Thursday 22 October 2026 Institute of Directors, London
Speakers
Everyone speaking at the Forum, with their role as the programme gives it and a short biography from published sources.
Hosts and guests of honour
H.E. Mr Mosuoe LetumaHigh Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United KingdomHigh Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho- Mr Ben AinsleyHis Majesty's Deputy Trade Commissioner for AfricaUK Department for Business and Trade
His Majesty King Letsie IIIKing of LesothoKingdom of Lesotho
Hon. Lejone MpotjoaneMinister of Energy and MiningGovernment of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Presenters
Master of Ceremonies and moderators
Panellists
Ms Lulu NaidooChief Executive OfficerAfrica Rising Global
Mr Clifford ElphickChief Executive OfficerGem Diamonds- Ms Opeyemi AbebeActing Senior Director, Economic Development, Trade and InvestmentCommonwealth Secretariat
- Mr Vomic Nur ShahGlobal Head of Origination and Client CoverageUK Export Finance (UKEF)
Mr Saad Ul IslamInvestment DirectorBritish International Investment (BII)
Ms Marina BizabaniGeneral Manager, Development FinanceLesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC)