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,...

ASAFG MEETS IN LESOTHO

Maseru, Oct.14 — The African Roads Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) Southern Africa Focal Group known as ASAFG, is currently convening its second meeting of the year, hosted by Road Fund Lesotho in Maseru on Tuesday. This gathering brings...

What is 'bluetoothing'? Nauseating new trend is fueling a surge in deadly disease

Drug users have found a dangerous and cheap way to get a high that is fueling a surge in HIV diagnoses. Called 'bluetoothing', the practice involves injecting yourself with the blood of another drug user in an effort to share in their high....

Fugitive SA murder suspect nabbed in Lesotho 

…faces firearm charges Hopolang Mokhopi AN alleged famo assassin, Motlatsi Pebane, wanted in South Africa for serious criminal charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), has been...

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 families, moved to make way for a dam, lose court battle

Five families who were moved to make way for the Mohale Dam in the Lesotho mountains have lost a court battle over compensation. Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) policy is that families who are moved must share compensation with...

Lesotho permit: A lifeline for Basotho workers facing collapse of textile industry

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced the extension of the Lesotho Exemption Permits by another 18 months. The announcement comes weeks after the arrest of more than 480 undocumented Basotho workers in South Africa. Most of them have...

Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles secured all three points, despite a late goal from the...

Lesotho vs Nigeria: Super Eagles who must deliver for smooth passage

Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has narrowed to fine margins, fierce urgency, and a healthy dose of mathematics as is almost a norm now. With the campaign hanging by a thread, the Nigeria national football team arrive in Polokwane, South...

Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Lesotho vs Nigeria Predictions: Super Eagles Backed to Soar in 2026 World Cup Qualifier As the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Lesotho and Nigeria approaches, football fans across Africa are buzzing with excitement. The...

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...

Super eagles revive World Cup dreams with 2-1 win against Lesotho

The Super Eagles moved a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after edging Lesotho 2-1 on Friday in a match that could prove decisive for Nigeria’s campaign. Troost Ekong gave Nigeria the perfect start in the 55th minute by converting...

Nigeria Beat Lesotho to Keep 2026 World Cup Hope Alive

Kunle Adwale The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday defeated Lesotho 2-1 in one of the Group C World Cup Qualifying matches at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. The goals came from the team’s Captain, William Troost-Ekong and...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles revive hopes with 2-1 victory over Lesotho

The Super Eagles ensured they are still in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday. Nigeria took the lead in the 55th minute, thanks to William Troost-Ekong’s penalty. Akor Adams later doubled...

2026 WCQ: What Super Eagles need to qualify after 2-1 win in Lesotho

There is still a chance that the Super Eagles could yet qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after beating Lesotho 2-1 on Friday evening. Only two wins in their last two fixtures can keep Nigeria in the race. And they picked up the first three points...

Adams scores on debut against Lesotho to keep Nigeria’s World Cup hope alive

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in their ninth game in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. William Troost-Ekong’s second-half penalty and debut goal for Akor Adams gave Nigeria a crucial victory at the Peter Mokaba Stadium,...

WCQ2026: We Respect Nigeria, But We’re Not Afraid — Lesotho Coach Vows to Take the Fight to Nigeria

Lesotho head coach, Leslie Notsi, says his side is fired up and ready to take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier today at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Speaking to reporters ahead of the encounter,...

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...

2026 WCQ: We can beat Super Eagles — Lesotho Coach Notsi boasts

Leslie Notsi, head coach of the Crocodiles of Lesotho, is in a buoyant mood ahead of his team's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against three-time African champions Nigeria. Lesotho is set to entertain the Super Eagles in a matchday nine encounter...

2026 WCQ: We Can Upset Super Eagles — Lesotho Coach Notsi Boasts

Crocodiles of Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi is in buoyant mood ahead of his team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against three-time African champions Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. Lesotho will entertain the Super Eagles in a matchday nine...