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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Dr Bohlale Phakoe, the Central Bank of Lesotho\u2019s director of financial markets, was shot dead last Saturday. Phakoe, who was also a Reverend, was launching his lodge in Marabeng when he was shot.<\/p>\n

Family spokesperson, Katleho Kholokholo, said towards the end of the event Phakoe was told he had a visitor. \u201cHe went outside and met the person in the yard.<\/p>\n

It was during that meeting that he was shot,\u201d said Kholokholo, who is Phakoe\u2019s nephew. \u201cOur understanding is that there was no altercation between Mr Phakoe and the suspect.<\/p>\n

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\nHe said Phakoe had gunshot wounds on the head and the body. Kholokholo said the suspect, who is married to a cousin to Phakoe\u2019s wife, is still at large. This means he was Phakoe\u2019s brother-in-law.<\/p>\n

His motive is unknown but there are varied unconfirmed theories that thepost could not independently verify at the time of going to print. A seasoned banker, Phakoe was also a board member of the Lesotho Revenue Authority.<\/p>\n

He also had a stint on the Kao Mine board. Kholokholo described his uncle as affable, generous and hardworking. \u201cHe was humble and dearly loved his family.<\/p>\n

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\nDr Phakoe was born on June 18, 1969 to the late Rev R T Phakoe and mother Lilian Mabohlale Phakoe. He was the third of six children.<\/p>\n

An excellent scholar with multiple qualifications, his education started at Leribe LEC primary school. His highest qualification is a Masters in Economics obtained from the National University of Lesotho (NUL).<\/p>\n

Dr Phakoe built his career from the bottom up through hard work and diligence. A son of a pastor, he walked in his father\u2019s shoes and the call of God to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

As a pastor in the AME Church, he founded and built St John AME church into a thriving church. He is survived by his wife, his mother, his three sisters and brother, his five children and the entire Phakoe clan. He will be buried on October 16.<\/p>\n

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