The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) to “do the right thing” and ensure public funds are used responsibly, following concerns over the travel and accommodation expenses of its Board Chairperson, Thabo Khasipe.
Khasipe, who is currently based in Namibia, reportedly had his air tickets and lodging paid for by LEC whenever the Board meets in Lesotho, a move PAC believes goes against the company’s own governance rules.
According to the LEC Board Charter, board members are expected to incur travel and lodging expenses from their own pockets and later claim reimbursements. Acting Corporate Secretary, Dr Phoka Matete, was instructed by the PAC to read out this specific clause during the hearing. The Committee remained unconvinced by the company’s explanation.
Khasipe told the Committee that the clause requires independent legal interpretation, but the Committee insists the clause is clear and should be followed to the letter.
PAC Chairperson, ’Machabane Lemphane-Letsie, said the financial decisions of LEC have wider implications. “Whatever LEC does has a financial impact. Where mistakes have been made, we should not defend them; we must fix
