Maseru, Mar. 27 – Graduates in Lesotho are increasingly using skills acquired at school to start small businesses and offer services across various districts, creating livelihoods amid rising youth unemployment.
In an interview with the Agency, Mr. Malefetsane Matsoso from Ha-Motšoane in Leribe District said he studied agriculture at the Lesotho Agricultural College, which inspired him to establish his own business after graduating.
He explained that in the early stages of his venture, he encountered several farming challenges, including pest control and selecting suitable crops for different seasons. However, he has been able to overcome these obstacles by applying the knowledge and skills he acquired during his studies.
Mr. Matsoso encouraged students to pursue courses they are passionate about, noting that this enables them to use their skills productively after graduation instead of waiting for formal employment.
Meanwhile, Mrs. ’Mathabo Moloi, a resident of Ha-Molapo in Butha-Buthe District, said she graduated from the Lesotho College of Education. After facing unemployment, she transformed her teaching skills into a source of income by opening a preschool in her community with financial support from her husband…
