Lesotho’s political scene has been shaken up by the businessman Sam Matekane.
For a party that was only formed six months ago this was a phenomenal performance by his Revolution for Prosperity (RFP).
It won seven times as many seats as the party that led the outgoing coalition.
Many people it seems are ready to trust a man who started out selling donkeys and went on to become the richest person in Lesotho.
There will be high expectations after promises of an economic turn around and jobs.
Some will keep a close eye for potential conflicts of interest between Mr Matekane’s business affairs and the government.
Source: BBC