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Lesotho Trade and Investment Forum

In partnership with

Westminster Africa Business Association

Westminster Africa Business Association

The Lesotho Trade and Investment Forum is held in partnership with the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA). The Westminster Africa Business Association is an independent body that works to strengthen trade, investment and sustainable development between the UK and Africa, through high-level dialogue, business networking and political engagement.

Its members include

  • Business leaders
  • Diplomats and government officials
  • Politicians
  • Investors and development finance institutions
  • Trade agencies
  • Diaspora professionals and SMEs

Becoming a member

Membership is with WABA, which runs a year-round programme in Westminster and delegations to Africa. There are four categories.

  • Individual

    £200 + VAT a year

    Professionals and entrepreneurs who want to engage with African business and policy networks.

  • Corporate

    £500 + VAT a year

    Businesses seeking wider engagement and strategic connections in African markets.

    • Promote your business to other WABA members, diplomats, politicians and governments
    • Specialised advice on financing and business opportunities
    • Hold your own event in Westminster, supported by the WABA team
    • Up to four named members registered under your organisation

  • Premium

    £5,000 + VAT a year

    Corporate sponsorship: everything in Individual and Corporate membership, with additional visibility and events.

    • VIP access to WABA events
    • Promotion of your company on the WABA website and newsletters
    • An exclusive annual event for Premium members
    • Up to six named members registered under your organisation

  • Honorary

    By invitation

    Reserved for retired diplomats, Members of Parliament and recognised African institutions that contribute to UK and Africa relations.

What members receive

  • Invitations to lunches and dinners in Westminster with guest speakers
  • Policy and business roundtables at Westminster
  • Briefings and webinars with African Ambassadors and High Commissioners
  • Direct networking with influential figures from Africa and the UK
  • Bi-monthly newsletters with UK and Africa policy updates, market briefings and export opportunities
  • Priority invitations to join WABA delegations to Africa, including meetings with government ministries
  • Introductions, market advice and alerts on funding and trade finance from the WABA secretariat

How to join

Membership packs and joining details are on WABA’s website. For questions about membership, write to the WABA Secretariat.

Become a WABA member(opens WABA’s website in a new tab)secretariat@waba.org.uk

Membership categories, fees and benefits as published by WABA at waba.org.uk/membership, checked 20 October 2026. Membership is with WABA, not with the High Commission or this website.