To kick-start celebration marking Lesotho’s 40th Independence anniversary, the Deputy Prime Minister Mr Lesao Lehohla lit the sky-tracker at an occasion held at Makoanyane Square last Tuesday.

Speaking at this occasion Mr Lehohla said the celebrations of Lesotho’s 40th Independence Anniversary should pose as a reflection of where the nation comes from and where it is going.

He said the light is a symbol that signifies the major milestones that Lesotho has achieved in the 40 years whilst also symbolizing the turn of a new chapter that will see the lives of the community developed economically, politically and socially.

He indicated that within the 40 years, Basotho faced many challenges that included among others HIV/AIDS Poverty and hunger but all those can be overcome if the relevant stakeholders work together.

Speaking at the same occasion, the Minister of Local Government Dr Ponts'o Sekatle said the day should be regarded as a thanksgiving ceremony not only to Lesotho’s ancestors but to the Almighty God who has unselfishly carried Basotho through the 40 year journey.

She showed that the Basotho nation should feel proud to witness this day as there has been peace and stability in the country within a period of 40 years.

Lesotho got its Independence in 1966, from Britain and the national celebration will be marked on October 4th.

SOURCE: LENA