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Sam Matekane

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Sam Matekane
Prime Minister of Lesotho
Assumed office
28 October 2022
MonarchLetsie III
Preceded byMoeketsi Majoro
Leader of the Revolution for Prosperity
Assumed office
22 March 2022
Preceded byParty established
Personal details
Born
Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane

(1958-03-15) 15 March 1958 (age 66)
Mantsonyane, Basutoland
(now in Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho)
Political partyRevolution for Prosperity (2022–present)
OccupationBusinessman, CEO, politician

Sam Matekane (born 15 March 1958) is a Mosotho businessman and politician. In October 2022, Matekane was elected the Prime Minister of Lesotho.[1] He is the founder of Matekane Group of Companies. He formed a political party, the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) in March 2022.

He was named the richest citizen of Lesotho with a net worth of $5 million.[2]

References

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  1. AfricaNews (10 October 2022). "Millionaire businessman turns tables to win Lesotho polls". Africanews. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  2. "Sam Matekane Biography: Net Worth And Age » SaferAfrica Group". SaferAfrica Group. Archived from the original on 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2022-10-11.