Lesotho is an enclaved, landlocked country in southern Africa surrounded by South Africa. Previously known as Basutoland, Lesotho declared independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966. It is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The name Lesotho translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sesotho.[1] About 40% of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day.[2]
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Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basutoland Ink | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Maseru | 2006 | Clothing, sportswear |
| Central Bank of Lesotho | Financials | Banks | Maseru | 1978 | Central bank |
| Lesotho Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Maseru | 1979 | Airline, defunct 1997 |
| Maluti Sky | Consumer services | Airlines | Maseru | 2009 | Airline, defunct 2017 |
| Telecom Lesotho | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Maseru | 2008 | Telecom
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See also
References
- ^ Nicole Itano (2007). No Place Left to Bury the Dead. Simon and Schuster. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-7432-7095-3.
- ^ Human Development Indices Archived 2008-12-19 at the Wayback Machine, Table 3: Human and income poverty, p. 35. Retrieved 1 June 2009
This page was last edited on 18 September 2023, at 16:03