Business

July 7, 2026

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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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Business

July 7, 2026

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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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Business

July 7, 2026

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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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At independence in 1966, Chief Sekhonyana ’Maseribane briefly served as Lesotho’s first Prime Minister before handing over leadership to Chief Leabua Jonathan, who governed from 1965 until 1970. Following electoral defeat in 1970, Jonathan declared a state of emergency, suspended the constitution, and ruled until 1986. In that year, a military coup led by Major […]

SHORT HISTORY The Kingdom of Lesotho traces its origins to the early nineteenth century during the Lifaqane wars, a time of upheaval and transformation across Southern Africa. It was during this era that King Moshoeshoe I laid the foundations of the Basotho nation. Through strategic leadership, unity, and diplomacy, he brought together diverse clans and […]