Lesotho: The kingdom in the sky

The kingdom of Lesotho glows with pride as it celebrates its 59th Independence Day on October 4, 2025. On this historic day in 1966, the Basotho people, under the steadfast leadership of Chief Leabua Jonathan, cast off the chains of 98 years of...

SA mourns as Athletics legend while vacationing with family in Lesotho

Comrades Marathon Association have been rocked by the death of former winner and administrator, Cheryl Winn Winn won the Comrades Marathon in 1982 and competed six times in the iconic ultramarathon event South Africans paid tribute to the former...

TRANS-AFRICA TOURISM CALLS FOR BORDERLESS AFRICA

by LENAOctober 7, 2025October 7, 2025042 Share0 Maseru, Oct.07–Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign Leader has strongly called for borderless Africa to keep opportunities, boost trade, intra-Africa tourism, cultural exchange as well as keep...

SA records 30% tourism growth led by SADC region visitors

South Africa is enjoying a tourism boom, led by visitors from our regional neighbours. New data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows a 30% increase in international arrivals in August 2025 compared with the same month last year. The...

Sports22 minutes ago Super Eagles Camp Bubbles In South Africa As 18 Players Arrive For Lesotho Clash The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of 18 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup…

The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of 18 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The team settled into camp on Monday and held their first official training...

World Cup setback for Super Eagles as 7 players stranded ahead of Lesotho clash

Visa delays are threatening Nigeria’s preparation for the World Cup qualifier vs Lesotho in South Africa Up to seven Super Eagles players face travel uncertainty entering South Africa for the must-win qualifier Nigeria’s qualification hopes hang...

Lesotho becoming a rogue state: opposition 

Moroke Sekoboto/Mohloai Mpesi Opposition parties have accused the Revolution for Prosperity (RFP)-led coalition government of turning Lesotho into a rogue state by repeatedly undermining the Constitution and defying a critical court order for the...

Sports1 hour ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, has confirmed that the team’s camp...

Orlando Pirates are also scheduled to travel to Congo!

Bucaneers will face Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. Orlando Pirates are also scheduled to travel to Congo! Fresh from their commanding victory over Lioli FC, Orlando Pirates now prepare to face their next...

BUSINESSES OPEN AMID HOLIDAY

by LENAOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025034 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 06 — Even though public holidays are perceived to create an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and rest, vendors say the current economic downturn forces them to get their businesses...

Super Eagles open training camp in Polokwane ahead of World Cup qualifier against Lesotho

The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their training camp on Monday, October 6, at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa, in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match is scheduled for Friday, October 10, at...

2026 WCQ: Chelle makes two changes to Super Eagles squad for Lesotho, Benin matches

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has made two changes to his squad to face Lesotho and Benin Republic in their last two 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chelle has been forced to make the changes due to injuries. Zaidu Sanusi replaces...

VP Mohadi tours Zimbabwe, Angola, Lesotho Pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025

VP Mohadi is currently at the Commons B Pavilion at the Osaka Expo 2025, which is home to the Zimbabwe Pavilion. He is expected to tour the Zimbabwe Pavilion first, then visit the Angola, Lesotho and Mozambique Pavilions. The Zimbabwean Pavilion...

Travel Generation: building Africa’s youth travel movement

When Shirley Phiri joined her first group tour at the age of 20, she was the youngest traveler in the group. That experience planted a seed that would later grow into Travel Generation, a company she founded to make travel more affordable and...

Travel eSIM grants affordable connectivity in 190 countries

EmoSIM, Nigeria’s first outbound travel e-SIM, has demonstrated its capacity to provide an affordable and world-class mobile experience that allows Africans to access mobile networks in over 190 countries. Developed in collaboration with Tata...

2026 World Cup qualifier:  Super Eagles to camp in Polokwane for Lesotho

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will resume camping in Polokwane, South Africa on October 5th as they prepare for their must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic respectively. The Super Eagles will face Lesotho on...

This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches

Photographer Kari Medig grew up skiing in Fernie, southeastern British Columbia, and has spent the past 15 years traveling to ski and document the sport, from the iconic Hahnenkamm downhill in Austria to slopes in landlocked Lesotho in South...

Travel As Activism: 6 Stories Of Black Women Who Refused To ‘stay Put’ In A

For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South...

Polokwani Stadium may host Lesotho versus Eagles qualifier

Eagles begin camping October 6 in South Africa The Lesotho versus Nigeria 2026 World Cup qualifier, which was initially slated for the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, will now be played at the Polokwani Stadium, South Africa, if FIFA grants the...

Lesotho, SA to sign cross border agreement

…as local and Manyatseng transport operators scuffle over hawkers …Moteane says the blockade by SA operators is illegal Rethabile Pitso/Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO and South African transport operators are expected to meet today following nasty...