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In Lesotho's mining history, skilled artisans (known as Basotho diggers) have been extracting diamonds to a large extent under licenses issued in 1961 for the Letseng diamond mine, as well as Kolo, Nqechane and Hololo areas, with a positive impact to the economy of the country. Extraction from the Letšeng diamond pipe, which started in 1968 ...
Keketso Utloang Sello is a former Minister in Lesotho. He served as the Minister of Mining in 2017, [1] the Minister of Small Business Development, Cooperatives and Marketing sworn in May 2020 [2] [3] and also the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology in February 2021. [4] [5]
Politics of Lesotho. The Cabinet of Ministers (Sotho: Kabinete ea Matona) is the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It consists of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Ministers, who are appointed by the King from amongst the senators and members of the National Assembly.
Sam Matekane. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane (born 15 March 1958) is a Mosotho businessman and politician who is the current Prime Minister of Lesotho. Prior to running, he was considered to be the richest person in the country. Matekane made his fortune in diamond mining, as well as through government issued construction contracts. [1]
Letseng diamond mine. The Letšeng Diamond Mine, found in the landlocked Southern African kingdom of Lesotho, is owned by Gem Diamonds, Ltd. and the government of Lesotho, at an elevation of 3,100 m (10,200 ft) it is the world's highest diamond mine.
Pages in category "Mining ministers of Lesotho" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. T. Lebohang Thotanyane
Owner. Company. Firestone Diamonds. The Lighobong mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Lesotho and in the world. [1] The mine is located in the northern part of the country near the Maloti Mountains. [1] The mine has estimated reserves of 19 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 1 million carats.
The economy of Lesotho is based on tourism, manufacturing, mining, and agriculture, and depends heavily on remittances from its diaspora. [4] [5] Lesotho, a lower middle income country, is geographically surrounded by South Africa and is economically integrated with it as well. A significant portion of the population subsists on farming with a ...