July 3, 2026 Sylvia

Foreword by Minister of Finance

Foreword by the Minister of Finance Once more, I am extremely delighted to invite you to the 6th edition of Lesotho Insights. We continue to share the unique story of our Mountain Kingdom with the world. I am proud of this coffee table book because it is the epitome of patriotism. It continues to keep […]
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Trade Lesotho’s Prospects in Trade

Writes Keketso Lawrence The Kingdom of Lesotho has a rich history of trade with people from clans and tribes from neighbouring nations. Legend has it that Basotho in the early 1800s were already in regular contact with other nations from across the seas and beyond the plains of the great deserts, exchanging artifacts, animal skins, […]
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The Implementation of MCA Compact II Gains Momentum

Writes Bereng Mpaki Lesotho’s development agenda received a shot in the arm with the signing of the US$300 million Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact in May 2022 as the country endeavours to diversify and stabilise active sectors that are earmarked to grow the country’s GDP. However, despite signing the second MCC compact, Lesotho must meet […]
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Writes Ratokelo Nkoka The Life of the Great King Moshoeshoe I, born Lepoqo is a fascinating one. His father, Mokhachane was the chief of the small Bamokoleli clan numbering around 4 000 at the time. His mother was Kholu, the daughter of Ntsukunyane of the Bafokeng clan. Lepoqo was born like any other ordinary boy […]

By Sofonea Shale Lesotho has for some time now been in the spotlight of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agenda for its political instability and insurgencies that have defined it as a vulnerable state. This article looks at the legacy of the founding father, Morena Moshoeshoe and it challenges the current leadership to see […]

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The Lesotho Insights™ is a publication for Lesotho by Basotho. Now in its sixth edition, Lesotho Insights™ is an annual coffee table book that has been endorsed by the Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Finance as the official review of the state of Lesotho’s economy and prospects in the new financial year.


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