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Kingdom of Lesotho/'Muso oa Lesotho (Female suffrage 1966)The former British Colony of Basutoland became an independent constitutional monarchy in 1966

Also see Leshoto Heads of State and Leshoto Parliament

1986-90 Minister of State of Youth and Women's Affairs Anna Matlehma Hlalele
1990-92 Minister of State by the Chairperson of the Military Council
1992-93 Minister of State of Youth and Women's Affairs

1990-92 Minister of Trade and Industry Morena Moletsone G. Mokroane

1993-95 Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Khauhelu Deborah Rasitapole
1995-96 Minister of National Resources
1996-98 Minister of Trade and Industry

1993-98 Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs N. Momorco

1996-98 Minister of Transport and Communication Qmamoshebi Kabi
1998-99 Minister of Environment, Women and Youth
(b. 1939-)

1998 Government Spokesperson Laverne Machine
Was a Colonel in the Army.

1999-2012 Minister of Women and Youth ‘Mathabiso Angeline Lepono
1999-2002 Minister of Environment
2007-12 Minister of Sports and Recreation (Fourth in the Cabinet)
(b. 1941-).

2001-02 Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Pontšo Susan 'Matumelo Sekatle
2002-12 Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs
2015- Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs

2002-12 Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Lebohang Ntšinyi
Lesotho Ambassador to Germany 1994- 2001 (b. 1947-)

2002-04 Minister of Communications, Science and Technology 'Mamphono Khaketla
2004-07 Minister of Natural Resources
2007-12 Minister of Education and Training
2015-16 Minister of Finance
2016- Minister of Foreign Affairs

2002-04 Assistant Minister of Justice, Human Rights, Rehabilitation, Law and Constitutional Affairs
2004-07 Minister of Labour and Employment
2007-12 Minister of Justice and Human Rights and Correctional Services and of Law and Constitutional Affairs Mpeo Mahase-Moiloa

2002-12 Assistant Minister of Education and Training ‘Malijane Norah Maqelepo

2007-12 Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Mphu Ramatlapeng

2007-12 Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and Public Safety Lineo Molise

2007-12 Assistant Minister of Labour and Employment 'Matanki Mokhabi

2012-15 Minister of Education and Training ‘Makabelo Mosothoane

2012-15 Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture Mamahele Radebe

2015- Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Likeleli Tampane

2015- Minister of Agriculture and Food Security 'Mapalesa Mothokho

2015- Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security 'Mamosa Molapo

2015- Deputy Minister of Gender, Youtha and Sports 'Marefuoe 'Muso

2015- Deputy Minister of Health Liteboho Kompi

Last update 23.03.17