and end-user systems by providing technical support,
and stakeholder relationship management. Areas of responsibility include:
•
Areas of responsibility include: •
• Providing technical support and maintenance of enterprise level applications, in alignment with SLA requirements •
with stakeholders, e.g. ERP system. •
• Undertaking and supervising the installation and maintenance of software applications. •
• Managing acquisition, distribution and disposal of end-user equipment.
The Candidate will be required to:
• Monitoring applications performance, availability, and logs
• Conduct Engagement Planning prior to start of engagement.
• Ensuring applications’ compliance with IT policies and cybersecurity controls •
• Delivering end user support. •
• Implementing and maintaining high availability (clustering) architecture for production systems, and applications •
integrations • Conduct Combined Assurance Assessment (Determining level of reliance on three lines of defence).
• Planning and implementing backup/restore functions •
•
• Installing updates and upgrades on relevant systems.
•
• Optimizing software applications performance and benefits realization.
• Provide requisite reports to management within set periods.
•
Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioural competencies: •
• Working with people •
• Analytical thinking
• Applying Expertise and Technology Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioural competencies:
• Working with people
• Deciding and initiating action
•
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Adhering to principles and values
• Creating and innovating •
• Delivering results • Analysing
•
All candidates wishing to apply should have the above stated behavioural competencies and any of the • Coping with pressure and setbacks
following minimum qualifications:
All candidates wishing to apply should have the above stated behavioural competencies and any of the
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or Equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in software applications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
• The following will be added advantages:
To apply, visit our website:
□ Relevant Master’s Degree
https://www.centralbank.org.ls/index.php/opportunities
□ Relevant experience
□ Courses in Risk Based Supervision
Closing date 29th August 2025
To apply, visit our website:

Closing date 29th August 2025

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE

The Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) is a public utility established under the Water and Sewerage Company (Proprietary) Limited (Establishment and Vesting) Act of 2010. WASCO
is responsible for providing potable water supply and wastewater services across urban and peri-urban areas of Lesotho. The Company’s mandate is critical to national development, health,
economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

As WASCO enters a transformative period marked by sector reforms, climate change pressures, financial sustainability imperatives, and rising customer expectations, we are seeking a
visionary and results-driven Chief Executive to lead the company in delivering on its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.

All qualified Basotho applicants are invited to apply by submitting their CVs and certified academic qualifications on or before 15 August 2025 to: [email protected] or
hand-deliver to WASCO Head Office, Maseru.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 7. Governance, Risk & Compliance

1. Strategic Leadership & Sector Transformation • Ensure full compliance with corporate governance frameworks, legal obligations,
• Drive execution of WASCO’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, focusing on utility and performance targets set by the Board and regulators.
transformation, operational resilience, and service coverage expansion. • Mitigate risks and build organisational resilience to external shocks including
• Provide visionary leadership to steer WASCO through sector reform engagements economic downturns and climate events.
with the Government and the regulator (LEWA). 8. Stakeholder Engagement & National Partnerships
• Ensure WASCO aligns with national development plans and Sustainable Development • Strengthen institutional relationships with the Ministry of Natural Resources, LEWA,
Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6. LHDA, donors, communities, and private sector players.
2. Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction & Service Reliability • Represent WASCO in national forums, regional water bodies, and donor-funded
• Champion innovative and cross-functional approaches to reduce NRW, including project steering committees.
community engagement, technology adoption, and infrastructure management. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Improve operational efficiency, minimise water losses, and enhance billing and • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Water, Mechanical, Electrical or
revenue collection systems. Environmental).
3. Operational Sustainability & Infrastructure Investment • A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) is a
• Oversee the delivery of capital projects, infrastructure rehabilitation, and climate- strong added advantage.
resilient water and sanitation systems. • At least 10 years of senior executive leadership in a utility, infrastructure, or
• Strengthen asset management, preventative maintenance, and service continuity public-sector organisation, with a proven track record of transformation and
under increasing environmental stressors. results.
4. Organisational Culture & Human Capital Development • Experience in water or wastewater management, utility reform, or large-scale
• Lead the transformation of WASCO into a performance-driven and people-centred public-private partnerships is highly desirable.
utility. KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
• Oversee development and implementation of HR strategies that build staff capacity, • Deep understanding of urban water utility operations, infrastructure lifecycle, and
morale, and service excellence. customer service models.
• Create a culture of integrity, innovation, accountability, and wellness across all • Strategic thinking, political acumen, and change leadership capacity.
levels. • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, governance, and compliance in the
5. Customer Focus & Public Confidence public enterprise environment.
• Enhance customer experience and stakeholder trust through improved • Financial management, commercial acumen, investment planning, and resource
responsiveness, outreach, and brand visibility. mobilisation skills.
• Strengthen communication strategies to manage public expectations, complaints, • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
and feedback mechanisms. • Integrity, transparency, emotional intelligence, and ability to lead through
6. Financial Viability & Revenue Enhancement uncertainty and complexity.
• Drive financial sustainability by implementing cost recovery, tariff structuring, and
operational budgeting reforms. This is a unique opportunity to lead WASCO into a new era of relevance, impact, and
• Oversee prudent financial management, debt servicing, and investor confidence. sustainability.
August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times Jobs & Tenders 23

Kingdom of Lesotho

MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TENDER NOTICE
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF LESOTHO Tender number: MTIBD /001/2025-2026
Invitation for Bids The Ministry of Trade and Industry invites tenders from suitably registered Security Firms for provision of
security services required at its premises at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Headquarters LNDC and
1. Examinations Council of Lesotho invites sealed bids from Category B Contractors for the Maputsoe, all armed security guards that will be contracted for the next three financial years; 2025/2026,
INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED CEILING, DRYWALL AND PAVING AT ECoL CENTRE NEW 2026/2027, 2027/2028.
BUILDING– IFB No.: ECOL-W001-2025. REQUIREMENTS
1. Provide proven means of communication, e.g. Security Guards must have a two-way radio and cell
2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit, phones.
Assistant Procurement Officer (Mr. Maoeng, email: [email protected]) and 2. The personnel of the prospective successful company must be fully armed with guns for all offices’
inspect the bidding documents during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the address 1 premises.
given below. 3. Show that it has adequate ( at least one vehicle) capacity for efficient and effective mode of transport
that would enable them to attend to emergencies
4. Attach Police (LIMPS) certified copies of valid licenced firearms
3. Interested eligible bidders may purchase a complete set of bidding documents in English 5. The security personnel must wear uniform at all times, day and night
upon payment of a non-refundable fee of M300.00 or equivalent in a convertible currency. 6. The security firm should take full responsibility for any theft or damage to Trade, Industry, and
The method of payment will be by direct deposit into the following account: Account No: Business Development property arising out of the negligence of its personnel.
021000003163, Account Name: Ordinary Account, Bank: Nedbank Lesotho, IFB No.: 7. Provide certified copy of proof of insurance covering the Company’s employees.
ECOL-W001-2025. The document will be collected from the Procurement Unit. 8. The security firm must have a minimum experience of three years in operation.
9. Provide at least three reference letters from recent clientele.
10. Completed certificate of attendance
4. Bids must be delivered to the address 2 below on or before September 2, 2025, at 10h15. 11. 11. The Security personnel should be able to read, write and speak Sesotho and English
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 chooses to MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
attend at the address below on September 2, 2025, at 10:30. All bids must be accompanied 1. 1 . Copy of a valid Tax Clearance Certificate
by a Bid Security of M5, 000.00 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. 2. Certified (at source) copy of Registration certificate
3. Certified (at source) copy of VAT registration
4. Certified (at source) copy of Two-way radio licence from Lesotho Communications Authority.
5. In addition to the bid security mentioned above, it is mandatory for bidders to submit the
following valid documents: (a) Tax Clearance Certificates; (b) Trader’s Licence, (c) Certificate Completed tender documents written in English will be obtainable from the Procurement office at Level 2,
of Bona Fide Bidding, and (d) Ministry of Public Works registration certificate. These during working hours. The tender document will be available from 18th August 2025 to 31st August 2025. Site
documents [especially (a) and (b)] shall either be originals or certified copies from the source inspection will be conducted from the following dates;
(e.g., Lesotho Revenue Authority and Trade Department). Non- compliance with this
LOCATION DATE TIME
requirement may invalidate a bid.
MTIBD headquarters - LNDC Maseru 02/09/2025 11 :00am
6. Qualifications requirements for award include amongst others: (a) business experience MTIBD -Maputsoe - Maputsoe 03/09/2025 1 1:30am
of not less than three years in similar jobs, (b) successful completion of similar Tenders must be submitted in four (4) copies and one (1) original in a sealed envelope, bearing no identification
contracts of not less than M800, 000.00 in the past three years, and (c) evidence of the bidder, must be deposited in the Ministry’s Tender Box placed on the 2nd floor, LNDC, Shoprite Building
that the bidder/tenderer has capital or lines of credit not less than M1, 000, 000.00. Kingsway, Maseru in a sealed envelope marked “PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE MINISTRY OF
Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents. TRADE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT” on or before 11:00 am on 19 th September 2025. No
electronic copies will be permitted. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders will be opened on the same
7. The addresses referred to above are: date, 12th September 2025 at 11:30am in the boardroom of the Ministry at 2nd floor, Shoprite Building, LNDC,
Kingsway Street, Maseru.
For documents and clarifications (Address 1):
Procurement Unit, Examinations Council of Lesotho, 50 Constitution Road, P.O. Interested bidders are expected to be legally registered and to comply with their tax obligations. To prove
Box 507, Maseru 100, Lesotho. Attention: Assistant Procurement Officer Tel: (+266) compliance, they must attach valid certified copies of registration certificate and valid tax clearance and
22312880, Fax: (+266) 22322866. Email: [email protected] traders licence. Source tax will be deducted. All prices charged should include VAT where applicable.
For bids submission and opening (Address 2):
The Government of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may be
The Tender Adjudication Committee Secretary, Boardroom, Examinations Council of advanced.
Lesotho, 50 Constitution Road, P.O. Box 507, Maseru 100, Lesotho.
All tenders must be delivered to:
8. Bidders shall ensure that the envelopes/packages containing their bids are properly The Secretary of Tender Panel
addressed and marked “Installation of Suspended Ceiling, Dry wall and Paving at ECOL Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development
Level 2, Shoprite Building, LNDC
Centre New Building – IFB No: ECOL-W001-2025.”
Kingsway Street, Maseru

RE - ADVERTISEMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Re : PUBLIC OFFICERS’ DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION FUND – RETIREMENT FUND
TRANSITION CONSULTANCY SERVICES
12th August 2025
Tender Name: PODCPF - RETIREMENT FUND TRANSITION CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Tender No.: PODCPF/TENDER/TCS/04/2025

BACKGROUND
The Fund is established by the Public Officers’ Defined Contribution Pension Fund Act of 2008,
as amended (the Act) to provide pension benefits to contributing Members in the Public Service
of the Government of Lesotho. The Fund provides for retirement benefits and related matters
to permanent and pensionable Public Officers. As of 31st March 2024, there were 37,515 active
members and 268 pensioners, with assets under management of around M12 billion.
To: All Bidders
INVITATION TO TENDER
The Public Officers’ Defined Contribution Pension Fund (the Fund) invites Request For Proposals
Tender Reference Number: RSL/BE/SCM/02/07/25 (RFP) from qualified consulting firms to assist in transitioning the organisation from its current
Tender Title: Consultancy to conduct Mid-Term Strategy Review structure of seventeen (17) employees to a newly board-approved structure of approximately
forty-three (43) employees. This transition is a key strategic initiative aimed at enhancing
for RSL operational efficiency and capacity of the Fund.

TENDER DOCUMENT
NOTICE OF TENDER CANCELLATION Interested and eligible firms must obtain further information from and obtain the tender
documents at the address shown below during the normal working hours or on the Fund website
www.pensionfund.org.ls. Eligible firms collecting tender documents physically from the Fund
Dear Tenderers, offices will be registered at the Fund’s Reception upon collection.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF TENDERS

This is to formally notify all interested parties that Revenue The proposals must be received by the Fund at the address specified not later than 9th September
2025 at 12:00 noon.
Services Lesotho has decided to cancel the above-mentioned
All proposals will be opened on the same day at 12:00 noon, in the presence of the firms or their
tender, which was originally scheduled to close on the 29th representatives who wish to attend. Bidders making inquiries or seeking clarification of the tender
August 2025. document may contact the Fund through the following email address:
[email protected]

The cancellation is being made prior to the closing date due to All submissions must be addressed to:
budgetary adjustments and revised project implementation The Principal Officer
Public Officers’ Defi ned Contribution Pension Fund
plan. 4th Floor, Pension Fund House
Constitution Road
Private Box 14395
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank Maseru 100
you for your interest in participating in our procurement process. Lesotho

NOTICE: The Fund accords its tender/procurement processes outmost seriousness,

therefore, failure to comply with the terms and conditions as set out in the tender
For further inquiries, please contact The Secretary – Tender document shall lead to disqualification of tender.
Adjudication Committee Revenue Services Lesotho at this
DISCLAIMER: The Fund reserves the right to appoint a service provider of its own choice for
e-mail address: [email protected]. purposes of services required.
24 Jobs & Tenders Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

Kingdom of Lesotho
MINISTRY OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING- PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (MOFDP-PMU) JOB VACANCY FOR RE-ADVERTISEMENT
THE POSITION OF PROCUREMENT OFFICER.

Job Title: Procurement Officer DIRECTORATE OF DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION - DDPR
Number of positions: 1
Division: Procurement
Location: MOFDP-PMU MGC Office Park 4th Floor, Maseru The Directorate of Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DDPR) is a statutory body established
Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer in terms of the Labour Act 2024. A semi-autonomous tribunal answerable to the Industrial
Duration: 18 months Contract
Remuneration: Competitive with Market standards Relations Council (IRC), as its Governing body. Its main functions are to prevent and speedily
resolve trade disputes through conciliation and/or arbitration and to advise the employers,
The Government of Lesotho through the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) received grants from the Global Fund to
support interventions geared towards the fight against HIV/AIDS & TB. These funds are managed and coordinated by the
employees or their organisations, on the prevention of trade disputes at source.
Principal Recipient (PR) who is Ministry of Finance through the Project Management Unit (PMU) while implementation is
undertaken by Sub Recipients (SRs) from different Government Ministries, NGOs and Civil Society. MOFDP-PMU has one vacant The Directorate invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of
position which it intends to fill.
ARBITRATOR, tenable at the SOUTH REGION MAFETENG.
JOB PURPOSE Answerable to the Director in the performance his/her duties and responsibilities the
The purpose of the Procurement Officer position is to ensure prudent and efficient management of procurement and use
of the Global Fund (GF) Grants and other funding from the Government of Lesotho. This will include efficient and effective Arbitrator -
procurement of Goods, works and services (including both non-consultancy and consultancy services) supported with the
Global Fund Grants. The Procurement Officer will be expected to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating
• Prevents disputes at source and resolves through Conciliation;
to the Global Fund, the Government of Lesotho Procurement Act and subsidiary policies and regulations as well as Ministry of • Speedily resolves referred disputes through conciliation or arbitration;
Health Procurement Manual for implementation of Projects. The incumbent will be charged with contributing to the overall • Draws clear and implementable settlement agreements for the parties after
successful implementation of the programmes by being responsible for Procurement Planning, Implementation, Record
keeping, as well as Internal and External Procurement Reporting. successful conciliation;
• Draws and issues arbitral awards timely;
Reporting
• The Procurement Officer shall report to the Senior Procurement Officer • Conducts research about the new developments in Labour law and Labour
relations;
Requirements
(a) A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or equivalent from a recognized • Brings to the attention of the Director any Significant Award;
institution • Issues monthly performance reports and submit to the Director timely.
(b) Qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution is a pre-requisite
(c) A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Procurement Unit with excellent knowledge of government and
international Procurement Policies and Procedures QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(d) A minimum of 3-year experience working with donor funded Procurement under strict guidelines and tight
deadlines is strongly preferred LLB Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) with at
(e) Knowledge of Accounting Software with a Procurement module is preferred least four (4) years’ working experience in Labour Law.
(f) An employment record of good conduct and compliance in implementing Procurement policies (to be verified
through vetting) OR
(g) Excellent written and spoken English LLB Degree with at least Six (6) years’ working experience in either conflict management,
Skills, abilities and Attributes labour law litigation and/or dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of generally accepted Procurement Principles A Master’s Degree in Labour Law will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting Donor Funds
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to plan and be self-organised ATTRIBUTES
• Professional, Reliable and values integrity • Ability to act independently, impartially and fairly;
• Client focused and is of excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines • Ability to manage conciliation and arbitration proceedings;
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Package particularly excel • Knowledge of the applicable Labour laws and an understanding of the Lesotho
Project Management Unit is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, regardless of Labour Relations System and Processes;
gender, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation • Computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills with fluency in both
Detailed TORs - Detailed TORs must be collected from the reception at the address indicated below from 14th August 2025 Sesotho and English
Submission - Interested candidates should submit applications accompanied by detailed CVs and certified copies of their
academic and Training Certificates, three written references, National Identity Document. A valid Driver’s License is required.
Interested candidates should hand deliver their written applications with CV and two
Applications in sealed envelopes, clearly marked ‘Application for the Position of Procurement Officer-MOFDP-PMU’, must be
submitted on or before 17:00hrs of 12th September 2025 at the reception of the Project Management Unit at the following references in sealed envelopes to:
address: The Secretary
4th Floor MGC Office Park, Corner Pope John Paul and Mpilo Boulervard Road P.O. Box 395, Maseru 100 Industrial Relations Council,
Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. C/o DDPR
If You have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider Your application unsuccessful 8th Floor Post Office Building,
Request for Clarification - Clarifications regarding this job advert may be requested in writing to the following email address: Private Bag A160, Maseru 100.
[email protected]

Disclaimer -Project Management Unit is not bound to recruit any applicant considered not suitable for the position and The closing date for receiving applications shall be 22nd August 2025.
reserves the right to terminate this process at any time if there are circumstances which require so. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Sentebale hereby invites suitably qualified and competent Basotho to apply for the vacant
position of Driver for Mokhotlong.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Matron at Maseru Private
Hospital:
Job purpose
1. Job Summary: The Driver will effectively be responsible for the overall transport requirements of the orga-
The Matron is responsible for the promotion and restoration of the health of patients by developing nization within the districts of operation of both peoples and materials as required.
day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care; directing and developing
staff; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff; providing physical and Duties and Responsibilities
psychological support for the patients, families and friends. Under the direct supervision of the Director Finance and Admin, the Driver shall be respon-
sible for the following duties and responsibilities:
2. Key Roles/Responsibilities
 Ensures that the nursing staff upholds and complies with the healthcare and applicable hospital • Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel
policies, regulations, procedures and standards; • Collects urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested.
 Assures and provides quality healthcare to the patients and all concerned; • Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil,
 Protects patients, relatives, visitors, employee and community at large against nosocomial water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arranges for other
infections; repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean and comprehensively insured
 Maintains safe and clean working environment essential for a healthcare facility; • Design, maintain a simple computerized tracking tool for all requisitions and share
 Ensures availability, operation and maintenance of essential medical equipment; the status report with head Finance and Admin monthly to manage /monitor
 Achieves financial and general objectives essential for a commercial private hospital. progress of each activity
 • Logs fuel consumption, maintenance, official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption,
3. Job Specifications oil changes, greasing, etc
 Education • Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of
A graduate from a recognised nursing institution with diploma in midwifery and a degree in accident
general nursing or equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in either health or management • Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
studies would be an added advantage. Registration with the Lesotho Nursing Council is • Performs other duties as assigned.
mandatory
 Experience Qualifications and experience
A minimum of five years working experience in a hospital, three of which must have been in • Minimum Qualification – Junior Certificate
senior management positions.
• 5 years’ experience as driver
 Job Knowledge
• Must understand the patient care processes, be familiar with emergency procedures, • Clean driving record
pharmacology and safety;
• Ability to communicate in English and Sesotho.
• Basic Knowledge of automative maintenance procedures
• Must possess skills in nursing care, effective communication, problem solving, information
• Availability and willingness to travel around Lesotho with overnight stays; and
and communication technology;
be assigned to stay in other districts
• Must possess and have ability to apply the requisite managerial skills, and be familiar with the
planning and budgeting processes.
• A valid driver’s licence
 Remuneration
Competitive and negotiable on the basis of individual qualifications and experience, with Attributes
medical aid, contributory pension and associated benefits. • Adherence and knowledge of health, child protection, Prevention of Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and education issues;
Applications with detailed curricula vitae and certified academic and/or professional certificates must • Excellent record of working children and young people. No past allegations
either be mailed to: [email protected] of SEA;
or be delivered to: • Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
The HR & Admin Officer • Strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to issues of c
Maseru Private Hospital • ultural diversity
Thetsane West • Solid sense of personal ethics and integrity, good judgement, and passion for
P/Bag A58 the mission of Sentebale
Maseru 100 • Ability to function with mature judgement, tact and diplomacy ensuring that
Sentebale Policies and procedures are consistently complied with at all times.
The closing date is Friday 22nd August, 2025 before 16:00 hours.

Disclaimer:
Application letters including a detailed CV, two reference letters and certified
copies of relevant qualifications should be submitted to:
 Further correspondence will only be directed to short listed candidates. If you do not hear from
us within a fortnight after closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
email address: [email protected]
 Maseru Private Hospital provides equal opportunity, fair and equitable employment to all people,
without regard to race, colour, religion, political affiliation, marital status and sexual orientation, Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 29th August 2025
among others. Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times Jobs & Tenders 25

TENDER NOTICE TENDER NOTICE

ROAD REHABILITATION WORKS ROAD REHABILITATION WORKS
1. The Roads Directorate has received financing from GOL and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward 1. The Roads Directorate has received financing from GOL and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward
payments under the contracts for the Rehabilitation of the following Roads. payments under the contracts for the Rehabilitation of the following Roads.
2. The Roads Directorate (RD), now invites tenders for the Rehabilitation of the following Roads as stated below: -
2. The Roads Directorate (RD), now invites tenders for the Rehabilitation of the following Roads as stated
Roads Directorate Operating Revenue Account, below: -
Name of Site Visit Date/ Time Account No.: 021000067633, Swift Code: NEDLLSMX,
Tender No. District 7. The document should be sent by hand delivery
the Road (Assembly Point) Branch Code: 390161, Nedbank, Lesotho, and proof Site Visit Date/
Tender Name of the to the Tender Box near the Ground Floor
thereof will be presented to the Roads Directorate. District Time (Assembly
Seaka - No. Road Procurement Office (Room G11) at the address
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 21st August 2025 Facility shall be made available for purchasing Point)
Katane given below. All bidders must submit one (1)
06/2025 Hoek 09:00Hrs -Seaka the tender documents by POS/swiping at the 26th August 2025
Section A RD/ Pitseng original document and two (2) copies (plus a soft
Finance Division (Room G03), Roads Directorate 10:00Hrs -Pitseng
Seaka - Headquarters REHB- - Koasa Leribe copy in a memory stick).
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 21st August 2025 10:00Hrs – Matlameng 8. Bids must be delivered to the address below and
07/2025
Katane
Hoek - Ha Khoai 7. The document should be sent by hand delivery to 15/2025 Section A
Section B Junction deposited in the Tender Box [see address below)
the Tender Box near the Ground floor Procurement
Seaka - Office (Room G11) at the address given below. All RD/ Pitseng 26th August 2025 on or before 10:00 hrs. (local time) on Thursday,
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 21st August 2025 REHB- - Koasa Leribe 11:00Hrs 18th September 2025. Electronic Bidding will not
Katane bidders must submit one (1) original document and
08/2025 Hoek 11:00Hrs - Matolong
Section C two (2) copies (plus a soft copy on a memory stick). 16/2025 Section B -Methalaneng be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids
Seaka - 8. Bids must be delivered to the address below and RD/ Pitseng 26th August 2025 will be publicly opened on the same day as
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 21st August 2025 deposited in the Tender Box [see address below) the submission date at 10:30 hrs. (local time)
Katane REHB- - Koasa Leribe 12:00Hrs
09/2025 Hoek 12:00Hrs -Anoni on or before 10:00 hrs. (Morning) on Thursday, 18th
Section D 17/2025 Section C -Thoromeli in the presence of the Bidders’ designated
Seaka - 21 August 2025
st September 2025. Electronic Bidding will not be representatives and anyone who chooses to
RD/REHB-
Katane
Mohale`s
1300Hrs -Next Qaqatu permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be RD/ Pitseng attend at the address below.
10/2025 Hoek 26th August 2025
Section E River publicly opened on the same day as the submission REHB- - Koasa Leribe 9. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security”
13:00Hrs -Ntsirele
date at 10:30 hrs. (Morning) in the presence of the 18/2025 Section D of Ten Thousand Maloti Only (LSL 10,000.00)
Seaka -
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 22nd August 2025 Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone in the form of a Bank Guaranteed Cheque
Katane 3. Tenderers who have ongoing contracts with
11/2025 Hoek 10:00Hrs -Phamong who chooses to attend at the address below.
Section F
Roads Directorate and the physical progress of addressed to “Roads Directorate.”
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security”
Seaka - works to date is less than 80% are not eligible to 10. Each Bid must be accompanied by copies
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 22nd August 2025 of Ten Thousand Maloti Only (LSL 10,000.00) in the
Katane tender. of valid 1) Tax Clearance Certificates and
12/2025 Hoek 11:00Hrs -Ha Makara form of a Bank Guaranteed Cheque addressed to
Section G
“Roads Directorate.” 4. The invitation is open to all Basotho contractors 2) Traders Licenses. All copies should be certified
Seaka - 10. Each Bid must be accompanied by copies who has category B, C and D under The Roads at source. All Bids should include VAT and
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 22nd August 2025 Tenderers are advised to note that the Bids are
Katane of valid: 1) Tax Clearance Certificates and Directorate, who can show relevant capacity
13/2025 Hoek 12:00Hrs -Thibella
Section H 2) Traders’ Licenses. All copies should be certified at and experience in the Rehabilitation and/ or expected to be following Lesotho Government
Seaka - source. All Bids should include VAT, and Tenderers Maintenance and /or Construction of Roads tax obligations.
RD/REHB- Mohale`s 22nd August 2025 11. Compulsory site visits, at the Tenderers’ own
Katane are advised to note that the Bids are expected to and/or equivalent experience of similar nature
14/2025 Hoek 1300Hrs -Thlabeli
Section I be following Lesotho Government tax obligations. and complexity. cost, have been organized on the 26th of
11. Compulsory site visits, at the Tenderers’ own cost, 5. Sealed Tenders comprising One (1) Original and August 2025. (as stated in above Table).
3. Tenderers who have ongoing contracts with
have been organized on the 21 to 22 of August Two (2) Copies clearly labelled as stated in the Failure to attend the site visit will result in
Roads Directorate and the physical progress of
2025. (as stated in the above Table). Failure to Instructions to Tenderers, Bidders may obtain disqualification from bidding. Any further details
works to date is less than 80% are not eligible to
attend the site visit will result in disqualification shall be available from the Roads Directorate’s
tender. further information from the Roads Directorate,
from bidding. Any further details shall be available Procurement office. Also, a mandatory Pre-
4. The invitation is open to all Basotho contractors (Procurement Specialist), (e-mail – manoelin@
from the Roads Directorate’s Procurement office. Tender Conference shall be held on site on the
who have category B, C, and D under The Roads rd.org.ls / [email protected] / mahiritonaf@
Also, a mandatory Pre-Tender Conference shall be site visit dates stated in Table above.
Directorate, who can show relevant capacity rd.org.ls) and inspect the bidding documents
held on site on the site visit dates stated in Table 12. The Roads Directorate reserves the right to
and experience in the Rehabilitation and/ or during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours at the
above. accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons
Maintenance and /or Construction of Roads and/ address given below.
12. The Roads Directorate reserves the right to accept that may be advanced. The address(es) referred
or equivalent experience of similar nature and or reject any or all tenders for reasons that may 6. The bidding documents in English may be
complexity. to above is:
be advanced. purchased by interested eligible Bidders (starting Procurement Office (Room G11)
5. Sealed Tenders comprising One (1) Original and The address(es) referred to above is: on Friday, 15th August 2025) upon payment of
Two (2) Copies clearly labelled as stated in the Procurement Specialist
Procurement Office (Room G11) a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Maloti
Instructions to Tenderers, Bidders may obtain Roads Directorate
Procurement Specialist (LSL 5,000.00) per project. Bidders/Companies
further information from the Roads Directorate, Roads Directorate
P.O. Box 194
(Procurement Specialist), (e-mail manoelin@ may purchase as many documents as they wish, MASERU – 100
P.O. Box 194
rd.org.ls / [email protected] / [email protected]. MASERU – 100
however, no contractor will be awarded more Tel: (266) 22229000/52229000
ls) and inspect the bidding documents during office Tel: (266) 22229000/52229000 than one contract. The method of payment will
hours 0800 to 1700 hours at the address given below. be by transfer or deposit into the following Bank Email Address: [email protected] / marek@
6. The bidding documents in English may be Email Address: [email protected] / marek@ Account: Roads Directorate Operating Revenue rd.org.ls / [email protected]
rd.org.ls / [email protected] Account, Account No.: 021000067633, Swift Physical Address
purchased by interested eligible Bidders (starting
Physical Address Code: NEDLLSMX, Branch Code: 390161, Nedbank, Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11)
on Friday, 15th August 2025) upon payment of
Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11) Roads Directorate
a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Maloti Lesotho, and proof thereof be presented to
Roads Directorate Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street
(LSL 5,000.00) per project. Bidders/Companies Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street the Roads Directorate. Facility shall be made
may purchase as many documents as they wish; available for purchasing the tender documents Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Cash and
Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Cash and Carry)
however, no contractor will be awarded more than by POS/swiping at the Finance Division (Room Carry)
one contract. The method of payment will be by G03), Roads Directorate Headquarters
transfer or deposit into the following Bank Account:

Roads Directorate @Roads_LS Road Directorate Lesotho Quality Roads, Improving Connectivity
Roads Directorate @Roads_LS Road Directorate Lesotho Quality Roads, Improving Connectivity

TENDER NOTICE TENDER NOTICE

ROAD MARKING CONSTRUCTION OF SPEED HUMPS

1. The Roads Directorate has received financing from the Road Fund and intends to apply part of the 1. The Roads Directorate has received financing from the Road Fund and intends to apply part of the
proceeds toward payments under the contracts for Road Markings. proceeds toward payments under the contracts for the construction of Speed Humps.
2. The Roads Directorate (RD), now invites tenders for Road Marking of the following Roads as stated below: 2. The Roads Directorate (RD), now invites tenders for Construction of Speed Humps of the following
Regions as stated below: -
- 7. The document should be sent by hand delivery
to the Tender Box near the Ground floor Tender Name of the Pre Tender original document and two (2) copies (plus a
Site Visit Date/ Procurement Office (Room G11) at the address District soft copy in a memory stick).
Tender Name of the No. Road Meeting
District Time (Assembly given below. All bidders must submit one (1) 7.
No. Road Bids must be delivered to the address below
Point) original document and two (2) copies (plus a Construction 18th August 2025
and deposited in the Tender Box [see address
Roma – 19th August 2025 soft copy in a memory stick). RD/SH- of Speed 10:00Hrs
RD/RM- MASERU below) on or before 10:00 hrs. (Morning) on
Makhaleng MASERU 10:00Hrs -Roma 8. Bids must be delivered to the address below and 01/2025 Humps North -Meeting
10/2025 Thursday, 11th September 2025. Electronic
River Lot 1 Next to Tholo Energy deposited in the Tender Box [see address below) Region. Room 1.
Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be
Makhaleng on or before 10:00 hrs. (Morning) on Thursday, Construction rejected. Bids will be publicly opened on the
19th August 2025 18th August 2025
RD/RM- – 11th September 2025. Electronic Bidding will not of Speed same day as the submission date at 10:30 hrs.
MASERU 11:00Hrs -Makhaleng RD/SH- 10:00Hrs
11/2025 Semonkong be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids Humps MASERU (local time) in the presence of the Bidders’
River 02/2025 -Meeting
Lot 2 will be publicly opened on the same day as Central designated representatives and anyone who
Room 1.
the submission date at 10:30 hrs. (local time) Region chooses to attend at the address below.
19th August 2025 in the presence of the Bidders’ designated
Semonkong 12:30Hrs Construction 18th August 2025 8. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security”
RD/RM- representatives and anyone who chooses to RD/SH- of Speed 10:00Hrs of Five Thousand Maloti Only (LSL 5,000.00) in
– Sekake MASERU -Semonkong next attend at the address below. MASERU
12/2025 03/2025 Humps South -Meeting the form of a Bank Guaranteed addressed to
Lot 3 to Airport or Airstrip 9. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security”
via Qacha`s Nek Region Room 1. “Roads Directorate.”
of Ten Thousand Maloti Only (LSL 10,000.00) in 9. Each Bid must be accompanied by copies
3. Tenderers who have ongoing contracts with the form of a Bank Guaranteed addressed to 3. The invitation is open to all Basotho contractors
of valid 1) Tax Clearance Certificates and
Roads Directorate and the physical progress of “Roads Directorate.” who has category E3 to B under The Roads
2) Traders Licenses. All copies should be
works to date is less than 80% are not eligible 10. Each Bid must be accompanied by copies Directorate, who can show relevant capacity
certified at source. All Bids should include
to tender. of valid 1) Tax Clearance Certificates and and experience in construction of speed
VAT and Tenderers are advised to note that
4. The invitation is open to all Basotho contractors 2) Traders Licenses. All copies should be humps and/or equivalent experience of similar
the Bids are expected to be following Lesotho
who has category E3 to E1 under The Roads certified at source. All Bids should include nature and complexity.
Government tax obligations.
Directorate, who can show relevant capacity VAT and Tenderers are advised to note that 4. Sealed Tenders comprising One (1) Original
10. Compulsory Pre-Tender Conference have
and experience in the Road Markings and/or the Bids are expected to be following Lesotho and Two (2) Copies clearly labelled as stated
been organized on the 15th of August 2025. (as
equivalent experience of similar nature and Government tax obligations. in the Instructions to Tenderers, Bidders may
stated in above Table). Failure to attend the
complexity. 11. Compulsory site visits, at the Tenderers’ own obtain further information from the Roads
Pre Tender Meeting will result in disqualification
5. Sealed Tenders comprising One (1) Original and cost, have been organized on the 19th of Directorate, (Procurement Specialist), (e-mail
from bidding. Any further details shall be
Two (2) Copies clearly labelled as stated in the August 2025. (as stated in above Table). – [email protected] / [email protected].
Failure to attend the site visit will result in
available from the Roads Directorate’s
Instructions to Tenderers, Bidders may obtain ls / [email protected]) and inspect the
disqualification from bidding. Any further details Procurement office.
further information from the Roads Directorate, bidding documents during office hours 0800 to
shall be available from the Roads Directorate’s 11. The Roads Directorate reserves the right to
Ms MD Ntlhakana (Procurement Specialist), 1630 hours at the address given below.
Procurement office. Also, a mandatory Pre- accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons
(e-mail – [email protected] / marek@ 5. The bidding documents in English may be
Tender Conference shall be held on site on the that may be advanced. The address(es)
rd.org.ls / [email protected]) and inspect purchased by interested eligible Bidders
site visit dates stated in Table above. referred to above is (are):
the bidding documents during office hours 0800 (starting on Friday, 15th August 2025) upon
to 1700 hours at the address given below. 12. The Roads Directorate reserves the right to payment of a non-refundable fee of Five
accept or reject any or all tenders for reasons Procurement Office (Room G11)
6. The bidding documents in English may be Thousand Maloti (LSL 5,000.00) per project. Procurement Manager
that may be advanced. The address(es) Bidders/Companies may purchase as many
purchased by interested eligible Bidders (starting Roads Directorate
referred to above is (are):
on Friday, 15th August 2025) upon payment of documents as they wish; however, no contractor P.O. Box 194
Procurement Office (Room G11)
a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Maloti Procurement Manager will be awarded more than one contract. The MASERU – 100
(LSL 5,000.00) per project. Bidders/Companies Roads Directorate method of payment will be by transfer or Tel: (266) 22229000/52229000
may purchase as many documents as they P.O. Box 194 deposit into the following Bank Account: Roads
wish, however, no contractor will be awarded MASERU – 100 Directorate Operating Revenue Account, Email Address: [email protected] /
more than one contract. The method of Tel: (266) 22229000/52229000 Account No.: 021000067633, Swift Code: [email protected] / [email protected]
payment will be by transfer or deposit into the NEDLLSMX, Branch Code: 390161, Nedbank, Physical Address
following Bank Account: Roads Directorate Email Address: [email protected] / Lesotho, and proof thereof be presented to Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11)
Operating Revenue Account, Account No.: [email protected] / [email protected] the Roads Directorate. Facility shall be made Roads Directorate
021000067633, Swift Code: NEDLLSMX, Branch Physical Address available for purchasing the tender documents Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street
Code: 390161, Nedbank, Lesotho, and proof Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11) by POS/swiping at the Finance Division (Room Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Cash and
thereof be presented to the Roads Directorate. Roads Directorate G03), Roads Directorate Headquarters Carry)
Facility shall be made available for purchasing Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street 6. The document should be sent by hand delivery
the tender documents by POS/swiping at the Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Cash and to the Tender Box near the Ground floor
Finance Division (Room G03), Roads Directorate Carry) Procurement Office (Room G11) at the address
Headquarters given below. All bidders must submit one (1)

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ADVERT FOR THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO INVITATION FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF
UNDERTAKE POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES MARKET INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
ASSESSMENT STUDY
The Lesotho Communications Authority invites tenders from
The Lesotho Communications Authority invites competent local ICT companies for supply and delivery of Information &
and qualified vendors (registered companies or firms), to Technology (IT) Equipment and Tools.
respond to the Expression of Interest (EOI) to undertake a
Postal and Courier Services Market Assessment Study. 1. The sealed tender envelopes marked “TENDER FOR
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF IT EQUIPMENT”
1. Interested vendors must drop their submissions in a must be submitted on or before the 15th September
zipped folder on the link below: 2025 at 11hr00 at the LCA Offices in the tender box
located on the first floor. Late submissions shall not be
h t t p s : // l s c o m c s i r t - m y . s h a r e p o i n t . accepted.
c o m / : f : /g /p e r s o n a l / a d m i n _ c o m c s i r t _ l s /
E i w l o 7 I K e A d M n J 1 z C M L l C - s B K oY h - U a a V h _ 2. Detailed RFP is available on the Authority’s website
DrGKB910TRQ or submissions can be hand delivered to and can be accessed on this link: www.lca.org.ls
Lesotho Communications Authority offices in the tender
box located on the first floor. 3. Opening of bid documents will be on the 15th September
2025 at 11hr15 at LCA premises. Interested bidders
2. The sealed envelopes marked EXPRESSION OF are invited for the bid opening. Only one representative
INTEREST (EOI) TO UNDERTAKE POSTAL AND COURIER from a bidder may attend.
SERVICES MARKET ASSESSMENT STUDY must be
submitted on or before Tuesday 16 September at 1100Hrs. 4. The tender submission should be addressed to:
Late submissions will not be accepted, and incomplete The Chief Financial Officer
submissions will be disqualified. Lesotho Communications Authority
30 Princess Margaret Road,
3. Detailed EOI is available at the Authority’s website Old Europa
at: www.lca.org.ls MASERU.
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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Midwifery Programme.
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Kingdom of Lesotho

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS
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INVITATION TO TENDER REF: MNR/NON-OFFICE EQUIP/2025/2026
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received fund from the government of Lesotho to procure the following non
office Equipment, Electro Magnetic Current Meter equipment x1, Radar Sensor
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Tender documents are available at the Department of Rural Water Supply (Procurement
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13 August, until Thursday 11 September 2025. Tender document is payable in cash
at the Ministry of Ministry of Natural Resources (DRWS) Accounts office, Railway
Station next to WASCO Offices. Receipt issued by Accounts, must be produced to the
DRWS Procurement Unit for collection of Tender documents.

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All requests for clarifications and queries on this tender must be addressed in writing
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later than 12:00 noon, 12 September, 2025. Tel: 27325160.
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Roadmac Surfacing (Pty) Ltd offers premium Asphalt Products and Integrated Road Surfacing Services. Key services are the design and production of Asphalt, as well as constructing Asphalt surfaces.
Roadmac Surfacing (Pty) Ltd seeks to fill the under mentioned posts with skilled, experienced, highly motivated & result oriented individuals in the following disciplines. (These positions will be based in LESOTHO):

Position Reference Qualification and Experience Required • Grade 12

• Computer Literate, and proficiency in CCS software, with proof of training. Nuclear Density • Safety and Operation Training Certificate (V.I. Instruments)
RMS008
• Degree in Civil Engineering. Gauge Operator • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in ROAD CONSTRUCTION. • Valid Competency certificate
• Verifiable experience in Asphalt Projects is essential. • 10 years previous experience operating one of the following:
Site Manager RMS001 • Excellent analytical skills. o 3 Point Roller – Hamm HW 90
• Professionally Registered as candidate with ECSA / SACPCMP. • Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on Asphalt rolling Equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport. • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and report findings.
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate Roller Operator RMS009 • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Valid Competency certificate • Comfortable working in various industrial settings and adverse weather conditions.
• Grade 12 or equivalent. • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, with 10 years’ experience in the Road • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
Construction industry. • Valid Competency certificate
• Own transport with at least Code 8 Driver’s License • 10 years previous experience operating one of the following:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, efficiently & meet the prescribed deadlines. o Hamm Pneumatic Tyre Roller – GRW 18
• Ability to learn quickly & apply knowledge to a wide range of projects. • Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on Asphalt rolling Equipment.
• Ability to communicate applicable compliance obligation requirements clearly, and Roller Operator
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and report findings.
Occupational comprehensively. RMS010 • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
Health and Safety RMS002 • Collaboration with the project team to ensure projects are executed safely, to standard and (Two positions
• Comfortable working in various industrial settings and adverse weather conditions.
Officer timeously. available)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret leading, lagging indicators and their root causes. • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• Enable to escalate noted deviations beyond their control or level of influence. • Valid Competency certificate
• Excellent Administrative skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. • 10 years previous experience operating one of the following:
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. o Tandem Steel Roller – Bomag BW16
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate • Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on Asphalt rolling Equipment.
• Valid Competency certificate • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and report findings.
Roller Operator RMS011 • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Grade 12 • Comfortable working in various industrial settings and adverse weather conditions.
• Diploma or equivalent, with additional training or certification in asphalt construction preferred. • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• 15 years of experience as an asphalt foreman. • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• In-depth knowledge of asphalt paving processes, materials, and equipment. • Valid Competency certificate
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Asphalt Paving • Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and blueprints. • 20 years relevant experience
RMS003 Asphalt Raker • Knowledge of asphalt material characteristics, paving methods, and industry best practices.
Foreman • Proficient in the use of construction equipment operation.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and ability to enforce them. Technician/ Bond • Ability to read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Coat applicator. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
RMS012
• Strong administration Skills • Physical stamina to withstand standing, bending, and lifting heavy materials in outdoor conditions.
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate (Four positions • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Valid Competency certificate available) • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• Valid Competency certificate
• Must be qualified and hold a Trade Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar environment (Asphalt Paving Equipment). • Valid Medical Fitness Certificate
• Specializing in Asphalt Paving Equipment. • Valid Competency Certificate
• Must have valid and available contactable references. • Valid Hazardous Chemical Training (HAZCHEM) Certificate
Diesel Mechanic RMS004 • Valid driver’s licence and Public Drivers Permit (goods and persons) with clean driving record. (Code
• Must be highly Motivated and Result orientated.
• A valid Driver’s Licence and own reliable transport 10 / 14)
Safety Truck
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate • Proven experience as a motor vehicle, truck, or lowbed driver.
Driver/ Driver
• Valid Competency certificate • Knowledge of construction safety practices.
general.
RMS013 • Ability to operate and navigate various vehicles, including lowbed trailers, water bowser, safety
• Grade 12, with mathematics. truck and asphalt tippers with precision and attention to detail.
• Proven experience of 10 years in a clerical or administrative support role. (Five positions
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. available)
• Physical fitness to load and unload vehicles and perform routine maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Team Clerk RMS005 • Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping. • Flexibility to work irregular hours, including overtime, nights, and weekends, as required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. • Minimum of 15 years driving experience
• Familiarity with document management systems and practices is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. • 10 years previous experience operating the following:
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate o Broce Mechanical Broom
• Valid Competency certificate • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and report findings.
Mechanical
RMS014 • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
• Grade 12 Broom Operator
• Comfortable working in various industrial settings and adverse weather conditions.
• 10 years prior experience operating Vogele Super 1803-3 • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• Knowledge of asphalt material characteristics, paving methods, and industry best practices. • Valid Competency certificate
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Asphalt Paver • 20 years previous experience operating the following:
RMS006 • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Operator o Shuttle Buggy – Roadtec 2500D
• Physical stamina to withstand standing, bending, and lifting heavy materials in outdoor conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. o Or Vogele MT 3000i Offset
Shuttle Buggy
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and report findings.
Operator/ Material RMS013
• Valid Competency certificate • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices.
Transfer Vehicle
• Comfortable working in various industrial settings and adverse weather conditions.
• Grade 12 • Valid Medical Fitness certificate
• 10 years prior experience operating Vogele Super 1803-3, and sonic sensors. • Valid Competency certificate
• Knowledge of asphalt material characteristics, paving methods, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and specifications. • Applications close at close of business on 31 August 2025. If you have not received a response in terms of your application for this
Paver Screed • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. position within 5 days from the closing date of applications, please consider your application unsuccessful.
RMS007
Operator • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and practices. • Candidates who meet the requirements of this position must send their CV and all supporting documents (qualifications) to email:
• Physical stamina to withstand standing, bending, and lifting heavy materials in outdoor conditions. [email protected]
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Clearly indicate the reference number on your application.
• Valid Medical Fitness certificate • Temporary positions only, for a short duration.
• Valid Competency certificate
28 Jobs & Tenders Lesotho Times August 14 - 20 2025

Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition

WaMCoP
P.O. Box 24
Maseru 100

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(Individual Consultants)

LESOTHO
WOOL AND MOHAIR VALUE CHAIN COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT

Assignment title: Local Consultant for Wool and Mohair Policy Review
Reference no. (as per procurement plan): LSO-2000003942-0020-CS-ICS
The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development or full time, paid or unpaid, in leave status, etc.) shall be proposed or work as, or on behalf of, any
(IFAD) towards the cost of Wool and Mohair Value Chain Competitiveness Project, and intends to apply part consultant.
of the proceeds for the recruitment of consulting services provided by an individual consultant as part of b. Except as provided in sub-clause 8.6(d), no current employees of the government shall work as
the post of Local Consultant for Wool and Mohair Policy Review. consultants or as personnel under their own ministries, departments or agencies.
The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions c. Recruiting former client or government employees to perform services for their former ministries,
of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents departments or agencies is acceptable provided no conflict of interest exists.
and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses d. If a consultant proposes any government employee as personnel in their technical proposal, such
and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with Wool and Mohair Value Chain personnel must have written certification from the government confirming that: (i) they will be on
Competitiveness Project. leave without pay from the time of their official proposal submission and will remain on leave without
pay until the end of their assignment with the consultant and they are allowed to work full-time
The consulting services (“the services”) includes reviewing the wool and mohair sector policy which will outside of their previous official position; or (ii) they will resign or retire from government employment
adhere to Responsible Wool & Mohair Standards; developing the regulatory framework that has set of on or prior to the contract award date. Under no circumstances shall any individuals described in (i)
rules and regulations implemented to ensure compliance, protection of rights, promoting fair competition and (ii) be responsible for approving the implementation of this contract. Such certification shall be
and public safety in wool and mohair industry. The assignment is expected to take 120 working days. The provided to the client by the consultant as part of its technical proposal.
applicant consultant will work under the supervision of the WaMCoP PCU with support from the DOM, the e. In the case where a consultant seeks to engage the services of any person falling under ITC sub-
selected consultant will be responsible for the sets of deliverables above. clauses 8.6(a) – 8.6(d), who may have left the client within a period of less than twelve (12) months of
the date of this RFP, it must obtain a written “no-objection” from the client for the inclusion of such
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Makatile siblings set for

Leemisa Thuseho

S
IBLINGS Kabelo and Pontšo Makatile will be
the only two cyclists representing the country
at the historic UCI Road World Championships.

UCI Road World Champs

Scheduled to take place from September 21 to 28,
2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, this will be the first time the
prestigious cycling spectacle will take place on Afri-
can soil.
Earlier the Cycling Federation of Lesotho (CFL)
had earmarked four cyclists, including rising stars
Khotsofalang Rakaota and top performer Motlatsi
Lempe, for the competition. However, the duo has
been dropped from the team as they couldn’t meet
the entry requirements.
According to Cycling Federation of Lesotho (CFL)
public relations officer, Malefane Morie, amongst
the requirements to enter the competition contest-
ants are supposed to have competed in several in-
ternational events.
However, he said due to financial challenges
Rakaota and Lempe could not attend as many inter-
national competitions as possible.
“For now, we have riders we want to send for the
World Championships in Rwanda and that is Kabelo
and his sister Pontšo,” Morie told the Lesotho Times
this week.
“Initially, we had Khothalang also considered for
the games, however, he did not compete in enough
international races to earn sufficient ranking points.
“The same as Lempe, he is doing very well locally
but has been struggling to get a chance to compete
on the international stage.”
While Pontšo remains in the team as the current
leading female road rider in Lesotho, Morie said her
participation would need financial backing from the
association.
In contrast, Kabelo’s involvement is secured
through his status as a beneficiary of a dedicated
training programme for outstanding African road
cyclists.
This initiative, designed to prepare athletes for the
2025 UCI World Road Racing Championships, was
jointly launched by the UCI and the Association of
National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) in
June 2022.
“While Pontšo remains in the team, his participa-
tion will be determined by the availability of funds PONTŠO Makatile.
which we are working hard to avail,” Morie said.

Mountain Marathon 21 hangs in the balance

unpaid athletes’ prizes remain a hurdle . . . the winners has received their prize
money.
Those still awaiting the prom-
ised payments include first-place
finisher ’Neheng Khatala, who was
also promised M150,000, along with
Lineo Mahloko, Ntebaleng Letšela,
Likeleli Majara, and ’Mamosebetsi
Khajoane.
The organisers have repeated-
ly promised that payments will be
made without providing any clear
explanation for the delays.
As frustration grows, many ath-
letes have begun labelling what was
once hailed as Lesotho’s richest race
a “scam”.
Despite the outstanding pay-
ments, the race organisers had ex-
pressed interest in staging the event
again this year.
However, that now seems very
unlikely, as most athletes have lost
interest, and the Federation of Ath-
letics Lesotho (FAL) is prepared to
block the event unless all outstand-
ing payments are settled.
“The event will not be allowed to
go ahead until all our athletes have
been paid,” said FAL public rela-
tions officer, Nkoebe Makhalemele.
This publication has also learned
that FAL is considering taking legal
action against the organisers, al-
though they are not in a hurry to do
TEBELLO Ramakongoana ’NEHENG Khatala. so since the organisers have insisted
they plan to settle the outstanding
Leemisa Thuseho November, the month set for the What makes things even worse is Olympian Tebello Ramakongo- payments.
race. there has not been any communica- ana, who completed the 21.1km One of the race organisers and

T
HE Mountain Marathon 21 is Speaking to the Lesotho Times tion between the organisers and the race in 1:10:04 won the men’s cat- the event spokesperson, Mosiuoa
unlikely to take place this year this week, one of the race organ- sponsor lately. egory last year and was promised Nthakong, admitted that there was
after the sponsor failed to isers and the event spokesperson, The race was bankrolled to the M150,000 in prize money, but eight still no “tangible” progress regard-
honour pledged payments to some Mosiuoa Nthakong, conceded that tune of M1.2 million by Manti Se- months later, he has not received ing the delayed payments.
of last year’s winners. the chances of the race being staged hloho Construction and Projects any money. “To be honest, I have nothing tan-
The race made its debut on 26 this season are getting slim as each (MSCP), making it the most lucrative The top five finishers in both the gible to share at the moment,” Ntha-
October 2024 at Ha-Noosi village, day passes. athletics competition in the country men’s and women’s categories were kong told the Lesotho Times.
Qacha’s Nek, but almost a year lat- He said so far they haven’t done at the time. also promised payouts. “We are still willing to continue
er, some of the top finishers are still anything towards preparation for “There is nothing much we can While the four male runners who with the race, but we must first re-
waiting for their prize money to be the race. share as it has been a while since finished behind Ramakongoana – solve all the issues and mistakes
deposited into their accounts. “Up to now there is nothing hap- we spoke with the sponsor,” Ntha- Lebenya Nkoka, Kamohelo Mofolo, encountered. I believe owning up to
The marathon was supposed to pening and the chances of hosting kong said. Tsietsi Sello, and Thabang Sekonye- those mistakes is key.”
be an annual event but there is still the event are very slim until further Efforts to get a comment from la – have all been paid, the champi- However, Nthakong remained
no sign of preparations in place, notice,” Nthakong told the Lesotho MSCP were unsuccessful as phones on remains unpaid. unclear about what exactly was
with only three months to go before Times. rang unanswered. In the women’s category, none of causing the delay in payments.
August 14 - 20 2025 Lesotho Times Sport 31

Lioli ready for any opponent — Maseko

the first time, but my growth comes
says draw against Pirates exciting but challenging . . . through the team’s performance,”
he said.
Since joining in June, Maseko is
admits hosting games in South Africa is a challenge. . . pleased with the progress.
“The players are committed, our
Leemisa Thuseho inary rounds took place recently in gressed beyond the preliminary style is improving, and the founda-
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where Li- stages. tion is strong.”

L
IOLI FC oli were paired against Orlando Pi- They return to the competition Lioli have been active during
c o a c h , rates in the first preliminary round, after their last appearance in 2017, the off-season period, strengthen-
Bongani to be played over two legs. when they were eliminated by ing their squad with experienced
Maseko, has The winner will advance to the CAPS United of Zimbabwe in the signings including Litšepe Marabe,
welcomed the second preliminary round to face preliminaries. Hlompho Kalake, and Tšoanelo
challenging CAF the victor between El Merreikh of In his first interview since the Koetle from arch-rivals Bantu.
Champions Sudan and a yet-to-be-identified draw, Maseko told Lesotho Times Maseko believes their experience
League draw club from the Democratic Republic that while Orlando Pirates are a big will be invaluable in the upcoming
against South of Congo. club, Lioli are prepared to face any matches.
African giants, The first leg is scheduled between opponent. “Koetle, Marabe, and Kalake
Orlando Pirates, 19 and 21 September, with the re- “Orlando Pirates are one of Af- bring ability and high-level experi-
indicating that turn leg set for 26 to 28 September. rica’s top clubs, so this is an excit- ence. They will guide younger play-
Lioli are ready Pirates are considered favour- ing and challenging draw. We were ers and set the tone.”
to face any oppo- ites given their extensive experi- ready for any opponent, so now it However, Koetle’s return has
nent in the cam- ence and achievements in the CAF is about preparing well and com- sparked debate, with concerns over
paign. Champions League. peting with confidence,” Maseko his reputation for ill-discipline and
BONGANI The overall higher standard of being a disruptive influence in the
The draw for the said.
Maseko. prelim- South African football compared to dressing room. Maseko dismisses
He views the tough draw posi-
Lesotho’s also gives Pirates an edge tively as an opportunity for growth. these worries, focusing on the fu-
over Tse Nala (Lioli). “It is a big test but one that helps ture rather than the past.
Affectionately known as the us grow. We welcome this chal- “Every player who joined the
Buccaneers, Orlando Pi- lenge to measure ourselves against team was made aware of the stand-
rates have been regu- the best. ards to abide by, both on and off the
lar competitors in “Playing against tough oppo- field,” he said.
the competition, nents forces you to raise your level Due to the current suspension
reaching last sea- technically, tactically, mentally, and of Setsoto Stadium from hosting
son’s semifinals physically. You come out stronger.” international matches by CAF over
before losing Maseko said their aim is to repre- poor conditions, Lioli will be forced
to eventual sent Lioli and Lesotho with pride, to play their home games in South
champions discipline, and courage. Africa.
Pyramids “We want to compete, not just The Lesotho Football Association
FC from participate. The technical team has (LeFA) has proposed Toyota Sta-
Egypt. already started preparing players dium in Bloemfontein as the venue
Lioli, mentally, with motivation, tactical for Tse Nala’s home matches.
on the clarity, and a fearless mindset.” Maseko acknowledges this chal-
other Making his international coach- lenge but remains optimistic.
hand, ing debut in the CAF Champions “It is a challenge, but games are
have League, Maseko welcomes the won on the pitch. We will be ready.”
never growth opportunity but insists the He called on all Basotho to rally
pro- focus remains on the team’s suc- behind the team, emphasising that
cess, not his own. their voices, energy, and prayers
“It is an honour to lead a team are vital as Lioli carry the flag for
at the CAF Champions League for the whole country.

Leemisa Thuseho
Boost for Matlama ahead of Alliance Challenge
M
ATLAMA FC have received a major
boost with the return of star mid-
fielder, Charlie Hlalele, ahead of
the highly anticipated 2025 Alliance Chal-
lenge.
This year’s edition, a winner-takes-all
competition, will take place at the Bamba-
tha Tšita Sports Arena on 17 August, with
Matlama as the defending champions.
Hlalele missed the start of pre-season
preparations due to contractual disputes
last month.
Reports indicated that he went AWOL
and was allegedly seeking to join a new
team in South Africa while still under con-
tract with Matlama.
Upon his return, Hlalele was temporar-
ily barred from training with the team
pending disciplinary hearings, which be-
gan last Friday and concluded on Monday.
While awaiting the outcome of the hear-
ings, he was ordered yesterday to rejoin
the squad and resume training.
Matlama’s Communication and Market-
ing Manager, Themba Talane, confirmed
Hlalele’s return.
“The disciplinary hearing is complete,
and the player will meet with manage-
ment to receive the final outcome,” Talane
said.
“At the moment, he has been asked to
join the rest of the team and start training.
He started yesterday and will be available
for selection this weekend, but it is up to
the coach to decide whether to allow him
to play.”
The return of the in-form midfielder is
a significant boost for Matlama, as Hla-
lele was one of the team’s top performers
last season. The South African was even
named Vodacom Premier League (VPL)
2024/25 Midfielder of the Season.
In the Alliance Challenge, Matlama will
face LCS in the first semifinal, while Lin-
are will take on Lioli in the second.
Alliance Insurance has increased the
grand prize for this year’s edition from
M60,000 to M100,000, maintaining its win-
ner-takes-all format. CHARLIE Hlalele.
 Makepe,
Matlama Mohapi
Lioli ready appointed
not under
for any
any to the Likuena
pressure
opponent —- Manda
Maseko P31
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August 14 - 20 2025

Ramorebodi
Tough
LDF starting
dismiss fixtures
Kick4Life
for league newbies
returns to Lioli
Leemisa Thuseho against Matlama last month.
LDF assistant coach Malefetsane

L
DF fought back from a goal down Pheko said he was happy with the win
to register their first win of 2020 but he said their plans were disrupted
Leemisa Thuseho when they beat Kick4life 3-1 at Set- by Toloane’s suspension since the rul-
as PLMC announces dates for the start of the league . . . soto Stadium yesterday afternoon. ing was announced just a day before

T The game started on a low tempo the game.

HE Premier League Management Com-
mittee (PLMC) has officially released with no scoring opportunities created “We played very well and winning a
the Vodacom Premier League (VPL) on both ends side until in the 41st min- game under such circumstances where
2025/26 first-round fixtures. ing fixtures. same level,” Mohoanyane the Lesotho
According to the schedule, the first round ute whentold Kick4Life were awardedrelegation,
a we and were their
forced delayed preparations
to drop a player that we
The feature clash will see Members mark- Times. have raised had fears
prepared of another
to use is diffi cultthing,
a good cam- ”
will kick off on 13 September 2025 and is ex- ing their topflight debut against defending penalty. Tanki Seoli made
“It is true some teams may be stronger on paign unless no mistake the situation improves.
andfithrust hismuscle
side in front. Pheko said.
pected
Moorosi to run until 21 December 2025.
Tsiane champions Lioli FC at a yet-to-be-confirmed paper because their nancial allows Machokha alsoforced
endured a poor
Theplayers.
Old Europa side was “I was to drop one season last
of the strik-
However, the PLMC emphasised that the venue. them to sign quality Whether wehopingterm,tofinishing 12th, just two places above

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fixtures
OUTHare subject
African to change
Morena due to the
Ramorebodi FIFA,
has re- This promises to be a high-intensity en- face them now or bounce later, weback can’ttoavoid
winning
them. ways drop ers
theafter to the midfield but after conceding, I
zone.
CAF, and COSAFA
turned calendars,
to Lioli and adverse weath-
has immediately been counter as Members aim to make a strong As a new team from a 0-5theSunday drubbing
A Division, we atarethe hands brought
Both sides willin beanother
under striker Mojelato
pressure Letsie
im-
er tasked
conditions, domestic
with ensuring cup
that thecompetitions,
club finishes statement and prove their readiness for pre- ready for the challenge, knowing we are step-
of leaders Bantu. However, the hopes prove and
this paired
year. him with Rabi. That worked
referee fitness tests, and other factors. mier league football after earning promotion ping into a toughersoon environment.”
disappeared on 71 minutes when Under fornewus and
coach we Motheo
equalised.Mohapi,
” Bantu
ourthThe
when the season ends.
league’s new boys, Members FC and from the A Division. Meanwhile, theThabang
opening week will also
Rabi levelled the matters. FC — the LDF face
Mafeteng off with
giants Bantu
who onunderper-
Saturday
Ramorebodi
Maroala FC,was thisbeen
have weekhanded
handed atough
six months
open- Things won’t get any easier for Members feature a big clash between theseemed
star-studded
contract with an option to renew and is expected to The game destinedformedfor a last
andseason and missed
Pheko believes the winthe will
top moti-
three
after that opener, as they will next face per- Lijabatho FC and giants Matlama. — will begin vate their
him in campaign
that game. against LMPS,
start his duties this weekend. ennial title contenders LMPS FC and LCS FC. draw until
After another failed titleveteran
bid last striker Mojelawho
season, Letsieare also starting a fresh chapter under
He joins Lioli from GLADAfrica Championship headed homeresults
to put his side in “This
front Halemakale is good motivation. Our last
Their first five games will also include meet- Matlama will hope for better under coach Mahlaha. Linare Fc will
side- Royal Eagles- where he was appointed coach in after he wasfollowing
picked byaanma- inch-perfect game was in the Top4 finals and we
ings with Liphakoe FC and Manonyane FC. Ramorebodi
MORENA new coach Shalane Lehohla face Manonyane in their opener.
ast September. He however, resigned a month later. On the other hand, Lioli will be eager to jor squad overhaul. Morena Moloi pass. playedSouth
Now under well. If African
we have coach
maintained that
Jabulani
The no-nonsense coach had a short spell with avoid starting their title defence with a Lijabatho are tipped Kick4Life
to havefailedoneto respond
of the in Mendu,
the dy- the standard, that shows
big question progress. We
is whether he canare
Lioli from January to June 2018 and returns to suc- defeat. Newly appointed coach Bongani most favourable starts to theofseason
ing minutes the game based
and Rabi end playing
Leribe’s
con- long Bantutitlenext and we
drought. will take
Linare last
ceed Thabile Secker who also left the team late last Maseko will also use the early league on the strength of nectedtheir roster.
with a Tšeliso Phera corner liftedtothetheir gameinlike
trophy any other.
1980. Leslie ” Notši’s LCS
matches as part of his preparations for Struggling Liphakoe Fc, who
complete are yet to be- will take onHeLimkokwing
his brace. added that they are looking
University for-
in their
year after a short stint. the CAF Champions League, which gin their pre-seasonThe preparations, will face fi rst match, while Lifofane will battle Majant-
Lioli general manager Hlalele Matobako con- loss saw Katiso Mojakhomo’s ward to winning the last three games of
begins late next month. Machokha FC in their opener. ja. Venues thefor
firstall opening-week fixtures are
round.
firmed the appointment. Maroala will open their maiden charges continue its winless
Last season, Liphakoe narrowly escaped yet to be confi streak hav-
“We have agreed the terms with Morena and he ing last won last October after edging On rmed.
the other hand, Mojakhomo said
premier league campaign against a after the defeat to Bantu contributed to
s expected to start his duties after LDF match on formidable opponent, LDF FC. Lijabatho 1-2.
The clash is expected to be a bap-
First week fixtures: The side went into yesterday’s game yesterday’s result despite having pre-
Wednesday (yesterday),” Matobako said.
Matobako said Ramorebodi’s mandate is to en- tism of fire for the newcomers, who sitting ninth in the table and a win pared their players mentally.
sure that the team finishes in the top four teams and are determined to make their mark wouldWEEKhave leftI SATURDAY
them one place 13THbetter
SEPTEMBER “It appears
2025 that our players get into
qualify for the Independence cup. at this level. Maroala’s ambition is off. Mojakhomo’s side has won only a game with certain expectations and
evident, as they are reportedly mak- NO HOME
three, lost five and VSdrawn four. AWAY if they are not VENUE satisfied, they give up.
KICK-OFF
“A coaching contract is performance based and ing new signings to strengthen their
his is not different, so he has been mandated to en- On the other hand, LDF leapfrogged They lack a fighting spirit,” Mojakhomo
squad with experience from the A
sure that the team finishes inside the top four this Division.
1 LIOLI FC
Liphakoe and Sefotha-fotha and nes-FCsaid.
MEMBERS TBA 15:00
season,” Matobako said. tled on 10th, two places better after 10 After winning only three games
After LDF, Maroala will face Matla- 2 MAROALA FCThe side failed to play last LDFSun-FC since joining Kick4Life TBA at the 15:00
beginning
“We believe that is achievable because when you ma FC, Lioli, LMPS FC, and LCS in their games.
ook at the log standings now, should we win against first five matches — a daunting start by day after its tie against Liphakoe was of the season, pressure is mounting on
3 LIJABATHO MATLAMA FCMojakhomo although TBA he says his em-
15:00
LDF tomorrow (yesterday) we will shoot to third. any measure. postponed due to poor pitch condi-
“So, it is doable.” Despite the challenge, coach Bahlako- tions. ployers are patient.
ana Mohoanyane has welcomed 4 LIPHAKOE FC MACHOKHA FC “My employers TBA are not giving 15:00
me any
Asked if Ramorebodi would this time around stay Yesterday the army side was without
the fixtures, saying that star midfielder Tšepo Toloane, who is pressure but I am ambitious. Therefore,
beyond six months, Matobako said things were dif- playing in the premier SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025
erent now. suspended after the Premier League that is giving me pressure.
league means a team “By the look of things, I am forced to
“So many things were happening back then and should be ready for Management Committee (PLMC)
5 BANTU FC LMPS FC reinforce the squad TBA because even 15:00 those
ICK4LIFE
hat made itstriker Tšeliso
difficult Botsane
for him to stay.(left) takes we
However, on LDF
are any oppo- nent. found him guilty after he refused to
efender
past thatMoabi Tsie at
stage now Setsoto
and Stadium
we hope thingsyesterday.
will go our take the man of the match award in the players I trusted would do well are not
“We see all premier 6 LINARE FC MANONYANE FC TBA 15:00
way because we want positive results.” league teams as equals hotly contested Independence Top4 tie performing well,” Mojakhomo said.
During his time at Lioli, Ramorebodi’s finished because they compete at the 7 LCS FC LU FC TBA 15:00
only second to Bantu and for the first time in five
BAHLAKOANA Mohoanyane.
seasons, the Teyateyaneng outfit ended the season 8 LIFOFANE FC MAJANTJA FC TBA 15:00
without any silverware.

PLMC suspends Mohapi

eemisa Thuseho

T
HE Premier League Management Com-

ROOF WATERPROOFING
mittee (PLMC) has suspended LDF coach,
Motheo Mohapi for five games for assaulting
security official prior to his team’s Independence
op4 Cup third place play-off against Bantu last
onth. already served the one-match suspension after sit- He said it was unfortunate that the PLMC’s ruling
The punishment is in relation to the case in
Mohapi assaulted a security official manning the ting out of yesterday’s tie against Kick4Life. were coming while they are heading into a crucial
which LDF abandoned a Top4 semi-final match
tsoto Stadium gates after they were denied ac-
ss to the stadium on arrival for the match.
against Matlama protesting the referee’s decision
to allow Jane Thabantšo’s disputed goal stand. M193.20
M198.20
PLMC Public Relations Officer Moeketsi Ram- tie against Bantu at Setsoto Stadium on Saturday.
akatsa confirmed the rulings and made a passion- Mohapi also said he was surprised not to have
Of the five games, two have been suspended
n condition that Mohapi is not found guilty of
LDF players disputed the goal arguing that the
ball did not cross the goal line. The referee ‘Matha- rules and regulations of the game. Per 5L
ate plea that league teams should abide by the received a letter notifying of the charges preferred
against him despite the PLMC claiming to have
similar offence in the next six months. The sus-
ension is effective from 17 January 2020 and his
bo Kolokotoane was forced to abandon the match INCLUDING
“We want teams to adhere to the rules and regu- sent it. Other charged parties, namely Toloane and
after the LDF players refused to return to the pitch. lations of football and always avoid tarnishing the the team received their show cause letters and re-
de’s tie against Kick4Life was his last game before LDF’s Tšepo Toloane was named the man of the good image of our sport,” Ramakatsa FREEsaid.
MEMBRANE sponded.
e starts serving the punishment. Mohapi has also Mohapi confirmed receiving the PLMC’s verdict “I only got the judgment before getting the show
match after that fixture but he refused to take the
een ordered to write an apology to the sponsors of on Tuesday but said they were awaiting advice cause letter… I do not understand BUILDINGwhatTRUST
happened…
award in protest.
e tournament. The letter must be submitted on

We at DLM Complex, Khubetsoana, Maseru

He was therefore, found guilty and the PLMC from their lawyers on the matters raised. I intend to write to the PLMC enquiring whether or
before Friday. He has also been fined M10 000, “We just received the rulings yesterday (Tues- not it is just to come up with a judgement without
ruled that he forfeits the M3000 prize. Toloane
alf of which has been suspended for one year. He day) and the matters is in the hands of our lawyers,” giving me opportunity to respond to the accusa-
was also slapped with a two-match suspension.
expected to pay the fine by the end of February.
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Toloane has | Email:
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