Economy – LS Insights

August 23, 2026

Katse Fish Farms: Unlocking Lesotho’s Untapped Aquaculture Economy Writes Manyathela Kheleli In the remote highlands of Lesotho, where dramatic mountain ranges cradle one of Southern Africa’s most remarkable water infrastructure projects, an unlikely agricultural revolution is quietly taking place. Katse Dam, best known as the flagship reservoir of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), […]

August 23, 2026

TURNING THE TIDE: How Pheha Plastic Is Tackling Lesotho’s Waste Management Crisis Writes Letsatsi Selikoe Lesotho faces significant waste management challenges that reflect broader developmental and environmental concerns across the country. As urbanization accelerates and consumption patterns evolve, Lesotho’s waste situation has become increasingly critical, requiring comprehensive policy interventions and infrastructure development. Yet amid […]

August 23, 2026

Lesotho’s 2025/26 Budget Speech: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Structural Transformation The budget speech is a statement of intent, a blueprint that guides government expenditure and policy direction for economic diversification. It also defines national priorities and fiscal prudence to secure the future. Presented to parliament, its goal is to build a […]