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Executive organ of the Government of Lesotho
Cabinet of Ministers of Lesotho
Kabinete ea Matona a Naha ea Lesotho
Overview
Established16 March 1993
(31 years ago) (1993-03-16)
CountryKingdom of Lesotho
LeaderPrime Minister
Appointed byKing
Ministries20
Responsible toParliament of Lesotho
HeadquartersMaseru
Websitewww.gov.ls
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The Cabinet of Ministers (Sotho: Kabinete ea Matona) is the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It consists of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Ministers, who are appointed by the King from amongst the senators and members of the National Assembly.

Composition

Main article: Cabinet of Sam Matekane

On 4 November 2022, the cabinet of Prime Minister Sam Matekane was sworn in. The number of ministries had been reduced from 26 to 15. The cabinet was expanded in November 2023 to accommodate the Basotho Action Party which joined the coalition government. The following table denotes the current composition of the national cabinet, as of November 2023:

Portfolio Minister Term
Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP October 2022–present
Minister of Defence and National Security November 2023–present
Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP November 2022–present
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs November 2023–present
Minister of Health The Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane MP November 2022–present
Minister of Education and Training The Hon. Ntoi Rapapa MP November 2022–present
Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation The Hon. Nthati Moorosi MP November 2022–present
Minister of Finance and Development Planning The Hon. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP November 2022–present
Minister of Trade, Industry and Small Business The Hon. Mokhethi Shelile MP November 2023–present
Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police The Hon. Lebona Lephema MP November 2022–present
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations The Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane MP November 2022–present
Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition The Hon. Thabo Mofosi MP November 2022–present
Minister of Natural Resources The Hon. Mohlomi Moleko MP November 2022–present
Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development The Hon. Pitso Lesaoana MP November 2023–present
Minister of Public Works and Transport The Hon. Neo Matjato Moteane November 2022–present
Minister of Labour and Employment The Hon. Ts'eliso Mokhosi Senator November 2023–present
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office The Hon. Limpho Tau Senator November 2022–present
Minister of Energy The Hon. Nqosa Mahao MP November 2023–present
Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture The Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo MP November 2023–present
Minister of Public Service The Hon. Mphuthi Mphuthi MP November 2023–present
Minister of Environment and Forestry The Hon. Letsema Adonts'i MP November 2023–present
Minister of Law and Justice The Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi Senator November 2023–present

References

  1. "NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN – Government Of Lesotho". Retrieved 2022-11-04.

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