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Kingdom of Lesotho/'Muso oa Lesotho
(Female suffrage 1966)The former British Colony of Basutoland became an
independent constitutional monarchy in 1966
Also
see Leshoto Heads and Leshoto Parliament
1941-60
Acting Paramount Chief The
Mofumahali 'MaNtsebo Amalia 'Matsaba Sempe of Basutoland/Lesotho (28.1-12.3)
Her son, Moshoeshoe II, was King 1960-70, 1970-88 and 1990-96. She lived
(1902-65)
1970
Regent Queen ‘MaMohato Thabita 'Masente Lerotholi Mojela of Lesotho (5.6-20.11)
1990 Regent, Queen (6.11-12.11)
1996 Regent The Mofumahali (Queen
Mother) (15.1-7.2)
In 1970 she was the regent for her son who was installed as king in place of her
husband, King Moshoeshoe II who was killed in a car-crash, and she took over the
regency until her son was re-installed as king David Mahato Berng Seeiso Letsie
III. He was also king 1970 and 1988-90. (b. 1938-)
1986-90
Minister of State of Youth and Women's Affairs
Anna Matlehma Hlalele
1990-92 Minister of State by the Chairperson of the Military Council
1992-93
Minister of State of Youth and Women's Affairs
1990-92 Minister of Trade and Industry Morena Moletsone G. Mokroane
1993-95
Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Khauhelu Deborah Rasitapole
1995-96 Minister of National Resources
1996-98 Minister of Trade and Industry
1993-98
Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs N. Momorco
1996-98
Minister of Transport and Communication Qmamoshebi Kabi
1998-99 Minister of Environment, Women and Youth
(b. 1939-)
1998
Government Spokesperson Laverne Machine
Was a Colonel in the Army.
1999-
Minister of Women and Youth ‘Mathabiso Angeline Lepono
1999-2002
Minister of Environment
2007- Minister of
Sports and Recreation (Fourth in the Cabinet)
(b. 1941-).
2001-02
Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Pontšo Susan 'Matumelo Sekatle
2002-
Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship
2002- Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment
Lebohang Ntšinyi
Lesotho Ambassador to Germany 1994- 2001 (b. 1947-)
2002-07 Minister of Communications, Science and Technology ‘Mamphono Khaketla
2007- Minister of Education and Training
2004- Minister of Labour and Employment Mpeo
Mahase-Moiloa
2002- Assistant Minister of Education and Training ‘Malijane
Norah Maqelepo
2007- Minister of Justice and Human Rights and Correctional Services and of Law and Constitutional Affairs Mpeo Mahase-Moiloa
2007- Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Mphu
Ramatlapeng
2007- Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and Public Safety Lineo Molise
2007- Assistant Minister of Labour and Employment 'Matanki Mokhabi
Last update 24.03.09