Key Sectors
LNDC is committed to fostering economic development, attracting investment, and building sustainable industries that create meaningful jobs for Basotho.
- Diamonds are the highest exported commodity in Lesotho. The premium quality of 100 plus carat diamonds make it popular around the globe. The Lesotho mines produce the highest proportion of large stones in the world, representing attractive opportunities for new market entrants.
- Lesotho also has mineral deposits in base metals, clay, dimension stone, sand, gravel, which support the mining sector.
The country is exploring further investment opportunities in the mining sector value chain, including exploration and mining of diamonds, diamond polishing, sandstone and quarrying and harnessing water
Lesotho presents untapped market potential with opportunities for growth, particularly in sectors like renewable energy, driven by abundant natural resources such as water, wind and sunlight. With local and regional demand for clean energy, investing in Lesotho’s renewable energy sector offers sustainable growth prospects.
Lesotho stands at a rare global inflection point with the chance to become a 100% renewable energy nation and a net exporter of clean power to the Southern African Power Pool. Already, its existing ‘Muela Hydropower Station provides over 480GWh annually—serving more than 50% of domestic demand. Once the Polihali Dam is complete, increased rate of flow through ‘Muela will boost output by 30%, taking us to over 620GWh per year.
On the horizon are two transformative projects:
- The Oxbow Hydropower Scheme: 80MW of peak capacity
- And Floating Solar PV Farms across three major dams—unlocking an additional 574MW of clean energy
Combined, these could position Lesotho as a green energy leader in Africa.
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- Tourism is a growing sector in Lesotho, with a focus on nature, mountains, highlands and adventure tourism. The country boasts of a wide range of outdoor adventures and extreme sports, including skiing at Afriski slopes.
- Investment opportunities exist in the development of the Mohale Resort, a 107 single and double storey resort located near the Mohale Dam in the Lesotho highlands, Mohale Water Park, a water leisure part comprised of a cruise boat, a fly-fishing lodge and community outdoor center. Other investment opportunities exist for the development of Semonkong Resort with pristine views of the Maletsunyane Waterfalls, the tallest single-drop waterfall and world’s longest commercial abseil. Other amenities include the chalets, a zipline and suspension foot bridge.