Deputy Director of Elections says there are more than 300 international observers expected to observe the general elections that will be held on February 17. International observers would be in the country to ensure safety, security and transparency during the process of elections.

The Deputy Director of Elections, said that political parties are free to bring in their own consultants to monitor the electoral process on their behalf. There are three parties; All Basotho Convention, Basotho National Party and African Congress Party which have said they will have their own observers to monitor the elections.

According to the IEC, the last counting of votes is expected to be at 5 P.M. on election day, which falls on Saturday, 17 February. When the votes have been tallied, they will be submitted to the returning officers.

The final results are expected to be announced at about 10 A.M. on Sunday, 18 February.

Source: LENA