Movers & Shakers

The cool morning air of Thabana Morena held a subtle promise as young farmers stepped off their vehicles and onto the expansive lands of Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane’s farm in Mafeteng. What awaited them was not just a tour, but an immersion into a narrative of resilience, transformation and a deep commitment to agriculture that has…

The morning sun stretched across the Matelile hills on October 8th, casting a golden glow over a gathering that was more than a celebration but a testament to vision, discipline and faith. Farmers, community leaders and agricultural officers converged in Mafeteng to honour Beleme Lebajoa, a dedicated wool and ram breeder who had reached a…

Africa is standing as the epicenter of a climate emergency that it did not create. This was the resounding message from the launch of the State of Africa’s Environment 2025 Report in Addis Ababa a fortnight ago, where leaders, scientists, Journalists and international representatives gathered to lay bare the economic and social costs of climate…

Rows of greenary stretch confidently beneath shade nets. Tomatoes ripen even in winter. At Foles Evergreen Farm, consistent vegetable production is the order of the day. What began with four tiny plots feeding office colleagues has become a farm that feeds schools, supermarkets, and street vendors all year round. Led by Mrs Mamafole Rakuba of…

By Seahlolo Reporter In the quiet village of St. Monicas on the outskirts of Hlotse in the Leribe district, a farm that once began with nothing but vegetables on borrowed soil has grown into a thriving agribusiness that produces vegetables, grains, and meat all year round. Village Fresh Veggies & Meat, founded by farmer and…

By Seahlolo Reporter Greenek Pty Ltd, founded by the determined and visionary Mamohase Rasekhethe Leribe, in the village of Ha Mojapela, is more than a poultry farm. It is a story of grit, resilience and the transformative impact of support through SADP II. When the farm opened its doors in 2017, it began with just…

By Thoboloko Ntšonyane The aquaculture and fisheries sector is beginning to claim its place on the national development agenda. This renewed energy was evident at a recent three-day stakeholders’ workshop in Maseru, where the long-awaited policy and strategy for fisheries and aquaculture was validated. The gathering drew a wide range of participants, from government ministries…

With fewer than twenty wine brands currently produced or packaged in Lesotho, the country’s wine industry is still young. Yet, step by step, it is steadily growing. Each launch adds another layer to this emerging sector and the latest, Mphatlalatsane Wine, was unveiled on 25 May 2025 by Mokhabebe (Pty) Ltd, adding an elegant new…

Khotso Morakabi, known affectionately as Tsuna, has transformed garden ingredients into culinary delights that are currently seasoning kitchens across the village of Ha-Foso, in Berea. His journey began in 2019 with turning a bare land into an urban garden using recycled containers, empty bottles, and whatever scraps of soil he could find. He built a…

By Seahlolo Reporter Ntoi Beef Farm is boasting a fleet of 74 improved quality sheep thanks to the adherence to the SADP II’s support. Owned by Ntoi Mashakhela of Ha Mojapele, Leribe, a determined farmer whose journey into sheep farming began unexpectedly, Ntoi Beef Farm started with 34 low-quality sheep. Back in 2015, Ntoi was…