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Ke boikarabello ba Lekala la Mesebetsi ea Sechaba ho bona hore sechaba se fihla litšebeletsong tsa bohlokoa tse kang tsa bophelo le likolo ntle le tšetiso ea letho.  Mantsoe ana a builoe ke Mohlomphehi Lebohang Monaheng nakong eo a khakolang khaho-bocha ea marokhoana a sentsoeng ke lipula tse sa tsoa na ho tloha mafelong a selemong sa 2020.  Tsena li etsahetse ka la 08 Khapung le Konkotiea seterekeng sa Leribe.

Mohlomphehi Monaheng o ile a lebohela sechaba kaha se tlo imona monoana ka borokhoroana le khiro, a re ke boikarabello ba ‘Muso ho isa litšebeletso sechabeng.  O tsoetsepele ho hlahisa mokonteraka sechabeng ‘me a ipiletsa ho sona ho sebetsa le eena hantle ele hore a tle a tsebe ho phethela mosebetsi ka makhethe le ka nako e beiloeng.  A ipiletsa ho sechaba ho qoba ho mo nonosa limpho ka khopolo ea hore o tla ba fa mosebetsi ka litsela tse sa nepahalang.

Mokhethoa oa Lebatooa la Matlakeng Mohlomphehi Moshe Leoma o qalile ka ho hopotsa sechaba ka nalane ea litaba tsa ho tloha ha a qala ho etsa lipotso ka Ntlong ea Bakhethoa ka litaba tsa tsietsi ea borokhoana boo.  A leboha Mohlomphehi Monaheng ka tsela e khethehileng ka ho phethahatsa tšepiso ea hae. Emong oa bakhethoa ba Lebatooa leo, o ile a ipiletsa ho bakhethoa bohle ba Matlakeng hore ho ntšoe lipolotiki nakong eo ho fuoa sechaba mosebetsi.

Ha a buoa mosebetsing o tšoanang, Mongoli e Moholo oa Lekala la Mesebetsi ea sechaba Monghali Retšelisitsoe Mohale o itse bona ele bahlanka ba tlola matjato ho thapisa linoka le linokana tse bokaako le ho qhaqha mafika a emeng ka tseleng ea bona molemong oa ho fetola bophelo ba sechaba sa Basotho. Borokhoana ba Khapung bo kopanya Botha-Bothe le Leribe ‘me bo tlo ahoa ka M3,8 million.

It is the responsibility of the government through the Ministry of Public Works to repair and rebuild the roads infrastructure such as bridges and roads destroyed by heavy rains in the entire country.  This was said by the Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng on Thursday 11^th February, 2021 during the commencement of reconstruction of the Mantšonyane Bridge.

Due to this collapse, business people and communities of villages such as Methalaneng, Ha Mafa and Lesobeng were left stranded since they could not cross to their homes or access services beyond the river.

The Minister noted that there are many places affected in all ten districts, he therefore pleaded with the nation to be patient since the government is doing everything into their power to attend to all affected areas.  During the construction period, 60 people from the constituencies of Thaba-Moea and Mantšonyane will be employed as labourers and the construction is expected to take four weeks.  Lesotho has been plagued by heavy rains and floods since December.

Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng,

Deputy Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Honourable Selemo Mangobe

and The Member of Parliament (Thaba-Moea) Honourable Sethunts’a Peea.

The Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng said the area of Likalaneng Ha Mohale is a very strategic place that contributes greatly in the economy of Lesotho as it atracts internal and external tourists. He therefore urged the community of the surrounding arrears to keep it clean. The Honourable Minister said this during the ‘Clean up Lesotho Campaign’ which was launched by the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Moeketsi Majoro in Maseru on the 18th September, 2020.

Cleaning campaign Participants

Honourable Monaheng encouraged all organizations and public departments working in the Likalaneng area to organize end of the year celebrations to cultivate good relations and togetherness.

When speaking at the same occasion the Principal Secretary Mr. Retšelisitsoe Mohale indicated that it is the responsibility of all Basotho to leave in a clean environment which is why it was very important for them as staff of the Ministry to go out and support the Minister and the Likalaneng Community.

Ha Motloang Area Chief Mr. Pshatlella Moshoeshoe thanked the government for organizing the campaign and pleaded with leaders and entire Mohale community to have similar campaigns twice or thrice a year.

The Principal Secretary Mr. Rets’elisitsoe Mohale

Staff of the Ministry of Public Works took to the streets to participate in the ‘Operation Hloekisa Lesotho Campaign’ held in Maseru on Friday 09^th October, 2020. The activity was led by the Deputy Principal Secretary Mrs. Mantšoanelo Monyobi.  One of the participants said it is the responsibility of every citizen to raise awareness on the importance of environmental issues and keeping our surroundings clean at work and at our local communities.

“We would like to thank standard Lesotho Bank and red cross for donating tip-taps sanitation structures across the country to the tune of M480,000.00”, this was said by the Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng during the launching ceremony in the Berea district.  The event formed part of the cleaning campaign held in the Berea Urban Council on Friday, 09^th September, 2020 as Lesotho marks its 54^th Anniversary.

Tip-taps Sanitation Launched in Berea

The Hounourable Minister and the Berea District Administrator (DA) Mr. Liteboho Tšola thanked and applauded all civil servants and the Red Cross Volunteers who came in their numbers to support the ‘Operation Hloekisa Lesotho Campaign’.  The Minister indicated his pride to Lesotho citizens who designed and supplied the system and he pleaded with the DA and his team to take good care of the donation so that it can benefit Basotho.

In his closing remarks, the Honourable Monaheng reminded those present that Covid 19 is there and they should all practice save measures and share information as advised by the World health Organization and the Ministry of health.

The ‘Operation Hloekisa Lesotho Campaign’ was launched by the Right Honourable the Prime Minister Dr. Moeketsi Majoro on Friday 18^th September, 2020 in Pitso Ground Maseru.

It is the mandate of the Ministry of Public Works to develop and maintain buildings of government institutions and to make sure that the upkeep is to the desired standard; this was said by the Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng during a handing-over of renovated buildings of Maseru Central Prisons on Monday 24^th August in Maseru.

Hon Ministers took a tour of the facilities

In his speech, the Minister indicated that by the time the project reaches its total completion the  renovation works of all structure will be to the tune of more than M32 (84) million.  Included in the renovationsareinmates Cell Blocks A and B, fencing, upgrading of CCTV system and construction of new multipurpose hall with the capacity of 150-180.The project included construction of a 250 cubic litres clean water storage with the supply of 75% ground water while 25% is from Water and Sewage Company (WASCO).

In his final remarks, the Honourable Minister applauded employees of the Ministry for hard work and dedication they have demonstrated from the design stage to date. He said most government buildings are designed internally by his team of Architects and that saves the government a great amount of money.  Honourable Lebohang Monaheng thanked UNIK Construction for their work and patience and pleaded with the management of the centre to foster excellent upkeep of all facilities.

Multi Purpose Hall as part of the project

In his acceptance speech, the Honourable Minister of Justice and Law Professor Nqosa Mahao thanked all who contributed in the good work and said working in a good environment is an inspiration and restores dignity of both employees and inmates. He also encouraged everyone to take good care of buildings and equipment.

Honourable Mahao noted that some of the renovations were made following the recommendations of The Ombudsman’s special report after an intensive inspection. The inspection among others looked on issues such environment, protection of human rights and health standards as stipulated in international protocols.

The Minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng visited the Marakabei-Monontša Road Project on Monday 22nd June, 2020. The main purpose of the visit was to learn and inspect the progress made in the construction of Marakabei-Monontša Road and the Hololo Bridge.
In his trip, the Minister and his delegation had a meeting with the contractor where he was briefed about the successes and challenges of the project. The Minister was happy with the progress to date and indicated that it is important for the project to be completed at a stipulated time.
The tender for the construction of the road was won by the China-Geo and its worth more than M900 million and will connect Lesotho and South Africa. The official sod-turning of the Marakabei-Monontša project was held on Thursday 31st January, 2019.

The Ministry will be successful and reach its goal if staff works together as a team, share ideas and follow best practice. This was said by the newly appointed minister of Public Works Honourable Lebohang Monaheng during his first meeting with staff on Friday, 05th June, 2020.

Honourable Minister Lebohang Monaheng and Principal Secretary Mr. Mothabathe Hlalele

When welcoming the Minister, the Principal Secretary Mr. Mothabathe Hlalele briefed the Minister about the mandate, achievements and challenges of the Ministry. He indicated that due to financial crisis faced by the government of Lesotho, the ministry’s budget has been depreciating every year and that hinders performance. The Principal Secretary emphasized the importance of working together and creation of a conducive working environment since employees spend most of their time at work. He said Building Design Services (BDS) is a technical and specialised Department and the plan is to restructure it with the aim of attracting more professionals and retaining the present.

When speaking on behalf of staff, the Director of Planning Mrs. ‘Maselemeng ‘Mokose and the Principal Architect Mrs Lineo Lerotholi-Mosoeunyane pledged unwavering support to the Minister and his staff for the advancement of the Ministry. Mrs. ‘Mokose said Mr. Monaheng is going to lead a flexible team that is ready to go the extra mile to get their job done.

Mrs. Lineo Lerotholi-Mosoeunyane – Principal Architect

In her welcoming remarks on behalf of BDS staff, the Principal Architect strongly encouraged Honourable Minister to tour recently completed projects such as Tšifa-li-Mali Local Court, One Stop Shop Facility and Correctional Services. Mrs Lerotholi-Mosoeunyane further said the government saved a great sum of money because BDS staff handled most projects instead of outsourcing them to private sector. She indicated that the Department is furnished with professionals and their main challenges are shortage of resources and non competitive remuneration. Due to these challenges, the Ministry fails to retain and attract professionals.

The Honourable Minister pleaded with staff to perform their work diligently and avoid things that portray a bad image of the Ministry. He further indicated that he is not a technocrat, therefore he will rely on the guidance of professionals from different departments.

Mrs. Maselemeng ‘Mokose – Director Planning

Staff

The community along the Main South I in the Botha-Bothe district are promised speed humps within six months from the date of the public gathering which was held at Ha Pokane on Thursday 20th February, 2020. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Public Works Honourable Moshe Leoma. He said the construction of speed humps in those dangerous spots will be included in the 2020/2021 budget.

Even though he promised erection of speed humps, he further urged motorists to be cautious and obey the rules of the road to ensure safety of all road users including animals. The Deputy Minister indicated that not long ago his Ministry constructed speed humps at Ha Shepeseli, but that did not stop vehicle crashes in that area.

Hon. Thabang Kholumo

Amongst those who attended the gathering, was the Member of Parliament for Qalo constituency Honourable Thabang Kholumo who pleaded with the community to avoid taking law into their own hands by making protests that block the road with stones and burning tyres. Honourable Kholumo thanked the Deputy Minister for fulfilling his promise of visiting their area. He said the problem of that area dates more than twenty years ago, and as community leaders, they have been inviting ministers but there has never been any minister who honoured their invitation.

One of the villagers said when fatalities occur on the roads, the perpetrators contributes to the funeral arrangement working together with families of deceased, but there is nothing said about orphans, widow and widower left by the deceased. He pleaded with the Minister to advise the government to address that challenge.