Government has reduced deposit for electricity installation scheme per household from M500.00 to M50.00 to ensure that all groups within the community access electricity.

The Minister of natural Resources, Mr. Monyane Moleleki disclosed this at the public gathering on rural electrification held at Maseribane High School in Mount Moorosi last Saturday. Mr. Moleleki said beneficiaries of the scheme would be given an opportunity to pay the balance of M1 950.00 in seven years.

The Lesotho Government as he mentioned, has intended to ensure that all Basotho from villages to towns access electricity regardless of their economic status, for the development of their lives.

Mr. Moleleki also said that government has developed a policy that ensures that every mosotho does not walk a distance of 150 meters to get clean water. He therefore urged Mount Moorosi community to unite and establish working committees to facilitate water supply and electricity projects in their area.

Also speaking at the occasion, Member of Parliament for Mount Moorosi Constituency, Mr. Kose Makoa applauded the government for having reduced the charges for electricity installation services.

He said installation of electricity in the area will improve delivery of public services in institutions like police and health centres hence boost development in the area.

Lack of clean water for human consumption has been identified as a priority for many households at Mount Moorosi, as currently villagers are said to walk long distances to fetch water from unprotected wells.

Source: LENA 20/10/2007