The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele Maseribane, on Wednesday introduced the newly appointed members of the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) Board of Directors. The Chairperson of the Board is Ms. Mots’elisi Ramakoae, and directors are; Mrs. Mamarame Matela who is LCA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Khauhelo Lebentlele as the Chairperson of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Mr. Phakiso Molise, Mr. Motanyane Makara, Ms. Keneuoe Mohale, Mr. Seth Griffiths Lerotholi and Mr. Bokang Maitin Lehutso. The Board has the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the stewardship, performance and affairs of the Authority and is responsible for effectively safeguarding and promoting the interests of the Authority and the communications sector. Speaking at an event held at the Authority's boardroom, Chief Thesele Maseribane noted that the board is introduced at the time when the government is in the process of finalising the second National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) which he said it is developed to achieve inclusive growth and reduction of poverty through private sector led employment creation. He highlighted that the NSDP II productive sectors are agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, creative arts and technology as well as innovation, saying it is against the government's policy to expect the Authority to align its programmes and projects with those of the government. Instead, Chief Maseribane said as the regulator of the communications sector in Lesotho, the Authority should assist the government in levelling the playing field for the sector to thrive and create employment for youth of this country. He therefore wished them success in their new roles, expressing hope that they will put the sector at a new level. In her vote of thanks, CEO Mrs. Matela said it is with great anticipation that they commence their journey, saying they are privileged that in the 20 years of the Authority's existence, their leadership is women dominated. She encouraged her fellow colleagues that great rewards are a result of the course, thereby saying they should strive hard to improve service delivery. Meanwhile, after introducing the new LCA leadership, the new Strategic Business Plan (2019-2022) was presented. Present at the event were the Deputy Principal Secretary (DPS) of Communications, Acting Director General (DG) Lesotho National Broadcasting Services (LNBS), Directors of different departments within the ministry as well as LCA staff. Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) is a statutory body, established in June 2000, with the mandate of regulating the communications sector in Lesotho. Its mandate entails granting licences to operators, promoting fair competition, approving tariffs, managing the radio frequency spectrum, empowering and protecting consumers, type-approving terminal equipment and other related responsibilities. Lena