Manchester United reveal update as Michael Carrick handed ELEVENTH injury blow in crisis Man Utd’s problems continue to mount during nightmare international break Evening Standard · Sep 30
Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes. At least 11 foreign nationals were killed. The Conversation · Sep 15
Africa's male midwives are rare but increasing in the fight against pregnancy deaths The southern African kingdom is seeing more men becoming midwives The Independent UK · Aug 30
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACU India and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalled between 2002 and 2010. New Delhi seeks tariff relief for key export sectors like automobiles and pharmaceuticals. The union comprises South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. These renewed… The Economic Times · Aug 12
Ancestral Visions of the Future review – visceral cine-memoir is a haunting return to Lesotho Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese pairs his literary-grade voiceover with propulsive, prophetic images to interrogate his identity and that of his colonialism-carved homeland The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
India, Lesotho review bilateral relations, advance key MoUs and pledge stronger collaboration across multiple sectors India and Lesotho convened for their sixth Joint Bilateral Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening their bilateral ties. They explored avenues for development partnerships and capacity building initiatives that benefit both countries. Their commitment to fostering sustainable development through South-South cooperation was reinstated. A future meeting is scheduled to take place… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Ski resort in Lesotho offers rare winter escape in Africa Skiers visit Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort, where snowy slopes in the Maluti Mountains attract beginners and winter sports fans from Africa. Euronews · Jul 25
Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort attracts thousands of winter visitors annually. This unique sub-Saharan ski destination offers slopes for all skill levels. Artificial snow machines ensure operations throughout the Southern Hemisphere's winter season. Tourism contributes significantly to Lesotho's economy and provides employment opportunities. Visitors experience local culture and enjoy unique souvenirs… The Economic Times · Jul 21
The African ski destination that you’ve probably never heard of Thousands of people flock to sub-Saharan Africa’s only ski resort every year The Independent UK · Jul 21
Lesotho’s mountain life was harsh for early humans: fire made all the difference When imagining our early human ancestors in prehistoric Africa hundreds of thousands of years ago, one might envision trekkers plodding across a savanna, baking under an equatorial sun. The Conversation · May 20
New bridge helps cement Lesotho as water lifeline for South Africa’s economic hub A newly built bridge in Lesotho is set to nearly double its water exports to South Africa The Independent UK · Apr 23
Sentebale Scandal: Why Prince Harry Is Facing Fresh Legal Action Over Charity 'Harm' Sentebale, the HIV charity co‑founded by Prince Harry in memory of Princess Diana, has launched a defamation case against the duke and former trustee Mark Dyer, accusing them of orchestrating a damaging media campaign. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Prince Harry Sued by AIDS Charity He Co-Founded in Africa 2 Years After Resignation Prince Harry is embroiled in a legal battle with Sentebale, the charity he co-founded, over defamation claims. Discover the details of this unprecedented lawsuit. International Business Times UK · Apr 10
Trump's Mercurial, Constantly Changing Import Taxes Took American Businesses on a Wild Ride There was little rhyme or reason to the president's "emergency" tariffs, which fluctuated wildly depending on his mood. Reason · Apr 2
The Conversation · Mar 19 The Lesotho Highlands Water project is 40 years old and going strong: but history weighs on its successes Big projects bring big hopes and big dreams. They also bring big disappointment when they don’t deliver on all the promises. Even when the projects work as they are supposed to.
The Conversation · Jan 21 Bats, bushbabies and aardvark edge closer to extinction in southern Africa A new list of threatened mammals in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini shows that 11 more species have edged closer to extinction since 2016. Those that have joined the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s regional Red List for mammals at risk are: Lesueur’s hairy bat, the laminate vlei…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 ‘I thought it was going to perish’: the remarkable revival of an endangered language in Lesotho Concentrated among 1,000 people in the remote Daliwe valley, siPhuthi has gained a dictionary, a Bible translation and official recognition thanks to intrepid linguists and activists
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 ‘The pressure is too much’: Lesotho’s garment workers on the frontline of Trump tariffs Women gather outside factories hoping for work as the economy struggles under US export taxes
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025 Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story For over a century, the scientific literature has credited western missionaries with “discovering” fossils in Lesotho, the small, mountainous country surrounded by South Africa.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2025 Call to put child welfare at the heart of business regulation in Africa Plagued by child labour and other harmful industrial practices, countries in Africa have a duty to regulate business and hold companies to account for violating children's rights, experts told a conference in Lesotho this week.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 PHOTO ESSAY: Lesotho faces deep uncertainty after tariff threats and foreign aid cuts In the wake of massive U.S. cuts in foreign aid as well as tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, the small southern African country of Lesotho faces deep uncertainty over its fight to end the HIV epidemic and its economy.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Fear and worry in Lesotho: Photos show those affected as US aid cuts affect care for HIV patients For the 2.3 million residents of Lesotho, the announcement of massive cuts to the U.S. aid that sustained much of the small African nation’s health care system came as a shock. The country long had one of the world’s highest HIV infection rates but recently made notable progress and hit…
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 US aid cuts deal a massive blow for the small African nation of Lesotho: Takeaways from AP's report In the wake of massive U.S. cuts to foreign aid, the tiny country of Lesotho in southern Africa faces deep uncertainty and worry over its HIV-positive residents
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Trump’s aid cuts reverse decades of HIV progress in tiny African nation With the single stroke of Trump’s pen, much of a system credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives was dismantled
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air The men’s football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match