List of companies of Lesotho
Lesotho is an enclaved, landlocked country in southern Africa completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a population slightly over two million.[1] Its capital and largest city is Maseru.
Previously known as Basutoland, Lesotho declared independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966. It is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The name Lesotho translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sesotho.[2] About 40% of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day.[3]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Active firms
State-owned firms
Defunct firms
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basutoland Ink | Consumer goods | Personal goods | Maseru | 2006 | Clothing, sportswear |
Central Bank of Lesotho | Financials | Banks | Maseru | 1978 | Central bank |
Computer Business Solutions (CBS) | Technology | Computer services | Maseru | 1999 | I/T consulting |
Lesotho Airways | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Maseru | 1979 | Airline, defunct 1997 |
Maluti Sky | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Maseru | 2009 | Airline |
Telecom Lesotho | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Maseru | 2008 | |
See also
References
- ↑ Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division (2009). "World Population Prospects, Table A.1" (PDF). 2008 revision. United Nations. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- ↑ Nicole Itano (2007). No Place Left to Bury the Dead. Simon and Schuster. p. 314. ISBN 0-7432-7095-9.
- ↑ Human Development Indices Archived 2008-12-19 at the Wayback Machine., Table 3: Human and income poverty, p. 35. Retrieved 1 June 2009