Lesotho, Oct. 28 -- The Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL), in partnership with the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI), has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to strengthen financial literacy and expand access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative focuses on the Lesotho Registry of Interests in Movable Assets (LeRIMA), a system that allows businesses to use movable property such as vehicles, equipment, and livestock as collateral for loans.

Led by the CBL's Department of Financial Consumer Protection, the nine-month campaign will include district workshops and media outreach to educate individuals and businesses about financial management, available products, and opportunities to access f...