There is something profoundly revealing about what governments choose to celebrate when the economy is struggling. This week, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development proudly “relaunched” the 2026 National Quality Awards. A press conference was convened. A ceremony date announced. Categories unveiled. Application forms printed. Deadlines set. And one is left wondering: is this really where the state believes its intervention is most needed? Lesotho is facing stagnant production, a collapsing manufacturing base, deepening import dependence and a…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in
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