# Cabinet of Sam Matekane

The Cabinet of Sam Matekane is the incumbent coalition government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It was established on 4 November 2022 following the swearing-in of Prime Minister Sam Matekane on 28 October 2022. It is the fifth coalition government in Lesotho history.

## History

Businessman Sam Matekane's Revolution for Prosperity's won a plurality of seats in the National Assembly in the general election held on 7 October 2023. On 11 October 2023, it was announced that the RFP would form a coalition government with the Alliance of Democrats and the Movement for Economic Change. The coalition agreement between the parties were signed on 21 October 2023. The new cabinet would consists of no more than 15 ministries with the RFP being allocated control of 13 ministries while the AD and MEC would receive one minister each. Matekane was sworn in on 28 October and announced the cabinet on 4 November.
Following a failed vote of no confidence in October 2023, the Basotho Action Party joined the ruling coalition. On 8 November 2023, the cabinet was expanded to accommodate new coalition partners.

## Composition

| Party key | Revolution for Prosperity |
| Party key | Alliance of Democrats |
| Party key | Movement for Economic Change |
| Party key | Basotho Action Party |
| Party key | Lesotho Congress for Democracy |

### October 2022–November 2023

Matekane Cabinet November 2022 to November 2023 :
| Portfolio | Minister | Term |
| Prime Minister | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | October 2022–present |
| Minister of Defence, National Security and Environment | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | November 2022–November 2023 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2022-November 2023 |
| Minister of Health | The Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Education and Training | The Hon. Ntoi Rapapa MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nthati Moorosi MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Finance and Development Planning | The Hon. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism | The Hon. Mokhethi Shelile MP | November 2022–November 2023 |
| Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police | The Hon. Lebona Lephema MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations | The Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition | The Hon. Thabo Mofosi MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Natural Resources | The Hon. Mohlomi Moleko MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, Arts, Culture and Social Development | The Hon. Pitso Lesaoana MP | November 2022–November 2023 |
| Minister of Public Works and Transport | The Hon. Neo Matjato Moteane | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment | The Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi Senator | November 2022–November 2023 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Office | The Hon. Limpho Tau Senator | November 2022–present |

### November 2023–present

Matekane Cabinet November 2023 to present :
| Portfolio | Minister | Term |
| Prime Minister | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | October 2022–present |
| Minister of Defence and National Security | The Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane MP | November 2023–present |
| Deputy Prime Minister | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | The Hon. Nthomeng Majara MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Health | The Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Education and Training | The Hon. Ntoi Rapapa MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nthati Moorosi MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Finance and Development Planning | The Hon. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Trade, Industry and Small Business | The Hon. Mokhethi Shelile MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police | The Hon. Lebona Lephema MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations | The Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition | The Hon. Thabo Mofosi MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Natural Resources | The Hon. Mohlomi Moleko MP | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Gender, Youth and Social Development | The Hon. Pitso Lesaoana MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Public Works and Transport | The Hon. Neo Matjato Moteane | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Labour and Employment | The Hon. Ts'eliso Mokhosi Senator | November 2023–present |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Office | The Hon. Limpho Tau Senator | November 2022–present |
| Minister of Energy | The Hon. Nqosa Mahao MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture | The Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Public Service | The Hon. Mphuthi Mphuthi MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Environment and Forestry | The Hon. Letsema Adonts'i MP | November 2023–present |
| Minister of Law and Justice | The Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi Senator | November 2023–present |