Lesotho, March 18 -- For many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lesotho, selling products abroad is both an exciting opportunity and a major challenge. Basotho entrepreneurs produce everything from fresh produce to textiles and crafts, but many struggles with the paperwork needed for cross-border trade.

Without the right information about export rules, shipments are often delayed, goods are lost, or small businesses shy away from international markets altogether. Officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development say this can change if entrepreneurs understand the process and obtain the necessary certificates.

Know the rules, avoid delays

Senior Tariff Investigations Officer Nthabiseng Tsehlo explain...