Sector Profiles and Investment Opportunities
Agricultural Sector (incl. Food Processing)
Lesotho presents a spectrum of investment opportunities across pivotal sectors, underpinned by its strategic geographical positioning, abundant natural resources, and...
Manufacturing Sector (excluding Textiles and Apparel)
Overview Lesotho’s non‑textile manufacturing base is smaller than garments but strategically important for diversification. Sub‑sectors include automotive components, light engineering...
Water Sector
Overview Lesotho is exceptionally endowed with high‑quality water resources relative to its neighbours. The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) exports...
Digital, Innovation and Technology Sector
Overview The digital economy in Lesotho is expanding on the back of mobile connectivity, fintech adoption, e-gaming, and growing demand...
Renewable Energy Sector
Overview Lesotho’s power mix is anchored by hydropower and imports from the Southern African shared power grid. Domestic generation (notably...
Financial Services Sector
Overview Lesotho’s financial sector is stable and regionally integrated, strongly linked to the South African banking system and complemented by...
Education and Training
Overview Lesotho has comparatively high literacy – 82% in 2022 (Source: World Bank WDI) – in Africa and is reforming...
Transport and Logistics
Overview The transport and logistics (including storage) sector contributes significantly to Leostho’s GDP – 2% in 2024 (Source: BOS). As...
Construction
Overview Construction activity is driven by public infrastructure, LHWP Phase II works, urban housing and commercial development. The sector creates...
Health Sector
Overview The health system combines public provision with private clinics, pharmacies and diagnostics. Donor programmes (Global Fund, PEPFAR) support communicable‑disease...