The launch of the Financial Literacy and LERIMA Awareness Campaigns highlight the importance of public awareness in advancing financial inclusion and empowering Basotho.

Earlier this week, the Government of Lesotho promoted investment opportunities, investment climate reforms and entrepreneurship in London as part of the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations. This was graced by His Majesty King Letsie III and high-ranking officials

Only TWO WEEKS left! The application deadline is 30 October 2026, and we are looking for 100 qualifying enterprises to join Cohort 6. Apply here: lehsff.org.ls cafi.org.ls Your next big opportunity could be one application away. #CAFI #LEHSFF #Cohort6

In the coming week, the CAFI Project will be in Berea and Mafeteng, continuing its commitment to raising awareness among the trading community about the available CAFI Grant Programmes and business support opportunities. Join us! #CAFI #SupportBusinesses #Economic Development

CAFI is pleased to announce the Call for applications for Cohort 6 of the LEHSFF from 12-30/10/26.Access the full Call for Applications, eligibility requirements & understand the application process before submission. 📷 lehsff.org.ls 📷 cafi.org.ls

NEED MORE INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING? Join our virtual information sessions taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 30 October 2026. 💻 Join via Microsoft Teams: teams.microsoft.com/meet/356… Meeting ID: 356 422 045 634 483 Passcode: Vv3P7Kg3

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development (MTIBD), in partnership with the World Bank Group, Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI), and the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), held a Textiles and Apparel Stakeholders Validation Workshop.

LESOTHO’S TEXTILES & APPAREL SECTOR IS READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER. For decades, textiles and apparel have been a backbone of Lesotho’s manufacturing economy. The sector has created jobs, generated exports and connected the country to global markets. The journey begins on 7/10/26

60 years strong! Honouring our journey, celebrating our Mountain Kingdom, and looking ahead to a future full of promise. #ProudlyLesotho #Lesothoat60

Likhothola Fruit Farm in Mahobong is living proof that true empowerment comes from giving people the right tools to transform their own lives. Founded in 2012 by nine local shareholders on a 10.72-hectare plot, the orchard grows a rich variety of apples, peaches and plums.

Youth unemployment has been declared a state of emergency by Lesotho Prime Minister. CAFI supported initiatives are helping to respond by building a strong foundation for a vibrant, producer and export-driven economy. Read our newsletter at cafi.org.ls/download/cafi-of…

Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub expands its support, so must the capacity of those supporting our enterprises. From 5 Enterprise Support Organisations at inception, to 6 under Cohort 5, we are now working with 10 ESOs for Cohort 6 who will be supporting 100 enterprises.

The Ministry of Trade has officially launched the Lesotho National Single Window, a digital platform designed to streamline trade processes and improve the ease of doing business in Lesotho. The platform was unveiled on 24th August under CAFI which is financed by the World Bank.

Through the CAFI Project support, the Government of Lesotho brings you the LNSW for Trade Facilitation, an online single-interface platform, making it faster, easier and more affordable to obtain Certificates, Licences & Permits. visit: lnsw.gov.ls

Be part of the conversation as the Managing Directorof CAFI shares insights on how CAFI is contributing to a stronger business ecosystem, helping enterprises to thrive, creating employment opportunities and enabling enterprises to achieve sustainable growth. #HelpBusinessesThrive

Join us tomorrow as we share how CAFI is supporting business continuity, protecting jobs, and driving sustainable growth. Don’t miss the conversation! #BusinessDevelopment #YouthEmployment #SustainableGrowth

The Ministry is hosting a validation workshop on the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Action Plan of the Agriculture and Food Security Thematic Working Group under the Public- Private Dialogue (PPD) framework. #MinistryOfAgriculture #CAFI #PPD #BuildingResilientFoodSystems

To access the full details of the Call for Applications, visit cafi.org.ls and navigate to Publications > Adverts. Find everything you need and submit your application. #CAFI #MinistryOfTrade #MinistryOfFinance #DisasterManagementAuthority

The Lesotho Enterprise Assistance Programme (LEAP) has approved initial funding of about M830,000 to support GEM Institute in developing a national training programme for the film industry, marking a significant milestone for the growth of creative industries in Lesotho.

The GoL's Inclusive Growth Fund is helping MSMEs grow & succeed. Through CAFI's incubation, youth & women-led enterprises receive business support, grant financing, linkages to financial institutions (assisting in applying for finance) to help them scale beyond the incubation.