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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"This youthful population presents immense potential."

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

"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."

"To build resilient health systems, we must act now. We must invest in health infrastructure, digital health systems, and local innovation. This will reduce our reliance on imported medical solutions and ensure that no one is left behind."

"Strong, accessible healthcare systems are not just about saving lives—they’re about enabling productivity, fostering innovation, and securing our shared future."

"We are reminded that the forests of the Amazon and the mountains of Lesotho are part of one system — both vital, both vulnerable, and both deserving of protection. In Sesotho we say: a home is built by many hands. Let us protect our home, our Earth, with courage, fairness, and faith."

"Today, we stand on the brink of a digital transformation that has the potential to elevate our economies and societies. Lesotho’s AI policy not only positions us at the forefront of this revolution but is also aligned with our commitment to the continental strategy."

"Women have proven their resilience, skill, and innovation. What we need now is to ensure that they are not just participants but leaders in the construction industry."

"Take for example, the rise of cyber bullying, which devastates the lives of many young people globally. In this digital age, emotional and psychological harm can be inflicted without ever crossing paths physically."

"l am not giving because I have money but God is using me to help the needy and above all we came together to network and celebrate ahead of Christmas day."

"By extending a helping hand to those in need is a testament Ms. Moorosi fears God and could not stand watching people suffer."

"This dialogue is more than a conversation; it is a call to action."

"It is a space where policy meets practice, where innovation meets investment, and where our collective commitments must transform into concrete results."

"The timing could not be more perfect."

"These figures highlight the scale of the challenge before us, but also the scale of the opportunity."

"Access to electricity is not just about lighting homes — it’s about empowering families, supporting education, and creating economic opportunities."

"This project is a vital part of our commitment to inclusive development and equity in energy distribution."

"This is just one of many steps we are taking to ensure no village is left behind in our journey toward progress."

"Our energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability depend upon our ability to embrace and deploy clean technologies. In this context, the GCIP Lesotho Cleantech Innovation Awards serve as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of our nation’s innovators."

"We acknowledge the transformative power of cleantech, and its capacity to drive economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social equity."

"This project stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation and the shared commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change."

"As we celebrate this important milestone, I want to reaffirm the commitment of Lesotho, in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship for meaningful private sector participation and sustainable development."

"The Energy Policy and the Electrification Master Plan emphasize the need to harness wind, solar, and water resources for power generation, unlocking immense opportunities for private sector participation."

"My ministry is also advancing the enactment of the Energy Policy, which will accelerate private sector participation and rural electrification. These efforts signal Lesotho’s strong commitment to achieving universal electricity access and a clean energy transition."

"I am currently fighting civil servants from selling prospecting licenses. You would find that they have given you a prospecting license and when you are supposed to get the mining lease, they refuse to grant it to you."

"You hear that someone else has got it through other means. We have such cases; some are in court and others are still being investigated by the DCEO because we don’t want this corruption."

"It was imperative that government fought the corruption that had seemingly deepened its roots in Lesotho to boost investor confidence."

"We must fight this corruption so that people know that they get real help when they come to our offices, instead of this ‘If, I approve your mining lease, how much do you give me?’ attitude. We are serious and we are not going to play games."

"In this ministry, I must ensure that it happens (eradication of corruption). There are a lot of cases in the mines. There is a lot of corruption."

"The tragedy about corruption, Mr Moleko said, was that investors would identify Lesotho as a potential place to invest in, come into the country after being assured that our country is open for business only to turn away when civil servants to demand bribes."

"When investors come to our offices to seek services, they get the shock of their lives when civil servants demand bribes."

"These are the issues that destroy this country. We are a country of only two million people. That means every Mosotho should be driving a Rolls Royce vehicle at least. But that is not the case."

"Sometimes we don’t make a conducive environment for investment. A tourist crosses the border and before arriving in Berea, two police officers have demanded a bribe. That attitude is very bad."

"Demanding bribes is a demonic culture reigning in this country. It is hampering progress and achieving beautiful things."

"We have to work hard as a government to stop this behaviour so that tourists can leave this country happily."

"Nothing is as heart-breaking as hearing of negative outcomes from what you would have expected to have been a huge deal for our people."

"Let me give you an example with people who attended the last Braai Festival. Tourists were complaining about bribes they were forced to pay from the minute they crossed into the country."

"That’s one thing that’s pulling our country back. We are scaring off people from wanting to come here."

"To live life with a person who is constantly by your corner, supporting you and just loving you is amazing"

"If I knew marriage life was so great I would have married as soon as I found my other half"

"I love that you can experience all that beauty and relax without leaving the country."

"I think it is a little hard to fully enjoy anything with the current state of the world. We can all agree though that this time has forced us to spend a little more time with ourselves. So yes, I do feel somewhat rejuvenated."