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Mining magnate Sam Matekane launches his political career

Sam Matekane, owner of the Matekane Group of Companies.
Sam Matekane, owner of the Matekane Group of Companies. © @matekanegroup.co.ls/Facebook
Sam Matekane, a partner in Gem Diamonds' lucrative Lets'eng diamond mine and who is reputed to be the richest man in the Kingdom of Lesotho, is now entering politics, with an eye on the premiership in this October's elections. [...]
Published on 24.03.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes
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