Lesotho, April 24 -- A new facility aimed at strengthening local fashion and clothing businesses is taking shape in Maseru, with the Maseru Apparel Business Hub expected to soon open its doors.

The Hub will serve as a shared production space where small clothing businesses can access industrial machines and improve the quality and speed of their production. It is managed by the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO) and has been refurbished with support from international partners working alongside the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development.

The idea for the Hub was presented by Maneo Seekane, who explained that the facility is designed to give local entrepreneurs both equipment and business development suppo...