CBS VISION
Our Vision is to be the leading Information Technology company in service and performance in our target market by 2011.

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide and support organisations with modern technology,
Training and consulting. We will realise this mission by: -

• Providing high quality IT solutions which satisfy customer needs.

• Delivering to our shareholders by achieving sustainable growth through
  financial and value realisation.

• Attracting, developing and retaining people with the right skills and passion for
  delivery.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Computer Business Solutions (CBS) was founded in 1998. Today, it is the flagship of Lesotho’s business solutions on all Information Technology (IT) related matters. We provide modern consulting services to the public and corporate customers. We offer a complete range of IT business solutions and training, maintaining and cultivating the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit.

CBS is an independently owned Lesotho company. We participate consistently in International accreditation programs, with keen focus on quality. Our strategic partners world-wide share with us adequate knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and solutions. We are a highly competitive player regionally with major clients in the SADC and some clients overseas.

An indisputable IT consulting leader in Lesotho, CBS often fulfils large-scale project requirements of the Lesotho Government and major Lesotho corporations. Almost 90% of large organizations in all key industries are CBS clients. We have executed demanding software, infrastructure, security, and training projects for many organizations in Lesotho and South Africa. CBS has delivered solutions that measure up to world standards for global organizations and international donors.

COMPANY RESOURCES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STAFF CAPACITY
CBS management and staff comprises technical and business specialists. There are qualifications such as PhD, MBA, M. Eng., M.Sc., B.Sc., B. Tech, and National Diploma across various employee levels. Many employees have attained International (industrial) certifications in their areas of expertise. CBS members regularly upgrade their academic qualifications and professional certifications, with CBS offering financial assistance.

FACILITIES AND PREMISES
CBS occupies two office blocks right in the center of town. The Head Office is situated in the Post Office building (Phase I), and the Branch Office is in the Alliance insurance complex. Both offices are easily accessible to clients.

CBS workers use more than one hundred computers and electronic devices on a secure cluster of networks for training, development, research, and experimentation. Two high speed connections (broadband) link the company networks to the Internet. There are several training and experimentation laboratories.

A fleet of cars and vans enables speedy response to customer needs and support.
Year after year, CBS has experienced consistent, positive growth in material assets, human resources, revenues, and customers.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
CBS endorses a policy of professional growth for all its members. We urge and assist employees to continually improve themselves to be the best they can be in their respective fields of expertise and markets. Employees eagerly take advantage of our unconventional and progressive human resources management policies to become internationally certified. Many have gone further to clinch higher level, tertiary qualifications like MBA and M.Sc. while they work for CBS. This culture of learning avails up-to-date knowledge about innovative solutions that empower clients. CBS owns the necessary facilities to drive human resource development and actively cooperates with the world’s best companies in this era of life-long learning. We have implemented a 360 degrees performance management system that encourages employees to learn and grow, rewarding such initiatives.
A retention scheme for employees (linked to company dividends) was launched in 2005 to enable them to share in the company’s capital growth and financial success. We focus on developing our people for the future.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Social responsibility is engendered in CBS. Specific actions undertaken are:

• Regular donations to vulnerable and disadvantaged children and communities.

• Industrial attachment to students who typically join the company on a full time basis after graduation.

• Free ICT consulting advice to the community through local radio stations.

• Regular donations to charity organizations.

• Staff assistance with HIV/AIDS related matters.

• Annual awards to the best students in technology (e.g., Computer Systems Engineering) at tertiary institutions (e.g., National University of Lesotho).