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Prime Minister-elect Sam Matekane will take his oath of office in front of thousands at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru today.<\/p>\n
Thousands of people have already packed the Setsoto Stadium in the capital. The official proceedings are set to begin at 10am, according to officials.<\/p>\n
Wealthy Lesotho Prime Minister-elect to pay for his own inauguration which is set for Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n The millionaire businessman, turned politician will be sworn in as Lesotho\u2019s next prime minister on Friday during a ceremony to be attended by leaders from across the continent at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru.<\/p>\n Read more here.<\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n Namibian President Hage Geingob to attend Matekane inauguration in Lesotho<\/strong><\/p>\n President Hage Geingob congratulated Matekane on his election as the prime minister, saying \u201cpeaceful elections are a clear testimony of respect for democratic elections through established legal procedures and processes in the country, including SADC guidelines\u201d.<\/p>\n Geingob, who is the chairperson of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security, said he looks forward to working closely with Matekane to strengthen bilateral cooperation, as well as advance a regional development agenda in order to uplift the living standards of people and countries.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish him good health, wisdom, and strength to consolidate peace, stability and socio-economic development in the Kingdom of Lesotho,\u201d he said. Source \u2013 The Namibian.<\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n President Ramaphosa to attend inauguration of Matekane<\/strong><\/p>\n President Cyril Ramaphosa will also attend the inauguration of Matekane of the Kingdom of Lesotho.<\/p>\n The presidency says Ramaphosa\u2019s attendance of the inauguration in the Kingdom of Lesotho will provide Ramaphosa with the opportunity to congratulate the prime minister-elect on his electoral success and the people of the Kingdom for conducting successful elections, a spokesperson for the presidency said.<\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n Lesotho\u2019s Prime Minister-Designate, Sam Matekane is a shrewed businessman who will immediately establish good corporate governance: Bridget Motsepe-Radebe. Source \u2013 Lesotho Times.<\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n Former foreign minister elected Lesotho\u2019s parliament speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n Former Lesotho foreign minister Tlohang Sekhamane has been elected new speaker of the country\u2019s parliament following elections that took place on Tuesday.<\/p>\n The Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) lawmaker, who also previously served as finance minister and government secretary, garnered 69 votes against 49 for his rival Kose Makoa of the Alliance of Democrats (AD).<\/p>\n Led by Monyane Moleleki, the AD is party of the governing coalition that also involves the RFP of Sam Matekane and the Movement for Economic Change headed by Selibe Mochoboroane.<\/p>\n In taking his oath, Sekhamane noted the new Parliament had fresh faces and a lot was expected of them. Source \u2013 APA.<\/p>\n \u2013 <\/p>\n Lesotho’s youngest Lawmaker, 29-year-old Lehlohonolo Mosoang has been sworn-in.<\/p>\n He represents Sempe Constituency.<\/p>\n He is a former Taxi Driver. pic.twitter.com\/OggwBISblL<\/a><\/p>\n\n