Sam Matekane

Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane (born 15 March 1958) is a Mosotho businessman and politician who is the current Prime Minister of Lesotho and leader of the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party since 2022. Prior to running, he was considered to be the richest person in the country. Matekane made his fortune in diamond mining, as well as through government issued construction contracts. He founded his company, Matekane Group of Companies (MGC) in 1986.

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"Since I am not a career politician, Basotho can expect a listening leader who puts the needs of the people first."

"I have said, on many platforms, that I am not in it for the money but to improve the country and the lives of Basotho and I would like to reiterate this point."

"As a show that I am more concerned about the development of the country, I will not take a salary from the government, but will instead have that money invested into infrastructure and economic development. Basotho can also expect a reduction in crime, increased employment, an agricultural and digital revolution and improved infrastructure."

"We have realised that you all have the potential to be in business, but you are sidelined and not given the support that you need, hence we joined politics to correct this."

"We are killing one another every day. Women and girls are being raped everywhere and there are all forms of crimes. We are going to end all this once we get into government. I’m warning criminals to stop these acts immediately,."

"All these things can only be possible if you vote for the RFP. That’s the only way you can determine the future that you want to see. We will not disappoint you."

"If the government is in good shape, the rest will fall into place smoothly and that’s the way it should be."

"We must have our lodging facilities in good shape by renovating those that already exist and building new facilities. That will attract more visitors to our country."

"The road will cut through Lesotho straight to Durban from the Maseru Bridge Border Post without travellers having to take the long route that’s currently being used."

"The project also includes an airport. This will allow for goods to be transported to the sea. We are also going to renovate and upgrade the existing airport to accommodate more people."

"We got our independence in 1966 and eSwatini in 1968. But looking at where they are today, one just wonders where Lesotho got things wrong and what’s happening. eSwatini is doing thrice better than us and Botswana six times better. This calls for serious introspection."

"We have made it very clear from the onset that we are going to do things differently and bring changes. Sometimes, with change comes resistance and bitterness, but at the end of it all, we will have effected change."