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Office

Minister of Defence, Lesotho

Title: The Right Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security

Current holder

Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defence of Lesotho?

Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane is the Minister of Defence of Lesotho.

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Sources: Government of Lesotho, Cabinet (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Lesotho in numbers

Population (2025): 2.4 million; 43rd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,170 US$; 36th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 4.3%; 20th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 16.3%; 10th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 49.4%; 34th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 57.8 years; 50th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 90.5%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 65; 11th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defence, Lesotho. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/lesotho/minister-of-defence