Sam Matekane
Sam Matekane | |
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Matekane in 2022 | |
| 6th Prime Minister of Lesotho | |
| Assumed office 28 October 2022 | |
| Monarch | Letsie III |
| Deputy | Nthomeng Majara |
| Preceded by | Moeketsi Majoro |
| Leader of the Revolution for Prosperity | |
| Assumed office 22 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Party Founder |
| Member of the National Assembly for Mantsonyane | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2022 | |
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| Born | Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane 15 March 1958 |
| Party | Revolution for Prosperity (2022–present) |
| Relations | 3 known wives |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Form C (Year 10) |
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Prime Minister of Lesotho 2022-Present
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Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane (born 15 March 1958) is a Mosotho businessman and politician who is the current Prime Minister of Lesotho since 2022. Prior to running, he was considered to be the richest person in the country. Matekane made his fortune in diamond mining, as well as through government issued construction contracts. He founded his company, Matekane Group of Companies (MGC) in 1986.
In March 2022, Matekane held a press conference at his hotel, and formed the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party. Matekane self-funded a political campaign with a heavy social media presence and won the 2022 Lesotho General Election.