THE LESOTHO CABINET
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1. The Right Honourable Dr Motsoahae Thomas Thabane |
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for Parliamentary Affairs |
Minister of Communications, Science and Technology
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Minister of Labour and Employment |
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Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture |
6. Hon. Samonyane Ntsekele |
Minister of Home Affairs |
8. Hon. Dr Moeketsi Majoro
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| 6. Hon. Temeki Phoenix Tšolo
Minister of Mining |
10. Hon. Tefo Mapesela
Minister of Forestry, Range and Soil Conversation
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11. Hon. Chalane Phori
Minister of Small Business, Cooperatives and Marketing |
16. Hon. Mahala Molapo
Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs
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| 13. Hon. Dr Mahali Phamotse
Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation
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14. Hon. Lesego Makgothi
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations |
16. Hon. Habofanoe Lehana
Minister of Law and Constitutional Affairs
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17. Hon. Keketso Sello
Minister of Transport
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| 17. Hon. Tlohelang Aumane
Minister of Development Planning
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18. Hon, Tsukutlane Au
Minister of Public Service
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19. Hon. Mokoto Hloaele
Minister of Education and Training
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20. Hon. Prof. Ntoi Rapapa
Minister of Energy and Meteorology
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| 22. Hon. Maliehe Prince Maliehe
Minister of Public Works
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22. Hon. Nkaku Kabi
Minister of Health
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23. Hon. Leshoboro Mohlajoa Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office |
23. Hon. Litšoane Litšoane Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
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| 25. Hon. Semano Sekatle
Minister of Justice,Human Rights and Correctional Services in the Prime
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26. Hon. Halebonoe James Setšabi
Minister of Trade and Industry
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26. Hon. Motlohi Maliehe Minister of Social Development |
28. Hon. Lehlohonolo Moramotse
Minister of Police and Public Safety |
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DEPUTY MINISTERS |
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| 1. Hon. Dr Nthabiseng Makoae Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security |
2. Hon. ‘Manthabiseng Phohleli Deputy Minister of Health |
3. Hon. Tšehlo Ramarou
Deputy Minister In Prime Minister’s Office |
4. Hon. Machesetsa Mofomobe
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs |
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| 5. Hon. Kotiti Liholo
Deputy Minister of Education and Training |
6. Hon. ‘Maphoka Motoboli Deputy Minister of Education and Training |
7. Hon. Mothepu Mahapa
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations
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8. Hon. Mokherane Tsatsanyane
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs |
| 9. Hon Kose Makoa
Deputy Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation
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10. Hon. Moshe Leoma
Deputy Minister of Public Works |
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ABOUT LESOTHO CABINET |
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| 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 25 ministries as follows:
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