In a major boost for regional industrial integration, prominent Mosotho entrepreneur ‘Mamphuto Jessie has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the African Manufacturers Foundation (AMF).
Jessie, a well-known figure in the Lesotho business community, joins a high-level continental leadership team headed by the former President of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. AmeenahGurib-Fakim.
With over 14 years of experience across multiple sectors, Jessie brings a wealth of knowledge to the Foundation. She currently serves as the Managing Director of several major companies, including Avis Budget Rent-a-Car Lesotho and M&J Mining.
Beyond her corporate success, she is a dedicated advocate for women in industry. She holds key roles as the Chairperson of the Federation of Lesotho Women Entrepreneurs (FLWE) for the Maseru District and the founder of the Lesotho Women in Mining Association (LEWIMA).
The AMF, which promotes the Made and Celebrated in Africa movement, expressed great confidence in her ability to help drive the continent’s industrial agenda.
AMF CEO Mr Lebo Radebe praised the appointment, stating, “Ms ‘Mamphuto Jessie represents visionary African leadership committed to empowerment, industrialisation, and sustainable economic growth. We are honoured to welcome her to the African Manufacturers Foundation family.”
Jessie’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to unite manufacturing efforts across the continent. Her background in supply chain management and mining is expected to be a major asset as the AMF works to improve how African resources are processed and sold globally.
Jessie, who holds a degree in Public Relations and Communication Science, is also deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of female leaders.
The public will have a chance to see the Foundation’s work in action later this year. The African Manufacturers Foundation will host its official launch and a Digital Manufacturing Exhibition on August 28, 2026, in Sandton, South Africa.
This event will showcase the future of African industry and the Made in Africa products that Jessie and the Advisory Board aim to champion.
Summary
- She holds key roles as the Chairperson of the Federation of Lesotho Women Entrepreneurs (FLWE) for the Maseru District and the founder of the Lesotho Women in Mining Association (LEWIMA).
- Her background in supply chain management and mining is expected to be a major asset as the AMF works to improve how African resources are processed and sold globally.
- This event will showcase the future of African industry and the Made in Africa products that Jessie and the Advisory Board aim to champion.
Ntsoaki Motaung is an award-winning health journalist from Lesotho, specializing in community health stories with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as HIV. She has contributed to platforms like “Be in the KNOW,” highlighting issues such as the exclusion of people with disabilities from HIV prevention efforts in Lesotho.
In addition to her journalism, Ntsoaki serves as the Country Coordinator for the Regional Media Action Plan Support Network (REMAPSEN). She is also a 2023 CPHIA Journalism Fellow.
