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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has announced that at least 500 new recruits will soon resume Basic Military Training, marking a crucial step in strengthening the country\u2019s defence and security capacity.<\/p>\n

According to Colonel (Col) Sakeng Lekola, the intake aims to fill up vacant positions left since 2019, following deaths, retirements, and resignations within the ranks.<\/p>\n

Col. Lekola emphasized that the recruitment exercise is not a job creation initiative, but rather a necessary process to ensure that the LDF maintains its operational readiness and manpower balance.<\/p>\n

He urged parents and guardians to cooperate by releasing their children on time and ensuring they adhere to all stipulated regulations and requirements set forth by the Defence Force.<\/p>\n

He cautioned that failure to comply may cause unnecessary delays in the training schedule.<\/p>\n

The Basic Military Training program, which is a foundational phase for all new recruits, focuses on discipline, physical fitness, and national security ethics. The training is also designed to instil a sense of patriotism, responsibility, and loyalty among the recruits as they prepare to serve the nation.<\/p>\n

The resumption of training comes at a time when the LDF continues to play a critical role not only in defending Lesotho\u2019s sovereignty but also in supporting peacekeeping missions, disaster response operations, and community assistance programmes both locally and regionally.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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