The Right Honourable Sam Matekane, Prime Minister of Lesotho
The Right Honourable Sam Matekane is Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho. He describes himself on his official account as a businessman, philanthropist and patriot, and as the tenth Prime Minister of the Kingdom.
He leads a government whose published record runs on this site from July 2022 to the present, covering national development, energy and electrification, youth and employment, regional cooperation through the African Union and SADC, and Lesotho's representation at the United Nations.
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Early life, education, business career, and family are matters of record that should be published from the Prime Minister's own office rather than assembled from secondary sources. This section is reserved for that copy.
In his own words
Quoted from the Prime Minister's official account. Each links to the post it was published in.
“I carried Lesotho's voice to the world at UNGA80. We are building peace through reforms, powering Africa's digital future, and opening new opportunities for our youth. Small in size. Bold in vision.”
September 27, 2025 · Original post
“Africa cannot afford to leave anyone behind. Every rural child, every youth entrepreneur, must be empowered. Together, let us build a digital future that is sustainable and inclusive.”
September 23, 2025 · Original post
“Yesterday, I joined Basotho in Thaba-Tseka as we switched on electricity for over 421 households across six villages. Working together with the Ministry of Energy and local partners, we are moving closer to universal electrification by 2030.”
October 18, 2025 · Original post