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UN CALLS FOR UNITY TO END HUNGER, BUILD SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
by LENAOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025017 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 16 — Lesotho today joins the global community in commemorating World Food Day 2025, a day dedicated to raising awareness about hunger, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. The...

RPA DISCUSS AUTHORISATION OF LESOTHO CANCER CENTER
by LENAOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025036 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 15 — Radiation Protection Agency ( RPA) hosted a session to discuss the authorisation process for Lesotho’s first cancer centre in Maseru on Wednesday. This ground-breaking development...

LESOTHO UNITES HEALTH FORCES TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS, HUMANS
by LENAOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025024 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 14 — In a bold move to unify human, animal, and environmental health efforts, Lesotho hosted a high-impact three-day National Bridging Workshop spearheaded by the Ministries of Health,...



Reprieve as SA extends Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP)
Mathatisi Sebusi BASOTHO working in South Africa under the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) have received a huge reprieve after South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, this week announced an extension of the permit. Originally...

LESOTHO LAUNCHES NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL MECHANISM TO TACKLE NCDIs
by LENAOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025044 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 10 — In a move to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs), the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the NCDI...

Kirti Vardhan Singh calls for fair global practices, legitimate aspirations of Global South at NAM meet
Kampala [Uganda], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday called for advancing the "legitimate aspirations" of the Global South and urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to collectively push...

LESOTHO’S 2025 VOLUNTARY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS, CHALLENGES IN HEALTH, SDG’s DEVELOPMENT
Maseru, Oct. 08 — Lesotho has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to sustainable development through the release of its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR), aligning national priorities with the global 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda...

World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Starting Eleven For Lesotho Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their starting lineup for today’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opted for...

WCQ2026: We Must Win This One— Chelle Fires Up Super Eagles Ahead of Lesotho Clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to start strong and play with aggression when they face Lesotho in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday in Polokwane, South Africa. Nigeria Super Eagles is looking to...

We need to start well, be aggressive against Lesotho —Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has emphasized the need for his players to have a strong and aggressive start in their Friday Group C, matchday 9 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. The Super Eagles are...
Weekend weather: Thunderstorms and cooler conditions expected in central SA
South Africa is bracing for a dynamic weather weekend, with severe thunderstorms forecasted to impact parts of the Northern Cape, North West, and Free State on Saturday. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must be aggressive against Lesotho – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has said it is important for his players to give their best against Lesotho, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria will be up against the Crocodiles in a 2026 FIFA World World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter on...

2026 WCQ: We Need To Start Well, Be Aggressive Against Lesotho –Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said his players need to have a strong start against Lesotho in Friday’s Group C, matchday 9 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Polokwan, South Africa. The Super Eagles will hope to keep their World Cup...

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and strong winds set to batter SA
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...

World News | Kirti Vardhan Singh Calls for Fair Global Practices, Legitimate Aspirations of Global South at NAM Meet
Kampala [Uganda], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday called for advancing the "legitimate aspirations" of the Global South and urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to collectively push...

Chad expels UK royal-linked wildlife charity, citing failures in conservation and investment
Chad’s Environment Minister, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, announced the termination of African Parks Network’s (APN) operations, citing “a resurgence of poaching, lack of investment in infrastructure and anti-poaching efforts,” and “recurring...

Harry and Meghan head to New York to receive a humanitarian award...after Chad government accused Duke's 'disrespectful' charity of financial misconduct and wildlife violations
Harry and Meghan are expected in New York tomorrow at a mental health gala where they will be recognised as 'humanitarians of the year'. But the ceremony will be overshadowed by a critical letter issued by the government of Chad targeting a...

Chad ends ties with Harry charity for wildlife failures
He stepped down from Sentebale, which he helped set up to help people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, after a public row with its chair, Sophie Chandauka, who accused Harry and the trustees of bullying, misogyny and racism.