Lesotho Archives - Global Black History

Celebrating King Moshoeshoe Day

The 11th of March to commemorate the day of Moshoeshoe’s death. Moshoeshoe Day is a national holiday in Lesotho celebrated every year. Military Capability: Moshoeshoe was a true African leader who united the decentralized chiefdoms of the neighboring people. Moshoeshoe was a famous warrior who defended…

The Textile Industry in Lesotho

Lesotho is often referred to as one of the poorest African countries but interestingly it has the distinguishable mark of being a country where most people own their own homes. This is a remarkable achievement for a country that has a GDP…

Tsitsi Masiyiwa: Taking Care of Africa’s Orphans

One of Zimbabwe's richest men, Strive Masiyiwa founded what became the largest and most profitable mobile phone network in Zimbabwe but not without a fight. He challenged the Zimbabwe governments monopoly in the telecommunications industry which had prevented him from setting up…