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The Cabinet
comprises the following members, in their order of
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1.
The Right. Honourable
Bethuel
Pakalitha Mosisili;
Prime Minister, Head of Government, Prime Minister and
Minister of Defence and National Security:
Hon. Pakalitha Bethuel Mosisili |
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2.
Hon. Archibald Lesao Lehohla
Deputy Prime and
Minister of Home Affairs and Public Safety, and of
Parliamentary Affairs |
3.
Hon.
Monyane Moleleki
Minister of Natural Resources [Water, LHWP, Energy, and
Mining] |
4.
Hon. 'Mathabiso Lepono
Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation |
5.
Hon.
Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa
Minister of Foreign
Affairs
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6.
Hon.
Dr. Pontšo
‘Matumelo Sekatle
Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship |
7.
Hon. Dr Motloheloa Phooko
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office |
8.
Hon. Refiloe M. Masemene
Minister of Employment and Labour |
9.
Hon. Dr.Timothy Thahane
Minister of Finance
and of Development Planning |
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10.
Hon. Lebohang Ntšinyi
Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture |
11.Hon.
Dr. 'Mamphono Khaketla;
Minister
of Education and Training
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12.
Hon. Lincoln Ralechate 'Mokose
Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation |
13.
Hon. Popane Lebesa
Ministry of Trade and
Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing |
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14.
Hon. Mpeo Mahase
- Moiloa
Minister of Justice and Human Rights and Correctional
Services
and of Law and Constitutional Affairs |
15.
Hon. Mothetjoa Metsing
Minister of Communications, Science and Technology |
16.
Hon. Semano Sekatle
Minister of Public Service
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Hon. Lesole Mokoma
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
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18.
Hon. Dr. Mphu Ramatlapeng
Minister of Health and Social
Welfare |
19.
Hon. Ts’ele Chakela
Minister of Public Works and Transport |
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Assistant Ministers |
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20.
Hon. Mokone Lehata
Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
20.
Hon.
'Malijane Norah Maqelepo
Assistant Minister of Education and Training |
21.
Hon. Khotso Matla,
Assistant Minister of Trade, Industry, Cooperatives and
Marketing |
22.
Hon . Lineo Molise
Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and Public Safety |
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23.
Hon 'Matanki
Mokhabi
Assistant
Minister of Labour and Employment |
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ABOUT
THE LESOTHO CABINET |
The Cabinet of
Ministers consists of the Prime Minister and other
Ministers. According to Section 87 of the Constitution of
Lesotho, the Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister who is
appointed by the King in accordance with the advice of the
Council of State. The Prime Minister is a Member of
Parliament who commands the confidence of the majority of
the Members of the National Assembly.
On the advice of the Prime Minister, the King appoints other
Ministers from among Members of Parliament from the National
Assembly or Senate to form the Cabinet.
The Cabinet is responsible for all government policies and
the day-to-day running of the affairs of the state.
The Cabinet is responsible collectively to Parliament, and
comprises the Prime Minister and Ministers who are in charge
of various ministries. The Constitution says there should be
at least seven Ministers, one of whom shall hold the office
of Deputy Prime Minister, as may be established by
Parliament or, subject to any provision made by Parliament,
by the King, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister.
Currently, there are 18 ministries as follows:
- Agriculture
& Food Security
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Communications, Science & Technology
- Defence and
National Security
- Education
and Training
- Employment &
Labour
- Finance &
Economic Planning
- Foreign
Affairs and International Relations
- Forestry and
Land Reclamation
- Gender,
Youth, Sports & Recreation
- Health &
Social Welfare
- Home Affairs, Public Safety
and Parliamentary Affairs
- Industry &
Trade, Cooperatives & Marketing
- Justice,
Human Rights & Rehabilitation, Law & Constitutionals
Affairs
- Local
Government and Chieftainship Affairs
- Natural
Resources
- Public
Service
- Public Works
and Transport
- Tourism,
Environment & Culture
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