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Thabo Maretlane is a Lesotho politician and a member of parliament for Thaba-Phatsoa.He is a member of Revolution for Prosperity.Mr Maretlane is Tthe founder of the Annual Moshoeshoe Walk.

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  • I joined politics because I want to bring change in this country, I always told businessmen that there is no way we can bring change in this country unless we become active players in politics.
  • As custodians of the tourism sector, we want to see Basotho leading in telling their history.
  • This can be done through storytelling or through deeds that make Lesotho an attractive destination for visitors.
  • Basotho are at a time when they are dealing with reforms and it is important that at this time we come together and join hands
  • We are not united as before and we should bear in mind that the reforms are meant to improve the country and bring us together.
  • We have empowered local communities in various ways. Every year, we leave a mark, whether it’s building schools, churches, or toilets in the area. We also support local organizations such as Hlokomela Banana and other community initiatives. This year, we expect around 1,000 participants.
  • The walk has grown significantly, but Lesotho remains behind when it comes to tourism, even after 200 years of nationhood. Our goal is to ensure that other parts of the country receive recognition, not just a select few tourist destinations.
  • I don’t know anything about those things. A lot has been said about everybody in the executive. I don’t know all these issues which are being spoken about. We are working well as the NEC. We are doing things the right way. This one is new. It’s a propaganda.
  • NEC elections will only be elected after five years and nothing will change.
  • The schools have been built courtesy of the generosity of our sponsors, Ramela and Associates and Manti Sehloho Construction which are both based in neighbouring South Africa. We will also hand over 1000 pairs of school shoes to learners at these schools.
  • The adoption of the slogan is in line with the position we adopted for the first time last year. The slogan for last year’s walk was about the national constitutional and security reforms that that the country is currently grappling with.
  • This is a great opportunity for charity and coming together to get to know one another. As a matter of fact, we are promoting unity which is one of the teachings of Morena Moshoeshoe, which has interestingly also been embraced by other nations such as South Africa and Swaziland.
  • The high unemployment rate in the country can only be addressed through a properly executed strategy to boost tourism. We have a beautiful country that needs to be marketed well to attract tourists.
  • Lesotho has a rich cultural heritage which we are failing to make full use of so that people from other nations can come to appreciate.
  • Moshoeshoe I remains the wisest king in the history of Africa who was able secure this beautiful land we call home and bring different clans together to form one nation.
  • It is high time we became ambassadors of this country and portray it in a positive light to other nations. We should be regarded as the Switzerland of Africa once again and work hard to erase the negative image of political instability that has dented our motherland.
  • The walk will encompass a lot of traditional activities such as performances of the Mokhibo and Mohobelo dances at the resting places.
  • We are also planning a traditional celebration event on the night we arrive in Thaba Bosiu with Famo, Ntlamo, Mokhibo, Mohobelo and other cultural games played at the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Festival.
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