The Pan-African telecommunications and network services group Paratus has launched its latest operation in Lesotho. Paratus Lesotho will provide high-speed internet with local technical and customer support, as well as offer corporate Starlink connectivity alongside its own network solutions for businesses and organizations across the Kingdom of Lesotho.
This launch is another step in the expansion of the Paratus Group across Africa, as it brings connectivity solutions that promote wider digital participation to yet another African territory.
Paratus Lesotho is part of the Paratus Group, which positions itself as a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and network services, striving to connect Africa with the world. Through Starlink satellite solutions, Paratus Lesotho provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for businesses, organizations, and communities throughout Lesotho, including areas inaccessible to traditional terrestrial networks. The regional experience and commitment of the Paratus Group to reliable connectivity help clients obtain the necessary digital infrastructure for work, growth, and communication.
The Paratus Group is a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and network services focused on delivering quality networks for Africa. The Group operates in 16 countries in sub-equatorial Africa and has international presences in Europe, the UK, and the USA. Founded in the heart of Africa over 23 years ago, Paratus aims to develop and empower the continent and its people. Investments in infrastructure, including the East-West Africa fiber optic line, the Johannesburg Express route to the rest of the world, and the Paratus 500 initiative, support its mission to connect half a billion people in sub-equatorial Africa.
M. Lepolosa is the Managing Director of Paratus Lesotho, which is a joint venture between Real Image Lesotho and the Paratus Group. Lepolosa has over twenty years of executive leadership experience in various fields such as customs modernization, trade facilitation, business strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Master's degree in Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University in Australia, an MBA from the Netherlands School of Business, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
Throughout her career, Lepolosa has actively collaborated with governments, regional institutions, development partners, and the private sector on projects aimed at stimulating economic growth, digital transformation, and cross-border trade. She has contributed to national single window programs that allow traders to submit customs and trade documents through a unified portal in several African countries, and has supported regional initiatives through organizations such as the Southern African Development Community, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme.
Lepolosa's goal is to accelerate digital connectivity and expand access to premium telecommunication services. She noted: 'Building on the experience and track record of the Paratus Group in other countries, I am very excited about the opportunities that Paratus Lesotho provides to support the country's social and economic development through reliable and innovative technological solutions.'
Lesotho's mountainous terrain poses significant obstacles to traditional telecommunications infrastructure, especially outside major urban centers. For businesses and organizations operating in remote areas, access to a stable connection can be challenging, limiting opportunities for growth and access to vital digital services. As an authorized Starlink reseller, Paratus Lesotho will offer corporate connectivity using low Earth orbit satellite technology, providing high-speed, low-latency internet access in locations where fiber optic and other terrestrial infrastructures may be limited or absent. Clients will also benefit from the technical expertise and established network capabilities of the broader Paratus Group.
