The auction details are:

Treasury Bills Issue Number                   :           TB-091-29082007

Auction Date                                         :           29 August 2007

Amount offered (Face Value)                   :           M 160 million

Maturity Date (no. of days)                      :           30 November 2007

Deadline for submission of bids               :           3:00 p.m.,28 August 2007

Announcement of Results                       :           2:00 p.m.,29 August 2007

Deadline for Payment                             :           3:00 p.m.,31 August 2007

Settlement Date                                     :           31 August 2007

The discount rate on 91-days Government of Lesotho Treasury Bills at the most recent similar auction was 7.7613 per cent per annum.

The minimum bid for competitive bids is M 250,000.  Bidders must complete the details on tender form CBL/TBR/1. All bids in sealed envelopes must be deposited in the “Tender Box: Competitive Bids” in the foyer of the Central Bank of Lesotho, Maseru, by the deadline for submission of bids as shown above.