Maseru, Jan. 13 — Platinum Credit Lesotho has awarded the best-performing Bootcamper with an investment voucher worth M5,000, in a move aimed at promoting discipline, positive behaviour and a culture of saving among young people.
Speaking during the award ceremony, Platinum Credit Lesotho Head of Operations, Mr. Mopeli Mohale, said the initiative is intended to encourage good behaviour among Bootcampers and motivate other young people to adopt responsible lifestyles. He explained that the investment will mature over a period of five years, after which the funds will be handed over to the beneficiary, Mr. Lithakong Masilo.
On the same occasion, Mrs. Nonvola Tsénase, the manager at Platinum Credit Lesotho emphasised that the initiative is meant to encourage investment among all people, not only the youth. She noted that investing does not require large sums of money, adding that even salaried individuals can invest by setting aside a portion of their income, such as at least 30 percent of their salary.
Receiving the voucher, Lithakong Masilo expressed his gratitude, saying such opportunities do not come easily. He said the investment will help him secure his future and pledged to use the money wisely once it is released after the five-year period.
Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), Lieutenant Colonel Bokang Melato, the Youth Development and Rehabilitation Programme Director at the Bootcamp, congratulated Masilo on his achievement. He said the award serves as motivation for Bootcampers to continue displaying good behaviour and discipline.
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