{"id":67216,"date":"2026-03-18T17:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/preparations-for-lesotho-upcoming-census-are-underway"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:19:40","slug":"preparations-for-lesotho-upcoming-census-are-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/preparations-for-lesotho-upcoming-census-are-underway","title":{"rendered":"PREPARATIONS FOR LESOTHO UPCOMING CENSUS ARE UNDERWAY."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Bureau of Statistics in Lesotho has initiated a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea, aimed at preparing them for the upcoming national census. The training will equip them with essential skills for completing census questionnaires and supervising enumerators, ensuring accurate data collection for the country&#8217;s first fully digital census.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) commenced a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea to prepare them for the upcoming national census operations. Statistician Mr.<\/p>\n<p>Mohau Sekhuts\u030coane said the purpose of the workshop is to equip assistant supervisors with the necessary skills and guide them on how to correctly complete census questionnaires.<\/p>\n<p>He added that at the end of the training, the assistant supervisors will sit for a test to assess their understanding of the material, as they will later be responsible for training enumerators in their respective constituencies.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, ICT Coordinator Mr. Ts\u030coanelo Mokoma urged the participants to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in their duties, stressing that consuming alcohol while on duty is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Mokoma further explained that assistant supervisors will oversee the work of an average of four to five census enumerators and ensure completeness, and full coverage of data within their assigned areas.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted that they will be responsible for ensuring that enumerators operate within their designated Enumerator Areas and synchronize the data they collect daily.<\/p>\n<p>The Bureau of Statistics conducts national censuses and surveys to gather Population data and living conditions information to enable government plan development programs and allocate resources effectively. This will be Lesotho\u2019s first fully digital census.<\/p>\n<p>Lesotho has conducted national censuses periodically to gather demographic and socio-economic data, which is crucial for government planning and resource allocation. The upcoming census marks a significant advancement as it will be the first fully digital census in the country, reflecting a shift towards modern data collection methods that enhance accuracy and efficiency in capturing population information. This transition is expected to improve the overall effectiveness of government programs and services based on reliable data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Bureau of Statistics in Lesotho has initiated a 12-day training workshop for 91 assistant supervisors in Berea, aimed at preparing them for the upcoming national census. 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