Lesotho
Country Name |
Lesotho |
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Official Country Name |
Kingdom of Lesotho |
Assessment Details |
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From |
December 2021 |
To |
February 2022 |
Name of Assessor |
Hameed Oyekan |
Title and Position |
Supply Chain Officer |
Contact |
Table of Contents
1 Lesotho Country Profile
Generic Information
Officially the Kingdom of Lesotho (Sotho: Naha ea Lesotho), is an enclaved country surrounded entirely by South Africa. It is by far the largest of the world's three independent states completely surrounded by the territory of another country, with Vatican City and San Marino being the other two. Additionally, it is the only such state outside the Italian peninsula, and the only one that is not a microstate. Lesotho is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) and has a population of about 2 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. The official languages are Sesotho and English.
It has a population of about 2.3 million people out of which more than 70 percent live in rural areas. About 51 percent are females and 49 percent are males. Although Lesotho is classified as a lower middle-income country, it has a low human development index (HDI) of 0.527, with a rank of 165 out of 188 countries. More than 57 percent of Basotho live below poverty line with more female headed households trapped in poverty than male headed households while the Unemployment rate is estimated at 32.8 percent and the youth are more affected.
Other development challenges include high rate of HIV and AIDS which is estimated at 25.6 percent and ranked second highest in the world. The country has stunting rate of 33.2 percent and remains high across the ten districts. Less than 10 percent of land is arable, and agriculture which is mainly rainfed is the main source of livelihood for rural population.
Lesotho is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change, with droughts already affecting harvest yields and causing significant loss of livestock. The climate is predicted to become warmer and dryer, making droughts and floods more frequent and intense. With less snow on the mountains and an increase in run-off rates, soil erosion will worsen and deplete the soil of nutrients. While some climate adaptation measures are being taken, the country lacks the resources for extensive mitigation
Following the 2015/16 El Nino induced drought, over 709,000 people were food insecure in 2016. This number reduced to 257,000 people in 2018 mainly due to high performance of the agricultural sector and stable food prices. However, the Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee (LVAC) presented a deteriorating trend in food security situation as the number of food insecure population continued to increase with 2019 recording a total of 508,000 people in IPC (Integrated Phase Classification for Food Security) Phase 3 (refer to Annex 1, Figure 1). In 2019, Lesotho experienced drought in October/November which resulted in delayed agricultural activities. Two months before harvest, Lesotho is confronted with the worldwide shock, coronavirus which affects lives and livelihoods.
The LVAC conducted a rapid assessment in March through face to face survey to assess the status and conditions of crops, food security and nutrition. The LVAC used the information collected from this assessment as a basis to formulate the assumptions for the most likely scenario for food and nutrition security in view of COVID-19. This scenario will estimate the needs in the next six months (April to September).
Intermittent lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus are expected over the course of 2022, which may constrain economic growth in the year. Increased agricultural output (driven by cannabis production) and strong global demand for diamonds will spur growth in 2023.
2021 Statistics
Key Indicators |
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Indicator Name |
Source |
Indicator |
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De Jure Population |
2,007,201 |
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Inflation rate |
5.4% |
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Unemployment rate |
22.5% |
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Infant mortality |
Census 2016 |
53.3 |
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Child mortality |
Census 2016 |
28.4 |
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Under-Five mortality |
Census 2016 |
80.2 |
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Maternal mortality |
Census 2016 |
618 |
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Total Fertility Rate (TFR) |
Census 2016 |
3.2 |
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Life Expectancy at birth (Females) |
Census 2016 |
59.6 |
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Life Expectancy at birth (Males) |
Census 2016 |
51.7 |
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GDP growth rate |
QGDP 3rd Quarter 2021 |
2.2% |
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GDP at current prices |
QGDP 3rd Quarter 2021 |
M 9 567m |
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GDP at constant prices (Real GDP) |
QGDP 3rd Quarter 2021 |
M 5 209m |
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GNI Per Capita current prices |
2020 Annual National Accounts |
M 20 017 |
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GNI Per Capita constant prices |
2020 Annual National Accounts |
M 11 036 |
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Food Poverty Line |
2017/18 Poverty Trends |
M 352.39 |
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Poverty Line |
2017/18 Poverty Trends |
M 648.88 |
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Poverty Rate |
2017/18 Poverty Trends |
49.7% |
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Poverty Gap |
2017/18 Poverty Trends |
21.9% |
Crops 2019/2020 | Maize | Sorghum | Wheat |
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Yield per hectare for 2019/20 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.60 |
Area Planted (ha) for 2019/20 | 51,547 | 14,157 | 3,936 |
Production (MT) for 2019/20 | 21,782 | 4,111 | 2,004 |
Lesotho Wikipedia Country Information Lesotho - Wikipedia
Lesotho IMF Country Information Lesotho and the IMF
Lesotho Economist Intelligence Unit Information* Lesotho Economy, Politics and GDP Growth Summary - The Economist Intelligence Unit (eiu.com)
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Lesotho World Food Programme Information Lesotho | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
Lesotho UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information Lesotho | OCHA (unocha.org)
Facts and Figures
Lesotho Wolfram Alpha Information Lesotho - Wolfram|Alpha (wolframalpha.com)
Lesotho World Bank Information Lesotho: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Lesotho Population Information Lesotho Population 2022 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs) (worldpopulationreview.com)
Lesotho Bureau of Statistics Bureau of Statistics (bos.gov.ls)
1.1 Lesotho Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
The mountain Kingdom of Lesotho like many countries is no stranger to disasters. The landlocked small state of 2.2 million people is continually buffeted by multiple shocks, primarily drought but also flooding, frost, hail and storms. The country was responding to a catastrophic drought as COVID-19 advanced into Sub-Saharan Africa in February 2020. This drought was so severe that the UN said it was ‘one step away from famine’ - highlighting the acute risk of compound shocks in Lesotho which jeopardize efforts to improve the lives of Basotho. In early 2021, still battling against the COVID-19 pandemic, Lesotho was hit by heavy rains that caused infrastructure damage, worsening the already critical situation.
Approximately three-fourths of Lesotho’s population relies on subsistence and small-farming agriculture for their livelihoods. Thus, Lesotho’s economy is very vulnerable to the increase in droughts and dry weather. Droughts and limits on the hydroelectricity sector have increased the amount of water-borne diseases. The United Nations Development Programme has begun to institute pilot projects that will help Lesotho navigate and help prevent desertification. Late onset of rains, below-average rains, dry spells, frost, and recurrent droughts are the most visible causes of hunger and malnutrition in the country. Well-below average rainfalls have resulted in deterioration of the pasture and livestock conditions while unending lean seasons have further reduced food reserves to drastically low levels, leaving affected populations in IPC Crisis-level food insecurity.
As with other countries in the Southern African Development Community region, the 2016 El Niño phenomenon provided impetus for Lesotho to introduce the IPC Acute Food Insecurity classification. The country committed to undertaking at least one analysis per year and has done so at district level for the whole country.
In 2016, Lesotho made a first attempt to integrate IPC into the Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis process chaired by the Disaster Management Authority. The Lesotho Vulnerability Committee (LVAC) undertakes an annual assessment that provides information for IPC analyses in the country. The IPC Technical Working Group forms a committee of LVAC and is composed of Government departments, UN Agencies (UNICEF, WFP and FAO) and a few NGOs, namely Care, Oxfam, Save the Children and Lesotho Red Cross Society.
Since the El Niño-induced drought of 2016, which resulted in increased food insecurity in the region, IPC results have been used to inform and respond to food insecurity in the country.
Though there has been increased effort to understand chronic food insecurity challenges in Lesotho, the country has yet to request for in-country IPC Chronic Food Insecurity analysis. The country will instead be undertaking IPC Acute Food Insecurity training and analysis in 2018. According to the results of the latest IPC Acute Food Insecurity analysis, about 179,000 people (12% of the analyzed population in rural areas of Lesotho) are facing high acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) in the current period from July to September 2021, and may require humanitarian action to reduce food gaps, protect and restore livelihood and prevent acute malnutrition. All ten analyzed rural districts of the country have been classified in IPC Phase 2 (Stressed) in the current period. From October 2021 to March 2022, around 312,000 people (21% of the analyzed population) are projected to be in IPC Phase 3. Seven of the analyzed districts are projected to be in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in this period.
Although heavy rains destroyed some crops in January 2021, causing waterlogging in some parts of the country, Lesotho registered an improvement in crop production this year due to the good seasonal rainfall performance, after three consecutive years (2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20) of poor agricultural production. Crop production is expected to boost the economy to the moderate growth of 2.6%. The increase in crop production also resulted in improved household food access. However, some poorer households across Senqu River Valley and mountain livelihood zones are expected to experience food consumption gaps before the start of the projected period, which is normally the lean season in Lesotho. Prices of food remained higher than both last year’s and the five year average and are expected to remain high in the projected period.
Below-average agricultural production caused by recurrent drought, irregular rainfall, and poor economic conditions have heightened humanitarian need across Lesotho and limited the ability of many households to meet basic food requirements. Approximately 755,000 people—nearly 40 percent of Lesotho’s total population—across all ten districts of the country are projected to experience Crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity through March 2021, according to data from the Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee. Most aid organizations working in the country are declaring drought emergencies in the whole country with reduced national capacity to cope with hunger and malnutrition levels.
Lesotho has a fairly well established disaster management system, laid out in the National Disaster Management Plan supported the Disaster Management Act. The heart of the system is the Disaster Management Authority (DMA). Placed in the Office of the Prime Minister, and drawing its authority from the Disaster Management Act, DMA is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of emergency and disaster response in the country.
As with every country globally, COVID-19 has dealt the economy of Lesotho a severe blow adding to the tragedy of the lost and impacted lives. A recession is expected from 2021 with the GDP projected to decline by 5.8 percent after years of a sluggish economy.
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
The regularity and severity of drought occurrences in Lesotho has increased over the last two decades. Major drought emergencies were recorded in 1983-84, 1991-93, 1994-1996, 1997/98, 2000/01, 2002-2004, 2007 and in 2012. In 2015-2016, Lesotho experienced the impact of the unprecedented El-Nino phenomenon which plunged the country into a serious food insecurity situation. In 2019, Lesotho experienced drought in October/November and also in 2020 |
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Earthquakes |
No |
N/A |
Epidemics |
The outbreak of COVID-19. |
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Extreme Temperatures |
High temperatures, affecting production of the maize crop. |
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Flooding |
Flash floods occur in the Lowlands, affected production of the maize crop. |
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Insect Infestation |
No |
N/A |
Mudslides |
No |
N/A |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
N/A |
High Waves / Surges |
No |
N/A |
Wildfires |
No |
N/A |
High Winds |
No | N/A |
Other Comments |
While Lowland Districts are affected by floods, the Highland are affected by snow |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No |
N/A |
International Conflict |
No |
N/A |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
N/A |
Refugees Present |
No |
N/A |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
The Lesotho primary road linking all District headquarters are tarred and relatively accessible throughout the year. Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, Qacha’s Nek and Semonkong may be closed during heavy snowfall. |
The Government of Lesotho has prioritised investment of Road Network. Lesotho Roads Management System (LRMS) indicate a total of 8638 KM, including 1817 KM of tarred road and 4358 KM of gravel road and 2463 KM of earth road. |
Secondary Road Transport |
The secondary roads within the districts provide the access to farms, hospitals, and markets. During the winter seasons June – August, snow in highland affects the secondary road network. |
All secondary roads within the districts are either gravelled or earth road. The secondary roads within the districts provide access to farms, hospitals, and markets. The local councils and the Ministry of Local Government are entrusted with upgrading and bituminising urban roads and bus terminals. This is according to the Lesotho Road Management Systems (LRMS). |
Rail Transport |
Modern rail line exists and runs up to Maseru from Bloemfontein in South Africa. The rail transport is accessible throughout the year. |
The South Africa Railway connects Maseru with Durban. Lesotho has no in-country rail network. |
Air Transport |
One Operational international airport servicing international and local flights. Nineteen Aerodromes or Airstrips exist in the country |
Airport in Maseru, King Moshoeshoe International Airport. |
Waterway Transport |
None |
None |
Transport networks in Lesotho are dominated by road, which makes up more than 70 percent of domestic transport needs. Other modes include air and limited rail 1.5 km services, as well as ferry boats at river crossings, animal transport and pedestrian travel, especially in the sparsely populated highland areas. The movement is normally affected by the total shutdown of the borders between Lesotho and south Africa, with the slow in and out of the commodities.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
Main Crops maize, sorghum, beans, potatoes, and vegetables planting period May – September. |
Lesotho has its main warehousing capacity in Maseru. The country does not have a strategic grain reserve or silo complex as it relies on RSA suppliers. The Government’s- Food Management Unit (FMU) has fourteen warehouses complexes across all the districts in the country. There are also privately owned warehouses, mainly owned by Chinese Garment factories in Leribe and Maseru. |
Handling |
Warehouses capacity is available in Maseru and all districts throughout the year. |
Warehouse handling labour is available in all warehouses. |
Other |
Under the Basic Agreement with the Lesotho Government, WFP is allowed to use the FMU warehouses complex. The Government also allows other humanitarian agencies to access these facilities during times of emergency on free cost / charge basis. The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) is mandated to coordinate emergency interventions in the country. |
Lesotho does not have its own silos where they store food, they rely purely on two millers, Lesotho Flour Mills and Maputsoe Millers (LEFCO). The farmers normally experience post have lost when their commodities cannot be taken by the packers.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) of Lesotho is tasked with preparedness for response to support the people of Lesotho in times of disasters whether natural or man-made, expected or unexpected incidents. To achieve this, the DMA is structured into five core working groups:
- Health and Nutrition
- Water and Sanitation
- Training
- Logistics
- Emergency Services and Early Warning
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
IOM Lesotho, working in partnership with the Government of Lesotho, UN agencies, civil society, private sector and migrants, intends to contribute to the implementation of National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) II, LUNDAP (Lesotho United Nations Development Assistance Pan) as well as the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
FAO
The FAO in Lesotho supports vulnerable farming households through provision of agricultural inputs and training on Conservation Agriculture, Home Gardening and Nutrition.
UNFPA
UNFPA Lesotho concentrates on the following areas; Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Rights including Family Planning and Maternal Health, HIV Prevention, Gender Based Violence and Population Dynamics.
UNICEF
UNICEF's work in Lesotho is divided into the following programme areas: HIV/AIDS and Health/Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Social Protection.
WHO
The mission of the WHO Lesotho Country Office is to promote the attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people living in Lesotho through collaboration with the government and other partners in health development and the provision of technical and logistic support to country programmes.
UNDP
The UNDP in Lesotho works in partnership with the Government and development partners to fight poverty, strengthen good governance, including the rule of law, human rights, promote gender equality, protect the environment and advance economic and social progress for all Basotho.
WFP
Works in partnership with the Government and international agencies to address Hunger and Food Security Issues under the SDGs 2 and SDG 17 respectively. UN WFP implement School Feeding in the Country.
UNAIDS
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
Partners In Health in Lesotho
PIH has worked in Lesotho since 2006, when they were invited by the government to support its response to the HIV epidemic. PIH’s work and programs in Lesotho have grown to include maternal health, child health, drug-resistant TB, mental health, non-communicable diseases and more, transforming care and health systems across the country.
World Vision International
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. http://www.worldvision.org/
Mothers2mothers International
Mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African-based not-for-profit organization that is a leader in global efforts to create an HIV-free generation. Using a simple solution rooted in communities most affected by the pandemic, m2m's peer approach harnesses the personal experiences, local language, common culture, and infinite strength of women. m2m trains, employs, and empowers HIV-positive women from local communities who understand first-hand the social and cultural challenges facing HIV-positive and negative women who are their peers.
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
MAF pilots transport personnel and supplies related to clean water projects and well digging projects.
Action Aid USA
ActionAid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
1.2 Lesotho Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
Lesotho Standards and Quality Assurance Department (LSQAS)
The Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing (LSQAS) has been the National Standards Body for Lesotho and an ISO subscriber member since 1 January 2000 and is the focal point for Standards and Quality issues. The legal framework to provide for establishment of standards, certification and related issues is still in the pipeline. No national standards have been developed to date and currently, the department is primarily concerned with awareness creation and promotional work.
Industries in Lesotho have traditionally relied on the South African Bureau of Standards for voluntary standards facilities and quality and assurance schemes. Lesotho exporters have developed their standards according to the technical quality requirements of importing countries and international standards. Lesotho participates in a regional program on Standardization, Quality, Accreditation and Metrology for SADC. The program aims to harmonize standards across all member states.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has the mandate to lead and regulate all health matter in Lesotho. The MOH liaises with all international organisations on matter relating to health on behalf of the government of Lesotho. The ministry has a mission to provide an efficient and compassionate health care and social welfare system, with particular emphasis on the prevention and eradication of priority health and social welfare problems that are amenable to cost-effective interventions. There is need to implement a selective package of health and social welfare interventions that will bring maximum benefit to health and social welfare objectives, and strategies leading to the realisation of the vision viz. Health for all by the Year 2000.
Lesotho Communications Authority
The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) is a statutory body, established in June 2000, with the mandate of regulating the communications sector in Lesotho. This mandate entails: granting licences to all communications operators; promoting fair competition; approving tariffs; managing the radio frequency spectrum; empowering and protecting consumers; type-approving terminal equipment and other related responsibilities.
Department of Environment
The DoE is the executive arm of the National Environment Council and the principal agency responsible for managing the environment and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. It falls under the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture. While the DoE is the sole legislated reviewer of EIAs, the Director of the DoE may delegate any of his/her functions to a line ministry, a Technical Advisory Committee (assembled for specific project reviews) or any public officer.
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is responsible for the control of the importation and exportation of agricultural products to/from Lesotho. When importing or exporting goods, foodstuffs or agricultural products you may be required to obtain the relevant permit and/or Sanitary/Phytosanitary certificates from the following departments.
Ministry of Small Business Development, Cooperatives and Marketing
The mandate of the Ministry is to create and maintain a more equitable and enabling environment for industrial, agri-business and commercial development, through formulating and monitoring the implementation of appropriate commercial, marketing and industrial development policies and enforcing supporting legislation. Establishing institutional frameworks which promote foreign direct investment in terms of the country's commercial, marketing and industrial activities as well as fostering the global competitiveness of Lesotho' economy based on comparative advantage. (a) Through the One Stop Business Facilitation Center (OBFC), the Ministry participates in the export and import business facilitating the clearance of extra SACU exports and the issuance of import permits on some goods originating outside the SACU region. (b) Through the Department of Marketing the Ministry is responsible for issuance of import permits relating to some agricultural commodities, for protection of national markets against the international competitors.
Department of Traffic and Transport
Through its department of Traffic and Transport, the Ministry is a stakeholder in the import and export business, whereby the department issues permit for Southern African Regional Police Chief Co-Operation (SARPCCO) Clearance, deregistration of motor vehicles aimed for export to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
1.3 Lesotho Customs Information
2 Lesotho Logistics Infrastructure
The Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country that relies on South Africa to access the international waters, through the Port of Durban. The country imports and exports 100% of its requirement through the Port of Durban. The country is effectively linked to the international markets through South Africa. The port of Durban is directly linked to Maseru by road network and by the South African Railway line network with a single railway line of about 1.6 km. Lesotho has one international airport, King Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport in Maseru the capital city and has Fourteen Land border gates, with Maseru bridge border post used heavily for imports.
The bulk of the logistics infrastructure of Lesotho is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport which have departments that oversee regulation, policy formulation and development of the different sectors in the industry. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport owns and operates ferry boats around river crossings. The agency Food management Unit, a government body owns strategic warehouse facilities in all districts in the country to store commodities. These facilities are normally used by Non-Government Organisations in their programs.
In Infographic summary, Lesotho has the below Logistics performance Index based on their Infrastructure:
Logistics performance index: Overall for Lesotho is equal to 2.24 and rank 179 worldwide with a score average of:
- Ability to track and trace consignments =1.99 with a ranking #185 worldwide
- Competence and quality of logistics services =2.42 with a ranking #139 worldwide
- Ease of arranging competitively priced shipments =2.12 with a ranking #181 worldwide
- Efficiency of customs clearance process =2 with a ranking #179 worldwide
- Frequency with which shipments reach consignee within scheduled or expected time =2.73 with a ranking #165 worldwide
- Quality of trade and transport-related infrastructure =2.12 with a ranking #167 worldwide
Source: http://mecometer.com/infographic/lesotho/logistics-performance-index/
The LPI is based on a worldwide survey of operators on the ground (global freight forwarders and express carriers), providing feedback on the logistics “friendliness” of the countries in which they operate and those with which they trade. They combine in-depth knowledge of the countries in which they operate with informed qualitative assessments of other countries where they trade and experience of global logistics environment.
On the Global Ranking for 2018.2019, Lesotho ranking is below:
Year |
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Lesotho |
2018 |
139 |
2.28 |
2.36 |
1.96 |
2.21 |
2.03 |
2.37 |
2.70 |
Note the Logistics Performance Index based on the link: https://lpi.worldbank.org/international/global/2018.%202019
Furthermore, the Port of Durban, commonly called Durban Harbour, is the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa. It handles up to 31.4 million tons of cargo each year. It is the fourth largest container terminal in the Southern Hemisphere, handling about 3.6 million TEU per annum.
The port of Durban operates on a common user basis and consists of five business units managed by Transnet Port Terminals or TPT [formerly known as SA Port Operations (SAPO)] - Durban Container Terminal (Africa's busiest), consisting of Pier 1 Container Terminal and the main Durban Container Terminal on Pier 2. The Durban Ro-Ro Terminal handles roll-on roll off traffic (automotive) in addition to breakbulk cargo and a certain number of containers. There is also a multipurpose terminal at Maydon Wharf Terminal which also handles containers.
There are a number of other terminals in the port which are managed and operated by private companies, including the Bluff Coaling Terminal known as Bulk Connections, the large Island View oil and petroleum complex, often referred to as the Cutler Complex or simply as Island View, the Fresh Produce Terminal at the T-Jetty and another fruit terminal at Maydon Wharf, the Sugar Terminal and Wood Chip Terminal on Maydon Wharf, SA Bulk Terminals (Rennies) on both Maydon Wharf and Island View in addition to a number of other private facilities mostly at Maydon Wharf.
Source:https://www.transnet.net/AboutUs/Pages/Overview.aspx.
In March 2020 Durban Container Terminal was the first terminal in TPT to pioneer the Truck Appointment System to ease to container and truck traffic on Durban roads.
2.1 Lesotho Port Assessment
The Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country that relies on South Africa to access the international waters, through the Port of Durban. The country imports and exports 100% of its requirement through the Port of Durban. The Port of Durban, commonly called Durban Harbour, is the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa. It handles up to 31.4 million tons of cargo each year. It is the fourth largest container terminal in the Southern Hemisphere, handling over 3 Million TEU in annually. The port of Durban operates on a common user basis and consists of five business units managed by Transnet Port Terminals or TPT [formerly known as SA Port Operations (SAPO)] - Durban Container Terminal (Africa's busiest), consisting of Pier 1 Container Terminal and the main Durban Container Terminal on Pier 2. The Durban Ro-Ro Terminal handles roll-on, roll off traffic (automotive) in addition to breakbulk cargo and a certain amount of containers. There is also a multi purpose terminal at Maydon Wharf Terminal which also handles containers.
There are a number of other terminals in the port which are managed and operated by private companies, including the Bluff Coaling Terminal known as Bulk Connections, the large Island View oil and petroleum complex, often referred to as the Cutler Complex or simply as Island View, the Fresh Produce Terminal at the T-Jetty and another fruit terminal at Maydon Wharf, the Sugar Terminal and Wood Chip Terminal on Maydon Wharf, SA Bulk Terminals (Rennies) on both Maydon Wharf and Island View in addition to a number of other private facilities mostly at Maydon Wharf.
Currently the only terminal in Africa with tandem lift cranes with a carrying capacity of 80 tons at a time, DCT can handle new generation vessels with 24 containers stowed across the deck. Billions have been set aside for the terminal's re-engineering and boosting of existing equipment fleet. In March 2020 Durban Container Terminal was the first terminal in TPT to pioneer the Truck Appointment System to ease to container and truck traffic on Durban roads.
2.2 Lesotho Aviation
Overview
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The Kingdom of Lesotho has only one international airport, the King Moshoeshoe I International Airport ( the IATA: MSU, ICAO: FXMM) .The airport is situated in the town of Mazenod, 18 km (11 mi) southeast of downtown Maseru. 23 Department of Civil Aviation Lesotho 2013 LCA (Lesotho Kingdom Version 1.05 19/33). The runway length includes a 200 metres (660 ft) displaced threshold on Runway 04. The airport does not operate at night and no flights can therefore access Lesotho country after 6 pm. The Mazenod VOR-DME (Ident: MZV) is 2.0 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the approach threshold of Runway 04. The Beria non-directional beacon (Ident: ME) is 1.35 nautical miles (2.5 km) off the approach threshold of Runway 22.
The Aviation sector in Lesotho is regulated by the Department of Civil Aviation under the Public Works and Transport Ministry. The Department is tasked to provide for Control, Regulation and Development of Aviation in Lesotho and for other matters incidental in accordance to the Chicago Convention and the Transit Agreement – as enacted by the Country Aviation Act, 1975. ACT No 32 of 1975 p. 85 (Department of Civil Aviation, Lesotho, 2013). Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) operates as the service provider for airport operations. There are 19 Aerodromes / Airstrips owned by government and private entities in different parts of the country.
The Country observes all protocols and standards as per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) or the Chicago Convention and Transit Agreement. The capacity of Lesotho’s Aviation industry remains limited, due to its size, available funding and its position/location as it is entirely encompassed by South Africa.
The defunct Lesotho Airways was a wholly owned government airline that operated out of the Maseru Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU). In 1997, Lesotho Airways was privatised but has since gone moribund and ceased to operate. There is currently no domestic airline in Lesotho. The aviation industry is dominated by South African based companies, which control most of the flights that operate in Lesotho. There are very few Lesotho based companies, most which will rely on the South African market.
Maluti Sky owned by MGC Aviation Matekane Group of Companies went under in 2016 due to financial issues and limited market in Lesotho. Halsted’s Aviation Corporation, provides charter services, the company is based in Zimbabwe. SA Airlink – Airlink, dominates commercial flights in Lesotho, operating daily flights between Maseru and South Africa daily.
The Lesotho Defence Force has a limited capacity through its Airwings unit owns two fixed wing and one Helicopter Bell 412 model.
Aviation public entities include:
Public Aviation Entities |
Website |
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) |
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Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) |
|
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) |
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger information
2017
Month
|
Domestic Flights |
International Scheduled Flights |
International Non-scheduled Flights |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of Flights
|
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers | ||||
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
||||
January |
16 |
9 |
10 |
205 |
2154 |
1923 |
12 |
8 |
13 |
February |
14 |
2 |
3 |
202 |
2294 |
2447 |
16 |
27 |
25 |
March |
7 |
18 |
9 |
203 |
2724 |
2787 |
21 |
26 |
24 |
April |
23 |
1 |
3 |
188 |
2283 |
2447 |
3 |
8 |
15 |
May |
2 |
0 |
0 |
182 |
2444 |
2671 |
22 |
40 |
50 |
June |
10 |
3 |
5 |
173 |
2272 |
2028 |
15 |
34 |
36 |
July |
5 |
7 |
7 |
178 |
2158 |
2554 |
15 |
24 |
26 |
August |
10 |
9 |
9 |
179 |
2352 |
2537 |
25 |
35 |
45 |
September |
10 |
11 |
6 |
177 |
2426 |
2649 |
11 |
22 |
22 |
October |
6 |
5 |
0 |
185 |
2328 |
2567 |
28 |
64 |
54 |
November |
10 |
7 |
5 |
178 |
2719 |
2864 |
31 |
44 |
49 |
December |
16 |
27 |
25 |
149 |
2004 |
1918 |
31 |
42 |
77 |
Total |
129 |
99 |
82 |
2199 |
28158 |
29392 |
230 |
374 |
436 |
2018
Month |
Domestic Flights |
International Scheduled Flights |
International Non-Scheduled Flights |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
||||
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
||||
January |
6 |
8 |
4 |
176 |
2027 |
2132 |
10 |
9 |
13 |
February |
11 |
10 |
12 |
168 |
2474 |
2168 |
19 |
34 |
50 |
March |
13 |
7 |
4 |
177 |
2459 |
2648 |
14 |
19 |
14 |
April |
6 |
13 |
9 |
174 |
2012 |
204 |
6 |
7 |
23 |
May |
10 |
10 |
20 |
172 |
2191 |
2334 |
18 |
20 |
45 |
June |
9 |
6 |
6 |
180 |
2365 |
2351 |
20 |
24 |
20 |
July |
4 |
0 |
0 |
178 |
2329 |
2637 |
18 |
59 |
45 |
August |
12 |
9 |
5 |
177 |
2568 |
2400 |
20 |
39 |
34 |
September |
3 |
4 |
4 |
178 |
2690 |
2813 |
24 |
33 |
34 |
October |
8 |
7 |
0 |
188 |
2606 |
2911 |
44 |
140 |
153 |
November |
29 |
27 |
21 |
177 |
2609 |
2868 |
56 |
224 |
51 |
December |
24 |
49 |
58 |
148 |
2248 |
2171 |
41 |
52 |
52 |
Total |
135 |
150 |
143 |
2093 |
28578 |
27637 |
290 |
660 |
534 |
2019
Month |
Domestic Flights |
International Flights |
International Non-Scheduled Flights |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
Number of Flights |
Passengers |
||||
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
Departures |
Arrivals |
||||
January |
11 |
6 |
8 |
176 |
2010 |
2072 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
February |
14 |
27 |
21 |
168 |
2208 |
2267 |
9 |
18 |
34 |
March |
30 |
22 |
11 |
184 |
2601 |
2838 |
15 |
35 |
14 |
April |
9 |
8 |
7 |
171 |
2238 |
2485 |
8 |
21 |
11 |
May |
19 |
9 |
41 |
184 |
2377 |
2414 |
7 |
11 |
2 |
June |
45 |
39 |
40 |
180 |
2308 |
2354 |
11 |
10 |
20 |
July |
22 |
23 |
5 |
185 |
2181 |
2419 |
15 |
23 |
19 |
August |
9 |
8 |
4 |
186 |
2477 |
2429 |
22 |
35 |
36 |
September |
2 |
0 |
9 |
179 |
2552 |
2777 |
6 |
17 |
16 |
October |
7 |
5 |
47 |
186 |
2430 |
2581 |
14 |
18 |
22 |
November |
17 |
26 |
19 |
178 |
2654 |
2856 |
27 |
161 |
177 |
December |
15 |
27 |
28 |
162 |
2107 |
2076 |
15 |
22 |
14 |
TOTAL |
200 |
200 |
240 |
2139 |
28143 |
29568 |
164 |
388 |
384 |
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Airworthiness and Engineering Inspectorate
Airworthiness Inspectorate is a subdivision of Flight Safety Division responsible for the airworthiness of all aircraft within Lesotho airspace and Lesotho registered aircraft wherever they may be. The Department of Civil Aviation is responsible for registration of aircraft, certification of aircraft and maintenance organizations. Scheduled and unscheduled audits are conducted to ensure that all maintenance activities and aircraft are compliant with all airworthiness requirements. The airworthiness section also maintains an airworthiness library/records, where every manuals and documents for every type of aircraft registered in Lesotho are available. (http://www.civilair.org.ls/indexcabc.html?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=114)
Airworthiness requirements
Aircraft Inspections
Services provided by the Airworthiness Section with regards to aircraft inspection are as follows: Carrying out aircraft inspections for the purposes of issuing Certificate of Registration. Carrying out aircraft inspections for the purposes of issuing Certificate of Airworthiness (initial issue and renewal). Aircraft inspections can be carried out locally and internationally. Issuance of Export Certificate of Airworthiness, Issuance of Flight Permits to certificated aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance Organizations: The Airworthiness Section carries out technical audits (inspections) on Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMO's), as stipulated in The Air Navigation Regulations 1980 as amended, that organizations working on Lesotho registered aircraft be approved by the Director of Civil Aviation.
Detailed procedures for licensing of AMOs are laid down in Safety Directive number 23 (Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul Organizations). The purposes of carrying out such inspections are: For initial issuance of maintenance approvals, For the renewal of such approvals, Ad hoc inspections to ensure that these organizations their work, capability and quality control comply with the requirements. Surveillance on the Aircraft Operator: As part of their mandate, the Airworthiness Section and Flight Operations Section have a surveillance programme in place to ensure that aircraft operators comply with the applicable Civil Aviation Requirements.
The above is accomplished through: Carrying out both scheduled and unscheduled surveillance inspections Assisting Aircraft Operators with advice on how they can comply with provisions of Civil Aviation Requirements. Flight Safety Division: Airworthiness and Flight Operations whose main task is to ensure aviation safety in respect of personnel licensing, operations of aircraft and airworthiness of aircraft.
Airworthiness Records/library: Statutory Instruments concerning all aspects of documentations and manuals. The library/records also keeps various airworthiness directives from the manufacturers, the aircraft operators and the Civil Aviation Authorities.
- Airworthiness Directives
- Civil Aircraft Register
- Fees
- Forms and applications
- Manual of Procedures
- Licensing and Examinations
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Appendix to the Issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Export Certificate of Airworthiness
- Special Flight Permit
- Noise Certification
- Aircraft Registration
2.3 Lesotho Road Network
Overview
The Kingdom of Lesotho has a largely rugged topography that has made development of road and other transport network a challenge. This has a significant implication for transport modes and accessibility throughout the country. The creation of an integrated transport system remans central to the government’s infrastructure development program. The total road network in Lesotho is approximately 6906.26 kms in length of which 1798.76 kms are paved. The remainder is made up of 3830.52 km of gravel roads and 1276.98 km of earth tracks. Two agencies are responsible for management of the road network (Roads Directorate and the Ministry of Local Government (Urban and Rural)). Asset value of roads is 42 billion Maloti. Road maintenance technical needs was 2 billion Maloti (including administration, rehabilitation and maintenance) up to 2004 and has increased to 4 billion (include upgrading). Financing of maintenance is made through road fund consolidation and the GoL capital budget.
While passenger and cargo transport are provided largely by the private sector operator which includes buses, taxi and privately owned trucks, the Government provides a regulatory framework and policy to allow these industries to provide services. The Government is responsible for the Lesotho Freight and Bus Services which has been run down by inefficiency and poor management and been grounded. Due to challenging topography and infrastructure costs, some areas of the country do not have good roads network and there is no accessibility during bad weather, including rain and snow.
The Roads Directorate (RD) which is responsible for the regulatory framework and policy was established by legislation, Roads Directorate Act No. 16 of 2010 (through merging and restructuring former Roads Branch and Department of Rural Roads) to carry out road development and maintenance core functions of the road sub-sector. The changing needs of the economy and population of a country mean that strategies in any sub- sector need to be developed and regularly reviewed and updated as required. In democratic countries, the strategy review and development includes the views, knowledge and expertise of the role players in the sub-sectors.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
The distances given below are from the capital city Maseru to major towns only and are over the most practicable routes; these are not necessarily the best or the fastest.
Travel Distance between Major Towns (km) |
||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maseru |
Berea |
Leribe |
Mafeteng |
Mohale’s Hoek |
Mokhotlong |
Qacha’s Nek |
Quthing |
Thaba Tseka |
Butha Buthe |
|
Maseru |
58 |
96 |
77.7 |
124 |
277 |
228 |
176 |
167 |
123 |
|
Berea |
58 |
106 |
132 |
178 |
254 |
255 |
231 |
195 |
100 |
|
Leribe |
96 |
106 |
203 |
249 |
186 |
353 |
301 |
179 |
32 |
|
Mafeteng |
77.7 |
132 |
203 |
46.3 |
351 |
265 |
98.5 |
215 |
197 |
|
Mohale’s Hoek |
124 |
178 |
249 |
46.3 |
397 |
218 |
52.2 |
262 |
243 |
|
Mokhotlong |
277 |
254 |
186 |
351 |
397 |
|
502 |
450 |
121 |
155 |
Qacha’s Nek |
228 |
255 |
353 |
265 |
218 |
502 |
171 |
344 |
349 |
|
Quthing |
176 |
231 |
301 |
98.5 |
52.2 |
450 |
171 |
|
314 |
249 |
Thaba Tseka |
167 |
195 |
179 |
215 |
262 |
121 |
344 |
314 |
|
202 |
Butha Buthe |
123 |
100 |
32 |
197 |
243 |
155 |
249 |
249 |
202 |
|
Distance from Capital City to Major Towns | ||
---|---|---|
From |
To |
Distance (km) |
Maseru Circle |
Alwynskop |
167.48 |
Maseru Circle |
Boinyatso |
25.71 |
Maseru Circle |
Butha Buthe |
121.80 |
Maseru Circle |
Caledonspoort |
130.69 |
Maseru Circle |
Ficksburg Bridge |
83.97 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Jonathane |
103.67 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Khabo |
125.58 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Koali |
41.61 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Lejone |
163.51 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Makhakhe |
64.37 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha 'Makhoroana |
79.10 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha 'Mamathe |
50.18 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Mokhalinyane |
54.78 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Mopeli |
126.20 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Mosala |
68.19 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Ramabanta |
65.18 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Sekake |
294.14 |
Maseru Circle |
Ha Seshote |
194.54 |
Maseru Circle |
Hleoheng |
72.63 |
Maseru Circle |
Hlotse |
93.34 |
Maseru Circle |
Katse |
216.57 |
Maseru Circle |
Khanyane |
99.71 |
Maseru Circle |
Khobotle |
95.66 |
Maseru Circle |
Khukhune |
142.47 |
Maseru Circle |
Kolo |
73.95 |
Maseru Circle |
Lekokoaneng |
30.68 |
Maseru Circle |
Likalaneng |
79.65 |
Maseru Circle |
Likhoele |
80.91 |
Maseru Circle |
Mafeteng |
75.72 |
Maseru Circle |
Mahobong |
109.97 |
Maseru Circle |
Makhaleng Bridge |
130.14 |
Maseru Circle |
Makhunoane |
151.30 |
Maseru Circle |
'Mants'Ebo |
24.23 |
Maseru Circle |
Mants'Onyane |
120.11 |
Maseru Circle |
Mapholaneng |
253.97 |
Maseru Circle |
Mapoteng |
69.82 |
Maseru Circle |
Maputsoe |
83.25 |
Maseru Circle |
Marakabei |
103.05 |
Maseru Circle |
Maseru Bridge |
4.16 |
Maseru Circle |
Matelile |
70.14 |
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maseru |
Berea |
Leribe |
Mafeteng |
Mohale’s Hoek |
Mokhotlong |
Qacha’s Nek |
Quthing |
Thaba Tseka |
Butha Buthe |
|
Maseru |
1:24 |
1:50 |
1:20 |
1:56 |
5:03 |
3:52 |
2:45 |
3:10 |
2:17 |
|
Berea |
1:24 |
1:26 |
2:40 |
3:16 |
4:37 |
4:54 |
4:05 |
4:12 |
1:52 |
|
Leribe |
1:50 |
1:26 |
3:05 |
3:41 |
3:13 |
5:35 |
4:31 |
4:04 |
0:28 |
|
Mafeteng |
1:20 |
2:40 |
3:05 |
0:36 |
6:23 |
4:07 |
1:25 |
3:40 |
3:37 |
|
Mohale’s Hoek |
1:56 |
3:16 |
3:41 |
0:36 |
6:56 |
3:32 |
0:49 |
4:17 |
4:11 |
|
Mokhotlong |
5:03 |
4:37 |
3:13 |
6:23 |
6:56 |
8:47 |
7:39 |
2:59 |
2:45 |
|
Qacha’s Nek |
3:52 |
4:54 |
5:35 |
4:07 |
3:32 |
8:47 |
2:52 |
5:54 |
6:01 |
|
Quthing |
2:45 |
4:05 |
4:31 |
1:25 |
0:49 |
7:39 |
2:52 |
|
5:06 |
|
Thaba Tseka |
3:10 |
4:12 |
4:04 |
3:40 |
4:17 |
2:59 |
5:54 |
5:06 |
|
4:31 |
Butha Buthe |
2:17 |
1:52 |
0:28 |
3:37 |
4:11 |
2:25 |
6:01 |
5:03 |
4:31 |
|
Road Security
In general, most roads within Lesotho are secure and transporters operate with few, if any, difficulties. There are no alarming cases of highway banditry and insecurity. Police patrols are visible and consistent along the main highways that link the main districts.
Driving is one of the biggest risks to personal safety and security. Vehicles traffic circulates on the left (keep left). Many vehicles are not roadworthy, and not all drivers are properly trained. The average speed limit in the cities is 50 km/hr and outside the city speed limit is 80 km/hr. However, most vehicle do not keep the speed limit. It is common to come up behind a vehicle moving at slower speed. Over speeding is also very common as the country traffic police do not have speed guns.
Other challenging factors include poorly lit roadways. Very few road signs on most of the highways. While many roads are in poor state of disrepair, inexperience and irresponsible drivers are also a great risk. All drivers should be aware of potholes and careless pedestrians, the presence of non-roadworthy vehicles plying the roads. The drivers frequently change the lanes into oncoming traffic without adequate viewing and caution. Street and traffic lights are frequently non-functional or nonexistence altogether.
The overall mission of the Ministry Transport and Communication is to formulate and monitor the implementation of appropriate, comprehensive and robust transport and construction sectors and maintain a dynamic and effective institutional and legal framework, which, provides an enabling environment for sustainable development of transport and construction industries and thus contribute to the achievement of the overall national development objectives.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The Ministry of Transport and Communication is yet to enact the Weighbridge and Axle Legislation. Since the neighbouring South Africa has Weighbridge legislation, most heavy vehicle in Lesotho Country will keep the maximum weigh applicable in South Africa. However this appears to have an impact on the Lesotho roads which are of lower capacity.
Source: https://lesothotradeportal.org.ls/kcfinder/upload/files/-%20Schedule%20No%201%20Part%203E.pdf
Axle Load Limits |
Lesotho |
South Africa |
---|---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
18,000 Kg |
18,000 Kg |
Truck with 3 Axles |
24,000 Kg |
24,000 Kg |
Truck with 4 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
TBA |
TBA |
Road Reserve and Building Restriction Areas
To protect the investment in road building, a road reserve and, outside urban areas, a building restriction area should be located equally about the road centre-line, as shown in the table below
Road Classification |
Width Each Side of Road Centre Line (m) |
|
---|---|---|
Road Reserve (m) |
Building Restriction Width (m) |
|
A |
15 |
30 |
B (major – links districts) |
15 |
30 |
B (minor – links local centres to A Class Roads) |
10 |
20 |
C |
10 |
20 |
D |
10 |
20 |
Note: The building restriction width includes the road reserve width.
Class |
Km |
% of network |
Description |
---|---|---|---|
Classified Network & Gazetted |
|||
A |
1525.21 |
22 |
Primary roads linking major towns and district centres and main border posts |
B |
1401.24 |
20 |
Secondary roads connecting districts and linking local centres to the primary network |
C |
539.93 |
8 |
Tertiary roads connecting local centres within districts, and linking to secondary or primary roads |
D |
2421.14 |
35 |
Access/Feeder roads to one or more villages |
Sub-Total |
5887.52 |
85 |
Total km that are in the current road Classification |
Unclassified Network & Not Gazetted |
|||
Rural Roads |
651.70 |
10 |
Access/Feeder roads to one or more villages |
Urban Roads |
367.04 |
5 |
Estimated paved and unpaved roads in urban areas. Streets within major towns |
Sub-Total |
1018.74 |
15 |
Total km that are in the current road classified |
Total |
6,906.26 |
100 |
Density is 0.243 km/km2. Per capita is 0.00338 km/person |
Of the total road network; the classified network is under the direct management of the Roads Directorate and is disbursed as follows per surface type:
Description |
Equipment-based maintenance |
Labour-based maintenance |
Total Km |
---|---|---|---|
Surfaced roads |
1628.79 |
0 |
1628.79 |
Gravel roads |
888.98 |
2111.89 |
3000.87 |
Earth roads |
0 |
1150.70 |
1150.70 |
Tracks |
0 |
107.16 |
107.16 |
Totals |
2517.77 |
3369.75 |
5887.52 |
DESCRIPTION |
RURAL ROADS (KM) |
---|---|
Surfaced roads |
0.00 |
Gravel roads |
615.02 |
Earth roads |
36.68 |
Tracks |
0.00 |
Total |
651.70 |
DESCRIPTION |
URBAN ROADS (KM) |
---|---|
Paved roads |
169.97 |
Gravel roads |
214.63 |
Earth roads |
50.74 |
Tracks |
84.7 |
Total |
367.04 |
2.3.1 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Maseru Bridge
Overview
This is the most active border post that is easily accessed.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Maseru Bridge South Africa: Maseru Bridge |
Province or District |
Maseru |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Maseru (4.12 km) Ladybrand (11.6 km) |
Latitude |
-29.299149 |
Longitude |
27.456379 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Details |
+ 266 22312204 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (25.6 km) Truck Travel Time: 1 hr Car Travel time: 45 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (552 km) Truck Travel Time: 9 hrs Car Travel time: 6 Hours 30 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Maseru (4.12 km) Truck Travel Time: 30 mins Car Travel time: 15 mins |
|
Other Information |
Weighing bridge is by the bridge. Maseru branch line railway also crosses here. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
24 hrs |
Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
Thursdays |
24 hrs |
Fridays |
24 hrs |
Saturdays |
24 hrs |
Sundays |
24 hrs |
National Holidays |
24 hrs |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
Traffic is normally heavy during month end, there is one lane coming into Lesotho, but amidst coronavirus regulations there is simple movement for trucks as there are limited number of private cars. The management of Maseru bridge has tried to separate the private and trucks lanes, but it is not much. However, trucks takes their toll gate where there is weighing bridge.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Maseru bridge, note that An original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid Tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.2 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Peka Bridge
Overview
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Peka Bridge South Africa: Peka Bridge |
Province or District |
Leribe |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Peka (6.2 km) South Africa: Ficksburg (22 km) |
Latitude |
-28.946753 |
Longitude |
27.735308 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Details |
+266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (92.8 km) Car Travel time: 1 Hour 30 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (494 km) Car Travel time: 5 Hours 30 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Peka (6.2 km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
24 hrs |
Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
Thursdays |
24 hrs |
Fridays |
24 hrs |
Saturdays |
24 hrs |
Sundays |
24 hrs |
National Holidays |
24 hrs |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.3 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Maputsoe Bridge
Overview
This is a very active border crossing between Lesotho and South Africa and is open 24 hours.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Maputsoe Bridge South Africa: Ficksburg Bridge |
Province or District |
Leribe |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Maputsoe (2.7 km) South Africa: Ficksburg (3 km) |
Latitude |
-28.885692 |
Longitude |
27.892633 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
Ha Mathata, Lesotho +266 22 430 257 +266 22 431 175 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (106.2 km) Car Travel time: 1 hour 42 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (473 km) Car Travel time: 5 Hours 35 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Maputsoe (2.7 km) Travel time: 7 mins |
|
Other Information |
Documents required to enter Lesotho is a valid passport, original vehicle registration papers, vehicle license papers, valid driver's license. The toll fee for entering Lesotho is determined by the weight of your vehicle. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
24 hrs |
Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
Thursdays |
24 hrs |
Fridays |
24 hrs |
Saturdays |
24 hrs |
Sundays |
24 hrs |
National Holidays |
24 hrs |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Maputsoe Bridge, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.4 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Caledonspoort Bridge
Overview
The Caledonspoort Border Control Post manages access in to and out of Lesotho. This route can get very busy, particularly on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Caledonspoort Bridge South Africa: Caledonspoort Bridge |
Province or District |
Butha-Buthe |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Butha-Buthe (9 km) South Africa: Fouriesburg (10 km) |
Latitude |
-28.696335 |
Longitude |
28.234843 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Details |
+ 266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (106.4 km) Car Travel time: 2 hrs 25 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (433 km) Car Travel time: 5 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Butha-Buthe (9 km) Car Travel time: 11 mins |
|
Other Information |
The road surface is good for the most part, but there are bad sections in which worn tar becomes a gravel road. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Tuesdays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Wednesdays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Thursdays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Fridays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Saturdays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Sundays |
0600 - 2200 H |
National Holidays |
0600 - 2200 H |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Caledonspoort Bridge, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.5 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Monantsa Pass
Overview
This border post between South Africa and Lesotho is not very busy. On the South African side there is a border post, the Monantsa Pass Border control, but there is no border control point on the Lesotho side of the border.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
South Africa: Monantsa Pass |
Province or District |
Butha-Buthe |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Libono (11.2 km) South Africa: Phuthaditjhaba (16.5 km) |
Latitude |
-28.6826 |
Longitude |
28.5902 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
South African Revenue Service |
Contact Details |
+27(0)58 713 1600 +27(0)58 713 5843 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (235.9 km) Travel time: 3 hrs 33 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (366 km) Travel time: 4 hrs 23 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Phuthaditjhaba (16.5 km) Travel time: 30 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Tuesdays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Wednesdays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Thursdays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Fridays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Saturdays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Sundays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
National Holidays |
8:00 – 16:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Monantsa Pass, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.6 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Sani Pass
Overview
The Sani Pass border post is at the bottom of the pass, and the RSA border post is about 8 km further apart. The gravel roads are in fair condition and are often only accessible by 4x4 vehicles beyond the border post.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Sani Top / Pass South Africa: Sani Top / Pass |
Province or District |
Mokhotlong |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Mokhotlong (50 km) South Africa: Himeville (32 km) |
Latitude |
-29.584695 |
Longitude |
29.285566 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact |
+27 826395050 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (350.1 km) Travel time: 6 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (272 km) Travel time: 4 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Himeville (32 km) |
|
Other Information |
Four wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles are better suited for the road. Driving Sani Pass very much depend on current weather and road conditions. During the rains (October to March), the road can be very badly washed away, muddy and driving up Sani Pass in these conditions, can be pretty challenging. A vehicle with good ground clearance, and four wheel drive, is required. In wintertime, with no rain, the road conditions should be better, but Sani Pass also gets some snow in winter which leads to muddy conditions when the snow melts. If the road was not repaired after the rain, you will still encounter some bad ruts. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
0600H - 1800H |
Tuesdays |
0600H - 1800H |
Wednesdays |
0600H - 1800H |
Thursdays |
0600H - 1800H |
Fridays |
0600H - 1800H |
Saturdays |
0600H - 1800H |
Sundays |
0600H - 1800H |
National Holidays |
0600H - 1800H |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Sani Pass, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.7 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Ngoangoana
Overview
This border post is currently closed to all vehicle traffic between the two countries at this stage. Only pedestrians and motorbikes currently use it.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Ngoanagoana South Africa: Boesmansnek |
Province or District |
Boesmansnek |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Boesmansnek South Africa: Coleford Drakensberg (2.5km) |
Latitude |
29.1532 |
Longitude |
29.8849 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Details |
+266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa |
|
Other Information |
Closed |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
Closed |
Tuesdays |
Closed |
Wednesdays |
Closed |
Thursdays |
Closed |
Fridays |
Closed |
Saturdays |
Closed |
Sundays |
Closed |
National Holidays |
Closed |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.8 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Ramats’eliso Gate
Overview
This is a small border post that is easily accessed due to paved roads However, there is not much traffic between the two countries at this stage. It is one of five automated commercial land border posts in Lesotho. Pre-clearance of goods through the ASYCUDA system is encouraged for prompt clearing of goods into Lesotho.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Ramats’eliso Gate South Africa: Ramats’eliso Gate |
Province or District |
Mokhotlong |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Ramats’eliso Gate (1 km) South Africa: Maluti, Matatiele (38 km) |
Latitude |
-30.050231 |
Longitude |
28.933673 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
+27 39 256 4443 +27823468945 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (266 km) Travel time: 5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (312 km) Travel time: 4 hrs 51 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Maluti, Matatiele (38 km) Travel time: 40 mins |
|
Other Information |
Closed |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
Closed |
Tuesdays |
Closed |
Wednesdays |
Closed |
Thursdays |
Closed |
Fridays |
Closed |
Saturdays |
Closed |
Sundays |
Closed |
National Holidays |
Closed |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Sani Pass, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.9 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Qacha's Nek
Overview
This is a small border post that is easily accessed due to paved roads However, there is not much traffic between the two countries at this stage.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Qacha’s Nek South Africa: Qacha’s Nek |
Province or District |
Qacha’s Nek |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Qacha’s Nek (2 km) South Africa: Maluti (17.9 km) |
Latitude |
-30.129335 |
Longitude |
28.685536 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
+266 22950290 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (219 km) Travel time: 3 hrs 43 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (353 km) Travel time: 4 hrs 58 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Maluti (17.9 km) Travel time: 25 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-22:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-22:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-22:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-22:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Qacha's Nek, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.10 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Ongeluksnek
Overview
There is currently no border control point here for Lesotho only a border control point further on for RSA. Vehicles rarely drive through here. When entering Lesotho from Ongeluksnek, travellers are only stamped out from South Africa and not stamped into Lesotho and vice versa when travelling in the other direction.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Ongeluksnek South Africa: Ongeluksnek |
Province or District |
Quthing |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Mphaki (40 km) South Africa: Mariazell Mission (13 km) |
Latitude |
28.2519 |
Longitude |
30.3383 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
+266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (222.2 km) Travel time: 4 hrs 10 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (380 km) Travel time: 5 hrs 10 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mariazell Mission (13 km) Travel time: 27 mins |
|
Other Information |
Four wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles required at this border crossing. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-16:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-16:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-16:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-16:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.11 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Tele Bridge
Overview
This is a small border post that is poorly accessed due to the mountainous road terrain.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Tele Bridge South Africa: Telle Bridge Border Post |
Province or District |
Quthing |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Quthing (14 km) South Africa: Palmietfontein (3.9 km) |
Latitude |
-30.432488 |
Longitude |
27.568022 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact |
+26658987814 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (751 km) Travel time: 9 hrs 40 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (380 km) Travel time: 5 hrs 10 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Quthing (14 km) Travel time: 25 mins |
|
Other Information |
Four wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles required at this border crossing. |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-22:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-22:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-22:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-22:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Sani Pass, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles Crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.12 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Makhaleng Bridge
Overview
This is the border between Lesotho and South Africa and its on the A2 road towards Mohale's Hoek.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Makhaleng Bridge South Africa: Makhaleng Bridge |
Province or District |
Mohale’s Hoek |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Mohale’s Hoek (8 km) South Africa: Zastron (40 km) |
Latitude |
-30.165181 |
Longitude |
27.400337 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
+266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (103.4 km) Travel time: 1 hr 27 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (553 km) Travel time: 8 hrs 30 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mohale’s Hoek (8 km) Travel time: 10 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-18:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-18:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-18:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-18:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-18:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-18:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-18:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-18:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Makhaleng Bridge, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles Crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.13 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Sephapus Gate
Overview
This is an active border post between South Africa and Lesotho with the South African town of Wepener on the other side of the border.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Sepaphus Gate South Africa: Sepaphus Gate |
Province or District |
Mohale’s Hoek |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Mafeteng (15 km) South Africa: Vanstadensrus (28 km) |
Latitude |
27.1993 |
Longitude |
29.9476 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact Person |
+266 2232 4452 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (82.5 km) Travel time: 1 hr 25 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (666 km) Car Travel time: 8Hrs 14mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mafeteng (15 km) Travel time: 26 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-16:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-16:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-16:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-16:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-16:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.14 Lesotho Land Border Crossing of Van Rooyen's Gate
Overview
This is the border between Lesotho and South Africa and its on the A2 road towards Mohale's Hoek.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Van Rooyen's Gate South Africa: Van Rooyen's Gate |
Province or District |
Mafeteng |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Lesotho: Mafeteng (16 km) South Africa: Wepener (12 km) |
Latitude |
-29.756147 |
Longitude |
27.110988 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
Contact |
+266 22785329 |
Travel Times |
||
---|---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport (80.8 km) Travel time: 1 hr 11 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Durban Port, South Africa (639 km) Travel time: 7 hrs 40 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mafeteng (16 km) Travel time: 20 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation | |
---|---|
Mondays |
08:00-22:00 |
Tuesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Wednesdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Thursdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Fridays |
08:00-22:00 |
Saturdays |
08:00-22:00 |
Sundays |
08:00-22:00 |
National Holidays |
08:00-22:00 |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
In order to be cleared at Makhaleng Bridge, note that an original tax invoice should have the following normal/ usual requirements of a valid tax invoice:
- Be a Tax Invoice from a VAT registered South African vendor
- Be a Tax Invoice (Tax Invoice written)
- Be an original
- Bear a South African VAT Registration number with 10 digits that start with 4
- Have a unique invoice number
- Tax invoice date
- Standard rate of VAT charge must be shown (e.g. 14%)
- Tax invoice is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vehicles Crossing Tariffs
Vehicle Classes |
Local Registered |
Foreign Registered |
---|---|---|
Class 1 - Light vehicle |
M50 |
M70 |
Class 2 - Medium Heavy |
M90 |
M120 |
Class 3 - Large Heavy |
M130 |
M180 |
Class 4 - Extra Heavy |
M310 |
M410 |
For more information on customs in Lesotho, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.4 Lesotho Railway Assessment
Lesotho does not own any railway line in-country. The only railway line in Lesotho is the Maseru branch line, which connects the capital city Maseru to the railway network of South Africa via the Bloemfontein–Bethlehem line. The final 1.6 kilometres (1.0 mi) of this line, which opened on 18 December 1905, lies within the borders of Lesotho, running from the border bridge on the Mohokare River through the northern industrial district of Maseru to that city's station, the only railway station in the country.
There have been plans of building new railways to connect Lesotho to Durban and Port Elizabeth which have not been actualised or put in motion.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.5 Lesotho Waterways Assessment
A waterway is any navigable body of water and most rivers or water masses in Lesotho cannot therefore be classified as waterways. The waterway must allow for movement of goods and services that can ferry large vessels including ferries or large cargo and passengers’ boats. Rivers in Lesotho have less flowing water mass, since the country has created major water reservoirs in Katse and Mohale Dam. Dredged channels in the sea are not usually described as waterways. There is an exception to this initial distinction, essentially for legal purposes, see under international waters.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport owns and operates some ferryboats at river crossings. Private operators, working longer hours, complement these services.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.7 Lesotho Milling Assessment
3 Lesotho Services and Supply
The following sections contain information on the logistics services in Lesotho.
Disclaimer: Registration does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP/Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please Note: WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.1 Lesotho Fuel
Fuel Overview
The fuel services, provision and supply in Lesotho are dominated by the three listed companies. Shell Oil Lesotho (Pty) Ltd, Puma Energy and Engen Petroleum Lesotho (Pty) Ltd. These major companies are owned by South African companies. The country has encouraged private investment in fuel industry and no serious shortage of fuel have been experienced. There are however several hundreds of small unlicenced vendors providing fuel in the remote districts and towns.
The Petroleum Fund was established in 1955 prompted by the need to have fuel security in the country. The mandate includes:
- The stabilization of petroleum product prices when necessary,
- The stabilization of prices charged by oil companies on short-term basis,
- The purchase of petroleum products in times of crisis,
- The provision of national storage facilities for petroleum products when the need arises,
- The improvement of the distribution of petroleum products throughout the country,
- The improvement of safety at storage facilities,
- The research and studies pertinent to the petroleum sector; and any other energy project on loan basis.
The Petroleum Fund finances petroleum-related projects, to address the objectives of its enabling legislation which address, among others, the purchase of petroleum products in times of need; and the improvement of the distribution of petroleum products throughout the country. The Fund is committed to embarking on petroleum investments that will, not only ensure that there is the security of supply of petroleum products in Lesotho, but that investment opportunities are created for Basotho within the petroleum sector, including overall economic stimulation and job creation in the country.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links:
https://www.shell.com/about-us/contact-us/contact-lesotho.html
4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 09 April 21 |
|
---|---|
Petrol |
R13.75 - $0.94 |
Diesel |
M13.40 - $0.91 |
Paraffin |
M9.45 - $0.64 |
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Seasonal Variations
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
Yes |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
Fuel in the country as a whole is subsidised. |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
The importation of petroleum products is carried out by private companies from South Africa through the Customs Union agreement. These companies are responsible for the importation of products in quantities greater than 200 litres according to the Fuel and Services Control Act of 1983 and Importation of Petroleum Products Regulations of 1989. Lesotho will continue to import these products as long as there are no discoveries of oil reserves. Transportation of these products from the Durban refineries into Lesotho is either by road or rail. There are currently three major depots in Maseru with a storage capacity of approximately six days of petroleum supply. There depots do not have storage facilities for LPGas[1]. There are no bottle neck experienced except when there are strikes or other external factors in south Africa affecting movement of trucks.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Lesotho receives all its fuel from South Africa and follows South African standards. Therefore from South African perspective Fuel standards are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and its various instruments under the Amendment of Regulations regarding Petroleum Products Specifications and Standards Act all import, manufacture and blending for liquid fuels are regulated and are to meet the applicable code under the South African National Standards framework.[2]
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
N/A |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Lesotho does not have Testing facilities but depends on South Africa.
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
Name |
Not available |
Address |
Huawei Office Park, Building No 1, Western Service Road, Woodmead, 2191, South Africa |
Telephone and Fax |
T : +27 11 800 1000 |
Contact |
Not available |
Standards Used |
ISO, EN and GOST |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Intertek South Africa - Bapsfontein (Minerals) |
Name |
Not available |
Address |
Portion 113, Farm Elandsfontein, District Bapsfontein, 412JR, 1510, Gauteng, South Africa |
Telephone and Fax |
T : +27 105009977 , F : +27 0 11 574 5707 |
Contact |
Not available |
Standards Used |
ISO, EN and GOST |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
[1] http://www.lewa.org.ls/library/Policies/Energy_Policy_2003.pdf
[2] /display/public/DLCA/3.1+South+Africa+Fuel
3.2 Lesotho Transporters
There are over twenty transport companies operating within Lesotho. The last three years of financial hindrance and government interference in the sector through economic difficulties have forced a number of these operators to find work outside the country Most of listed Companies operate across the SADC region. Many of the larger companies have fared well through these hard times but the smaller ones have struggled with upkeep and maintenance. The countries road network has allowed a sound industry to develop and being the regional gateway through transit routes, transporters can cope with capacities and product types across the regional market.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
Khangline Transport |
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---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Local: Maseru, Mafeteng, Mohale’s hoek, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek, Thaba-Tseka, Mokhotlong, Butha-Buthe, Leribe, Berea Cross Border: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana. |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
2 |
34 |
Good condition |
Vehicle Type |
16 |
28 |
Good condition |
Total Capacity |
18 |
516 MT |
|
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Lesotho Manual Labor
Lesotho has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Lesotho can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Lesotho who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Lesotho's government.
Labour Wages in Lesotho can be paid daily, weekly or on a monthly basis depending on the type of work contract which are usually as follows:
- Contract at piece rate: wage payment on daily basis;
- Contract for less than a month: wage payment on weekly basis;
- Contract for more than a month: wage payment on monthly basis; and
- Contract for completion of a task: wage payment on completion of the concerned task
Labour officers (Authorized by the Labour Code) are responsible for monitoring compliance of the minimum wage legislation. In the pursuance of their duties, they may inspect the workplace, ask questions from employees and request provision of information on working conditions. Casual workers often demand to be paid of the spot, such work is normally deferred to the stevedoring who handles the casual workers.
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
|
---|---|
|
Cost (as of November 2021) |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
M 96.54 |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
M 144.81 |
Skilled Worker |
M 210.00 |
Workmen-Compensation-Act-1977.pdf (labour.gov.ls)
3.4 Lesotho Telecommunications
The Telecommunication services in Lesotho is placed under Ministry of Telecommunication Science and Technology. The Telecommunication Act of 2000 gave birth to privatization of the then monopoly operator known as Lesotho Telecommunication Cooperation. As a result, The Lesotho Telecommunications Authority (LTA) was established. The mandate of the authority is to create and enforce rules and procedures to facilitate efficient operations of the telecommunication sector in the Country.
Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) is a statutory body, established in June 2000, with the mandate of regulating the communications sector in Lesotho. This mandate entails: granting licences to operators; promoting fair competition; approving tariffs; managing the radio frequency spectrum; empowering and protecting consumers; type-approving terminal equipment and other related responsibilities.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Mobile Phone Providers |
Econet Telcom/ Vodacom |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
99% |
Telecommunications Regulations
Though the is a private entity, that regulates all the Telecommunication activities, note that it they use the Government gazette to build or regulate the telecoms systems[1]. For Licensing note that the below requirements: Conditions for ISPs, Internet Service Providers (Form), Application form for Network Services - Internet Service Providers, Application form for Network Infrastructure, Application requirements for Network Infrastructure Licence, Application requirements for Network Services Licence. There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet or credible reports that the government monitors e-mail or Internet chat rooms without judicial oversight. The Internet is not widely available and almost nonexistent in rural areas due to the lack of communications infrastructure and high cost of access. [2]
Regulations on Usage and Import |
||
---|---|---|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
Yes |
Yes |
HF Radio |
Yes |
Yes |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
Yes |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
Yes |
GPS |
Yes |
Yes |
VSAT |
Yes |
Yes |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
With the increase of several types of transmitting information, note that there are several technologies that are being not used through the structures maybe in place, most of the NGOS are only moving towards fiber.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNDP |
WFP |
UNICEF |
WHO |
FAO |
|
VHF Frequencies |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
HF Frequencies |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Locations of Repeaters |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
VSAT |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Econet Telecom Lesotho, ILESOTHO, LEO and Vodacom Lesotho Pty are companies which provide internet connectivity in Lesotho. This companies provide offering broadband, fiber broadband, dial up internet, narrowband, Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G mobile internet, Wi-MAX, DTH services using cable, DSL, wireless, mobile and dial-up in Lesotho, Maseru and other nearest regions. Econet Telecom Lesotho and Vodacom provide reliable connections.
Internet Service Providers |
|
---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Privately-owned |
Dial-up only? |
No |
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Please see table below |
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
10 mbps (can be more) |
Average rates for broadband connection
Provider |
Package |
Download Speed |
Upload Speed |
New Subscription / Bundle |
Econet |
Home (Unlimited) |
20Mbps |
10Mbps |
M899.00 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Econet |
Business (Unlimited) |
40Mbps |
20Mbps |
M1599.00 |
Vodacom |
Bronze Uncapped |
4Mbps |
4Mbps |
M599.00 |
Vodacom |
Gold Uncapped |
10Mbps |
10Mbps |
M1,299.00 |
Vodacom |
Diamond Uncapped |
20Mbps |
20Mbps |
M2,699.00 |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Lesotho has two MNO with the good coverage in all the districts, in the cases where there is no coverage, we observed that people are able to find sports where they are able to access the network.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered |
---|---|---|---|---|
ECONET Telecom |
10 |
3G |
Yes |
Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment |
Vodacom |
10 |
3G |
Yes |
Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment |
Spectrum Guidelines
Radio Spectrum Management guidelines form a basis for radio frequency licensing policies, requirements and procedures in the management of the national radio spectrum resource. This among others includes radio spectrum frequency monitoring, allocation and planning.
- Radio Spectrum Management Guidelines and Procedures
- Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy
- 70_80 GHz Band Guidelines
- ISM Band Guidelines
Band plans for frequency allocations:
Categories of Licenses
- Land Mobile Services
- Satellite Services
- Radiodetermination/Aeronautical Services
- Fixed Links
- Access Spectrum
- Fixed Links for Broadband Access
- Telemetry/Telecommand
- Broadcasting Services
- Amateur Radio
- Numbering Resources
- Private Network
[1] Lesotho Government Gazette, Friday 23rd March 2018 No. 22
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Lesotho
3.5 Lesotho Food and Additional Suppliers
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.5.1 Lesotho Food Suppliers
Overview
Roughly 80% of Lesotho’s population depends on the agricultural sector for their livelihoods. In recent years, the government embarked on a block farming program to increase production through subsidies and central planning. Despite flagging agricultural production, the government plans to continue these subsidy programs to combat hunger and poverty. Although the government has not been actively seeking investors in the agriculture sector, there are opportunities in aquaculture, horticulture, and poultry farming. In recent years, Lesotho’s economic performance has been negatively affected by sluggish global economic growth amid a major downturn in both emerging markets and advanced economies. Furthermore, sustained political instability in the country, coupled with slow economic growth in the South African economy, also contributed to slow economic performance. Real GDP growth rate is estimated to have averaged 1.6% between 2015–2019 and it is projected to average 0.6% between 2019–2021, largely attributed to the expected negative impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus)[1].
Lesotho’s main food crops produced include maize, sorghum (for food and beer), and wheat. Maize and sorghum are grown throughout the country in summer (October to April), with the most productive areas in the Lowlands and Foothills. Winter wheat is common in the Mountains (May to September). Currently, over 70 percent of the national cereal requirements are imported, mainly from South Africa, and most of the population (the poor) purchases more than half of their food in a typical year. As a result, the national strategy for food security emphasizes in ensuring adequate food imports to cover the deficit. The country has introduced measures to increase household incomes to guarantee their access to food, and improvement of agricultural production Several rivers in the country have potential to support irrigation in the Country, however less land is under irrigation by small scale farmers. The option of utilising the water for farming is still not fully utilised.
Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): https://dataviz.vam.wfp.org/Hunger-Analytics-Hub
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): https://fews.net/southern-africa/lesotho
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Retail Sector
Lesotho has huge predominance of micro-enterprises in the SME sector. The vast majority of are micro-enterprises. Seventy percent of businesses are micro-enterprises (with two employees or less). One third of micro-enterprises businesses have no employees at all other than the owner. Twenty three percent of enterprises in the small businesses have 3 to 9 employees. Seven percent were of medium size, with between ten and 50 employees. Eighty percent of small businesses employ no more than three people – including the business owner. The turnover as well as employee numbers. Eighty percent of businesses have annual turnover below M200 000. In fact, almost a quarter of respondents reported annual turnover of under M10 000 per annum – which is very low indeed. Less than four percent reported turnover above M1 million, and less than one percent reported turnover above M5 million. The very large majority of small businesses are survivalists and may have limited potential for growth and expansion[2]. Vast majority of the retailers in Lesotho purchase their stocks from Chinese supermarkets. Since that retailers are competing with Chinese retailers most of the retailers go bankrupt due to unavailability of customers.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
3 |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
3 |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
5 |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
5 |
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
2 |
Wholesale – Browns Cash & Carry
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Wholesale – MASERU CASH AND CARRY (INC IN LESOTHO) |
Address |
Raboshabane Rd Opposite Ministry Of Works, Industrial Area, P.O.Box 4018, Maseru, Lesotho |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
NO |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
Not available |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Debit/Cash/Credit |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Maseru |
Industrial Area |
Wholesaler – Ntjamoatle Trading PTY LTD
Ntjamoatle has been active since 1999 with their main area of business is in the Mokhotlong District while they receive their stock from the Lesotho flour Mills in Maseru and from imports from manufacturers in South Africa. They are members of the Mokhotlong Traders Association.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Ntja-mokoatle Trading PTY LTD |
Address |
Mohotlong, Lesotho |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
NO |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes about 200m2 |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
Not available |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Debit/Cash/Credit |
Other Comments or Key Information |
They are one of two biggest suppliers of Maize meal and Bread flour in the district. |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
i.e. sheep and goats, swine, poultry… |
Locally produced and imported |
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Locally produced and imported |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Locally produced and imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Locally produced(trout) and imported |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Locally produced and imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Locally produced and imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Packed and imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
imports |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
imports |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats and oils… |
imports |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
imports |
**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service providers.
[1] https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/lesotho/overview
[2] FINAL_Lesotho_State_of_Small_Enterprise_Survey_23_10_08
3.5.2 Lesotho Additional Suppliers
Overview
Lesotho does not have manufacturing companies for operational support equipment, they are normally imported from south Africa, they can be bought in pieces and rebuild in the country, these include tents, water pumps, pipes, water tanks, computer / IT equipment, office furniture, portable water.
For more information on suppliers’ contact
details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier
Contact List.
Wholesale – Cashbuild Hardware
Cashbuild is a retailer of building materials and associated products, selling directly to cash-paying customers through its 319 stores in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi and Zambia. Cashbuild employs 6,238 people in the abovementioned countries.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Cashbuild Hardware |
Address |
Motsoene Rd, Foso |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
No |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
$780 Million June 2020 – June 2021 |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash |
Other Comments or Key Information |
N/A |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Maseru |
Industrial |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
i.e. fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
|
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
i.e. chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
|
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
i.e. rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, metal tanks |
Imported |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
i.e. engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, vehicles |
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81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
i.e. prefabricated buildings, lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, medical/surgical instruments |
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91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
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**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4 Lesotho Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Lesotho will be presented.
4.1 Lesotho Government Contact List
Lesotho Government Ministries - www.govpage.co.za
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Trade and Industry |
The Department of Standards and Quality Assurance |
National |
Maseru |
Kingsway Maseru |
Mr. Lesala Ntsoeu |
Quality Assurance Officer |
+266 58975938 |
+266 58975938 |
(266) 22310644 |
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security |
|
National |
Maseru |
Opposite Ministry of health |
Mr. Ntitia tuoane |
Director Of field Services |
|
+266 2232225 |
+266 2232225 |
|
http://socialprotection.org/institutions/lesotho-ministry-agriculture-and-food-security-mfas |
Ministry of Small Business Delopment, Cooperatives and Marketing |
|
National |
Maseru |
Kingsway, Close to Medcash |
Mr.Lekhooe Makhate |
Director of Marketing |
|
+266 22324651/+266 58747458 |
+266 22324651/+266 58747458 |
|
http://www.gov.ls/gov_webportal/ministries/trade%20&%20industry/trade.html |
Ministry of Health |
National |
Maseru |
Behind the old agric Bank building |
Mr. Motsamai Mahahabisa |
Food Safety Programme Manager |
+266 22327205/+266 58860078 |
+266 22327205/+266 58860078 |
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Ministry of Public Works and Transport |
|
National |
Maseru |
Opposite MKM |
|
Chief Information Officer |
+266 22327310 |
+266 22327310 |
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Ministry of Education and Training(MOET) |
|
National |
Maseru |
Oppsite Senate Building, by traffic lights |
Mr. Paramente Phamotse |
|
|
+266 22310562 |
+266 22310562 |
|
http://www.education.org.ls/index.php/2015-06-27-15-17-27 |
Ministry of Education and Training(SSRFU) |
|
National |
Maseru |
Oppsite Senate Building, by traffic lights |
Ms. Matseliso Morahanye |
SSRFU Coordinator School Supply Reliance Feeding Unit |
|
+266 28314978 |
+266 28314978 |
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Lesotho revenue Authority |
|
National |
|
Maseru Mall Next to Small and Medium Clients Department |
|
|
+266 5221 5999/ +266 2223 5999 |
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|
http://lra.org.ls/customs-excise-laws |
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Ministry of Energy and Meteorology |
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National |
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Lesotho Communications Authority |
|
National |
Maseru |
30 Princess Margaret Road, Old Europa |
Mr. Motanyane Makara |
Chairperson, Board of the Lesotho Communications Authority |
+266 2222 4300 / +266 5222 1300 |
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4.2 Lesotho Humanitarian Agencies Contact List
Humanitarian Agency |
Name |
Position |
Phone Number |
E-Mail Address |
---|---|---|---|---|
Office of the UN Resident Coordinator |
Ms. Betty Wabunoha |
Resident Representative |
58640201 |
|
UNDP |
Ms. Nessie Golakai-Gould |
Deputy Resident Representative |
58851175 |
|
UNV |
Ms. Tsepang Sekonyela |
Gender, Youth and Conflict Prevention Officer |
63855741/56106328 |
|
UNAIDS |
Ms. Jacqueline Makokha |
Country Director |
58854005 |
|
UNESCO |
Ms. Lineo ‘Malesaoana Molapo |
UNESCO National Programme Officer |
63116377 |
|
UNDSS |
Mr. Mopeli Nthejane |
Local Security Assistant |
50925624 / 58928711 |
|
WHO |
Dr. Richard Banda |
WHO Representative |
58870924 |
|
Ms. Thato Seutloali |
National Programme Officer |
58918235 |
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FAO |
Mr. Nthimo Mokitinyane |
Assistant FAO Representative |
58845647 |
|
Mr. David Mwesigwa |
Emergency & Resilience Coordinator |
50772333 |
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UNFPA |
Dr. Marc Derveeuw |
Country Representative |
51607613 |
|
Ms. Motselisi Molorane-Moeno |
Assistant Representative |
63020772 |
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UNICEF |
Ms. Anurita Bains |
Country Representative |
58855801 |
|
Mr. Kimanzi Muthengi |
Deputy Representative |
59033431 |
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WFP |
Aurore RUSIGA |
Country Director and Representative |
58800035 |
|
Masahiro MATSUMOTO |
Deputy Country Director |
58851260 |
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IOM |
Ms. Eriko Nishimura |
Country Representative |
68891296 |
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World Bank |
Yoichiro Ishihara |
Country Representative |
+266 58887038 |
<yishihara@worldbank.org> |
4.3 Lesotho Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Name |
Scope / Description |
City |
Physical Address |
Phone number |
Website / Email |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Trade and Industry | Kingsway, Downtown | http://www.trade.gov.ls/departments/standards | |||
Swift Silliker (Pty) Ltd |
Chemical & Microbiological Analysis |
Cape Town |
7 Warrington Rd Claremont, Western Cape, 7708 South Africa |
+27-216838436 |
|
SABS Commercial SOC Ltd Microbiology Lab |
Microbiological Analysis Laboratory |
Durban |
1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Durban, South Africa |
+2786 127 7227 |
|
Southern African Grain Laboratory (NPC) |
Chemical and Physical Analysis |
Pretoria |
Grain Bldg, 477 Witherite Rd Pretoria 0184, South Africa |
+2712 807 4019 |
|
SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd Agri Food Laboratory Maitland |
Chemical and Microbiological Analysis |
Cape Town |
11 Berkley Rd, Maitland, South Africa |
+2721 506 3280 |
|
Intertek Testing Services (Pty) Ltd |
Chemical and Microbiological Analysis |
Bapsfontein |
Corner Van Dyk and Barkpan Road, Boksburg East, Boksburg, South Africa |
+2711 914 4044 |
|
Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, Gauteng Micro Lab |
Microbiology Analysis |
Benoni |
41 Golden Dr, Benoni, 1501 South Africa |
+27 (11) 425-3775 |
|
SMT Labs (Pty) Ltd |
Microbiological Analysis |
Bloemfontein |
4 First Avenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa |
+2751 880 0102 |
|
KL Analytical Services CC t/a Labserve |
Chemistry and Microbiology Analysis |
Nelspruit |
8 NEBO PARK SUIKERRIET STREET NELSPRUIT 1200 South Africa |
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Bureau Veritas Testing and Inspections South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Chemical Analysis |
Centurion |
22B The Waldorf, 170 Rivonia Rd, Sandton South Africa |
011 666 0500 |
4.4 Lesotho Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Duties |
Durban, Richards Bay, Maputo and Walvis Bay |
Sturrock Grindrod |
Floor 6 Grindrod Mews, 106 Margaret Mncadi Ave, Durban |
Guinalda Nash | Operations Manager | sgm.cpt@sturrockgrindrod.com |
+2731 277 9800 |
Sturrock Grindrod Maritime - Leading Ships Agency and Logistics | Stevedoring services include the handling of bulk commodities, break bulk commodities, containers and vehicles. | |
Port of Durban |
P S Port Stevedoring |
95 Maydon Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. |
Stevedoring services including the loading and discharging of cargo from ships and equipment |
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Bay Stevedores |
Newark Rd, Richards Bay, 3900, SouthAfrica, Kwazulu Natal. |
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Port of Durban |
Transnet Port Terminals |
Kingsmead Office Park, Port Ops House, Stanger Street, Durban 4001 |
|
Port Manager |
+27313618821 |
|
Freight Transport and Terminal operations |
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BIDFREIGHT PORT OPERATIONS |
1st Floor, Millweed House, 169 - 175 Maydon Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu Natal |
|
|
+2731274 2400 |
+2731 2054116 |
Bidfreight Port Operations - In Place. On Time. (bidports.co.za) |
Stevedoring, Warehousing, Transport, Agency, Clearing and Forwarding |
|
C. Steinweg Bridge (Pty) Ltd |
1 Bridge Close, off Rosherville Road, City Deep |
Chris Gerber |
Ocean Forwarding and Network Agents Manager |
+27 116 253 000 +27 83 535 0381 |
+27 116 253 090 |
Customs bonded warehousing, handling of bulk, break bulk & general cargo, empty and full container yard as well as Freight Services, Clearing and Forwarding, ocean and air, project cargo. |
4.5 Lesotho Airport Companies Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
Phone Number (office) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport |
Ministry of Transport & Communications |
Hon. Lebohang Monaheng |
Minister |
+266 22 311 348 |
|
Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport |
Ministry of Transport & Communications |
|
Retšelisitsoe Mohale (Mr) |
Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Public Works |
+266 2232 3624 |
Ministry of Transport & Communications |
|
Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Moshoeshoe Road, Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Cash and Carry), Maseru West |
|
Lemohang Lekhoba-Phitsane |
+266 22310695 |
4.6 Lesotho Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Food Management Unit |
Industrial Area, Lioli Road, Maseru, 100, Lesotho |
Mamaime Motanyane |
Director |
26668123555 |
26653303602 |
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Lesotho Milling |
Sir Seretse Khama Rd, P.O.Box 39, Maputsoe, Lesotho |
Neil Ledingham |
General Manager |
26622430622 |
27519334486 |
26622430409 |
Operations |
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Lesotho Flour Mills |
44 Lioli Road Industrial Area Maseru |
Leballo Joshua |
Sales & Marketing Executive |
26622215200 |
26658860560 |
26622310037 |
Marketing |
4.7 Lesotho Fuel Providers Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lesotho Petroleum |
Maseru |
49 LIOLI RD MASERU WEST, 9300 Lesotho |
+26622325390 |
Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers |
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Engen Petroleum (Pty) Ltd |
Maseru |
4 Motsoene Rd, Industrial Area, P.O.Box 707, Maseru, Lesotho |
Maki Sengoara |
+26622314709 |
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PUMA Energy |
Maseru |
|
|
+26622314391 |
|
Energy Solutions, Bitumen, Lubricants, LPG |
|
Shell Oil Lesotho (Pty) Ltd |
Maseru |
P.O. Box 1636, Maseru 100 |
+266 312457 |
+266 310250 |
https://www.shell.com/about-us/contact-us/contact-lesotho.html |
Marketing - Oil |
4.8 Lesotho Transporters Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Numbers |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Khangline transport |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Ha Mabote |
Tieho Khang |
Managing director |
63172562 |
Mercedez Actros and Man TGS |
18 |
34/28 |
Good |
|
Dankie Transport |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Marabeng |
Tanki Mponye |
Managing director |
63333333 |
Horse rigid |
12 |
34 MT |
Good |
|
Maitin Transport |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Khubetsoana/Phahameng |
Eugene Maitin |
Managing director |
58783131 |
Superlink/Tipper/Water tanker |
10 |
34 |
Good |
|
Nkomo Transport |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Ha Matala Phase 2 |
Rebecca Mokhojane |
Deputy Director |
58995380 |
Mercedes Benz Actors |
5 |
20-34 |
Good |
|
Lihlabeng truck and plant hire (pty)LTD |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Sebaboleng/Maseru |
Seabata Mautsoe |
Managing director |
63623344 |
Truck tractor/Tautliner/Flat truck |
14 |
|
Good |
|
Platinum construction (pty)TD |
Maseru,LESOTHO |
Thetsane East |
Moshe Phakisi |
Managing director |
63056212 |
Mercedez Benz/Nissan |
5 |
|
Good |
4.9 Lesotho Railway Companies Contact List
Company |
Geographic Coverage |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transnet Freight Rail |
National |
15 Girton Road Inyanda House 2, Parktown |
Reshad Yusuf |
Executive Manager Sales |
Reshad.Yusuf@transnet .net |
031 361 4062 |
083 2972407 |
See website |
4.10 Lesotho Supplier Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services Provided |
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Itjare Sehoai Farmers Cooperative Society (Ltd) |
Berea, Ha Kome village |
Lebohang Kome, Chair Moferefere Masheane, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
58605676 / 58547673 |
Food Supplier |
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Ratanang Maduma Multipurpose Cooperative Society |
Botha Buthe |
Thabang Joel, Chair Keneuoe Ratso, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
|
|
5870969 / 57303704 |
Food Supplier |
Sehoai Se Bonoa Ka Matsoabali |
Leribe |
Mamorehela Molapo, Chair Mampho Tlali, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
|
|
59146199 / 561963325 |
Food Supplier |
Leribe Tractor Owners association |
Leribe |
Tlali Lekhela, Chair Selebaro Nkhatho, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
|
|
56031060 / 59705969 |
Food Supplier |
Temo ‘Moho Mpharane Agric. Association |
Leribe, |
Hlopho Matsetse, Chair Lekoinola, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
|
|
59950448 / 58507672 |
Food Supplier |
Kutloano Limapo Multi-purpose |
Leribe, Mathokoane Ha Tumahole village |
Mamatseliso Makhale, Chair Masellaone Monesa, Secretary |
Chair and Secretary |
|
|
56654092 / 59907300 |
Food Supplier |
Rural Self-Help Development Association |
Maseru, Stadium area |
Mapho Thulo |
Managing Director |
|
52507606 |
58843517 |
NGO |
MG Commodities |
Tsenola, Motse Mocha Maseru |
|
Managing Director |
+26622332587 |
|
Trader |
|
Tasty Food Packers |
Maputsoe |
Nizam/Bilal |
Not available |
22430238 |
59596682 |
Trader |
|
Moratuoa |
Maputsoe |
Munir Vally |
CEO |
22430780 |
50350799 |
Trader |
|
Crystal Pre-packers |
Maputsoe |
Hanif Moosa |
Managing Director |
22430321 |
56946700 |
Trader |
|
Browns Cash & Carry |
Maseru |
|
|
|
+266 2231 3209 |
|
Wholesaler |
Cashbuild Hardware |
Maseru |
|
|
|
+26622311196 |
|
Hardware |
5 Lesotho Annex
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Lesotho LCA.
5.1 Lesotho Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full Name |
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ABC |
All Basotho Convention |
ACSA |
Airport Company South Africa |
AFDB |
African Development Bank |
AGOA |
African Growth and Opportunity Act |
AMO |
Aircraft Maintenance Organizations |
ATNS |
Air Traffic and Navigation Services |
AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
BOS |
Bureau of Statistics |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CBL |
African Growth and Opportunity Act |
CBL |
Central Bank of Lesotho |
C-BRTA |
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency |
CBRTS |
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
CGP |
Child Grants Programme |
CMA |
Common Monetary Area |
COMESA |
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa |
DHA |
Department of Home Affair |
DMA |
Disaster Management Authority |
DWT |
Dead Weight |
EIA |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
FDI |
Foreign Direct Investment |
FMU |
Food Management Unit |
FNCO |
Food and Nutrition Coordinating Office |
FPE |
Free Primary Education |
GDP |
Gross Domestic Products |
GIEWS |
Global Information and Early Warning System |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
IPC |
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
LCA |
Lesotho Communication Authority |
LDF |
Lesotho Defense Force |
LPI |
Logistics Performance Index |
LRA |
Lesotho Revenue Authority |
LSQAS |
Lesotho Standards and Quality Assurance Department |
LTA |
Lesotho Telecommunications Authority |
LVAC |
Lesotho Vulnerable Assessment Committee |
MGC |
Matekane Group of Company |
MNO |
Mobile Network Operators |
MOH |
Ministry of Health |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
OBFC |
One Stop Business Facilitation Center |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
SAA |
South African Airline |
SACU |
Southern African Customs Union |
SADC |
Southern African Development Community |
SARPCCO |
Southern African Regional Police Chief Co-Operation |
SARS |
South Africa Revenue Services |
STASSA |
Statistics South Africa |
T |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
TIDCA |
Trade, investment and Development Cooperative |
TRANSNET |
Transport Network – South Africa Custodian Parastatal |
UNAID |
United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
USD |
United States Dollar |
VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASCO |
Water and Sanitation Company |
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO |
World Customs Organization |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
WVI |
World Vision International |
(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |