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Sam Matekane
Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane 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.
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business · Prime Minister of Lesotho since 2022 · businessperson · politician · also Sam Matekane, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, Samuela Ntsokoane Matekane, Matekane
Born 15 March 1958 · Q114588964
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Campaign: 2022 election and inauguration.
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Lesotho (2022).
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Career landmark: Minister of Defence and National Security (2022).
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1986· 1 entry
As a construction equipment sales business
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1958· 1 entry
Born 1958-03-15.
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