Facilitate development, promotion of trade, investment, industrial expansion and business through formulation, implementation, review of policies and programmes
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Todays event marks a milestone in our efforts to enhance trade facilitation, promote efficient border management, & strengthen regional economic integration. The completion & launch of the reports demonstrate the spirit of partnership & collaboration that exists between LS & SA
ALT @LesothoTrade, @cafiproject, @RSL , @BMA @SARS, all working together for a shared commitment in reducing for cross border time and inclusive economic growth for both nations.
A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT, A STRONGER TEAM 🇱🇸
Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo graced the MTIBD Staff Cleaning Campaign at Coop College.
Cleaning + aerobics + team-building= stronger bonds, unity & teamwork.
Meaningful change begins when we work together.
#CleanLesotho #TeamMTIBD – at Pretoria, South Africa
Ministerial factory tour continues ....
Hon Motlatsi Maqelepo , Minister of MTIBD visited Presitex Enterprises Pty Ltd - a company employing- 2900 Basotho.
A clear demonstration of the textile sectors critical role in Job creation
#Lesotho#Jobcreation# Textiles – at Ladybrand, South Africa
MINISTERIAL FACTORY TOUR
Today Hon Maqelepo , Minister of Trade Industry and Business Development toured leather factories at Ha Thetsane Maseru to assess operations and challenges to enable Government to intervene where necessary
# Industrial growth # Lesotho# MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
Lesotho's Textiles & Apparel Sector Strategy validates today!
Focus: more jobs, more exports, more investment. We build on our strong manufacturing base, skilled people & market access to create a competitive & resilient sector.
#WorldBank #CAFI #LNDC #LesothoTextiles#MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
Beyond basic assembly . Towards higher value , new markets and resilience .
Lesotho's 7-year Textiles and Apparel Strategy launches on 7th Oct.
# Enhancing Trade for All# Lesotho # MTIBD# World Bank Group#CAFI# LNDC – at Ladybrand, South Africa
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DAY 3 of the Workshop on Enhancing the Capacities of Lesotho MSMEs.
Today puts an emphasis on Business-to-Business, Market Linkages, MSME product exhibiting and showcasing, an occasion for MSMEs to identify market opportunities.
#MSMEs #AfCFTA #TradeCompliance #TradeCompliance #SouthernAfrica
AfCFTA MSME capacity building workshop
We are placing MSME — at the centre of the wider development agenda to expand productive capacity, create decent employment, strengthen innovation and sustain livelihoods.
#MSMEs #InclusiveGrowth #Lesotho – at Ladybrand, South Africa
Lesotho Trade retweeted
What will the workshop achieve?
The #AfCFTA workshop in Lesotho will strengthen MSMEs’ capacity to:
🔹 Understand Rules of Origin & access preferential markets
🔹 Use digital tools to identify new African markets
🔹 Connect with buyers and regional value chains
🔹 Adopt digital trade & e-commerce solutions
🔹 Strengthen compliance with quality & certification standards
#Lesotho #MSMEs #Trade #RegionalIntegration
Lesotho Trade retweeted
Today, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development, Mrs Palesa Matobako, officially opened a two-day workshop to strengthen Lesotho MSMEs' capacity to leverage regional trade agreements and the #AfCFTA. The Ministry expects the two-day workshop to deliver:
✅ Practical, actionable outcomes
✅ Tools MSMEs can apply immediately
✅ Stronger networks for regional value chain integration
#AfCFTA
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Happening Now!!!
Workshop on Enhancing the Capacities of Lesotho MSMEs to Leverage Regional Trade Agreements and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Date: 28 to 30 September, 2026
Venue: Masuru, Lesotho
Watch Live:
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Today, MTIBD through the Depart.. of Coops celebrated #CoopsDay2026! 🎉
Celebrating the achievements of cooperatives in Lesotho, sharing knowledge on income-generating activities and best practices for sustainable growth.
#Lesotho #Cooperatives #MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
MTIBD workshop on National Consultative Framework on Tariffs & Trade remedies in Lesotho.
The workshop seeks to strengthen Lesotho's ability 2 participate effectively in SACU Tariff & Trade Remedies processes in support of national development priorities
#Lesotho #MTIBD#SACU – at Ladybrand, South Africa
MTIBD through DQMTR, commemorated Metrology Day themed " Building Trust in Policy Making"
#Worldmetrologyday2026#National QualityAwards#StandardsLesotho#MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
Hon Maqelepo toured CAFI-supported enterprises today, spotlighting the remarkable growth of local MSMEs. He visited Spetzo Pizza, Estigma, and Iconic Clothing, gaining firsthand insight into how this vital support is driving measurable economic impact. #MSMEGrowth #CAFI #MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
The Minister launches LNSW
Trade just got easier in Lesotho. 🇱🇸 Launching the Lesotho National Single Window, a new, web-enabled platform that simplifies the submission of permits, licenses, and certificates for international trade. Improving efficiency, reducing barriers. – at Ladybrand, South Africa
Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo + RVCL & Trade Dept visited the Maseru Apparel Hub today.
Goal: Assess status & plan for full operations.
The Hub supports LNTS by giving Basotho businesses shared infrastructure + market access to create jobs & exports. 🇱🇸
#Les Trade# RVCL# MTIBD – at Ladybrand, South Africa
