Matekane stressed the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area in fostering intra-African trade and regional value chains. In his submission, Lesotho Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lesego Makgothi assured of adequate security for the investors and their businesses, saying Lesotho is also a victim of xenophobia in South Africa. On the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, which Nigerians investors complained of, Khasipe explained that Lesotho is also a victim. He noted: “We had buses taking people from South Africa into Lesotho. Lesotho are also victimised in South Africa, and therefore it’s an opportunity to rebalance your investments.