By Neo Kolane
Vodacom Lesotho’s managing director, Mohale Ralebitso says the mobile network giant is delighted to be part of the important gesture to strengthen the health resilience and protection against the COVID-19 pandemic for the people of Lesotho.
Ralebitso said this on Saturday during the highly anticipated delivery of vaccines which was received by Prime Minister, Moeketsi Majoro.
“We are conscious of the critical interventions that the private sector can make to the health condition of the Basotho.
“We wish to continue making our humble presence felt in the health and other sectors through our Vodacom Lesotho Foundation to ensure that we make a difference in the lives of the communities within which we operate.
“The vaccines are expected to accelerate Lesotho’s roll-out of its vaccination plan, which has so far benefitted from two 36 000 consignments of the AU-backed AstraZeneca vaccines and the generous assistance by the American people.”
He also said this consignment is the culmination of a March 29 pledge of M15-million by Vodacom Group chief executive officer Shameel Joosub, to the government of Lesotho.
“The donation formed part of Lesotho’s M146-million order made through the AVAT process and also receiving contributions from the private sector, development partners and the government,” Ralebitso concluded.
