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...

Five amazing facts about the Drakensberg you should know

South Africa is home to many mountain ranges. One of its most famous is the Drakensberg. Covering a significant portion of KwaZulu-Natal, while also bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Drakensberg stretches over 1000 kilometres. It is a...

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...

Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air

An aircraft carrying the Nigerian men’s national football team was forced to make an emergency landing in Angola after its windshield cracked mid-flight. The flight from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, Nigeria, made an unscheduled landing back in...

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...

Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...

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...

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...

Sandown residents demand action as illegal dumping and squatters threaten their neighbourhood

A resident of Sandown Ext 24, who asked not to be named, has voiced deep frustration over the growing number of informal recyclers illegally occupying a protected urban green belt bordering the Kramerville area. Once a peaceful haven for wildlife...

The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Within weeks of their publication in July 1776, those words spread around the world. In August, a London newspaper reprinted the Declaration of Independence in full....

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...

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...

Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ...

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...

Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ‘stay put’ in apartheid South Africa

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...

TOURISTS ATTRACTION FACES CLOSURE

by LENASeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025022 Share0 MASERU — Mahloenyeng Lodge, a place once known as one of the main tourists’ attractions in the country due to the history it carries and being situated at Matsieng where the Royal Family is...

Victor is back: Osimhen named in Galatasaray's travelling squad to face Alanyaspor

Victor Osimhen has been included in Galatasaray's travelling squad following an injury sustained during the recent international break, providing a timely boost for the Turkish Süper Lig champions ahead of their clash with Alanyaspor on Friday....

Windhoek councillors caught in travel ‘game’

Shelleygan Petersen Eight City of Windhoek councillors were blocked from attending the Southern African Inter Municipality Sports Association (SAIMA) games in Lesotho after minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa disapproved their...