Advocate Mampe Matela-Mphana is an LLB graduate from the NUL, she was a senior magistrate in the Magistrates’ courts of Lesotho for over a decade. She joined the banking sector in 1997 and was one of the first two candidates to be trained in the discipline of Compliance culture and introduce it in the field. Advocate Matela-Mphana has immense governance experience from training and her role as a legal advisor but also as a company secretary and compliance officer at the then Lesotho Bank, Standard Bank, Nedbank, and Econet Telecom Lesotho where she was also Chief Regulatory Officer. Advocate Matela-Mphana is currently employed at PicknPay handling all legal, compliance, and industrial relations matters.
With a BCom degree from the National University of Lesotho, a Henley Business School qualification and an associate member of the Institute of Bankers, Mrs. Mathafeng’s career spans a decade in the Banking industry. She most notably held the position of Corporate Manager at Standard Lesotho Bank, a first for a Mosotho female. Undaunted by the challenges of operating what was then a relatively young Hospitality and Tourism industry; she ventured into breaking ground and creating numerous hospitality establishments in Lesotho.
Her business acumen and tenacity as a serial entrepreneur meant undertaking several women centric farming, tourism, and hospitality projects in the northern region of the country. In addition to all her accomplishments, Mrs. Mathafeng was a Member of the Grading awards Committee (Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation) and is currently the Chairperson of the Northern Tourism forum.
Rankobane Mathule, a Board Member at Lesotho PostBank, holds a BSc degree in Mathematics and Physics plus both a BTec. and a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering. He has experience and training in Corporate Governance, IT Governance & Risk Management, Fixed & Mobile telecommunications networks planning and project management from Engineering through to Operations. An experienced leader with an excellent track record of building high performing teams that consistently deliver on customer commitments, whilst achieving operational efficiency.
He has vast experience as a Lecturer in Electronics and Telecommunications, IT and production systems automation, and ICT regulation. He is highly skilled in Telecommunications, leading multi-functional teams across countries, business Management as well as change Team Leadership. Proven track record in business improvement initiatives within a variety of operational and strategic roles. He is also an innovator and someone who thinks out of the box as borne by the several initiatives of national importance from his days as a lecturer at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) to matters of ICT Regulation whilst at LCA.
Lethola Mokete is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Lesotho Institute of Accountants, Mr. Lethola Mokete has over ten years’ experience in leadership and management. Amongst many businesses, Lethola founded and managed two companies; Lounge City (Pty) Ltd, which manufactures and sells custom made furniture and Sky Blue Academy, which tutors professional accounting qualifications.
He gained strategic leadership skills gained from his former role at Lesotho Institute of Accountants as council member, chairman of the council membership recruitment and admissions committee and on his last year, as the Institute’s Vice President. Mr. Mokete also served as Treasurer on the management board of directors of Lephola saving and credit cooperative society limited.
He acquired competencies in accounting, finance, and business advisory in his role as a Business Advisory Division Manager at New Dawn Chartered Accountants, Accountant at Mothae Diamonds Mine, Finance Manager at Mafube Investment Holding and Own account Consulting as Chartered Public Accountant. Mr. Mokete has Lecturing experience gained at Sky Blue Academy and Centre for Accounting Studies and had been Student Representative Council (SRC) President at the Centre for Accounting Studies.
Mrs ‘Makananelo Nkoe is a Chartered Accountant and chartered registered auditor, registered with the Lesotho Institute of Accountants, she has certifications in professional ethics and principles and practices of risk management. She is the partner and founder of Imperium Chartered Accountants and has executive experience in various areas including but not limited to external auditing, internal auditing, risk management, financial analysis, financial statements, taxation, developing SOPs, developing, and establishing internal audit and risk management departments. Currently she is head of Internal Audit at Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation.
Previously she worked as an Audit Manager at New Dawn Chartered Accountants, responsible for the overall service delivery of audit assignments including presentation of audit findings and recommendations to management and to those charged with governance. She served clients across Lesotho within different industries including Mining, manufacturing, petroleum, insurance, retail, construction, parastatals, non-profit organizations, and the public sector.
In addition, she has served Lesotho Institute of Accountants Council and its sub-committees including admissions and registrations committee and Audit and Risk committee. She is currently serving on the Professional Standards and Quality Assurance (technical) committee as well as Disciplinary Committee. Lastly, she is a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Alumna.
Mr. Monaheng Diaho, is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Lesotho PostBank. He holds a BSc in Computer Science & Physics from the National University of Lesotho and an MSc in Information Technology Management from the University of Free State. He also holds a Certificate in Cyber Security Essentials. He is currently employed as a Director Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at Lerotholi Polytechnic and has held various roles with the Institution prior to this appointment. He has 19 years’ experience in ICT and academic administration.
He is an executive member: Treasurer, of the Internet Society Lesotho Chapter, an organisation that is focused on shaping the evolution and the safe usage of the internet while ensuring that everyone has access including the marginalised (especially rural areas). He is a former member of the Governing Council of Lerotholi Polytechnic where his governance and strategic skills were refined.
Throughout his career, he has gained experience in business process optimisation & improvement, change management, people management and leadership with the ability to manage performance and motivate people. Through his interaction with students and parents from different backgrounds he has immense regard and understanding of how to interact with clients, deploying patience, attention to detail and clear feedback to promote products and services.
Mr. Molefi Leqhaoe, the Managing Director at Lesotho PostBank, holds Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Corporate Governance. He is a Certified Expert Negotiator, Certified Rescue Analyst with Masters in Business Administration from the University of Free State.
This cadre is a Fellowship Member of the Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa, an international institution dealing with Corporate Governance and, Institute of Chartered Business Managers. With over 20 years of banking experience, he worked in various functions within the banking sector; from operations to business banking departments.
He gained his experience from different organizations, namely; Lesotho Bank, Standard Lesotho Bank, First National Bank, Econet Lesotho, and currently Lesotho Postbank. He is an exceptional strategist; well skilled and knowledgeable in the banking industry. This Visionary possesses a degree of ability in mentorship and coaching with particular emphasis on Ethical Leadership, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Structured Deals, Business Rescue, and Re-organisation amongst others.
Mr. Mahooana is a certified Oracle Professional with solid experience in database administration, systems administration, business applications support, and development.
He is a Computer Science Graduate with over twenty-two years as an IT professional in the banking and telecommunications industries.
His professional experience extends over the borders of Lesotho having worked in Europe for more than 6 years. He was Applications Manager for Econet Telecom Lesotho implementing and supporting information systems ranging from ERP, mobile wallet, mobile insurance, services provisioning prior to joining Lesotho PostBank. Mahooana currently holds a Chief Operation Officer position at Lesotho PostBank.
Mrs. Morake has more than 20 years of work experience in different industries. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Lesotho PostBank and responsible for the management and planning of the Banks’ financial resources. Prior to joining Lesotho PostBank, she worked as Financial Controller at Lesotho Flour Mills. She holds both MBA degrees from the University of Free State and Chartered Accountant (Lesotho). She participated in the implementation of IFRS 9 for Lesotho PostBank and attended various workshops which include: International Financial Reporting Standards, Integrated Thinking and Reporting, and BASEL II, III & ICAAP. She is a member of the Lesotho Institute of Accountants and Chartered Accountant in Practice.
Advocate Retselisitsoe Makara is a holder of LLB degree from the University of Lesotho. Professionally, he is a member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa. He started his career in 2008 as a practicing lawyer in different law firms in Maseru. In 2011, Adv. Makara joined the Legal Voice Ltd; a legal risk insurance company, as Legal Officer and later promoted to the position of Senior Legal Officer. Then, he joined Lesotho PostBank as Debt Collection and Rehabilitation Officer. In December 2014, was transferred to the Legal Department for the position of Compliance Officer. After his determination and commitment, Makara got promoted to Legal and Compliance Manager, and subsequently to his current title of Chief Legal and Corporate Secretary Officer.
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