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Where our top travel writers want to holiday (or not) this year
The Times
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We consider ourselves reasonably savvy when it comes to booking a holiday — whether we’re travelling on our time off or to report back to you. So we have high hopes for the year to come — quite literally (one of us has a Himalayan hike in her...
Plight Of Refugees In Lesotho
MENAFN
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January 7, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE bullets were whizzing past as the Mai-Mai, a ragtag militia fighting for the secession of the diamond-rich Katanga province, pushed their way towards the provincial capital of Lubumbashi. Their aim was to seize...
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
Hollywood Gazette
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October 3, 2024
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...
AFRAA describes member airlines’ tax concerns
Times Aerospace
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The continent has long been known for high ticket prices, with observers noting a significant part of the problem is the additional costs imposed by governments, which often regard air travellers as being, by definition, well-off and thus able to...
A Vision of Sustainable Business and Environmental Stewardship in Lesotho
Informative
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January 8, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile Maseru – Meet Maselloane Phumane, the visionary founder of Batloung Foods and Siloe Nutrition Club, who is deeply committed to sustainable development, environmental preservation, and community empowerment in Lesotho. She has...
List of 74 countries you can travel to with Kenyan passport in 2025
TUKO
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January 13, 2025
Kenya's passport dropped one position to 68th in the 2025 index, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations worldwide The report shows the top-ranked passport grants access to 195 destinations visa-free, while the...
A Positive Outlook for Lesotho in 2025: A Vision of a Thriving Economy, Gender-Based Violence and Femicide-Free Society, and an Informed Leadership
Informative
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January 8, 2025
Greetings and compliments of the season. As we enter into this new year, we need to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope and passivity. A positive outlook for Lesotho in 2025 revolves around the successful attainment of three...
How to make travel plans with Oman passport
Oman Observer
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January 11, 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Passport is ranked 59th in the world with a visa-free score of 86, confirming the fact that the country has been constantly improving its rankings from a rank of 71 in 2021 to 60 in 2024 and 59 in 2025. According to...
Gelant remains upbeat despite title loss in Durban 10K
IOL
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July 13, 2025
Elroy Gelant remains positive despite failing to defend his Absa Run Your City Durban 10K title on Sunday morning, with the World Athletics Championships the bigger picture for the celebrated South African marathon record holder. Fellow Boxer...
Lesotho highland water project gets underway
African Reporter
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October 5, 2024
Home/News/Local news/Lesotho highland water project gets underway Local newsNews 1 hour ago Content provided 1 minute read The Maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel (LHWP) started on October 1 and runs until March 31, 2025. The Lesotho...
Extradition of double murder suspects from Lesotho to South Africa
South Africa Today
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January 8, 2025
he South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State province has successfully secured the extradition of two suspects wanted in connection with a double murder case that shocked the community in June 2024. The suspects, aged 32 and 30, were...
Can Famo Music Survive Lesotho’s Gang Wars?
Bluebird Banter
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January 5, 2025
I n the early morning of July 21, 2024, Mahali Khuluoe, 22, was at home dozing when her phone rang. The person on the other end of the line was her father’s friend — his voice was tight and hesitant. “Where’s your dad?” he asked. “He left...
WODEMAYA Game Changer for Lesotho Tourism and Africa’s Positive Image
Informative
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December 18, 2024
By: Lebohang Maluke MASERU -When we think about Africa, the first things that come to our mind are usually poverty, conflict, and underdevelopment. However, one man is determined to change this narrative and showcase the beauty and potential of...
SA travellers urged to follow rules
Zambia Daily Mail
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VANESSA BANDA Lusaka ZAMBIANS travelling to and exiting South Africa should comply with immigration procedures to avoid being inconvenienced by authorities in that country, Zambia’s acting High Commissioner to South Africa Inonge Mwenya has said....
Lesotho Paralympians struggle with funding cuts in Paris
Public Eye
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September 12, 2024
NTHAKO MAJORO MASERU – The much-anticipated Paralympic Games in Paris have once again underscored the plight of Lesotho’s athletes, who find themselves grappling with the consequences of inadequate preparation. As the Games, which kicked off on...
POPCRU says traffic officers over-stretched as travel volumes surge
SABC News
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December 21, 2024
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has raised concerns about poor working conditions and severe under staffing that traffic officers are facing. The union has called for immediate government support, in order for officers to cope...
Sanral: Roads ready for holiday traffic
South Coast Herald
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December 21, 2024
The national road network is ready for the festive season load, as traffic volumes are set to increase on all major routes across the country, according to the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral). Sanral manages less than 5%...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spark outrage among royal fans after omitting 'Christmas' from 'Happy Holidays' card
GB News
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December 17, 2024
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sparked outrage among some royal fans with their latest statement. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their annual Christmas card on Monday, however, the couple omitted the phrase "Christmas" from the...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Engineering News
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Name of the Project Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) – Phase II. Location Lesotho. Project Owner/s The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is the implementing authority and the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission the oversight...
Celebrate the Holidays with Perfect B Spa’s Exclusive Christmas Discounts!
Informative
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December 11, 2024
By: Mpho Shelile Maseru – This festive season, why not treat yourself or a loved one to some well-deserved relaxation at Perfect B Spa? Established in March 2016 by the visionary Matšepo Lichaba, Perfect B Spa has quickly become a leader in skin...