Lesotho: PM Declares State of Emergency

…’The government sees unemployment as a crisis’

PRIME Minister Sam Matekane has declared youth unemployment a state of emergency, expressing confidence that young people are ready to take on the challenge if properly supported.

Speaking at the closure of yesterday’s National Youth Dialogue at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Premier Matekane said he was impressed by the youth’s willingness to propose solutions to the country’s unemployment crisis.

Mr Matekane conceded that unemployment in…