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24/04/2025

Region 5 Hosts Visual Impairment Classification Workshop Ahead of Youth Games
Gaborone, Botswana | 21 April 2025
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 is reinforcing its leadership in inclusive sport through the hosting of a Classification Workshop for Athletics for the Visually Impaired, to be held from 23 to 25 April 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana.

This timely workshop comes as part of Region 5’s broader strategy to enhance technical capacity and ensure equitable athlete participation at the 11th Edition of the Region 5 Youth Games, scheduled for 4 to 13 July 2025 in Windhoek and Swakopmund, Namibia.

The training will be facilitated by renowned Ugandan Classification Specialist, Mr. Joseph Sebwana. It is designed to equip medical and sport professionals with the tools necessary to classify visually impaired athletes ahead of the Final Entry by Name (FEN) deadline of 30 April 2025. Optometrists and technical delegates from five Member Countries — Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia had confirmed attendance by end of business on Thursday 17 April 2025.

“This workshop reflects our unwavering dedication to inclusive sport. It is not only about meeting technical standards but ensuring that every athlete, regardless of ability, is given a fair and empowering platform to compete,” said Mr. Stanley Mutoya, CEO of AUSC Region 5. “We are proud to lead the way in building systems that speak to dignity, access and opportunity for all.”

In line with this vision, Region 5 will be making history by including Special Olympics competitions for the first time ever in the Youth Games. This marks a transformative step toward broad-based inclusion, and sets a new benchmark for regional multisport events on the continent.

To further deepen stakeholder engagement, an Inter-Ministerial Forum on Inclusion is also being organised on the margins of the Games. The forum is expected to bring together Ministers of Sport, Education, and Health from Member States to develop a unified policy approach for inclusive sport across the region.

As part of the “Making Noise” campaign, Region 5 will also launch a targeted digital awareness and activation campaign aimed at heightening visibility and transforming perceptions around sport for people with disabilities. This will be accompanied by a live Assistive Technologies for Sport Exhibition, where delegates and guests will be invited to engage directly with adaptive sporting experiences — including wheelchair basketball and tennis, and blindfolded athletics simulations.

Region 5 continues to set the pace in implementing a progressive, inclusive sporting agenda, ensuring that no athlete is left behind
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22/04/2025

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17/04/2025

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17/04/2025

17/04/2025

Kids' Athletics day with Thabiso Moqhali
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16/04/2025

The Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture,Honourable Motlatsi Maqelepo, hosted a press conference at Setsoto Stadium today. The agenda included two major developments that are expected to significantly uplift the nation's sporting infrastructure:
•Installation of Artificial Turf
•Renovation of Setsoto Stadium

These initiatives signal the government's commitment to improving sports facilities, ensuring athletes have access to world-class surfaces, and enhancing the country's ability to host international events. The installation of artificial turf is expected to make the stadium more durable and adaptable for multiple sporting activities.

The Ministry believes that a revitalized stadium will not only benefit sports but also boost tourism and community pride. For years, Setsoto Stadium has faced challenges, including a ban from hosting international matches due to not meeting FIFA and CAF standards.This has compelled the national football team, Likuena, to play home games abroad, impacting both team morale and national pride.

The upcoming renovations, estimated at M85 million, aim to address these issues by upgrading essential facilities. This initiative not only aspires to restore the stadium's international hosting capabilities but also to boost local tourism and community engagement.

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14/04/2025

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13/04/2025

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10/04/2025

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10/04/2025

Kids' Athletics Day

In an effort to encourage Kids' participation in sports, Mr. Thabiso Moqhali, a Senior Sports Organizer from the Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture hosted a special event at Luka Primary School in Mazenod today. The event was organized to raise awareness for Kids’ Athletics Day, which will be celebrated globally on May 7th.

Mr. Moqhali highlighted the significance of introducing children to sports at an early age, noting that physical activity is a fundamental part of child development. “Sports are essential for growth, starting from early childhood up to the age of twelve. Beyond that stage, we begin to focus on identifying and nurturing talent,” he explained.

Lehlohonolo Sekonyana, the sports master at Luka Primary School, supported Mr. Moqhali’s sentiments. He stressed that sports provide more than just physical benefits, stating, “Athletics help children develop important life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.”

Principal Lehlohonolo Serabele of Luka Primary expressed his strong support for the initiative and called on the government to continue funding and expand the program to schools across Lesotho, including those in remote mountainous areas. “This program plays a crucial role in our children’s holistic development. It is essential that every child, no matter where they live, has equal access to these opportunities,” he said.

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07/04/2025

The Leshoboro Stadium Mafeteng came alive last Friday as it hosted primary schools' athletics nationally. The occasion was graced by esteemed representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, along with the Lesotho National Olympic Committee and Lesotho Sport & Recreation Commission (LSRC) — a true celebration of sportsmanship and community spirit.

Athletes from different schools showcased their dedication and passion, competing in a variety of track and field events that kept the crowd on their feet. The atmosphere was electric, filled with cheers of support and the unifying spirit that sports uniquely inspire.

The presence of the Ministry and LSRC signified the government’s continued commitment to supporting sports development and empowering youth through athletics. Their encouragement and participation added great significance to the event, reflecting the value placed on nurturing talent and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

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03/04/2025

Exploring the legacy of Thaba-Bosiu: A step towards world Heritage Recognition

The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, through the Department of Arts and Culture has today organized a special tour of the iconic Thaba-Bosiu Mountain-the legendary “Mountain of the Night.”
As part of the Ministry’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Basotho rich heritage, a technical team, under the guidance of UNESCO consultant Dr. Pascall Taruvinga, conducted an evaluation of Thaba-Bosiu and other significant sites. This initiative is a crucial step in securing recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site, affirming their outstanding universal value.

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02/04/2025

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02/04/2025

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31/03/2025

The Department of Arts and Culture supports the Thaba-Bosiu community in their initiative to inscribe the knowledge, craft techniques, and skills of making the Basotho hat (Mokorotlo) on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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31/03/2025

Capacity building Workshop
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31/03/2025

The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture through Department of Arts and Culture holds the capacity building workshop from Monday 31st March to 4th 2025 on the revision of the Thaba-Bosiu tentative list file to include the Basotho heritage route from Butha-Buthe to Thaba-Bosiu. The revision will include the Basotho Migration Heritage Route, which encompasses the historical and Cultural sites of Butha-Buthe, Menkhoaneng, Lipetu, Malimong, and related areas. This workshop is necessary due to comments from UNESCO’s advisory bodies, indicating that the Thaba-Bosiu monument on its own does not meet UNESCO requirements for nomination as a heritage site.

The workshop has been organized for culture officers, selected stakeholders, and members of the proposed technical team who will conduct field research, and stakeholder consultations, and prepare the updated nomination document.
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28/03/2025

Letona la Bohahlauli, Lipapali, Bonono le Bochaba Hon.Motlatsi Maqelepo joaloka hlooho ea Lekala o susumetsa Paramente le Lekhotla la Matona h**e ba ke ba talime Bohahlauli le Lipapali ka leihlo le leng kabong ea lichelete.
"Mafapha ana a tla hola ha feela ‘Muso o ka ipha bohlale ba ho tsetela ka matla ho oona." Hocho Hon.Motlatsi Maqelepo ha a kopela Lekala la habo chelete ka Paramenteng.
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