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"As a party we are going to work on bettering our bilateral relations with South Africa and advocate fiercely to get back our conquered land and get a strip to the sea."

"Ntate Mosisili needs to retire because he has done so much to shape Lesotho’s political landscape. He deserves to take a back seat and watch his legacy grow. We will be consulting him from time to time as and when the need arises,We all need one another at some point and alone I can’t make it. But together we can because we are stronger."

"The party that he loves so dearly is in safe hands and I promise that I will not disappoint."

"Just because I defeated him (Mr Sekhamane) doesn’t mean I am smarter than him and he is therefore rendered useless."

"Only political parties founded on the congress ideology understand the people’s plight and their needs. People should not be taken by the wave of a new political party whose intentions are not noble."

"We will also introduce a National Youth Service, wherein our youths will work in different companies while getting paid by the government. This will enable them to gain experience which will serve them well in the future."

"Our government will grow this county’s economy and ensure that the wealth is shared equally between the haves and the have-nots. We will produce far more wealthy people than we have now. Remember, the current government which we are part of, came up with the policy on small-scale mining to enable you to mine your own country’s diamonds to generate income. You must have shares in our mines. Those diamonds are yours."

"He is not a threat to me and neither am I a threat to him. Ntate Sekhamane is an asset to this party hence we have made up and forgiven one another. A lot was said in the heat of the moment hence I publicly asked for forgiveness from him as I have also forgiven him where he wronged me."

"DC will ensure free movement of Basotho and easy passage into South Africa as many Basotho work there in the mines and other sectors."

"He (Dr Mosisili) did his part by mentoring me and I am convinced that I have what it takes to take this party to the next level. He won’t be sorry nor regret it that he ever retired."

"I am surprised by people as old as 70 forming political parties, saying they can bring change in Lesotho. Where have they been all along? These people have been among us, and we have been watching as the ageing process took a toll on them. Now they say they can make a difference? They must get lost. They should just go away."

"I plead with DC supporters to be vigilant and ask themselves tough questions when new parties are being formed. You should seek to understand what their agenda is and guard against being impressionable."

"We need to support a political party that is familiar with governance and administration. One that is familiar with the laws of this country and has direction. It is for these reasons that we urge you to lend the DC your votes. Elect us into power. All DC cadres must go back home and launch a door-to-door campaign to win hearts in Leribe."

"We also want Basotho to own shares in the textile factories and be involved in their administration. We need to work towards utilising Lesotho’s natural resources to our advantage. That means we need to start capacitating entrepreneurs if we are to achieve this dream."

"Be cautious. Be vigilant. Don’t ride on a leopard’s back because it will speed of with you to the forest where you will meet your demise. Look carefully around you and question why some parties are being formed. Lesotho is at a crossroads. The old Sesotho adage says that you cannot place your harvest of sorghum on an immature donkey lest it fall and spill your food."

"DC is going to win. It doesn’t matter that we have the so-called wealthy people among us. I hear that there’s a political party that’s become fashionable because it is led by wealthy people. Their presence doesn’t really matter. I can assure you that the DC is going to win the elections."

"First, we must seek guidance and the blessings we yearn for from God. Those who seek victory ask for it from God. Only God can grant all our desires and enable us to achieve our goals. We know that God will bless Lesotho through a DC government."

"We are not enemies and it would be naïve of me not to work with him and everyone else who is not part of the national executive committee."

"The country has abundant natural resources enough to improve its economy, provided they are well managed. We will ensure that this happens."

"We will promote and protect human rights in the country as required by our development partners and international treaties, to which Lesotho is a signatory."

"We will create a platform for businesses to flourish and be able to compete on global stage. We will also establish a development bank to fund local businesses."

"I would describe my track record as ‘still getting there.’ As a relatively new representative, I’m continually working to improve my performance and serve my constituents better."

"The efforts paid off, and I was elected as the Member of Parliament for Matala, a privilege that I’m humbled to hold. As a representative, I’m committed to serving my constituents and contributing to the growth and development of our nation."

"To evaluate my track record, I consider factors such as attending parliamentary sessions and committee meetings regularly to stay informed and contribute to decision-making, proposing and supporting bills that benefit my community and the nation while holding the government accountable, and actively listening to constituents, addressing their concerns, providing updates on parliamentary activities, and advocating for their needs."

"This is the 10th year after the agreement was signed, but this project is still at the planning stage."

"If the government loses the cases launched in the courts, Lesotho will lose a lot of money."

"Africa is home to approximately 1.5 billion people, making it the second most populated continent after Asia."

"This youthful population presents immense potential."

"But without proper investment, especially in health, we risk losing that potential to disease, lack of opportunity, and preventable challenges."

"Lesotho, like many African countries, faces serious inequality in healthcare access between urban and rural areas."

"I’m driven by a desire to learn from others, grow, and contribute meaningfully to my community. My approach is to take bits and pieces from various experiences and perspectives, forging my own path while staying true to my values and principles."

"They have entered the courts to demand the money, we will not discuss it more,” Justice Majara said. She said the agreements were not signed following proper procedures."

"G Global was to regulate and collect M-Pesa and Ecocash money given to the public as shares."

"I have four siblings, with three surviving. As the third-born, I was named Tšeliso after my brother passed on."

"I joined the party and actively participated in the primaries, competing for a chance to represent Matala No.41 constituency. After a successful nomination, I embarked on an aggressive campaign, connecting with constituents and sharing my vision for our community."

"As I continue in my role, I aim to improve my knowledge of parliamentary procedures and policy-making processes. I look forward to building stronger relationships with constituents, fellow parliamentarians, and government officials, and to contributing meaningfully to parliamentary debates and decisions."

"The government’s decision also came after the company fired 300 nurses who had been on strike for more than 40 days."

"Now the company is demanding M1.6 billion from the government for cutting its contract while it had six more years to go."

"I’m not one for traditional role models; instead, I draw inspiration from various individuals. In politics, I’m influenced by notable figures like Ntate Thabane, whom I’ve had the privilege of observing in different capacities. Growing up, I saw him as an ordinary Mosotho man, and later, in positions of power. His journey has taught me valuable lessons."

"Goods currently in productionwill be affected by these tariffs and will not be transported to the US."

"There are 11 factories in the country,most of which export export goods to the Us and provide employment to 12 000 workers."

"I became driven to influence spatial planning and land-use management policies, recognising the impact they could have on our nation’s development."

"We cannot solely rely on the US."

"While this transition will take time, the process is already underway."

"The Kingdom of Lesotho is actively pivoting away from the US as a key export destination due to punitive tariffs and shifting buyer behavior."

"We’re already moving away from the US market"

"Effectively, there is no difference between 50% and 15% for the garment industry."

"The margins are very small."

"People are really happy about the work… but it’s not good enough,” he said. If the tariff were set at 10%, it would make all the difference and Lesotho would be on the same footing as our competitors."

"My biggest concern was the immediate closure of factories and job loses."