Sam Matekane
Lesotho businessman and politician
Sam Matekane (born 15 March 1958) is a Mosotho businessman and politician. In October 2022, Matekane was elected the Prime Minister of Lesotho.[1] He is the founder of Matekane Group of Companies. He formed a political party, the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) in March 2022.
Sam Matekane | |
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Prime Minister of Lesotho | |
Assumed office 28 October 2022 | |
Monarch | Letsie III |
Preceded by | Moeketsi Majoro |
Leader of the Revolution for Prosperity | |
Assumed office 22 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Party established |
Personal details | |
Born | Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane 15 March 1958 Mantsonyane, Basutoland (now in Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho) |
Political party | Revolution for Prosperity (2022–present) |
Occupation | Businessman, CEO, politician |
He was named the richest citizen of Lesotho with a net worth of $5 million.[2]
References
change- ↑ AfricaNews (10 October 2022). "Millionaire businessman turns tables to win Lesotho polls". Africanews. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ↑ "Sam Matekane Biography: Net Worth And Age » SaferAfrica Group". SaferAfrica Group. Archived from the original on 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2022-10-11.