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The main course did not take long Chinese counterattacks in Korea beforeF it landed.A A M30C millionT upgrades of population. Do a little math government laboratories to enable testing of suspected coronavirus cases which came in the form of equipment that would and you'll find out that means allow the health ministry to run a change nature of war • Lesotho’s economy sink by 6 percent before it is expected to minimum of 1 000 tests per day. there are approximately 250 In some of the fiercest births each minute, 15,000 each fighting of the Korean rebound in the 2021-2022 by just 4.33 percent hour, and 360,000 each day. In a full War, thousands of year, there are around 131.4 million communist Chinese babies born on Earth, according to the Ecology troops launch massive NEO SENOKO Global Network. counterattacks against [email protected] U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) troops, Jargon driving the Allied forces MASERU - The textile and mining before them and putting industries - the two pillars of domestic an end to any thoughts economy, are the main reasons behind the 6.0 Buster for a quick or conclusive Budget U.S. victory. When the counterattacks had been stemmed, percent economic slump as projected by the U.S. and ROK forces had been driven from North Korea and Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) for the 2020 In a financial planning context the word 'budget' the war settled into a grinding and frustrating stalemate for fiscal year. (as a noun) strictly speaking means an amount of the next two-and-a-half years. The two industries are among some of money that is planned to be spend on a particular In the weeks prior to the Chinese attacks, ROK activity or resource. This is typically over a trading and U.S. forces, under the command of General Douglas the primary contributors to the country’s MacArthur, had succeeded in driving deeper into North economy with mining, which is dominated year, although budgets apply to shorter and longer periods, and may refer to costs allocated to projects Korea and were nearing the border with the People’s by diamonds, accounting for 5.7 percent of of flexible timescales. An overall organizational plan Republic of China (PRC). The PRC issued warnings that the GDP in 2019. Allied forces should keep their distance, and beginning in usually contains the budgets within it for all the October 1950 troops from the Chinese People’s Liberation The textile and clothing industry on different departments and costs held by them. The Army began to cross the border to assist their North Korean the other hand is the largest private sector verb 'to budget' means to calculate and set a budget, ally. Their numbers grew to around 300,000 by early employer, with more than 40 000 people although in a looser context it also means to be November. employed in the industry as of the first careful with money and find reductions (effectively quarter of 2019. by setting and maintaining a lower 'budgeted' or reduced level of expenditure). Directory Both industries have been hard hit 1. Child Helpline: 80022345 by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a 2. Crime Hotline: 22313337 significant drop in production. Dreams were 3. WASCO : 22262000 shattered and poverty rose to new standards 4. LEC: 52100000 Cracks 5. Police Station: 22317262 as thousands of people lost jobs in the textile 6. Airport: 22350777 and mining industries. Why I did not show up for work 7. MRTO: 2232 5494 On November 24, the CBL Monetary 8. Ombudsman: 22316425 9. Metro News Tips: 2232 5494 Policy Committee (MPC) warned that Central Bank of Lesotho governor Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane This is why I didn't show up for work yesterday. I was 10. Border Control: 22325740 domestic economy is projected to contract cleaning out my wife's grandpa's cellar and found by a revised 6.0 percent in the last part 2020, food and non-alcoholic beverages as well as year ending June 2020. 12 bottles of his home-bottled grape wine under the due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 clothing and footwear,” Dr Matlanyane added. “The current account balance steps. My wife told me to empty the contents of each Essentials and every bottle down the sink, or else. I agreed to do In terms of the outlook, the revised worsened on account of an increased Registration Fees pandemic. the unpleasant task. • Motor cycle solo with engine of cylinder in capacity “The output contraction is expected to annual inflation rate is projected to register deficit on the goods account as imports I withdrew the cork from the first bottle not exceeding 350 cc will cost M100 a revised 5.0 percent this year before rose faster than exports. Consequently, the • Motor cycle solo with engine of cylinder in excess of be led by a decline in economic activity in the and poured the contents down the sink, with the 350 cc - M150 textile and clothing industry, construction increasing to 5.2 percent and 5.3 percent in gross international reserves as measured exception of one glass, which I drank. I extracted the Motor Vehicle License Fees as well as mining industry,” CBL governor 2021 and 2022 respectively. in months of import cover, declined to 4.1 cork from the second bottle, did likewise, and drank • Motor Vehicle License Fees motor cycle with engine Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said when Money supply, as measured by M2, months from a revised 5.9 months in the one glass, just to check the taste to see if the old fellow knew his wine making. He did. capacity not exceeding 350 cc -M100 announcing the MPC statement. increased by 4.3 percent in the third quarter, previous quarter despite a moderate increase • Other motor vehicles for the first vehicle - M1 000 I then opened the third bottle, and poured it, too, • For every additional vehicle other than a motor cycle - In the medium term, the CBL governor following a decline of 0.7 percent in the in official reserves,” the governor further down the sink, but not until drinking one full glass M500 allayed fears, revealing that the economy is second quarter. showed. to check the purity. It was very good. I did this, also Motor vehicle, trailers and construction projected to recover gradually and grow at an The increase, according to the CBL, was Having considered the Net International with the fourth bottle. One glass for myself, and the equipment clearance fees: average rate of 4.33 percent over the period due to a rise in net foreign assets and net Reserve (NIR) developments and outlook, rest down the sink. I pulled the bottle from the cork • 0 - 750 kg: M150.00 of the next, and drank one sink out of it and threw • 11,501kg and more: M1 600 2021-2022. domestic assets. regional inflation and interest rate outlook, the rest down the glass. I pulled the sink out of the Examination fees for roadworthy certificates: While the recovery is conditional on Private sector credit improved by 2.1 domestic economic conditions and the next glass and poured the cork from the bottle, then • Motor cycle not exceeding 350 cc - M200 percent in the quarter ending September global economic outlook, the MPC decided developments related to the COVID-19 corked the sink with the glass, bottled the drink and • Other motor cycle, tractor or trailer - M200 2020, compared to a decrease of 6.1 percent to increase the NIR target floor from US$540 • Light motor vehicle - M220 containment, Dr Matlanyane said it was drank the pour. • Heavy commercial vehicles - M300 likely to come largely at the back of a strong in the quarter ending June 2020. million to US$ 635 million. When I had everything emptied, I steadied • Vehicle examiner’s prohibition for vehicle’s Un- rebound in the mining and construction Moreover, the current account The NIR target remains consistent with the house with one hand, counted the bottles, corks, roadworthiness - M350 industries. balance worsened in the third quarter, with the maintenance of the exchange rate peg glasses and sinks with the other, which were 29, Certificates of fitness for passenger vehicle: government budgetary operations also between the loti and the South African rand. and as the house came by I counted them again, • Motor cars, 4+1, and driving - M200 The rate of inflation, measured by year registering a fiscal deficit of 4.3 percent of The committee further decided to and finally had all the houses in one bottle, which • Commercial passengers’ vehicles, if carrying capacity on year percentage change in consumer price I drank. I felt so foolish that I couldn't go upstairs does not exceed 22 passengers - M250 index (CPI), registered 5.6 percent in October GDP during the second fiscal quarter ending maintain the CBL rate at a rate of 3.50 and congratulate my wife to tell her what a great • If carrying capacity exceeds 22 but less than 60 2020, relative to 5.9 percent in September, the September 2020. percent per annum. The rate, set at this level, winemaker her grandpa was. I will do that after passengers - M300 This is relative to a revised surplus of will ensure that the domestic cost of funds climbing the basement steps the next time they • If carrying capacity exceeds 60 passengers - M350 same period. Certificate of fitness for goods vehicles: “This was mainly due to an increase in 13.8 percent in the first quarter of the fiscal remains aligned with the rest of the region. come by. • Where tare weight does not exceed 3,500kg - M100 • Where tare weight exceeds 3,500kg but does not exceed 11,00kg - M150 READ • Combination of vehicles - M150 • Trailers if tare weight does not exceed 5,000kg - Technology www.maserumetro.com M100 Online • If tare weight exceed 5,00kg - M150 Documents: • Sakoane sworn is as new Chief • Certificate of road worthiness and fitness - M100, Justice other motor vehicles licenses - M100 • Motor cycle not exceeding 350cc - M50 Analysis: Another bitcoin bubble? • Unavailable records disrupt • Other motor vehicle licenses - M100 Application fees: Kamoli trial • Learners license - M50 • Theory test - M50 …This time it's different, backers hope • DC rallies behind Mochoboroane, • Driving test and re-test - M50 Metsing • Public driving instructor’s test - M100 of its 2017 all-time high, backers are hoping Inc have starting safeguarding bitcoins and • Driving school permit - M150 Issuance of driver’s license: fewer frenzied retail investors means less other cryptocurrencies for institutional • Light duty - M200 chance of a crash this time around. investors. • Heavy duty - M250 But with little mainstream usage as “The accessibility has changed from • Extra-heavy duty - M400 a form of payment and global uncertainty three years ago so the types of players that • Driving instructor’s certificate - M300 • Public driving permit - M200 clouding financial markets, bitcoin is still far are willing to go in has broadened,” said Renewals of driver’s licences: from a safe bet, analysts said. Tim Swanson, head of market intelligence at • Motor cycle not exceeding 350cc - M120 “There are a lot of differences to what blockchain software firm Clearmatics. • Learner’s license - M50 was happening before,” said Larry Cermak, Mainstream companies and • Light duty - M200 • Heavy duty - M250 director of research at cryptocurrency media governments are among those embracing • Extra heavy duty - M400 firm The Block. digital coin technology. • Driving instructor’s certificate - M300 Bitcoin broke $18,000 on Wednesday to Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million, • Public driving permit - M200 hit its highest since Dec. 2017, having soared shielding it from policies that stoke inflation, • Driving school permit - M420 Special Permit: about 160% this year. proponents say. • Initial issuance - M200 The steep trajectory of its 2020 rally The narrative has allowed “a wider • Renewal - M400 echoes that of 2017, when a retail-led buying group of investors, including those with a • Supply of information from the records - M100 spree pushed it to nearly $20,000, only to more fundamental mindset, to participate in • Duplicate of document - M300 TOM WILSON, • Transfer of registration number (section 12(2) of the ANNA IRRERA crash more than 50% a month later. price setting,” said Richard Galvin of crypto act) - M150 Meanwhile large firms including Fidelity fund Digital Asset Capital Management. • Transfer of ownership - M100 LONDON - With bitcoin surging to the cusp Investments and Japan’s Nomura Holdings REUTERS • Set of number plates - M400

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NEO SENOKO can be used for this purpose," the The schools enter the art project [email protected] company said on Wednesday. competition in which the winning art The store further has a VIC (Very work is displayed in Cashbuild stores MASERU- With 42 years of trading Important Customer) programme, and the schools use their vouchers to experience and over 250 walk-in which rewards customers based on buy building materials so that they stores, Cashbuild is expanding its the value of their purchases. may repair and maintain their school wings and opening a new branch in "There are specific terms buildings. Masianokeng on Thursday. and conditions that apply to this Cashbuild product ranges As people navigate their way programme. Another unique include cement, timber products, through new challenges during the initiative from Cashbuild is that paints, flooring, plumbing, water COVID-19, the company continues of 'Send a House Home', whereby tanks, electrical equipment, general to supply the industry and general goods may be paid for at one store, hardware, ladders, power tools and public with lower prices, top quality but picked up at or delivered from anything anyone might need for building materials, paint, tools and another store," the company added. building work, repairs and even hardware. Through its Art-at-Heart decor items. To make things easier for initiative, Cashbuild has a heart All of the company stores have customers, the company has created for education and looks forward implemented necessary COVID-19 a range of value-added services to the day when it may once again health precautions. Standard safety including free local delivery and a celebrate its store openings with measures are in place and customers glass cutting service where large the Art-at-Heart events through art are not allowed to enter any store if panes can be cut into custom sizes, competitions with local schools. they are not wearing face masks. depending on the shopper's needs. This corporate social initiative Shoppers must adhere to social "There is also a service which is has been running for nearly 20 years distancing rules at all times and similar to a layby facility and allows and enabled more than M44 million sanitising stations are located at all customers to accumulate funds until worth of Cashbuild vouchers to be store entrances, till points and at they have enough to buy what they given to over 3 500 schools in South various cleaning stations within the Africa. stores. HARD AT WORK: Employees at the new Cashbuild store need. The Cashbuild payment card

Border Hopping! ... PM condemns border jumping

NEO SENOKO the two countries will bring us pain. Their only nightmare comes [email protected] So the district leadership in Leribe has when there is police presence in the to double its eff orts in dealing with this area. Porous borders are mainly used MASERU - Prime Minister Dr issue. It should work with both police by people who do not have pasports Moeketsi Majoro has condemned the and the army to fight the behavior and or those who do not have enough untoward illegal crossings between before things gets out of hand,” the funds to pay for COVID-19 certificates Lesotho and South Africa currently Premier also said. as required by the regulations. prevalent in Maputsoe, Leribe. Scores of people from Lesotho Majoro applauded Quthing and Delivering his COVID-19 national cross over to South Africa through Qacha’s Nek for deploying the best address on November 22, he said the the Mohokare river in Maputsoe, measures in dealing with illegal government had decided to open the mostly with the assistance of illegal crossings between Lesotho and South economy across all sectors as new border dealers, commonly known as Africa, especially now in the midst of cases of the pandemic subsided. Lirurubele (Butterflies). the pandemic. Despite a significant contraction These dealers use inflatable His remarks come less than a in new COVID-19 cases, Dr Majoro mattresses to ferry their usually month after the Minister of Home sent out a strong message to people desperate passengers across the Aff airs Motlalentoa Letsosa had a who have made it a habit and normally flooded river. virtual meeting with his South African normalised the use of porous borders, Lirurubele hold mattresses on the counterpart Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, particularly in Maputsoe, to cross over sides as they gradually and carefully in a move to address cross border to and from South Africa. navigate their way through the murky concerns. BORDER HOPPERS: Basotho cross the Mohokare river on foot He called on an immediate stop waters with the passengers perched Among some of the issues to the illegal border hopping in order on the mattresses. discussed, the two ministers weighed Thousands of Basotho who work SA counterpart, Dr Naledi Pandor to avoid the risk of super spreading Several deaths have since been in on the possibility of allowing free in South Africa have been dealt a and their discussions were centred the pandemic between the two reported by the police in the area and movement of people who reside along devastating blow as they struggle to on a Joint Bilateral Commission of neighboring countries. at other undesignated crossing points. the borders of the two countries. move between the two countries either Cooperation (JBCC). Mrs Ramakoae The pandemic has already killed To cross to the other side of the border “The discussions are ongoing but to or from work due to restrictive lock emphasised the need to strengthen more than 20 000 people in South usually comes with a fee ranging there is absolutely no need for people down protocols. cross border cooperation between Africa with above 770, 000 cases from M50 to M200, depending who reside along the river to go all the Some have since lost their jobs the two countries, adding that while reported. In Lesotho, coronavirus has on the risk assesments at the time. way to the border gate just to visit due to the pandemic, which resulted in dealing with JBCC, security should be killed 44 people with 2092 positive However, there are some people, who their neighbours or relatives on the the closing of borders. deepened by both countries in order cases reported. Another 1277 people do not require any assistance to cross other side. We are working on this Last week, the Minister of Foreign to tackle the current concerns such as have recovered from the pandemic. the river as they are now used to the issue,” Mr Letsosa had said shortly Aff airs and International Relations illegal crossings, human traffi cking, “The illegal movement between situation. after the meeting. ’Matšepo Ramakoae also met her stock theft and smuggling of drugs. Thursday,Thursday, November November 26, 5, 2020 4 MoneyNEWS&Business

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MASERU- Economic activities Economy opens as COVID-19 have finally been unlocked, with the government announcing on Sunday that the country is moving from purple to blue cases drop colour as per the COVID-19 All liquor stores are allowed guidelines. to open, with night clubs Under the blue stage, permitted to operate from 6pm economic activities across all to 12 midnight. sectors are allowed to operate in Only 50 per cent capacity full capacity while adhering to is allowed with registration COVID-19 protocols. of customers and regular Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi disinfection is also encouraged. Majoro revealed in his COVID-19 Furthermore, indoor national address on Sunday entertainment is also permitted, evening that the decision to open subject to the issuance of a the economy came following a permit by the Ministry of recent significant drop in new Tourism. Events can start coronavirus cases, from 10 to at 10am with clear security five per cent. measures in place to ensure Only one positive case of protocols. the pandemic was reported on “We had a meeting with Sunday, bringing the number of players in the entertainment positive cases to 2 086. A total industry and we reached of 1 276 people have recovered to the conclusion that outdoor this end, with 44 related deaths entertainment can open only in reported. privately owned property with A total of 25 390 tests have a maximum of 120 people per been conducted. 300 square metres. In large “We have decided to move open areas, only a maximum of to the blue colour because 2 500 people are allowed,” the fewer cases are being reported premier also showed. recently. World Health Weddings, he further noted Organisation (WHO) protocols are allowed with only 50 people clearly state that the economy attending if held indoors and can open in cases where 100 people in an open door statistics of new cases are at five setting. Despite the opening, per cent. Dr Majoro however, warned “We really appreciate your that people should stick to the Prime Minister Dr Mœ ketsi Majoro collaboration with government protocols because if not, the in adhering to all the protocols the standards particularly now an end to the ban on international Tourists are also allowed to country might have to go back as we continue to fight the that the economy is fully open,” Dr travel and people will be allowed enter Lesotho but all should be in to a complete lockdown as the pandemic. Let us continue Majoro said. As per the guidelines, to come in and out of the country, possession of a 72-hour negative second wave of the pandemic is working together and maintain moving to the blue colour brings while observing protocols. certificate. likely.

Kao Mine spends M28m on building new village

KABELO MASOABI villagers and other stakeholders, the [email protected] project has finally been completed. “The mine has also realised the BOTHA-BOTHE – The Kao- need to build a health clinic in the Mountain Storm Diamonds (MSD) new village; a huge necessity for the Mine has spent M28 million on the people of Kao,” he said. construction of 15 news houses Echoing similar sentiments, belonging to residents of Tiping SMD board chairman Robert who were relocated from their Cowley said the financial benefit the original homes to the new village of mine gets from selling diamonds Porenki. harvested at the mine should also According to the mine’s be enjoyed by the indigenous people Chief Executive Offi cer Mohale of Kao. Ralikariki, 33 other repositioned “We thank Basotho for allowing families have opted to be given cash us to invest in this beautiful country compensation in order to build their of theirs. To the people of this own new houses in other locations new village, I wish to say; let this within the area. settlement shine like the diamonds Porenki is a new neighbourhood from the Kao Mine,” Mr Cowley also established by the Kao Mine to said. accommodate relocated households On behalf of the relocated that used to live on the land now families, ’Makeneuoe Lebona could utilised for Kao mining operations. not hold back her excitement when “The new houses are of higher she received keys to her new home standard compared to the old ones and its lease. that these people used to live in. Mrs Lebona said: “The mine GENEROUS: The Kao Mountain Storm Diamonds Mine hands over residential homes to relocated The houses have electricity and has finally lived up to its promise. had to leave behind at their former operating in alignment with the remaining life span of 20 plus years flat screen televisions among other We are now living in beautiful glass village. country’s laws and policies. of operation. luxuries. Water taps, toilets, kraals houses which this area has never “It is a serious pending issue Kao-SMD is jointly owned by The operations are conventional and roads have been constructed seen before.” that the mine has to punctually Namakwa Diamonds Limited (75%) open pit mining, with drilling and to meet basic needs of the new Although Member of Parliament address because these people and the Government of Lesotho blasting, loading and hauling. The village,” Mr Ralikariki explained for the Motete Constituency survive mainly through subsistence (25%). SMD operates Kao Mine with recovered diamonds are sold in on Wednesday, during the handing Tumahole Lerafa welcomed farming and rearing of livestock.” a 19.8ha kimberlite pipe. Antwerp, Belgium on tender basis over ceremony of the new homes. the initiative, he was however, For his part, the Minister of This is the largest kimberlite to a variety of rough diamond He said after four years of concerned about the fields and Mining Serialong Qoo was content pipe in Lesotho. buyers including investors, traders intensive consultations with the pastures the relocated communities that the Kao mine is one a few The mine shows that it has a and manufacturers. Thursday, November 5,26, 2020 2020 Money&BusinessNEWS 5

INSIDE THE JBCC Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation Lesotho, South Africa revive • What it holds for Lesotho • What it holds for South Africa • The mutual benefits

STAFF REPORTER special bilateral relations

LESOTHO and South Africa have resuscitated special bilateral relations that were shelved almost 20 years since initiated by the then foreign aff airs minister Tom Thabane between 1998 and 2002, while serving under then Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili’s government of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD). In its initial configuration, the Lesotho-RSA Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation (JBCC) aims to assist Lesotho graduate from its Least Developed Status to that of Developing Country by among others recognising that the two countries’ economies are intertwined and should work towards increasing economic activities that will lead to the creation of sustainable jobs. The cooperation, reached against the backdrop of Lesotho’s unique situation as a landlocked country that is completely surrounded by South Africa, acknowledged that although the two economies diff er vastly in relation to their GDP per capita, they are inextricably linked, hence the need to collaborate closely for the realisation of economic growth and poverty reduction and an agreement was also reached pertaining to the importance of a closer working relationship between the revenue agencies. The ministerial council of ministers on JBCC on both countries held a three-day CORDIAL RELATIONS: Between Prime Minister Dr Mœ ketsi Majoro and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa joint meeting in Maseru from November 18 – 21, after which cooperation on and strengthen to minimise cross border crimes, the joint council of ministers which also looked at the mutual foreign aff airs ministers, measures to counter money particularly stock and vehicle theft. said: “This Agreement would see interests including measures to ’Matšepo Ramakoae for Lesotho laundering in compliance with The JBCC agreement was to the implementation of hassle- facilitate cross border movement of and South Africa’s Dr Naledi international standards. Closer also saluted for contributing to the free immigration formalities for people, goods and services at this Pandor signed documents of the coordination of the banking regional integration agenda of the citizens of both countries who were time of COVID-19 pandemic, agreed discussions and the work plan. sectors, with specific emphasis on Southern African Development in possession of valid national to finalise arrangements for the The meeting recalled the first an electronic payment clearance Community (SADC) and the African passports. It would seek to facilitate festive season, particularly special signing of the JBCC agreement in system and closer cooperation in Union. Thanks to the agreement, the cross-border movement of arrangements and consideration for 2001 and also noted the existence order to facilitate investment and South African Tourism reported in citizens between the two countries mineworkers and Lesotho Special of the follow up meetings, the trade between South Africa and its annual report of 2011 that there by simplifying the mutual travel Permit (LSP) holders to ensure last of which took place in April Lesotho through joint research and was overall growth of 6.9% (395 procedures for citizens of both smooth entry and departure and also 2013 in South Africa but progress analysis in relevant sectors would 466) of tourists arrival figures from countries as well as to deliver an that urgent action plan is required lapsed when the coalition be fostered. Africa, with tourist arrivals from improved service regarding the to address the challenges faced by government led by All Basotho Some of the areas identified for Lesotho growing by 19.7% (250 759) immigration clearance of citizens scholar transport and delays in Convention (ABC) under Prime closer cooperation include fiscal between 2010 and 2011. that routinely crossed the border. the movement of patients across Minister Thabane was toppled decentralisation, co-ordination on The JBCC would then allow “Members expressed concerns the border. The meeting precedes from power. budget and fiscal analysis and public Lesotho and South Africa to share that the proposed border control the next meeting of the Council of The recent meeting came private partnerships, which would and exchange information and best mechanisms did not adequately Ministers which would come before after Lesotho’s new Prime be discussed in more detail between practices in the field of tourism, address security concerns and the anticipated Heads of States and Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro the relevant technical experts. to jointly market and promote threat of illegal immigrants from Government meeting to be held visited the South African A plan of action including investment opportunities in the other countries that used Lesotho as during the second quarter of 2021. President Cyril Ramaphosa in capacity building would be two destinations, to facilitate a gateway into South Africa.” Mrs Ramakoae commented that August to initiate talks on issues developed and submitted to the study tours to their respective The meeting heard how a large the relationship between the two that concern the two countries. Economic Cluster of the JBCC for tourism institutions, to closely percentage of Lesotho’s GDP was countries should not be taken for The JBCC would be initially perusal and support. work to enhance tourist movement derived from migrant workers in granted and needed to be well taken signed to constitute a basis On the issue of Phase II of the between the countries as well as to South Africa and pledged to work care of, for the benefit and success for the ongoing process of Lesotho Highlands Water Project collaborate and share information towards full implementation of of the two neighbours. consolidating relations between (LHWP), the council of ministers related to their achievements at the Agreement on Free Movement She expressed a hope that as the two countries and would underscored the need to expedite multi-lateral forums. of People, Goods and Services long as the two sister countries ensure cooperation between most implementation of the project, to Apart from the core idea of between the common borders. This kept the good relations between government departments of both identify tourism opportunities, to helping Lesotho out of the least dependency on South Africa was them, both their economies could countries on a sectoral basis. work towards creating renewable developed status, the basis of a need linked directly to the need to cross be rebooted after the world was One of the products of the JBCC energy resources in their quest for special relations and cooperation back and forth the SA border. The ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. was the bilateral coordinating to meet future predicted energy was based on realisation that current process in terms of border Dr Pandor said although it was committee established in 2008 in demands and to work together border control and the movement of control was not able to cope with the almost seven years since the Council respect of the Maloti-Drakensberg towards finalising the amendment of persons between Lesotho and South high volumes of travellers estimated of Ministers met in Pretoria in 2013 Transfrontier Conservation and the Extradition Treaty. Africa is inadequate and encourages about 28 000 people who cross the that should be a lesson that there Development Area. The ministers also stressed a a porous borderline. border between SA and Lesotho on a was a need for frequent political and The essential elements of need for the two sides (Defence and In their communique following daily basis. diplomatic consultations at diff erent the agreement would include Police) to continue working together the 2009 meeting in South Africa, The recent Maseru meeting, levels. Thursday, November 26, 2020 6 MoneyNEWS&Business

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BOTHA-BOTHE - The Kao Mountain Storm Diamonds (MSD) Kao Mine spends M28m on Mine has spent M28 million on the construction of 15 news houses belonging to residents of Tiping who were relocated from their original homes to the new village building new village of Porenki. According to the mine’s Chief Executive Officer Mohale Ralikariki, 33 other repositioned families have opted to be given cash compensation in order to build their own new houses in other locations within the area. Porenki is a new neighbourhood established by the Kao Mine to accommodate relocated households that used to live on the land now utilised for Kao mining operations. “The new houses are of higher standard compared to the old ones that these people used to live in. The houses have electricity and flat screen televisions among other luxuries. Water taps, toilets, kraals and roads have been constructed to meet basic needs of the new village,” Mr Ralikariki explained on Wednesday, during the handing over ceremony of the new homes. He said after four years of intensive consultations with the GENEROUS: The Kao Mountain Storm Diamonds (MSD) Mine hands over new homes to relocated communities in Kao villagers and other stakeholders, the project has finally been “We thank Basotho for allowing has finally lived up to its promise. that the mine has to punctually a 19.8ha kimberlite pipe. This is the completed. us to invest in this beautiful country We are now living in beautiful glass address because these people largest kimberlite pipe in Lesotho. “The mine has also realised the of theirs. To the people of this houses which this area has never survive mainly through subsistence The mine shows that it has a need to build a health clinic in the new village, I wish to say; let this seen before.” farming and rearing of livestock.” remaining life span of 20 plus years new village; a huge necessity for settlement shine like the diamonds Although Member of Parliament For his part, the Minister of of operation. the people of Kao,” he said. from the Kao Mine,” Mr Cowley also for the Motete Constituency Mining Serialong Qoo was content The operations are conventional Echoing similar sentiments, said. Tumahole Lerafa welcomed that the Kao mine is one a few open pit mining, with drilling and SMD board chairman Robert On behalf of the relocated the initiative, he was however, operating in alignment with the blasting, loading and hauling. The Cowley said the financial benefit families, ’Makeneuoe Lebona could concerned about the fields and country’s laws and policies. recovered diamonds are sold in the mine gets from selling not hold back her excitement when pastures the relocated communities Kao-SMD is jointly owned by Antwerp, Belgium on tender basis diamonds harvested at the mine she received keys to her new home had to leave behind at their former Namakwa Diamonds Limited (75%) to a variety of rough diamond should also be enjoyed by the and its lease. village. and the Government of Lesotho buyers including investors, traders indigenous people of Kao. Mrs Lebona said: “The mine “It is a serious pending issue (25%). SMD operates Kao Mine with and manufacturers. Reserve Bank says banking sector resilient to shocks …but public debt is a threat to financial stability The COVID-19 pandemic and the already expected. The South African The really big threat to financial lockdowns to contain its spread have Reserve Bank (SARB) sees the stability lies with the government had a massive and negative impact economy contracting 8% this year and its ballooning debt. on South Africa’s fragile economy. with pre-COVID levels of output not “The interconnectedness But financial stability — which being reached for at least another between the financial sector and the broadly means the ability of financial three years. sovereign has emerged as a major institutions to function and maintain “South Africa’s systemically threat to financial stability in South credit and other financial services important banks are expected to Africa,” the FSR said. Public debt for the economy — remains “intact”. remain adequately capitalised, is expected to reach 82% of GDP “Despite a challenging backdrop, even in the face of a downside in 2020 and to stabilise at 95% in financial stability is expected to scenario… even under a more severe 2026. A decade of low economic remain intact. The emergence of the macroeconomic downturn than is growth and a soaring public sector coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic currently projected, these banks are wage bill to fill the trough of former has dramatically worsened the expected to maintain an aggregate president Jacob Zuma’s patronage economic outlook and led to financial level of capital above the minimum machine — not to mention shoddy market dislocations in the first half regulatory requirement,” the FSR governance and outright looting — of 2020. However, the financial said. are ostrich-sized birds coming home system has continued to function It also noted that the banking to roost. effectively and financial markets sector is still in the black. The document noted that have since stabilised,” the Financial “Although there has been a domestic banks hold 23% of Stability Review (FSR) said. significant decline in operating profit government bond holdings while This edition of the FSR had a big following the lockdown, the banking pension funds have 29%. focus on South Africa’s commercial sector remained profitable as of “Consequently, the deterioration banking sector. The six biggest August 2020. The banking sector’s in public finances has adverse effects banks in the land, accounting for operating profits have declined on the perceived creditworthiness of more than 90% of the sector’s sharply following the lockdown in financial institutions themselves… assets — FNB, Absa, Standard Bank, March 2020, to levels last reported This channel also poses risks to the Nedbank, Investec and Capitec — eight years ago. In August 2020, government because, if domestic were subjected to a solvency stress operating profits were 44% lower financial institutions face stresses test. than at the same time in 2019.” which force them to reduce their Three scenarios applied to the In that year, the six biggest lending, government may face Former South African president Jacob Zuma exercise: a pre-COVID-19 baseline banks paid R59.5-billion in dividends challenges in funding itself,” the FSR scenario, a COVID-19 baseline and R1.6-billion in cash bonuses. said. JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s Reserve Bank said on Tuesday in its scenario and a stress scenario, Withholding dividends and bonuses In short, the financial sector main commercial banks are well biannual Financial Stability Review. the latter sort of taking the form “is expected to have a material is joined at the hip with the public capitalised and can withstand The big risk to financial stability is of the pandemic on steroids, with impact on bank capital levels in sector, and the two will go down further shocks, the South African soaring public debt. more severe downturns than those 2020”, the FSR said. together. BM/DM Thursday, November 26, 2020 Money&BusinessNEWS 7

I read plenty of articles about how to work less and still earn incredible amounts of money and garner accolades, in fact, they seem to be all the rage these days. These hack Work Ethic Lessons culture pieces are terribly misleading. I know for a fact that the amount of effort that you put into any endeavour will directly correlate with the rewards that you will reap. One may however raise a counterargument to that and say, but I know many hardworking people (domestic from Dwayne “The workers, mine workers underground, agricultural workers, manual labourers) who are not millionaires, so what gives? Teachers work incredibly hard but nowhere reap rewards that are commensurate with their hard work. So, what is it? Is it about the value that the market attaches to particular Rock” Johnson services?

The reason why I am harping on work ethic these days is my anchor and will always be my edge over my competition.” that very soon, I will be sharing some valuable lessons from Another powerful illustration of this principle comes Singapore’s economic success story that Lesotho can extract from a towering figure in the global entertainment industry. a few insights from. Our country is nothing like Singapore, Her alter ego is Sasha Fierce. Some know her as Mrs Carter. Whatever you do, work to point the obvious, but the one thing we have in common is Others address her as Queen Bey. The one and only Beyonce that we are all human and if there is one thing that all human Knowles. Now she is the ultimate embodiment of “outworking at it with all your heart, beings, regardless of race, culture, creed, gender etc, have in spades is potential. Basotho theoretically have the same as working for the Lord, potential as Singaporeans to create something of value that will elevate us and our country out of poverty. not for human masters, But let us make it personal and draw some inspiration BUSINESS from popular culture and who best to embody the best of since you know that popular culture than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, right? UNUSUAL I first read about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the South African edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. This MOTHEPA NDUMO you will receive an appeared in the September 2017 issue so yes, the back copies are the gift that keeps on giving. Some of you may have been inheritance from the exposed to The Rock during his time as a wrestler on WWE. your peers” and she has been doing it consistently since she How a wrestler parlays that kind of fame to create an acting was a child. Lord as a reward. It is career worth hundreds of millions is a question that should Google “Beyonce Work Ethic” and you will be amazed. keep business schools willing to explore these unusual Her prowess is acknowledged in diverse sectors, from the Lord Christ you are success stories busy for the next few decades to come. Management to Sports. For example, there is an article from The Rock is not necessarily the most talented actor out Right Management titled, “Leadership Lessons from Beyonce serving there, but he is getting more and bigger roles all the time. And Knowles” and ESPN even has a piece titled, “The Athleticism now, he has my profound respect for developing an incredible of Beyonce”. work ethic that all of us can learn from. His current net worth Very few entertainers, dead or living, can lay claim to is estimated at $190 million according to Entrepreneur’s that. Is it about the numbers and scarcity of a particular set of Nadine Todd. The value of people like The Rock and Beyonce is not just skills? It is not an easy question to answer and it goes to very In his own words (courtesy of Instagram), here is his very in pure entertainment; most importantly, we can glean life fundamental questions about the prevailing economic system doable formula for success and staying power in a notoriously lessons from the way that they lead their professional lives. and how it allocates resources and rewards. However, hard fickle industry: In an earlier edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, December work remains evergreen regardless of economic system. “I am up at 4 a.m. daily and putting in the hard work that 2016 to be exact, couple and business partners, Doug and I already know my competition is not willing to do. If they are Polly White wrote, “There is no substitute for hard, hard Mothepa Ndumo is a Legal Academic at the National willing to get up at 4, then you bet your a** I am getting up at work. There never has been and there never will be. At the University of Lesotho, Industrial Sociologist and 3. And if they are willing to get up at 3 a.m., then well…I will counter of success, there are no discounts. The price must be Certified Executive Coach. be getting up at 2:59. I do not pretend to do it. I do it. Daily. It is paid, in full and in advance, every time. No exceptions.” www.higherselfcoaching.org

herself. The truth is that Mpinane was just an ordinary 28 year- old woman who was lucky to get mentorship from the best, hence her budding success. Then she celebrated too early. In fact there The Hassle Blue Print was nothing to celebrate in the first place. If you have a brilliant business idea, the world does not give …rules for entrepreneurship a rat about it, or how brilliant it is. Start working it and we will recognise you, make a few millions then we will start clapping Ok, right. Today we are going to be a bit direct. We will analyse Once you are in business or about to be in business, you get hands for your brilliant business idea. And for the record, know Mpinane’s entrepreneurship mind-set. Get me right, listening is a that yearn for freedom. The universe is telling you that a bit of that somebody has already thought about that brilliant idea of skill, we are not going to analyse her business. No, that’s a topic freedom must impact your entrepreneurial journey. However, yours and implemented it. for another day…or year (as 2020 is about to come to an end). the universe wants you to be free from your ego, which normally If you are that intelligent young man, well, you will keep Why is the right entrepreneurial mind-set important? gets stuck in the old life. Not for you to have a nice life out there. being a nobody until that little intelligence manifests into a I will pause for a few seconds and let you find the answer Mpinane felt this yearn for freedom and mistook it for a call business. Then we might consider recognising you. So snap out yourself… to enjoy herself. of it. Stop day dreaming and start working hard. The worst idea Because everything starts in the mind. You see everything in the world executed by a pro will be a better business than the people have or do not have all started in the mind and one needs a world best idea executed by an amateur. certain set of mind skills to be a successful entrepreneur. We call that set of mind skills, the mind-set. Rule 3 Today is your lucky day, it is my birthday so I am in a good Prepare for sacrifice mood, and I am giving out a special gift. I am starting a series of MIND Do most entrepreneurs fail because of bad business ideas? No! Entrepreneur rules, which have stood the test of time and proven Lack of intelligence or knowledge? No! to be effective. These set of rules have been used by local and CULTIVATOR Underestimating the sacrifices that they needed to make in international millionaires before. order to succeed. In most cases, absolutely! Ready? Let’s get down to it: MR MASHAPE MOSALA To succeed, set your expectations to your most realistic setting. Do it. Right now. And be prepared for the fight. Do not be Rule Number 1 like Mpinane; she never sacrificed anything for her business. She Love your freedom, but love your responsibility also never sacrificed the lavish lifestyle and champagnes. When you Mpinane - a strikingly beautiful young woman had everything So she packed her bags, took her pink lipstick and then know what you are in for, you are prepared. You won’t come back going well for her…Or she thought she had. First, she was whizzed off to Durban. She enjoyed sausage, a bit of sunset and from Durban to find your business on its knees. When you are married to a successful doctor, thus married to a luxurious cocktails. She later returned to a company on its knees. Break prepared to give it your all, you will do so and you will definitely middle class life. free from your past life, break free from your ego and take come out better at the other end. It’s more rewarding than When she lost all that, her body moved on from that life but responsibility for your new life. anything else (particularly more than the Durban cocktails). her ego stayed behind. When she started her own business and But you have to accept that along the way, you will have many it became successful, it was always easy to relapse to her old Rule Number 2 late nights, you will lose many friends and partners. Be excited middle class life. You are not special friend, you live a small portion of your life like others won’t, so Why? Because the ego simply pulled the body back - the Mpinane, in just three months, turned a M5 000 capital into that you can live the rest of your life like others can’t… danger of letting the ego rule you. a M20 000 monthly turnover. She felt she was a genius, the (Shaking head in disgust) This is a lazy generation. Our time The entrepreneurial energy or instinct is very intelligent. master planner, the most blessed, the…geez! She was lying to is up. More rules next time. Thursday,Thursday, November November 26, 5, 2020 8 MoneyNEWS&Business

This is MoneyMatters Lesotho… make it count … In News Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to trick you. Know what types of online scams to look out for. Types of online scams Key loggers Did you know that it is possible to record every single key you press on your keyboard? With the right code, scammers can identify your usernames and passwords by tracking the keystrokes you have used on particular sites, hence this online scam is known as key logger. It can be transferred to your device through an email attachment or memory stick. Keep your security software up-to-date and never open unknown e-mail attachments. The Minister of Water Aff airs Nkaku Kabi Phishing New water metres and pipes will be installed in When you get an email from your bank, villages situated along the Metolong main water or a similar institution, how do you know system. These villages had previously connected it’s legit? That’s an important question water pipes to their homes illegally. to ask yourself because scammers can The move is meant to stop unnecessary losses harvest your PIN, passwords, and account in water bills by the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO). details with one simple trick. They send This was revealed by the Minister of Water, an email that looks like it comes from Nkaku Kabi when addressing the National Assembly your bank with a link to your Internet on Wednesday. Banking profile. When you follow the The villages in question he said had tampered link, it’s a fake webpage. Unsuspecting with water pipes from the Metolong dam and illegally victims input all their details and voila! connected water to their homes, getting water free The scammers have everything they need of charge in the process. Mr Kabi said going the court route would be a long process for WASCO, hence to steal from you. Never follow links to the decision to legally connect the water pipes to the secure banking environments from emails. relevant homes so that the water used is paid for. We promise that we’ll never put it in our ''Lesotho has a lot of water in the Southern communications with you. African region since many rivers running into other SMShing countries originate from the country,' he said. As the name suggests, SMShing is Nonetheless, the minister warned that many If anybody ever contacts you to tell manipulation. They will pretend that they much like Phishing but occurs via text water sources and wetlands are in danger of vanishing you that they’ve “accidentally” paid are phoning to confirm your personal or due to overgrazing of livestock as well as failure to message on mobile devices. In these cases, money into your account, you should be bank details or to let you know they’ve properly look after those water sources. you’ll get a scary message supposedly suspicious. Scammers provide a fake “proof detected something wrong with your Mr Kabi also remarked that big dams in Lesotho from your bank telling you that your of payment” and ask you to refund their bank account. Never give your PIN or any like the 'Muela, Katse and Mohale could be filled up credit card has been stolen or a large sum money. You will pay it, believing that the personal information over the phone. Our with silt soon due to soil erosion from the soil washed of money has been withdrawn from your money will clear in your account soon. Of bankers will never expect you to supply away during torrential rains. account. ''This means that if these dams are filled up with course, it never will. Always double-check that kind of information telephonically. silt, it will be expensive for the government to clean It will include a link for you to follow these deposits with the bank. Top tip to avoid online scams them up,” he said. to input your PIN and other sensitive Vishing Make it a rule to never share personal Lesotho has an agreement with South Africa to information in some kind of “reporting” Vishing is a combination of the words banking information with anyone and transfer water to the neighbouring country for the environment. Don’t do it. If you’re “Voice” and “Phishing”. always check the website address and SSL next 50 years as per the treaty that was signed in concerned about your accounts, phone the This is when scammers pretend to be (padlock/security) status of your online 1986. lost or stolen cards helpline. somebody from the bank and acquire your banking environment before inputting any Deposit refund scam private information through telephonic information at all. … In Politics Out of The Ordinary

One-man smiley face which tightly controls public assembly, the media and free speech, recently that he would be formally charged in court. The Minister of Home Aff airs Motlalentoa The charge relates to a March incident in which Letsosa … Singapore activist faces fi ne Wham demonstrated his support for a young climate activist who said he had been questioned by police The Minister of Home Aff airs, Motlalentoa Letsosa has over a similar protest days previous. Wham posted described the Department of Immigration Services as over sign protest a picture of himself holding the sign on his social the image of the country. media accounts. Addressing the National Assembly on Monday, The civil rights campaigner, who has already Mr Letsosa said the department among others provides served two brief stints in jail this year, would be essential services especially to the international world. charged under the Public Order Act, which regulates He said a few days after his appointment as the home assemblies and processions in public places, aff airs minister; he received a report from the U.S. on according to the charge sheet Wham posted on Lesotho’s status on ‘traffi cking in person’ as well as on Twitter. citizenship. He faces a fine of up to R60,000.00 (S$5,000 The report he said showed that Lesotho was not =US$3,719). handling the issue of traffi cking in persons accordingly. Singapore police confirmed Wham had been “Lesotho therefore dropped to the third tier on the notified of charges but did not immediately have list of the countries which are listed based on their fight further comment. against traffi cking in persons,” he said, describing the “These charges against me only show how third tier as a ‘junk status’. absurd the situation has become,” Wham said in a He said third tier simply means that Lesotho’s long- text message, adding he planned to plead not guilty. time friends are now on the verge of dumping her. “Calling what I did an assembly is an abuse of After scrutinizing the report, he instructed his the English language. How can one man standing in Principal Secretary to restructure the ministry in a way public for a few seconds for a photo op be a threat to that will move Lesotho from the ‘junk status’. public order?” Wham said. He showed that major steps which were undertaken included drafting of the traffi cking in persons’ bill, which Amnesty International Southeast Asia was adopted by the House last week. JOHN GEDDIE in which he held up a sign bearing a crudely drawn researcher Rachel Chhoa-Howard said the incident Among others, the ministry he said also transferred smiley face outside a police station. was “yet another example of targeted action” to some of its staff as part of improving service delivery in Singapore is set to charge an activist with staging a Police told Jolovan Wham, 40, who has had clamp down on Wham’s “peaceful activism”. the immigration department. one-man protest without a permit over an incident several run-ins with authorities in the city-state, Reuters Thursday, November 5,26, 2020 2020 [email protected] NEWS 9 HEALTHYLivingSPORT

Letšeng Mine intervenes as drought dissolve if certain crops cannot be grown as a result of climate change,” he said. The inclusion of seeds in the donation adversely impacts lives was aimed at encouraging the communities to engage in income generating activities. “The donation of the seeds and food parcels is a departure from Letšeng Diamond’s normal policy approach, where the focus is on sustainable projects, with the capacity to generate income and benefit the entire community, instead of individuals, in order to join national eff orts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Thinyane said. That, he said was also a sign of their commitment to continue supporting and working with the Pae-la-itlhatsoa community on various community projects and activities like the water and sanitation project earmarked for the village of Ha Moroke in 2021. The mine has continuous engagement with the communities through the area chiefs and the community counsellors on urgent issues that need immediate attention. There are quarterly public meetings held between the mine and communities living in the nine villages to among others discuss general issues, concerns, suggestions, The Letšeng Mine located in Mokhotlong proposals and complaints. There is also a formal grievance LINEO MABEKEBEKE by an 80 per cent decline in all cereal Handing over the donation, the Letšeng management system, through which the [email protected] crops in the 2018/19 season, with maize Mine’s Chief Operations Offi cer, Matooane communities lodge their complaints to the production dropping by 70 per cent, Thinyane said when there are huge mine on any issue. MASERU - The 2019/20 season marks the sorghum by 98 per cent and wheat by 75 per reductions in harvest; farming families Lesotho is not immune from the negative third consecutive year of inadequate crop cent. consume less, resulting in less income, eff ects of climate change. As a result of production due to severe drought conditions In a bid to help improve the food and which in turn adversely aff ects food security the observed climatic trends of recurrent brought about by climate change, the nutrition security of the communities in and nutrition. and prolonged droughts, agricultural Improving Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable Pae-la-itlhatsoa, Mokhotlong, the Letšeng Mr Thinyane said in many rural settings, productivity has steadily declined in recent and Food insecure Populations in Lesotho Diamond Mine this week donated seeds and communities work on agricultural farms, years with adverse impact on food and (IACOV) has said. food parcels to 40 households living in nine often on a seasonal basis. nutrition security, and overall economic This, according to IACOV was preceded villages in that area. “Such employment opportunities performance in Lesotho. Leribe records highest GBV cases – Minister

LINEO MABEKEBEKE against women and children campaign. [email protected] She said GBV includes all forms of violence against people based on their MASERU – Since the outbreak of the gender, or violence that aff ects people of a COVID-19 pandemic in the Lesotho, particular gender disproportionately. emerging data reveals that Leribe has Violence against women and girls, she the highest recorded cases of all types of noted, is one of the most widespread and violence against both women and girls, devastating human rights violations, which the Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and remains largely unreported due to silence, Recreation Likeleli Tapane has shown. stigma and shame surrounding it. As the world retreated indoors due to “GBV causes severe harm to families the lockdown measures employed to curb and communities, which is why the the proliferation of the deadly virus, she designated 16 days of activism provide an said reports show a trend of exploding opportunity for the community to band cases of violence perpetrated against together to reject violence and encourage women countrywide. conversations about preventing it,” she Violence against women is recognised said. as one of the most persistent and She added: “There is a lot of work devastating human rights violations of the to be done to restore balance and current times, an issue discussed every equality, to make communities safe for day of the week. all people and everybody has a role to Ms Tampane said a lot needs to be play in championing gender equality and done to prioritise addressing the issue of preventing violence against women.” gender based violence (GBV) in COVID-19 The 16 days of activism against GBV response and recovery initiatives. is an annual international campaign that Launching the 16-days of activism kicks off on November 25, the International against GBV on Monday in Maseru, the Day for Elimination of Violence Against minister invited all to take action to support Women and runs until 10 December – the the 16 days of activism for the no violence Human Rights Day. ONERNE The Minister of Gender, Youth, sports and Recreation Likeleli Tampane Thursday,Thursday, November November 26, 5, 2020 10HEALTHNEWS TIPS DECODING MEDICAL TERMS HUMAN BODY FUNCTION E G The volatile oils in ginger have long made it a useful If you have chest pain or pressure that lasts more than The cavities, or spaces, of the body contain the herbal remedy for nasal and chest congestion. Pour a couple of minutes, or if it comes back, it’s time to internal organs, or viscera. The two main cavities 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, call ambulance. You shouldn’t try to drive yourself or are called the ventral and dorsal cavities. The grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes; and strain. Add a a loved one with these symptoms. The ambulance has ventral is the larger cavity and is subdivided into pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink special equipment and trained people who can help you two parts (thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities) as needed. more quickly. by the diaphragm, a dome-shaped respiratory muscle.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH Prioritise your happiness LINEO MABEKEBEKE include marriage, friendship, work [email protected] performance and mental health. People she notes start to Local private psychologist Libakiso achieve more of their goals and Mofana, says happiness is often find greater satisfaction in their thought of as any positive emotion, lives when they are happy. and words that people often use Despite its personal nature, to describe being happy include she says one can often recognise joy, gratitude, delight as well as happiness in others, just as other enjoyment. people can recognise it in him or She says being happy is her. important because a happy “The problem is; there is no person is more likely to have a one-size-fits-all formula for healthier lifestyle habits including happiness, that is because it is a a healthier diet, getting regular subjective experience, what makes exercise and even better sleep. you happy, may not necessarily Ms Mofana says happy people make others happy,” she indicates. tend to live longer, because Because people are all unique, their perception of pain may she says what exactly brings one be lessened; especially if they joy will be unique too, though have chronic pain conditions like there are some similarities. arthritis. Taking responsibilities, she She further shows that a happy says means one is going to do what person enjoys more success across is necessary to experience more experiences into good ones. yourself to be who you truly are. to be, or who you think you should multiple areas of life besides joy in life, adding that positive She notes: “It is impossible to When you try to mould yourself be, you are disrupting yourself and health, adding that these areas expectations can help from the be happy when you do not allow into who someone else wants you your happiness.”

LINEO MABEKEBEKE [email protected] Malnutrition cripples health of QUTHING – The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator Salvador Niyonzima says on hand and respiratory hygiene. malnutrition cripples the health children in Lesotho The Programme will be of children in Lesotho, often implemented in four districts times even leading to death. with high stunting rates, Speaking at the Maximum including Mokhotlong, Botha- Intervention Programme (MIP) Bothe, Thaba-Tseka and Quthing. launch ceremony, which was It will support the held this week in Quthing, Mr diversification diets in hard- Niyonzima said malnutrition to-reach areas and among the is a problem that can be solved most vulnerable populations by and prevented if all continue introducing community-based to combine eff orts together in promotion and production of order to achieve a sustainable highly nutritious foods. reduction of the problem in The UN in Lesotho recognises Lesotho. that nutrition is central to the The government and the UN sustainable development agenda in Lesotho offi cially launched the and that there is need to act in a MIP with the aim of enhancing coherent and collective manner in food and nutrition security in the terms of policies, actions, staffi ng country. and resources. The MIP is supported by the Several initiatives have been Renewed Eff orts Against Child undertaken by the leadership in Hunger (REACH), an inter- the country to raise awareness agency (FAO, WHO, UNICEF, on the importance of nutrition. WFP and IFAD) partnership that The national policy on food and aims to support the government nutrition was endorsed by the by promoting a country-owned government in 2016. and country-led, multi-sectorial Furthermore, His Majesty approach to addressing King Letsie III remains malnutrition. an advocate on issues of The nutrition situation The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Lesotho Salvador Niyonzima nutrition and the prevention of remains a great concern in malnutrition and stunting as the Lesotho. Micronutrient deficiencies are also anaemic. guiding them on vegetable African Union (AU) Champion on According to the 2018 rife among children aged six to 59 The MIP was offi cially launched production, with the aim of Nutrition, as well as the Food and Multiple Indicator Cluster months, 52% of these have an iron in Quthing, Qomo-qomong, in the promoting dietary diversity. Agricultural Organisation (FAO)’s Survey, stunting rates among deficiency/anaemia. Over 27% of village of Ha Ramosoeu where The community was also Special Ambassador on Nutrition children under the age of five girls and women and 14 % of boys members of the community were provided with information on child and the World Bank’s Human remain high at 34.5%. and men in the 15-49 age range are provided with educational materials feeding during COVID-19, as well as Capital Ambassador. Thursday, November 5,26, 2020 2020 HEALTHYLivingNEWS 11

In the past 10 months, as Covid-19 has swept the globe, the internet How can you trust what you and media have also been ablaze with stories, reports and ever- changing guidelines on how to stay safe in a world that appears to be out of control. But what should we are told about COVID-19? believe and what can we trust? As importantly, how do we spot ‘fake news’ and misinformation? In this Debates and disagreements special advisory, a collective of are usual in the world of scientific over 20 of SA’s leading doctors and and medical research. We welcome scientists off er their advice. debate among colleagues, and we Living in a digital world means have rigorous processes like peer that we have access to the latest review, ethics committees, regulatory information on just about any oversight, safety boards and double- subject. While this can be powerful blind research methods that help to and empowering, it can also be inform our discoveries and ensure harmful. Access to information that any biases are brought to light. online is empowering because we can These processes are not always stay abreast of the latest knowledge perfect – the sciences are not about Covid-19 and can share useful immune to fraudsters, media-hungry data that, in the interests of public charlatans, and reckless outsized health, can help people change their egos – but agreement on what we behaviour and stay safe. know tends to be a self-correcting, However, it’s increasingly diffi cult iterative process. And, in general, to know how to sift out the truth from debate and dissent are not suppressed the masses of lies, misinformation or controlled. and myths that are also all over the Over the last few months internet and social media, in an however, while frontline health environment where the phrase “fake workers have been risking their lives news” is applied to anything someone (and many healthcare workers have does not agree with, and truth is a died in South Africa, as have some political and ideological tool. of their family members) to treat As scientists and clinicians, we people ill with Covid-19, we have been are in a challenging position with dismayed at the spread of accusations Covid-19. We are discovering how to that we “know nothing about this approach this novel virus in real time, virus”. just as it creates chaos and devastates This is simply untrue; a huge wired into scientific debates from for the public, but because we are When we don’t know something, communities all over the world. We amount of new knowledge has every corner of the globe. doing our best to save lives and we are honour-bound to admit it. still don’t know enough about why the emerged since January 2020, and We do not suppress evidence- ensure that the virus is contained in And when we do know, we have a virus manifests so severely in some this has built on substantial prior based dissent. We have seen this the absence of biomedical preventive responsibility to ensure that we people and not others; whether some knowledge about this class of virus, during the Covid-19 pandemic measures, including prophylaxis and disseminate these findings far and people can be infected more than as well as the novel coronaviruses already – some substandard or even vaccines. wide in a way that is easily digestible once, and what the lasting impacts of responsible for Severe Acute fraudulent “research results” were Truth and fiction to a wide array of audiences. Covid-19 are on the body. Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) published but soon called out and There is a famous adage that This is the essence of public Scientific and medical advice and Middle East Respiratory corrected or withdrawn. journalism students are taught: if health; to use our knowledge to around Covid-19 has changed since Syndrome (MERS). There is a strong incentive for you have one person telling you it’s communicate to the populace and to we first began our steep learning This improved knowledge has scientists to not remain quiet when raining and one person telling you develop strategies and behaviours to curve in early 2020. had positive eff ects: For example, the they encounter poor research. Apart it’s sunny, you do not just quote keep people safe and well. To begin with, public health survival rate of people with Covid-19 from scientific ethics, one can gain them both. Instead, you look out the We also have a duty to speak advice focused on physical has improved. a lot (recognition, research grants, window and find out for yourself truth to power distancing and hand hygiene. We are even more dismayed at promotion) from publishing valid which person is telling the truth. Where a government makes poor As the peer-reviewed, evidence- the extraordinary claims that some evidence to the contrary. In this digital age, there are choices or lapses into secrecy and based, scientifically sound researchers have falsified evidence When scientific consensus many people claiming it is raining does not communicate the reasons research emerged, we also began or misled public health offi cials supports a measure such as mask outside when all the scientific and behind decisions, professionals recommending that people wear around the best ways to handle wearing, this is not based on medical evidence tells us it’s sunny. must call these behaviours out. masks, with South Africa one of this pandemic.The scientists and suppressing dissent, but simply Ordinary people don’t know who Where senior media personalities or the first countries to recommend clinicians in this advisory group expresses the fact that the best to believe, especially when some advocacy groups put us all in danger universal mask-wearing outside of live in a world where we exchange available scientific data indicates of those promoting the lies are with misinformation, they must be Asia. data, new research, hypotheses, that wearing masks in public people with resources and power held to account. The practice was already disagreement, controversy and wild spaces, especially when indoors and and hidden agendas. Rumours and Control of this virus, in some common in many east Asian ideas every day. when gathering in groups, helps misinformation spread quickly ways more than ever before, demands countries, so was more easily adopted In fact, research thrives on to slow transmission of Covid-19 on platforms like Facebook or in a collective sense of responsible there. these debates and disagreements. and protects people who may be WhatsApp message groups. community – this means we must be Evidence is clear that the Covid We have active discussion groups particularly vulnerable to infection. We, as scientific and medical critical of those hiding behind cries of bundle works on WhatsApp, where we discuss This is not controversial; it is professionals, have a duty to ensure “groupthink”, conspiracy theories, or This bundle is a collection and critique everything from established science and it is best that we communicate scientific fact reckless and inexpert interpretation of practices such as increasing the government’s approach to practice. properly and make this information of data. ventilation by opening windows, lockdown to new understandings of It is not up for debate. as widely accessible as possible Scientists who collude with physical distancing, wearing a mask immunology. We represent a wide It is not only pointless to set up for all to see. We are bound by governments to legitimise in crowded spaces and sanitising array of disciplines, which stimulates debates about this, but it is also an professional ethics to make sure that unscientific approaches have been a your hands, which reduces the interesting and challenging actively harmful fake controversy. anything we communicate can be feature of many country responses number of viral particles you might discussions, and our research and We advocate wearing masks, not defended by evidence, and we try to across the globe and need to be inhale. other collaborations means we are because we want to make life diffi cult be transparent about this. challenged. DM/MC 12 Thursday,Thursday, November November 26, 5, 2020 TRAVELNEWS &FOOD MONEY IATA Travel Pass Key to reopening Recipe Of The Week Stuff ed Peppers Pasta Casserole borders safely development of this solution and will undertake a trial to demonstrate that this Inspired by the classic lightly grease a casserole GENEVA - The International Air Transport convey test information to airlines and border platform combined with COVID-19 testing Association (IATA) announced that it is in authorities. can reopen international travel and replace stuff ed bell peppers dish, this dish. (2 ½ - 3 quart baking the final development phase of the IATA “Today borders are double locked. quarantine. comforting pasta casserole dish will work.) Travel Pass, a digital health pass that will Testing is the first key to enable international IATA Travel Pass Key to reopening holds all those fl avors inside. Slice onions and peppers thin. support the safe reopening of borders. travel without quarantine measures. borders safely Preheat a large cooking pan The airline industry demands a cost Governments are beginning to use The second key is the global information over medium heat. Add some testing as a means of limiting the risks of infrastructure needed to securely manage, eff ective, global, and modular solution to COVID-19 importation when re-opening share and verify test data matched with safely restart travel. IATA Travel Pass is 1 med. yellow onion vegetable oil, onions and their borders to travellers without quarantine traveller identities in compliance with based on industry standards and IATA’s 1 lg. green bell pepper peppers. Cook veggies until measures. IATA Travel Pass will manage border control requirements. That’s the proven experience in managing information 1 lg. orange bell pepper soft ened. and verify the secure flow of necessary job of IATA Travel Pass. We are bringing flows around complex travel requirements. 1 lb ground beef Add ground beef to the IATA’s Timatic is used by most airlines testing or vaccine information among this to market in the coming months to also 1/3 cup tomato sauce pan. Break it up as much meet the needs of the various travel bubbles to manage compliance with passport and governments, airlines, laboratories and 5-6 leaves of basil as possible, cover, and cook travellers. and public health corridors that are starting visa regulations and will be the base for the IATA is calling for systematic COVID-19 operation,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s global registry and verification of health 1 ½ tsp oregano for a few minutes. Stir well testing of all international travellers and the Director General and CEO (pictured). requirements. Salt breaking up clumps of beef. information flow infrastructure needed to IATA Travel Pass incorporates four open IATA’s One ID initiative was endorsed Fresh cracked black pepper Add tomato sauce, salt and enable this must support: sourced and interoperable modules which by a resolution at its 75th Annual General ¾ to 1 lb dry farfalle pasta pepper. Mix and continue to can be combined for an end-to-end solution: Meeting in 2019 to securely facilitate travel Governments with the means to verify 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar- cook, covered, until beef is the authenticity of tests and the identity of Global registry of health requirements processes with a single identity token. It is those presenting the test certificates. – enables passengers to find accurate the base for the IATA Contactless Travel App Jack cheese mix done. Stir in oregano and Airlines with the ability to provide information on travel, testing and eventually for identity verification that will also manage chopped basil. Stir in pasta accurate information to their passengers on vaccine requirements for their journey. the test and vaccination certificates. and transfer the mixture into test requirements and verify that a passenger Global registry of testing / vaccination “Our main priority is to get people Cook pasta according to the a prepared baking dish. traveling again safely. In the immediate meets the requirements for travel. centres – enables passengers to find testing package directions, drain and Spread shredded cheese all Laboratories with the means to issue centres and labs at their departure location term that means giving governments digital certificates to passengers that will be which meet the standards for testing confidence that systematic COVID-19 testing set aside. over the top and bake for 15- recognized by governments, and; and vaccination requirements of their can work as a replacement for quarantine Preheat oven to 350 and 17 minutes. Travellers with accurate information on destination. requirements. And that will eventually test requirements, where they can get tested Lab App – enables authorized labs develop into a vaccine program. The IATA or vaccinated, and the means to securely and test centres to securely share test and Travel Pass is a solution for both. And we vaccination certificates with passengers. have built it using a modular approach Contactless Travel App - enables based on open source standards to facilitate passengers to (1) create a ‘digital passport’, interoperability. (2) receive test and vaccination certificates It can be used in combination with other and verify that they are suffi cient for their providers or as a standalone end-to-end itinerary, and (3) share testing or vaccination solution. The most important thing is that certificates with airlines and authorities to it is responsive to industry’s needs while facilitate travel. This app can also be used by enabling a competitive market,” said Nick travellers to manage travel documentation Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, digitally and seamlessly throughout their Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security. journey, improving travel experience. The first cross-border IATA Travel Pass IATA and International Airlines Group pilot is scheduled for later this year and the (IAG) have been working together in the launch slated for quarter one 2021. Thursday, November 26, 2020 NEWS 13 14 Thursday, November 26, 2020 OBITUARIESNEWS + IN MEMORIAM Tributes to family and friends Nomasonto Maswanganyi legend, and most South Africans and the entire world are still stunned by Mshoza’s sudden passing. Kwaito star Mshoza dies at 37 “Although she had been on the scene for as long as many can DIED, 37, South African kwaito remember, it feels as if we have lost Nomasonto Maswanganyi, who is the 37-year-old far too soon,” some of popularly known as Mshoza died on the tributes showed. November 19 at the Far East Rand The late kwaito star had been Hospital in Johannesburg, from married three times since her diabetes related complications. first marriage to Mpumalanga The news of Mshoza’s passing was announced by the friend of the late star - media personality, Khanyi Mbau. Announcing her passing in a Yet another loss tweet, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) to the music said: “Yet another loss to the music industry. It is with great industry. It sadness that we acknowledge the is with great passing of kwaito star Nomasonto Maswanganyi, affectionately known sadness that we as Mshoza.” Maswanganyi’s manager, acknowledge the Thanduxolo Jindela, also released a statement on the Kwathole Conexion passing of kwaito Facebook page confirming her death. star Nomasonto The post read: “It is with great sadness to announce the death of Maswanganyi, Nomasonto "Mshoza" Maswanganyi. “’The Kortes’ hitmaker affectionately succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this morning (Nov 19). She known as Mshoza was 37. “She will be deeply missed as an ultimate entertainer who loved being businessman Jacob Mnisi, in 2007. on stage. Not only did she radiate It was Mnisi who called off the star quality, but Mshoza was a media wedding in 2011, accusing Mshoza of darling.” abusing him. Jindela also confirmed that the The Kortes hitmaker then kwaito hit-maker had died from walked down the aisle with Durban complications stemming from businessman Thuthukani Mvula in diabetes, a condition which she had 2017. But the union collapsed after been living with for years. the singer claimed that Mvula had “She was rushed to hospital as physically abused her. she suffered from diabetes which was On February 13, Mshoza tied the serious and it caused her to go in and note with East Rand businessman out of hospital. Her passing comes as Prince Dlamini at a Home Affairs a shock because she is the queen of office in Joburg in a low-key kwaito who is loved by all fans in the ceremony attended by close friends country,” Jindela also said. and relatives. When news of her passing broke, The married couple lived in celebrities and friends from all over Vonveld Park on the East Rand. South Africa sent tributes to the star live. I will miss you and always love Mourners congregated at Lasizwe. However, the union with Dlamini on social media. you dear friend Nomasonto ‘Mshoza’ Bassline, Newtown for the fallen Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is believed to have lasted only five Close friend and media Maswanganyi.” kwaito star’s memorial service on only a small number of people were months. personality, Zola Hashatsi said: Others like Babes Wodumo, Wednesday. allowed at the service with the Mshoza’s funeral service will “All we are left with are memories. Boity, Jub Jub and Lerato Kganyago In attendance were fans, family memorial being streamed online. be held at the House of Treasures Thank you for showing me how to also penned tributes. and friends such as Mbau and It’s never easy to say goodbye to a Ministries in Rispark on Saturday. 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Be Car-Smart the glove compartment every time you volume. However, mobile phone use at risk. 5% of drivers say they’ve get in the car," transportation experts at the wheel is still prevalent and applied cosmetics when driving. advice. Many drivers will eat or drink 31% of motorists say they’ve spoken As you can see, there are plenty Eliminate distracted driving behind the wheel (35% in fact), and without a hands-free kit - whilst 30% of ways you could be distracted Traffi c accidents contribute to a will lead to the driver’s attention many will be surprised that this is the say they’ve texted when driving. If when at the wheel. Distracted driving signifi cant number of personal being drawn away. most common cause for distracted you’re texting at the wheel, your risk results in many accidents and deaths compensation claims. Drink related There are plenty of ways you driving. There’s every chance you’ve of crashing increases 23 times. For on a yearly basis and is the leading accidents take up a fair chunk of could be distracted too. As driving had breakfast or lunch when on the those dialling, risks rise 12 times. cause of death for 16-19-year-olds. these, but distracted driving is also instructors stress, your hands tend to move and this is putting you at risk. Those you’re travelling with are Pedestrians are becoming more at responsible for its fair share. follow where your eyes are looking. The radio is a staple fi xture in also a distraction to your driving, risk from distracted drivers too and Plus, distracted driving isn’t Adjusting the radio dial takes 5.5 every vehicle, but also a primary cause whether it’s a friend or family deaths have increased 19% since rare. As many as 72% of drivers seconds - and that's 5.5 seconds for distracted driving. Whether it’s member to the left or a screaming 2009. Distracted driving is diffi cult to have admitted to multitasking whilst when eyes may not be on the road fi nding your favourite radio station, child in the back. Most parents avoid unless you take precautionary driving and as such are putting and both hands may not be on putting in a new CD or skipping songs, surveyed say they’ve taken their measures and be defensive driver, themselves and their passengers the wheel. Dialing a phone triples your eyes will be off the road. 63% of eyes off the road ahead to comfort especially when you consider long at risk. There are three forms of your risk of a crash. Reaching for drivers admit to fi ddling with the car's a crying child. Up to 40% of drivers commutes, the mind wandering or distracted driving: a moving object increases it nine radio, air con or entertainment system admitted to being distracted by your attention being diverted for even Visual: These distractions will times. Worst of all is texting, which when driving - which in itself is a other passengers in the car. If you’re a split second. Plus, you’re also at risk lead to the driver’s eyes being taken makes you 23 times more likely to severe distraction from the road. running late, you may be tempted to from other distracted drivers on the away from the road. Manual: Manual crash. It’s little surprise to fi nd mobile apply your makeup whilst driving. road - whether it’s someone using a distractions cause the driver to take "Avoid the temptation to phones on the list and of course, However, from mascara and eyeliner mobile phone, grooming, changing one or both hands from the wheel. multitask behind the wheel thanks to tech such as hands-free to lipstick and blusher, you’ll be their music or trying to calm a Cognitive: Similar to visual but altogether and put your cell phone in kits, this has thankfully decreased in putting yourself and other motorists distressed child. Suzuki Centurion takes top award including the best results for Suzuki … in a hotly contested Dealer of the Year 2019/20 Awards Mobility Finance, good service quality, great sales support and freely available service and repair parts. The best performing dealers win Elite Awards, and this year Centurion and six others won Elite Awards. These dealers are Suzuki Northcliff , Menlyn, Queenstown, Montana, Johannesburg South, and Bramley, last year’s overall winner. Coming in at a close second are the Platinum Dealers. They include Suzuki Bryanston, Bassonia, West Rand, Klerksdorp, Alberton, Vredenburg, Polokwane, Boksburg, and Hatfield. “We were blown away by the level of service at all our dealers,” says Venter. “Even more impressive is the fact that 16 dealers were recognised in the Elite and Platinum categories, despite more stringent criteria, which means that they had near perfect scores from their customers.” Other significant awards handed out during the Dealer Conference include the Dealer to Watch – Suzuki Zululand – the Most Improved Dealer – Suzuki Bryanston – and the Dealer Group with the Most Sales – IPOP SA. Suzuki Bramley was recognised as the Top Selling individual dealer and Suzuki Piet Retief had the best market share in its area. Lastly, Suzuki recognised individuals for their contribution to their dealers and the brand’s success. After a year away, the trophy for the “The past year has been tough, yet has doubled in size several times since and the awards for the best Service Colin McClaren from Suzuki Alberton 2019/20 Suzuki Auto Dealer of the Year our dealer network has broken its own then and has moved from a small brand Satisfaction Index and best Customer was the Technician of the Year, Moosa competition returns to Centurion. sales records almost as many times as the to one of South Africa’s best-selling Satisfaction Index. Centurion also won Toff ar of Suzuki Table View was the Suzuki Centurion won the Dealer of group has,” says André Venter, divisional brands. the certificate and trophy for the top Service Manager of the Year, Odette the Year Award after receiving no less manager for sales and marketing at “Despite this immense pressure on Large Category Dealer in the group. Allers of Suzuki Queenstown the Best than 10 awards throughout the day, when Suzuki Auto South Africa. our sales and service support network, Several other dealers performed very Parts Manager, and Danie Labuschagne Suzuki handed out regional and quarterly In support of Venter’s statement is our dealers have never wavered, but well during the conference, including of Suzuki Menlyn was the best Sales awards, and in the evening, when the best the fact that Suzuki handed performance rather increased the quality of their Suzuki West Rand (Top Medium Dealer Manager. performing dealers were singled out. awards to nearly half of its dealers to service to where Suzuki is now one of the and Top Medium Dealer in the Mobility “We look back at our first 12 years in This year, the Dealer of the Year recognize and reward their exemplary two most-awarded brands in the Cars. Finance category), Suzuki George (Top South Africa with great fondness and are Awards formed part of Suzuki Auto’s performance. co.za Consumer Awards for its customer Small Dealer) and Suzuki Queenstown especially thankful for our supportive, dealer conference, which was titled “The baseline measurement that service,” says Venter. (Top Rural Dealer and Top Rural Dealer hard-working, and customer-focused “Build on the Best” and which focused we used to identify the best performing Before winning the overall prize as in the Mobility Finance Category). Suzuki dealers. We look forward to welcoming on maintaining the positive customer dealers is significantly higher than the Suzuki’s best dealer for 2019/20, Suzuki Queenstown also won the award for Best even more dealers into the fold in the service and sales growth that have seen winning percentage of our Dealer of the Centurion received an Elite Dealer Award, Sales Practice and Best Parts Practice. year to come and to give each customer Suzuki move from a Top 10 to Top 6 Year Award from our first competition the Award for the best Service Practice, As before. Suzuki singled out several the level of sales and service support brand since hosting the last Dealer of the just over a decade ago. “This is very the Best Parts Practice Award for every dealers for performing at a very high that Suzuki has become known for,” says Year Awards. impressive if one considers that Suzuki quarter in the period under review average score across all categories, Venter. Thursday, November 5,26, 2020 2020 NEWS 19

Pro infotainment system recognised by AUTOBEST Nissan to address the future of mobility awards … Nissan South Africa participates at annual … as Prestigious European motoring jury in Africa HyperMobility Digital Engagement Conference awards Jaguar Land Rover’s Pivi Pro the SMARTBEST award for best connected technologies Jaguar Land Rover’s new Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment has been recognised by the prestigious motoring jury AUTOBEST, receiving the SMARTBEST 2020 award dedicated to the best connected technologies in the industry. Jaguar Land Rover’s new Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment has an industry- leading design and shares electronic hardware with the latest smartphones. The fast-responding and intuitive Pivi Pro system allows customers to make full use of Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) technology, without compromising its ability to stream music and connect to apps on the move. The always-on and always-connected Pivi Pro set-up sits at the heart of Jaguar and Land Rover models and its high-resolution touchscreen allows customers to control all aspects of the vehicle using the same processing hardware as the latest smartphones. In addition, customers can connect two mobile devices to the infotainment head unit at once using Bluetooth, so the driver and passenger can enjoy hands-free functionality concurrently without the need to swap connections. AUTOBEST Chairman Dan Vardie Nissan South Africa will participate in the electric and autonomous vehicles, there are industry with great potential to be a catalyst for said: “This is one of the most ambitious prizes HyperMobility Digital Engagement Conference, increasing opportunities to meet the needs of the economic growth. To tap into this opportunity, we off er, dedicated to the best connected taking place virtually on 18 November. Chairman African market. digitalization and more sustainable and technologies we have in the industry. This year, Nissan Africa South & Managing Director Nissan “Mobility is expected to transition customised mobility services are required. Pivi Pro proved to be unchallenged by any of the Egypt at Nissan Motor Corporation, Mr. Mike increasingly from being product-centred to “Smarter mobility solutions represent key competitor’s on-board connected technology, Whitfield will represent the company as a keynote being service-centred in Africa as urban density avenues for economic inclusion in Africa as they not to mention the simplicity in operation as the panel speaker and will unpack the impact of increases. This shift has been accelerated due to provide individuals with access to income earning driver can focus on driving. Access to 90 per cent the current operating environment and propose the COVID-19 pandemic. Our vision is to move opportunities," Mike Whitfield adds. of commonly used functions from the display solutions for the industry beyond the pandemic. people to a better world through Nissan Intelligent The Hypermobility conference is endorsed with a maximum of two clicks.” The future of mobility relies on the industry’s Mobility; it’s our commitment to making safe, by NAAMSA and will be powered by AutoTrader. Peter Virk, Director of Connected Car collective ability to develop innovative solutions smart and sustainable mobility available to more Under the theme Navigating the turbulence and Future Technology for Jaguar Land Rover that are both effi cient and sustainable. This people in Africa,” says Whitfield. together towards mobility 4.0, the conference will said: “Pivi Pro is testament to the incredible is particularly relevant as the world adjusts According to the African Association of consist of three panel discussions with keynote work within our software engineering teams and and responds to the impact of COVID-19 and Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in 2019, speakers from across the automotive industry, we’re delighted to have been recognised with as Africa’s urban population grows. From the global automotive industry increased its focusing on business strategies and examining this award. With one Long Term Evolution (LTE) manufacturing vehicles and components to interactions on the continent, as Africa is widely the impact of pandemic on the automotive modem and eSIM dedicated to the Software- service and repair technologies required for considered the final frontier for the automotive industry. Over-The-Air (SOTA) technology and the same set-up looking after music streaming and apps, our latest cars have the digital capacity to keep customers connected, updated and entertained at … as Volvo Cars uses latest all times anywhere in the world. You could liken the design to a brain, with each half enjoying its gaming technology to Ultimate driving simulator! own connection for unrivalled and uninterrupted develop safer cars service. Like the brain, one side of the system full-body haptic suit maker Teslasuit. headset. The Varjo XR-1 Developer Edition headset looks after logical functions, like SOTA, while the According to Casper Wickman, senior leader of uses video cameras to enable mixed reality and other takes care of more creative tasks.” User Experience at Volvo’s Open Innovation Arena and provides mixed or virtual reality at a high-definition Volvo Cars engineers call it “the ultimate driving navigation is ready as soon as the driver simulator”, but it is not just an excuse for them to one of the hosts of the livestream, this enables Volvo resolution. With the Varjo XR-1 headset, the objects is behind the wheel, while the embedded apps indulge their inner basement gamer. Instead, the Cars to study authentic human reactions in a safe and environments created in Unity can be seamlessly Swedish company’s ground-breaking mixed-reality environment and at a fraction of the cost of a real test. integrated into the real world. available – including Spotify, Deezer and simulator is used to make new strides in safety and “Working together with great companies like Through the application of forces, vibrations, TuneIn – provide full functionality even without autonomous driving technology. Varjo, Unity and Teslasuit has allowed us to test so or motions, haptic technology makes it possible to your smartphone. Further connected features A setup with a moving driving seat, a steering many scenarios that look and feel totally real, without recreate the experience of touch when interacting with include Google and Microsoft Outlook calendar wheel with haptic feedback and a crystal-clear virtual having to physically build anything,” says Casper the virtual world. By wearing Teslasuit’s advanced integration which enables the driver to view work reality headset would make any serious gamer jealous, Wickman. “It lets us test drive actual cars in through full-body haptic suit, Volvo’s simulation testers can diaries and even join important calls through but Volvo Cars’ simulator takes this concept to the next traffi c scenarios that look and feel real, but can be physically feel small reproductions of the forces one the hands-free system. Meanwhile, weather at level, making it hard to tell reality from simulation. adjusted at the touch of a button.” would experience in a crash, while experiencing no destination gives a forecast depending on the Which is exactly the point. When developing safety systems for cars, like actual risk. The suit also enables Volvo’s engineers route entered in the navigation system. Using cutting-edge technology collision-avoiding technologies, testing is crucial. But to test these reactions by studying how muscles, Pivi Pro connectivity is provided by the latest from the leading real-time 3D development testing these systems in reality can be dangerous, stress levels, and heart rate react under stress, and dual-sim technology with two LTE modems platform Unity and Finnish virtual and mixed reality time-consuming and expensive. Virtual and mixed apply this learning in creating the next generation of enabling the system to carry out multiple experts Varjo, the simulator involves driving a real reality simulations, however, allow for perfectly safe safety systems aimed at avoiding and mitigating risky car on real roads. It combines life-like, high definition testing in authentic environments, without having situations. functions at the same time, such as streaming 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full- to build any physical prototypes or set up complex The simulation scenarios are created using media and downloading SOTA updates, without body Teslasuit that provides haptic feedback from a scenarios. the latest real-time 3D software from Unity, compromising performance. The cutting-edge virtual world, while also monitoring bodily reactions. “By using this cutting-edge technology, we are the company behind one of the world’s most connectivity also ensures minimal interruptions This combination of software and hardware allows exploring and leading the development for creating popular development platforms for video game caused by coverage blackspots as it roams across Volvo Cars engineers to endlessly simulate traffi c safe cars in the future. It’s great to play a part in that,” development. Using Unity, Volvo experts can create network providers for the strongest signal. scenarios on a real test track road while using a real said Casper Wickman. virtual environments and objects to use in simulations Advanced SOTA connectivity enables car, all in total safety. Engineers can gain important Last year, Volvo Cars, together with Varjo, or put a fully accurate 3D model of any Volvo car customers to download and install software insights on the interaction between people and the car became the first car maker to make it possible design into any virtual environment, assessing the updates without having to visit a Jaguar retailer. to drive a real car while wearing a mixed reality design in diff erent lights, locations and weather. for development of new safety, driver assistance and Updates are downloaded in the background, with autonomous driving features. customers notified by an alert detailing the key Testers can be exposed to imagined active safety and driver assistance features, upcoming changes. For updates that require the vehicle autonomous drive user interfaces, future car models to be switched-off , customers can schedule a and many other scenarios. It can be used on real convenient time for installation. test track roads or in the test lab, and every scenario To enable almost instantaneous start-up, Pivi is fully customizable. The possibilities are literally Pro has its own dedicated power source, so endless. Pivi Pro infotainment is available on a range Volvo Cars “ultimate simulator” was demonstrated of Jaguar products including F-PACE, E-PACE, yesterday in an event live-streamed from Volvo’s I-PACE, XF and XE. For Land Rover products, Open Innovation Arena and hosted by a team of its the system is available on the New Land Rover innovation experts. Discovery, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Last year, together with Varjo, Volvo Cars became Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover the first car maker to make it possible to drive a real car while wearing a mixed reality headset. Now that Defender. collaboration has been expanded to include Unity and Thursday, November 26, 2020 20 NEWS

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ATP Finals champion Daniil Medvedev says players health will be at risk if quarantine restrictions prevent them from playing or Players must be able to practising in the run-up to the Australian Open. Organisers are in talks with the Victoria state government over the protocols to be put in place for those train ahead of Australian arriving in Australia for the first Grand Slam of the year. State officials said on Wednesday the Melbourne Park tournament would go ahead, though it would Open – Medvedev likely take place a week or two after the scheduled date and that players would have to undergo quarantine. "I'm going to go to Australia when we can to avoid any circumstances that would change

It's just that going out from the room after 14 days of not doing anything and (then) playing five sets right away, I think would be really dangerous for the health of any sportsman your mind about competing there," world No 4 Medvedev told CNN. "If, for instance, you weren't able to compete or to train during quarantine just ahead of the tournament, I don't think the ATP Finals champion Daniil Medvedev tournament is going to happen." Organisers of this year's US and weeks after arriving in Australia anything and (then) playing five sets plans to shift all build-up tournaments "I guess we'll have to wait French Opens established bio-secure and then going straight into a Grand right away, I think would be really leading to the Grand Slam to Victoria. and see what the ATP and the ITF 'bubbles' for players, who were not Slam. dangerous for the health of any Andy Murray told British media (International Tennis Federation) allowed to leave their hotel rooms "(I'm) not complaining that it's sportsman." that players faced a "tricky" decision decide their position is going to be on except to train and play. boring or something like this," the Due to border restrictions over whether to travel to Australia that. But I'm confident that players Medvedev said it would be Russian added. between states and varied quarantine and said he would support mandatory would be into it if it meant the tour "dangerous" for players to be "It's just that going out from requirements by local governments vaccination for competitors at going back to normality," Murray confined to a hotel room for two the room after 14 days of not doing across the country, Tennis Australia tournaments next year. said. CNN Middendorp set for PSL return Maritzburg United have named League side St George last month former Bafana Bafana winger Delron after leaving Kaizer Chiefs having Buckley as their interim coach, but been pipped to the South African reports in Ethiopia suggest he is just league title on the final day of the keeping the seat warm for the return 2019-20 season. of Ernst Middendorp. But the lure of the DStv Buckley will take charge of the Premiership appears strong and side when they host SuperSport he is not set for a fourth spell as United in the DStv Premiership Maritzburg coach, having reportedly on Friday following the axing of resigned at St George on Tuesday. Eric Tinkler as the side lost their He has generally been regarded fifth game in a row against fellow as successful in all of them, helping strugglers Black Leopards last steer Maritzburg away from weekend. relegation danger, and that will be That was part of a run of 12 his task again with the club eager games without a win dating back to to get in an experienced coach with the end of last season which forced knowledge of the league. a change in thinking from the club’s Middendorp also previously management. coached Buckley in the German Middendorp was only unveiled Bundesliga and at Maritzburg late in as coach of Ethiopian Premier his playing career. SuperSport Ernst Middendorp Thursday, November 26, 2020 22 NEWSSPORTS NationalWeather NewsinSports

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the The match starts at Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) has 4pm. LeFA also made announced that all the spectators who will preparations with Lesotho be at attending the CAF Champions League Television for the match match between Bantu FC and Nkana to be televised to cater for FC at Setsoto stadium on Sunday those who will not go to are expected to wear face masks. the stadium. “There will also be a screening process before everyone enters the The Federation of Lesotho stadium and anyone whose their Rugby (FLR) together temperature will be found ranging with the Lesotho National above 37.5 degree Celsius will not Olympic Committee (LNOC) be allowed into the stadium,” hosted a successful coaches’, LeFA stated in a statement. officials and captains' workshop on COVID-19 issues at the LNOC LeFA also showed that boardroom last week. This was done alcoholic drinks will not be as part of preparations for the league allowed into the stadium and commencement. spectators’ vehicles will also MASERU not be allowed into the stadium In preparation for the 2020/21 football season, in a move to address the issue Lioli FC humiliated Lilemela FC 9-0 in a friendly FRIDAY SATURDAY of banned alcohol. All spectators match played on Saturday. Tse-Nala are under the 22°C / 15°C are expected to maintain social mentorship of South African born coach, Ntshieng Tshabalala. distancing throughout the match. SUNDAY Only 6 000 tickets will be sold as the Matlama FC also stunned newly promoted premier league side 30°C / 13°C 23°C / 13°C Prime Minister earlier announced that only 50 percent of the Manonyane FC 3-0 on Friday in another friendly game preparing spectators’ capacity is permitted for outdoor sport activities. for the new football season. MAFETENG

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“We are highly committed to observing COVID-19 protocols before and during the National MTB Championship event, hence we prohibit sharing of bicycles, helmets, pumps or any tools during the event,” he also noted. The competitors, he said will be screened on in December before and after the show, adding that no spectators will watch the race. TEBOHO JAFETA According to the race technical guidelines, [email protected] registrations will close at midnight on the eve of the race and no registration will be done at MASERU – One of Lesotho’s premium the venue. Only distribution of numbers will be cycling events, the National Mountain Bike conducted. Championship will be held on December 12 in Ha Tšiame, after it was suspended for four months due to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Federation of Cycling Lesotho (FCL) publicist Malefane Morie, the We could have held the annual race is normally held in August or race sooner after the ban September but was this time around postponed when all local sporting activities were banned on sporting activities in March because of the pandemic. was lifted but we decided “We could have held the race sooner after the ban on sporting activities was lifted but to shift it to December we decided to shift it to December to allow to allow our defending our defending champion, Tumelo Makae who is based in Switzerland to be back for the champion, Tumelo tournament,” he said, adding they could not hold the event without the national champion. Makae who is based in Makae arrived in Lesotho two weeks ago for Switzerland to be back for the Christmas holiday. “He could not fly to Lesotho earlier due to the tournament air transport restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland,” Morie also Riders are expected to maintain a social said. distance of at least two from one another before Makae is currently based at the the starting time, during the race and after International Cycling Union (UCI) Training the race. A socially distanced prize-giving Centre, where he trains under the Olympic ceremony will also be held after the event for the Solidarity Athlete Scholarship through the top five finishers only. Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC). There will be no price monies awarded Before defending his title in the upcoming this year, but the winners are scheduled to get event, the cyclist who is a member of the UCI rankings. The national female champion, Sufferfest African Dream Team will compete in Likeleli Masitise is set to defend her title. another race in South Africa on December 5. The race categories comprise Junior Boys, Morie said the federation decided to make Youth Boys, Under 14 Boys and Girls as well registrations for the December 12 event through as Development Riders. The senior sections online to avoid the issue of competitors queuing include the Elite and Veteran Women, Veteran up on the competition day. HARD-WORKING: Defending national cycling champion Tumelo Makae Men and Elite Men.

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TEBOHO JAFETA developing the sport from the grassroots level. of participants attended. for the one in Botha-Bothe. [email protected] LCA on Saturday began training the Maseru Similar workshops were held in Leribe and The project according to Molefe is fully district personnel that will operate the hubs Berea a few weeks ago. LCA is to establish sponsored by the International Cricket Council MASERU – After a long break brought about to be established by the association in two hubs in Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Berea, Maseru and (ICC) through ICC Africa. by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lesotho Cricket locations in the capital city, at Lesotho High Mohale’s Hoek. The Leribe hub will be located at Lesotho is the first country to benefit from Association (LCA) has finally began preparing School and Maseru Private Academy. Hlotse High School while the one in Berea will the cricket grassroots project in Africa. The for the implementation of the International According to LCA media liaison officer be established at the Thakaneng Youth Centre. expectation is that if the project succeeds in Cricket Council (ICC) pilot project, which among Clifford Molefe, the training was held at St Stephens High School will house the Mohale’s Lesotho, the ICC will expand it to other African others establishes hubs in Africa as a way of Mabathoana High School where a good number Hoek hub while a location is yet to be identified countries. 224 Thursday,EVERY November THURSDAY 26, 2020 LegendsNEWS of Our Time November 26 - December 2, 2020

He assisted the U-20 national team to secure a semi-final spot in the regional youth The brilliant football tactician tournament (COSAFA) in 2003. In 2004, with the same team, he qualified for the 2005 Benin CAF tournament. As the Under-23 national team head coach, - Lehlohonolo Thotanyana Thotanyana reached the semi-finals in the 2007 SASOL 8 nations tournament in South Africa, where Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Egypt, TEBOHO JAFETA Ghana, Lesotho, China, Botswana and hosts [email protected] South Africa met. Lesotho’s group comprised Egypt, Ghana MASERU – When a serious knee injury forced and Ivory Coast. him to hang up his soccer boots earlier than The national side came top in the group and anticipated, Lehlohonolo Thotanyana did not won the Best Team of the tournament and the entirely despair nor wallow in self-pity like Fair Play awards. most footballers in similar situations normally Between 2014 and 2015, he was assistant do. coach to Notsi at the Garankuwa United second Instead, Thots, as Thotanyana is tier team in South Africa. a ectionately called in football circles focused He also ran several coaching clinics as his attention on the coaching and administration a local Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) components of his beloved sport. coach educator and co-instructor in FIFA Through hard work, commitment and his courses. never-die attitude, today he is one of the most Between 1994 and 1995, he was the proficient football coaches in Lesotho with assistant coach to the late Phumo who led several coaching qualifications under his arm. Likuena. For someone who never played football in From 1998 to 1999 he was the Under-17 the country’s elite leagues, this is indeed a huge national team head coach before he mentored feat rarely achieved in the industry. the national Under-20 side in 2000. At the time he su ered the debilitating Later that year, he became Likuena’s injury forced him out of competitive football, he assistant head coach, deputising the late was playing for a then little known non-league Monyane. club called Tigers in his home town of TY in Between 2003 and 2005, he deputised Berea as a founding member of the team. Matete who led the Under-20 national side. “I was forced to stop playing at the age of 24 Thotanyana became the national Under-23 that was in 1980. But I never actually quit being team head coach in 2007 before he joined part of football because I started concentrating Likuena two years later as assistant to Notsi. on coaching instead,” Thotanyana recalls. Again in 2013 until 2014, he deputised The self-taught coach started reading Thotanyana obtained the FUTURO I course on mainstreaming HIV/AIDS through Notsi who was still Likuena’s head coach. football coaching books and learnt how to Football Coaching Certificate in 1993. football in Pretoria, South Africa. Thotanyana is the son of the late Tšepo and analyse matches on his own. Two years later, he went to Budapest, Apart from attending various coaching ’Manthabiseng Thotanyana of Teyateyaneng in Later on, he met great soccer mentors Hungary with Notsi to study Sport Science for and sports leadership courses, Thotanyana Berea. He is the third child in the family of six - including the late Styles Phumo and Monaheng three months at the Hungarian University of also attended several sports seminars and three boys and three girls. Doc Monyane along with legends like Physical Education, specialising in football. conferences. He was born in 1956 in Orlando East, Seephephe Mochine Matete and Bensen Fisher He obtained a FUTURO II Football Coaching In 1994, he attended the African Union Soweto, Gauteng in South Africa where his who contributed immensely towards his Certificate in 1998, a CAF Advanced Football Sports Council (AUSC) conference in Malawi. parents were working. coaching career. Coaching Certificate in 2000 and a KNVB He also attended a conference in football He attended primary school at St John Today, Thotanyana is a highly revered Coaching Certificate in 2001. matters organised by UEFA and CAF in Bechment in Soweto but only went as far as coach who holds countless coaching certificates He obtained a CAF High Level Football Barcelona, Spain in 2007 and a SOCCEREX Grade Two before his parents returned to acquired all over the world, over the years. Coaching Certificate in 2001 and a FUTURO (soccer fair) seminar in Johannesburg, South Lesotho in 1962 and settled in TY. In 1989, he obtained his first coaching III Refresher Coaching Certificate in Maputo, Africa in 2008. He went to Assumption Primary School certificate from the Federation of International Mozambique in 2007. Thotanyana has had a phenomenal where he did Grade One up to Grade Five before Football Associations (FIFA) Coca-Cola Youth Later that year, he obtained a B-Licence experience as a coach over the past years. his family relocated to Maseru. Football Academy. Football Coaching Certificate from the England In 1993, he won the Independence Cup with He completed his primary education at St The same year he also acquired his first Football Association in Lileshall, England - the premier giants Bantu FC. He guided and gained Bernadette Primary School in 1970. Sport Leadership qualification – the Olympique qualification is equivalent to an UEFA B-Licence promotion to the Premier League with former He obtained his Junior Certificate (JC) at Solidaritie Sport Leadership Certificate. Football Coaching Certificate. A-Division team - Lioli FC in 1996. ’Mabathoana High School in 1973 and later his In 1990 he obtained an Intermediate He also attended an England Football He also secured a place in the CAF Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Football Coaching Certificate from the Association Tutorship workshop in 2007. preliminaries for the Cup Winners Cup with at Maseru High School in 1978. Confederation of African Football (CAF). The following year, he obtained a FUTURO Bantu FC in 1998. After he left high school, he pursued Alongside Khethang Khohlooa and Leslie III Instructors’ Certificate in Mbabane, From 2000 until 2003, he coached newly a Diploma in Applied Psychology through Notsi, he attended the Deutscher Fussball Swaziland. promoted Lifefo FC of Khubetsoana from correspondence with the Intec College in South Bund A License Football Coaching course in In 2009 he obtained a second coaches’ A-Division to the Premier League and secured a Africa between 1988 and 1990. Hennefsieg-Germany in 1992. instructor certificate and attended a GTZ top 8, top 10 and top 5 spots. Thotanyana worked for the Taste of the Employment Bureau of Africa (TEBA) as a clerk from 1978 until 1983. Between 1989 and 1990, he worked for the now defunct Metro Cash and Carry Wholesales as a floor supervisor. After he left the wholesaler in 1990, he became a self-employed entrepreneur who specialised in designer clothing. He joined the government service and worked as a Senior Sports Organiser between 1993 and 2014. His duties included assisting in the promotion and development of sports, working and coordinating with sports associations. From 2003 until 2008, he was attached to LeFA as a Youth Development O© cer in the Technical Department before he was upgraded to the position of a Technical Director in 2015, where he served the football governing body until 2018. When he left LeFA in 2018, Thotanyana joined the TY-based Premier League giants Lioli FC, as head coach until 2019. He is currently back at LeFA where he serves as a Coach Education O© cer, a position he assumed in September. He married Lebohang Thabaneng of Mohale’s Hoek in 1981 and the couple is blessed with three children.