My mission in Kenya has successfully come to an end, & I am incredibly proud of this career milestone! Not only have I grown as a Social Media & Communications Consultant, but I now hold the title of International Consultant.
Lesotho's National Assembly will tomorrow discuss a motion that seeks to:
"Declare the whole of the Free State, parts of the Northern Cape, parts of the Eastern Cape, parts of Mpumalanga & parts of Kwazulu Natal as part of Lesotho's territory."
I started my career journey as a trainee news reporter at Public Eye at 17, but while still in high school, I was already writing for Moeletsi oa Basotho newspaper.
Little did I know that was just the start of an exciting journey! ๐งต
BREAKING: Lesaoana Pitso is the winner of Maama
#45
constituency with 3186 votes.
He will make history by becoming a Member of Lesotho's Parliament as person with disability after close to 15 years.
#LesothoVotes2022
Meet Lesotho's top one student in the Lesotho General Certificate for Secondary Education (LGCSE) 2022 results, which were announced on Wednesday.
Thabo Ratia from Leribe English Medium School got 7 A*s out of 7 subjects he wrote.
๐ธ: Informative
I recently assisted Al Jazeera as a Translator, when it was shooting a Documentary on Famo Accordion Wars in
#Lesotho
.
It will be aired on Thursday 00:30 CAT, repeat 11:30 & YouTube later.
International journalists looking for a Fixer or to Collaborate: mokhelemedia
@outlook
.com
Meet Lesotho's Little Prime Minister, Thato Sello.
Led by Harvest FM, young people compete to become 'occupants' of some of the highest offices in the country.
Yesterday the Little Prime Minister, Sello spent most of her day traveling with Prime Minister Sam Matekane.
Harvest FM is doing such a great job with their Little Commissioner, Commander, Chief Justice, Speaker etc initiative.
I also love how the selected institutions go all out to welcome those children when they visit them.
JUST IN: President Cyril Ramaphosa & Prime Minister Sam Matekane have on Saturday "agreed to implement free movement of people, goods & services between Lesotho and South Africa."
This is according to the PM Office. However, there is no timeline when this will be implemented.
Botswana's former President, Ian Khama is in Lesotho ahead of the inauguration of new Prime Minister on Friday.
Khama shared on his Facebook page on Thursday evening, "sharing a good laugh with the Prime Minister elect of Lesotho, Sam Matekane, the day before his inauguration."
Prime Minister Sam Matekane's cabinet is made up of fourteen Ministers.
This is the smallest cabinet in Lesotho since 1993. It does not have Deputy Ministers.
Already hitting the ground running, Matekane's first cabinet meeting will be at 12:00 today.
#MatekaneCabinet
Today, I commence a key part of my mission here in Kenya, where I will facilitate a training for over 20 African media practitioners on 'Maximizing Social Media for Advocacy on Girls' Education.'
Tomorrow, I will also lead a session on 'Storytelling Tools for Girls' Education.'
Today His Majesty King Letsie III becomes the second monarch in
#Lesotho
history to have reigned for 25 years reaching a Silver Jubilee, since his succession to the throne on October 31, 1997.
Mofumahali oa Tlholo RCC will host a service of thanksgiving for him at 14:00.
OFFICIAL: Ntsokoane Sam Matekane will be inaugurated as Lesotho's new Prime Minister on Friday, 28th October at Setsoto Stadium.
This was confirmed by the Government Secretary office on Friday.
#Lesotho
's Thato Molongoanaย has been announced as the overall winner of the 2022 SADCย Secondary School Essay Competition, receiving aย prize of $1 500 (M24,995.19).
Learners from the SADC member states were given a topic on which to write an essay of 1200 words.
Former Prime Minister Thomas Thabane who suspended then Chief Justice, Nthomeng Majara with an intention to impeach her was spotted next to her today.
Majara is set to become the country's first female Deputy Prime Minister next week.
#MatekaneInauguration
Nthomeng Majara has been sworn-in as the first female Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho & Minister of Law, Justice& Parliamentary Affairs.
Majara also became the first Minister to read her oath without guidance.
#MatekaneCabinet
Lesotho Mounted Police Service has introduced new registration numbers on it's cars.
Yellow with a touch of blue, that is how you will now recognise them.
Lesotho's government is deeply concerned with the influx of Asians into the country, who end up getting citizenship & buying large tracts of land cheaply.
Local Government Minister, Lebona Lephema this week said he is deeply concerned that foreigners buy land easily.
--thepost
Lesotho's head of state, King Letsie III and Prime Minister Sam Matekane sharing a lighter moment at the inauguration of the latter on Friday, October 28th.
#MatekaneInauguration
#Lesotho
's Parliament failed to vote in support or against a motion that seeks to:
Declare the whole of Free State, parts of Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga & parts of KZN as part of Lesotho's territory.
The debate on the motion has been suspended until further notice.
Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso is expected to represent His Majesty King Letsie III at King Misizulu KaZwelithini's coronation which will be held in Durban today.
He will attend the ceremony with his spouse, Princess 'Mabereng Seeiso.
#KingMisuzuluCoronation
#RFP
's newly elected legislator for Thetsane Nthati Moorosi, says youths and new voters helped her win the election. She says the RFP has given hope to the masses, some of whom had given up on voting because of disillusionment caused by the persistent failure of other leaders.
Prime Minister Sam Matekane has called on all Basotho outside Lesotho to return home and assist the country with their expertise in order to ensure growth.
#MatekaneInauguration
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Today (June 2nd)
#Lesotho
's Queen, Her Majesty โMasenate Mohato Seeiso is celebrating her 47th birthday.
Queen 'Masenate was born (nee) Karabo Motลกoeneng in 1976 and got married to King Letsie III in February 2000.
Lesotho Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Tefo Makhakhe received only 64 votes in his home constituency of Thuathe.
@EFFSouthAfrica
yesterday said "we call on the people of Lesotho to vote for LEFF, which is led by young and dynamic Revolutionary Activists."
#LesothoVotes2022
ANNOUNCEMENT: Delighted to announce that with effect from February 5th, every Sunday I will be hosting a new show on
@SkyAlpha_HD
called Beyond the Story.
Focusing on the latest news making headlines in Lesotho, globally & media related issues.
#BeyondTheStoryLS
#SkyAlphaHDNews
Minister of Education & Training, Ntoi Rapapa has been elected as the new leader of Alliance of Democrats.
Rapapa was battling for the top seat with veteran politician & founding leader, Monyane Moleleki.
GOLD WINNER: In 2022, I was engaged by Al Jazeera team to assist with translation during their stay in Lesotho for the production of "The Accordion Wars: Famous Music & gang violence in Lesotho."
Delighted to share that the documentary has won a Gold Award ๐ from
@tellyawards
.
Excited to be invited to
@Limkokwing_LS
today to deliver a talk to the incoming first-year students in the Faculty of Communication, Media & Broadcasting!
It is truly an honour to share my journey & insights with the next generation of communicators & media professionals โค๏ธ๐.
HAPPENING TODAY:
Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro hands resignation letter to His Majesty, but to hold fort until Matekane is inaugurated.
Ministers return govt property.
IEC will publish a gazette publicizing names of members of 11th Parliament. They will take oaths month end.
For the first time after a long time, Basotho should not expect a First Lady to hobnob around their prime minister.
This because Prime Minister Sam
Matekane will not be establishing the Office of the First Lad, as he views it as irrelevant.
--Lesotho Times
Yep, she was sitting in the same car with the Prime Minister yesterday.
At LDF, the little Commander was given a military salute and every respect given to the Commander.
Today at 14:00, Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane will welcome the Little Chief Justice.
BREAKING: Journalist Kananelo Boloetse has been elected as the new Chairperson of
#MISALesotho
.
His deputy will be Celinah Leteketa, while Secretary General will be Palo Mohlotsane, they were both under Boloetse's team.
Lesotho has maintained it's spot as one of the countries with the most top 10 powerful passports in Africa, this is according to the Henley Passport Index report of 2023.
Worldwide, it is ranked at number 69, allowing access to 77 destinations visa-free.
Central Bank of Lesotho will tomorrow introduce new South African bank notes & coins to the public.
Lesotho uses Rands & Maloti as official currencies.
South African Reserve Bank released the banknotes & coins today, announcing that they will be in circulation from tomorrow.
Lesotho's Prime Minister Sam Matekane seen here driving one of races cars during the round the houses of
#RoofofAfrica2023
at Maseru Mall.
One of his passengers is Lesotho's international taekwondo player, Michelle Tau.
National University of Lesotho students residing inside the campus last night hosted a "scream fest."
The students assembled to "free themselves from depression, anxiety and all mental health challenges they encounter," making loud screams.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
BREAKING: Minister of Finance & Development Planning, Retลกelisitsoe Matlanyane has proposed that civil servants "salaries & wages be adjusted by 2.5% across-the-board to preserve the take home pay."
Prime Minister Sam Matekane's spokesman, Thapelo Mabote says the Prime Minister has only one official account on Twitter and Facebook:
Mabote says the accounts (shown) below are the official handles of the Prime Minister.
PICTORIAL: Lesotho's newly inaugurated Prime Minister, Sam Matekane made a great number of promises that he said he intends to achieve within 15-100 days.
Below are some of the promises.
#MatekaneInauguration
Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini, Themba Masuku left his country on Wednesday to represent His Majesty King Mswati III at the inauguration of Prime Minister-Designate Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, set for Friday October 28th.
#MatekaneInauguration
TODAY: All eyes & ears will be on ex Central Bank of Lesotho Governor, Retลกelisitsoe Matlanyane now Minister of Finance as she delivers her 1st Budget Speech.
The speech comes at a time when Basotho from different sectors, have their hopes pinned on Sam Matekane led government.
Tholo Energy has taken over Ha-Matala & Lithabaneng Filling Stations which were known as Puma Filling Stations.
The oil company says rebranding will start soon.
PICTORIAL: Lesotho's Prime Minister Sam Matekane with United States President Joe Biden & his wife Jill in the US.
Matekane is attending the U.S-Africa Summit.
This was Matekane's first trip to the U.S since his appointment as Prime Minister.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
Former Prime Ministers & their Deputies yesterday had a meeting with Prime Minister Sam Matekane & his Deputy Nthomeng Majara:
The aim, among others was to discuss Lesotho reforms process & challenges they may have met during their reign.
๐ธ: supplied
Activists Kananelo Boloetse & Mokotjo Maseli have written a scatching five paged letter to Central Bank of Lesotho:
The duo are complaining against the prohibition of VCL to allow it's users to deposit from an agent to another.
They are also against ATMs running out of cash.
It looks like Moshoeshoe I International Airport is finally getting the face-lift it deserves.
This photo was shared by the Minister of Tourism, Mokhethi Shelile on Friday.
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The government of Lesotho has began the process of terminating with immediate effect the contracts of some civil servants it says were engaged unlawful &/ by unauthorized people.
Some received their letters yesterday.
JUNE 16: Today marks one year since the killing of National University of Lesotho student
#KopanoMakutoane
.
He was allegedly killed by the police during a students strike, till date there has not been any arrest regarding his murder.
NUL students will gather to honour him.
JUNE 16: Today marks one year since the killing of National University of Lesotho student
#KopanoMakutoane
.
He was allegedly killed by the police during a students strike, till date there has not been any arrest regarding his murder.
NUL students will gather to honour him.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Hopolang Phororo of Lesotho as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia, with the host Governmentโs approval.
She took up her post on 1 December, 2022.
@Letsosa_M
Don't allow it to be fishy and start making assumptions, wait for the government to explain what they meant by that statement. Focus on your retirement ntate.
Sky Alpha HD gave me a platform to do it on radio, let's do it on the national television ๐.
Tomorrow morning 06:00, I will be a guest on Lesotho Television to review & discuss, some of the news stories making headlines in Lesotho Friday newspapers.
Tune in, DSTV Channel 292.
SHOCKING: Public Eye Online reports that the hearse transporting the body of a 6-year-old Siloe Primary School student to his home, who was killed by a car on September 22nd has been involved in an accident at Bolata village today.
His coffin is reported to have broken down.
Sky Alpha HD gave me a platform to do it on radio, let's do it on the national television ๐.
Tomorrow morning 06:00, I will be a guest on Lesotho Television to review & discuss, some of the news stories making headlines in Lesotho Friday newspapers.
Tune in, DSTV Channel 292.
Labour & Employment Minister, Richard Ramoeletsi on Monday informed the National Assembly that:
He has increased the minimum wage across all sectors by 6.6%. Workers had initially requested 20%, with employers offering 5%.
#Lesotho
minimum wage will now be LSL2005 ($110.22).
Lesotho's Queen, 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso sharing a lighter moment with Prime Minister Sam Matekane at the annual Moshoeshoe Walk.
The Queen is a devoted attendee of the walk every year from Menkhoaneng to Thaba-Bosiu.
๐ท: Informative
There are tainted South African bank notes circulating in
#Lesotho
;
If you suspect you are carrying one, you can visit any of the four banks in Lesotho to have it verified.
Once it's detected that it's tainted, the bank will keep it & you leave empty handed.
Prime Minister Sam Matekane will for the first time participate in the meeting of Sourthern African Customs Union heads of government meeting, on Thursday in Eswatini.
Notably, this will also be Lesotho's Thabo Khasipe first meeting as SACU's new Executive Secretary.
Botho University will tomorrow (Friday, March 31st) host a graduation ceremony for the class of 2022.
The Maseru Mall based university which opened doors in Lesotho in 2015, currently offers 8 programs under 3 faculties.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 ๐จโ๐๐๐ฉโ๐.
LTV really did a great good job showing us news on Prime Minister Sam Matekane's first day in office.
Moo ba entseng hantle kannete re ea leboha.
#LTVNews
Telecommunications giant, Vodacom Lesotho through its financial service, M-Pesa will from today make interest payments to its customers.
The payments are "customers share of interest accumulated over the period January to December 2022."
This is the second year this happens.
Lesotho faced so many challenges this year, at one point we had money (South African rands) but we could not use them.
For two months, we were the only country without KFC in Southern Africa if not whole of Africa.
Today, people have salaries but can't access them. Rough year!
The National Assembly of Lesotho today tabled a subordinate law that introduces a levy of ninety lisente on a plastic shopping bag.
Revenue Services Lesotho shall deposit the said levy into the Environment Fund, which will be used to clean the environment & related issues.
Lesotho's first Green Banknote LSL 200 featuring Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) technology received the โRegional Banknote of the Year Awardโ at the High Security Printing (HSP) EMEA industry conference.
Shout out to Lerotholi, K4L's Marketing Officer, for spotting a special opportunityย to recreate Lesotho's national flag at our snow-covered five-a-side pitch!
Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) has rejected Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO)'s request to increase water charges by 14%.
In a harsh statement, LEWA indicated that WASCO "requests increase in tarrifs yet its services have been deteriorating over the years."
Caught up with 'M'e
@MamoletsaneK
for the first time today, at the launch of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
Such a great personality, doing a great job with the youth of Lesotho โค๏ธ๐.
It is a triple graduations celebration in the Mountain Kingdom today.
National University of Lesotho will cap postgraduates in Doctoral, Master's & Postgraduate Diplomas, Lerotholi Polytechnic will also honour it's 2023 Class.
IDM Lesotho is celebrating in Botswana.
TOP OF THE MORNING: Suspects into the murder of the late radio presenter,
#RalikoneloJoki
were arrested in the early hours of today at Maseru Border Gate.
They were coming to Lesotho, this was confirmed by police spokesman, Senior Superintendent Mpiti Mopeli.
Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has officially taken oath as Prime Minister of Lesotho.
He has now moved to the right hand side of His Majesty King Letsie III, while former Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro moved to the left.
#MatekaneInauguration
I thank Prime Minister
@MatekaneSam
of Lesotho for choosing Namibia for his first official visit after inauguration 17 days ago. As Chair of the SADC Organ, I am pleased with his commitment to Effective Governance for the benefit of the Basotho in a peaceful and prosperous SADC.
Lesotho Mounted Police Service reports that a young 4-year-old boy who was reported to have gone missing, while at boarding school in Botha-Bothe few weeks ago has been found, dead inside a pit latrine at his school.
May his soul rest in peace.