It is important to know what to save for so that money can’t be misused. Money can be saved for various reasons, among them being saving for emergencies and saving to invest. The question is, which is more important than the other, or are they equally important? I started investing in 2021, and I barely had any emergency fund then, so I would usually suffer in several ways, which I will mention in this article. My biggest problem has always been the ambition to have investmen

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Learn what investment risk means, the different risks investors face, and how to assess risk before investing in options such as Tsetela in Lesotho.

Discover 5 reasons to save and invest with Tsetela, from building a saving habit to giving your money an opportunity to earn a return through the money market.

When people hear the word “market,” they usually think of a place where fruits, vegetables, clothes, or other goods are bought and sold. Rarely does anyone imagine a market where money itself is being traded. Yet, whether you know it or not, the money market plays a role in your everyday life. It influences where banks keep their excess cash, how governments raise short-term funds, and even how some investment products grow your money. If you’ve heard that Tsetela invests you

Learn how Tsetela, Vodacom Lesotho's new investment product powered by STANLIB Lesotho, lets Basotho start investing from as little as M50 using M-Pesa.

Learn the difference between saving and investing, how banks and SACCOs work, and how shares, property, bonds, businesses, and retirement funds can help build long-term wealth through informed financial decisions.

SGK Investment Scheme has attracted thousands of Basotho investors. Explore how it works, Central Bank of Lesotho's warning, investment risks, and lessons from past schemes like MMM Global.

Letshego Lesotho, formally known as Letshego Financial Services Lesotho (LFSL), began operations in 2012 and has operated as a licensed Credit-Only Microfinance Institution. However, according to its website, "In August 2025, the company achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only licensed Tier 1 Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution authorised by the Central Bank of Lesotho." This license allows clients to save, deposit, and invest with Letshego. Althou

Many Basotho know the name STANLIB Lesotho but are not familiar with the investment products it offers. If you have savings from M5,000 or more, here are the main investment options available: 1. STANLIB Lesotho Income Fund A low-risk investment fund designed to provide steady income while protecting your capital. Suitable for: Conservative investors Individuals seeking regular income People who want lower-risk investments Minimum investment: M5,000 2. STANLIB Lesotho Money M

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