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July 8, 2026 Neo Senoko

Vodacom supports local marathon

In a partnership aimed at promoting wellness, social inclusion and practical community impact along the race route, Vodacom Lesotho has

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Neo Senoko

Lesotho’s NSDP woes continue

Lesotho has failed dismally to implement the development plans set under the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) since it first

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

China, Lesotho Celebrate Enduring Friendship

The Chinese Embassy on Monday hosted a reception to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Rantau Tlali Makhetha

A Travesty of Transparency: Why the High Court’s Electricity Tariff Judgment must be challenged

The recent judgement delivered by Justice Polo Banyane in the matter between The Advocates for the Supremacy of the Constitution,

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Neo Senoko

Farmers gear up for EL Nino season

The Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) is planning ahead and gearing up for any possible adverse impacts of EL Nino season

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

LMPS applauds Paray Hospital for reporting Sexual Offences against minors

Paray Hospital has been commended for its commitment to reporting sexual offences involving minors to the Lesotho Mounted Police Service

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e-Edition
July 8, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 08 July 2026

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July 7, 2026 Metro News

Future uncertain for SA-born children

Children born in South Africa to undocumented migrant parents are facing an uncertain future, as questions over citizenship, documentation and

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July 7, 2026 Metro News

SARS clarifies new travel declaration rule, says travellers won’t be turned away

The South African Revenue Service has clarified its new mandatory online traveller declaration system, saying passengers who fail to complete

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July 7, 2026 Metro News

Five teens die after sleeping with burning brazier (Paola/imbawula)

Five teenage boys died in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria, after apparently inhaling toxic fumes from a brazier left burning inside

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World
July 6, 2026 Metro News

Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000

The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday, as authorities began burying dozens

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Sports
July 6, 2026 Metro News

World Cup 2026: England edge Mexico, Norway beat Brazil

England survived a punishing night at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 clash that

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Features
July 3, 2026 Metro News

Thuso Sehloho to represent Lesotho at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Switzerland

Thuso Sehloho, a Lesotho-born tech leader based in Ireland, has been selected by the United Nations to join a panel

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News
July 3, 2026 Metro News

Beautiful Gate marks 25 years of faith and service to vulnerable children

Beautiful Gate Lesotho has marked its 25th anniversary with a corporate breakfast that highlighted the organisation’s work to support vulnerable

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Sports
July 3, 2026 Metro News

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket & schedules

The final day of the World Cup Round of 32 takes place on Friday, with three more spots in the

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Features
July 3, 2026 Setsoto Thai

New app seeks faster emergency response for South Africans

A Limpopo-based innovator has launched a digital application designed to improve emergency response times for South Africans. The Crime Emergency

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e-EditionNews
July 2, 2026 Neo Senoko

Vodacom demonstrates resilience in its digital infrastructure

In its Financial Year (FY)2025/26 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Vodacom Lesotho has revealed that the company continued to

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July 2, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians push for increased women’s representation

The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) on Thursday convened a workshop aimed at strengthening women’s participation in politics, promoting gender equality

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July 2, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

Male Engagement Forum praised for advancing Gender Equality

The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a three-day

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e-Edition
July 2, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 01 July 2026

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Sports
July 1, 2026 Metro News

South African players targeted after World Cup exit

The second South Africa’s tournament exit was confirmed, media in Europe went into overdrive linking clubs to the Mzansi players

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NewsPolitics
July 1, 2026 Metro News

Ramaphosa announces cabinet reshuffle

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that significantly alters the composition of the executive, with several

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NewsPolitics
June 30, 2026 Metro News

South Africans march against Illegal Immigration

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in South Africa on Tuesday to demonstrate against illegal immigration, after some groups

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BusinessNews
June 30, 2026 Metro News

Fuel price drops in South Africa

Motorists, businesses and paraffin users will get welcome relief from July 1 as fuel prices fall sharply, driven by lower

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SportsWorld
June 30, 2026 Metro News

Morocco advance to R16 after penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a tense and dramatic penalty shootout

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June 30, 2026 Metro News

Politician’s husband apprehended in Bloemfontein due to accusations of harbouring illegal immigrants

Police have arrested the husband of a prominent Free State politician following a raid on a residential property in the

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June 29, 2026 Metro News

Majara leads Mpilo Boulevard sod-turning ceremony

Acting Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara on Monday led the official sod-turning ceremony for the Mpilo Maseru Central roads and

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SportsWorld
June 29, 2026 Metro News

South Africa knocked out of World Cup as Canada score last-minute winner

South Africa’s hopes were shattered late on as Canada struck a last-minute winner to claim victory in a tense and

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PoliticsWorld
June 29, 2026 Metro News

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks

Iran and the United States have agreed to pause recent hostilities and resume talks on their dispute over the Strait

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NewsPolitics
June 29, 2026 Metro News

Political parties in SA reject 30 June shutdown over safety concerns

Many of South Africa’s political parties have rejected the planned 30 June shutdown called by anti-illegal immigration groups, warning that

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BusinessNews
June 26, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

Dairy farmers get new start after FMD setback

BEREA – Dairy farmers from Pilot Resource Centre have been equipped with skills to produce yoghurt and sour milk in

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June 26, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho nationals charged after Joburg mass shooting

Three people from Lesotho have been arrested and charged with murder after a mass shooting in Johannesburg earlier this month

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NewsWorld
June 25, 2026 Metro News

Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire

Kenyan prosecutors are moving to charge several students with murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 pupils at Utumishi

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NewsWorld
June 25, 2026 Metro News

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela

Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000,

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e-EditionSports
June 24, 2026 Neo Senoko

Former Chiefs star signs with Lifofane FC

The 2025/26 Vodacom Premier League runner ups Lifofane FC has on Tuesday announced the signing of South African international and

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e-EditionNews
June 24, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane

Menstrual health programme opens doors for women and girls with disabilities

The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the Menstrual

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June 24, 2026 Rantau Tlali Makhetha

ARMED WITH EXCUSES: The shocking retreat from accountability within the Ministry of Defence

While our brave men and women in uniform stand guard at our borders to curb stock theft and risked their

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e-Edition
June 24, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 24 June 2026

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June 22, 2026 Metro News

South Africa deports more than 3,000 undocumented Malawians amid immigration crackdown

South Africa has deported more than 3,000 undocumented Malawian nationals through the Beitbridge border post in a sweeping immigration operation

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World
June 22, 2026 Metro News

Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo as violence and displacement hamper response

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a devastating milestone, with confirmed cases exceeding 1,000

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BusinessNewsPolitics
June 19, 2026 Metro News

Botswana and Lesotho elevate bilateral relations with inaugural Bi-National Commission in Gaborone

Botswana and Lesotho have officially elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a historic milestone

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BusinessNews
June 19, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho and World Bank sign M900 million financing deal to transform Electricity, Skills and Nutrition

Lesotho’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane and World Bank Country Representative Ms. Dinara Djoldosheva signed financing

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PoliticsWorld
June 19, 2026 Metro News

Zimbabwe MPs Pass Bill to Extend President Mnangagwa’s Time in Power Until 2030

Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a controversial constitutional amendment bill that extends presidential terms from five to seven

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News
June 17, 2026 Metro News

COSATU announces Friday march against rising cost of living

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape has officially announced a protest march scheduled for

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PoliticsWorld
June 17, 2026 Metro News

Cease-Fire Talks Near Completion as Trump Pushes for Iran Deal

President Donald Trump is racing to finalize a cease-fire agreement with Iran that could end the months-long military conflict between

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e-Edition
June 17, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 17 June 2026

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e-Edition
June 10, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 10 June 2026

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June 3, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 03 June 2026

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Sports
May 29, 2026 Metro News

FIFA World Cup 2026: Just 13 Days Until Kickoff, Nine African Teams Ready, and What Tickets Cost

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than two weeks away, with the tournament set to begin on June 11, 2026 – just 13 days

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BusinessWorld
May 29, 2026 Metro News

EU Slaps €200 Million ($232 Million) Fine on Temu for Selling Illegal Products

European Union regulators have fined Chinese e-commerce giant Temu €200 million ($232 million) after finding that the platform failed to

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e-Edition
May 27, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 27 May 2026

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News
May 26, 2026 Metro News

National Shutdown planned in South Africa on 30 June 2026

South Africa is facing a planned national shutdown on 30 June 2026, driven by a coalition of anti‑migrant and other

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NewsWorld
May 26, 2026 Metro News

Is the Ebola outbreak spreading or is it contained?

The recent Ebola outbreak in central Africa has so far spread mostly within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),

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NewsWorld
May 25, 2026 Metro News

Protests in Nigeria amid xenophobia tensions linked to South Africa

The alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa have triggered angry protests in Nigeria, where youths have been targeting stores and

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Sports
May 25, 2026 Metro News

Mamelodi Sundowns crowned kings with second CAF Champions league

Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned CAF Champions League winners after a tense 1-1 draw against AS FAR in Rabat secured

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News
May 22, 2026 Metro News

South African medical students are leaving to study abroad

South Africa is losing some of its brightest future doctors to universities abroad as fierce competition for limited medical school

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May 22, 2026 Metro News

Bodies retrieved from milk cooling tank in Humansdorp

Police in the Eastern Cape have recovered the bodies of two men from a milk cooling tank on a dairy

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BusinessNews
May 21, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho not adopting SARS-style vehicle registration measures

The Kingdom of Lesotho has confirmed it is not planning to implement SARS-style vehicle registration measures, despite recent confusion sparked

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NewsWorld
May 21, 2026 Metro News

Mexican cartels uncovered in Nigeria and South Africa

A startling cross-border development in the global illicit drug trade has come to light this week with the discovery of

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News
May 21, 2026 Metro News

43 SASSA officials fired

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed 43 employees after investigations found them implicated in fraud, theft, corruption

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e-Edition
May 20, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 20 May 2026

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NewsPolitics
May 20, 2026 Metro News

Foreign nationals in Durban seeking shelter at Diakonia Centre

Foreign nationals in Durban have reportedly remained at the Diakonia Centre in the CBD after being moved there from the

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NewsPoliticsWorld
May 20, 2026 Metro News

QUICK RECAP: US-Israel war against Iran

The US-Israel war with Iran is still active, but the latest reporting suggests a fragile pause rather than a clean

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Sports
May 20, 2026 Metro News

Likuena drawn into Group A of the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Lesotho’s senior national team, Likuena, has been drawn into Group A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside

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BusinessNews
May 20, 2026 Metro News

SARS will now require foreign-owned vehicles to be declared

South Africa’s revenue service is moving to require all foreign-registered motor vehicles, including those from SACU countries, to be declared

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May 19, 2026 Metro News

Togo becomes sixth African country to grant visa‑free entry to all Africans

Lomé – In a move designed to deepen continental ties and stimulate cross‑border commerce, the Togolese government announced this week

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NewsPolitics
May 19, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho government announces cabinet changes

Lesotho’s cabinet changes on May 19, 2026 should be understood as part of a broader reshuffle that the government had

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NewsWorld
May 18, 2026 Metro News

Democratic Republic of Congo faces Ebola outbreak

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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BusinessNews
May 14, 2026 Metro News

Are there any active investments in Lesotho that are curbing unemployment?

Lesotho’s 2026 investment landscape is increasingly geared toward curbing unemployment through targeted inflows into labour‑intensive sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture,

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BusinessNews
May 14, 2026 Metro News

KFC opening more stores in SA, creating 3500 jobs

KFC South Africa, Africa’s largest quick-service restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets, launched “KFC: The Next 100” on May 13,

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BusinessFeaturesNews
May 14, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho stands strong at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba

Lesotho made a strong showing at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, positioning the Mountain Kingdom as

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BusinessNewsPoliticsWorld
May 14, 2026 Metro News

President Xi Jinping welcomes US President Donald Trump and his delegation

President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China, spanning May 13-15, 2026, marked his first trip to Beijing as president

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e-Edition
May 13, 2026 Metro News

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May 13, 2026 Metro News

Home Affairs working on new South African digital IDs that store all your particulars on your smartphone

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is advancing a smartphone-based digital ID system to modernize identity verification and streamline access

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May 13, 2026 Metro News

South Africa traces 91 of 97 contacts in Hantavirus outbreak

South Africa’s health authorities have successfully traced 91 out of 97 identified contacts in a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to

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BusinessNewsWorld
May 12, 2026 Metro News

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 – Ramaphosa calls for borderless tourism in Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is strongly advocating for borderless tourism and comprehensive visa reforms across Africa as he delivers

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BusinessFeaturesNews
May 12, 2026 Metro News

Applications open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026

Applications are now open for Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) 2026, a premier talent search championing South Africa’s emerging design

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May 12, 2026 Metro News

Government delegation unveils Lesotho’s investment opportunities in New York

Lesotho’s government delegation recently unveiled the kingdom’s investment opportunities during a high-level engagement in New York, signalling a strategic push

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News
May 12, 2026 Metro News

Households affected by floods receive government assistance

Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority (DMA) swiftly launched relief operations following devastating flash floods in Maseru and nearby districts this week.

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BusinessNews
May 11, 2026 Metro News

King Letsie III leads Lesotho delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya

King Letsie III of Lesotho arrived in Nairobi on May 10, 2026, to lead his country’s delegation at the Africa

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BusinessNews
May 11, 2026 Metro News

BOXER opening new stores in South Africa

Boxer Retail Limited, South Africa’s fastest-growing discount supermarket chain, continues aggressive store openings to capture market share in the competitive

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BusinessNews
May 11, 2026 Metro News

Pick n Pay intends to retrench 22 000 workers, SACCAWU against it

SOUTH AFRICA – SACCAWU, South Africa’s prominent retail workers’ union, has vocally opposed Pick n Pay’s recent restructuring plans that

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NewsPolitics
May 9, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho urges urgent global action as it welcomes release of 23 children from South Sudan

Lesotho welcomed the release of 23 children from armed groups in South Sudan’s Upper Nile region on May 7, 2026,

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PoliticsWorld
May 9, 2026 Metro News

North Korea intends to respond with nuclear strike if its leader, Kim Jong Un, is killed

North Korea has enshrined a policy of automatic nuclear retaliation if Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is killed or the

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PoliticsWorld
May 9, 2026 Metro News

Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply accused the United States of pursuing a “reckless military adventure” on May 8, 2026,

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PoliticsWorld
May 9, 2026 Metro News

Ramaphosa facing impeachment inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a revived impeachment inquiry following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling on May 8, 2026, which invalidated

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News
May 9, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho Census 2026 ongoing

Lesotho’s 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC), the seventh since 1966, officially launched on April 12, 2026, and is mandated

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PoliticsWorld
May 9, 2026 Metro News

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae passes away

The former Botswana President Festus Mogae, a pivotal figure in his nation’s history, passed away on May 8, 2026, at

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News
May 7, 2026 Metro News

So, why do South Africans prefer to employ Basotho?

South Africans often prefer employing Lesotho nationals, known as Basotho, due to a mix of economic pragmatism, cultural affinities, and

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May 7, 2026 Metro News

Patient dies as ambulance gets stuck in snowstorm

A tragic incident unfolded on May 6, 2026, in Lesotho’s remote Thaba-Putsoa region when a patient from Qacha’s Nek succumbed

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BusinessNews
May 7, 2026 Metro News

A hike in public transport fares, A spike in concern

Maseru, Lesotho’s bustling capital, relies heavily on its taxi industry for daily transport, serving commuters, workers, and students across urban

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NewsPolitics
May 7, 2026 Metro News

The ‘March and March’ movement and Basotho

March & March is a South African grassroots movement advocating for stricter immigration enforcement and prioritizing citizens’ access to jobs,

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News
May 6, 2026 Metro News

Heavy Rains in Lesotho Cause Flash Floods

High-intensity rainfall hit Maseru on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, triggering flash floods in low-lying areas. This event, part of broader

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e-Edition
May 6, 2026 Metro News

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Sports
May 5, 2026 Metro News

Big twist in title race as Man City slip up

The Premier League title race remains excitingly close, with Arsenal sitting five points clear at the top with three fixtures

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NewsPolitics
May 5, 2026 Metro News

Urgent appeal for Basotho safety

An urgent appeal for the safety and protection of Basotho living and working in South Africa has gained momentum amid

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BusinessNews
May 5, 2026 Metro News

Fuel prices in South Africa set to increase on Wednesday

South Africa’s fuel prices are set for a significant increase effective from midnight tonight, May 5, 2026, into May 6,

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News
May 4, 2026 Metro News

QUICK RECAP: Madlanga Commission

The Madlanga Commission, formally the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System,

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NewsWorld
May 4, 2026 Metro News

Hantavirus outbreak on Netherlands-based cruise ship

A suspected hantavirus outbreak struck the Netherlands-based cruise ship MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, killing three passengers and sickening

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News
May 1, 2026 Metro News

What is being done about unemployment in Lesotho?

Lesotho’s unemployment crisis poses a severe threat to its economic stability and social fabric, particularly among its youth. Official data

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PoliticsWorld
May 1, 2026 Metro News

QUICK RECAP: US/Israel and Iran War…and the Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, erupting in late February 2026, has centered on the Strait

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News
May 1, 2026 Metro News

Government to begin road rehabilitation in Qacha’s Nek

The rehabilitation of the 12-kilometre A4 Road linking Ha Mpiti and the Qacha’s Nek Border Gate represents a pivotal infrastructure

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BusinessNewsWorld
April 30, 2026 Metro News

China launches zero-tariff trade to 53 African countries, but where does Lesotho stand?

China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries represents a major shift in global trade dynamics, announced by President Xi Jinping in

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April 30, 2026 Metro News

‘Ha U Felle Mona’ Programme launched by UNICEF Lesotho and partners

UNICEF Lesotho and the Ha U Felle Mona programme are part of the same broader effort to keep vulnerable children

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April 30, 2026 Metro News

Newly constructed animal dip tank handed over

On April 29, 2026, the Government of Lesotho officially handed over a newly constructed animal dip tank at Letšeng-la-Letsie in

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NewsPolitics
April 30, 2026 Metro News

Cabinet reshuffle in Lesotho sewn up

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Sam Matekane announced a major cabinet reshuffle on April 29, 2026, approved by King Letsie III. The

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BusinessNews
April 29, 2026 Metro News

Tractor Financing Initiative launched in Lesotho

The Tractor Financing Initiative in Lesotho represents a pivotal government-led effort to modernize agriculture and enhance food security in the

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e-Edition
April 29, 2026 Metro News

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Sports
April 28, 2026 Metro News

EPL: Arsenal or Manchester City?

The 2025–26 English Premier League title race has narrowed to a tight battle between Arsenal and Manchester City, with most

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BusinessFeaturesNews
April 28, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho’s textile industry

Lesotho’s textile and apparel industry is a cornerstone of the country’s formal economy and its largest industrial employer, specializing in

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FeaturesNews
April 28, 2026 Metro News

King Letsie III and the Royal Eswatini Ruby Celebration

In April 2026, His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho made a high‑profile visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini to

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PoliticsWorld
April 28, 2026 Metro News

The US/Israel war with Iran: A quick recap

The Iran war, a major U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran, began with joint offensives targeting leadership and military infrastructure, and as

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Sports
April 22, 2026 Metro News

Orlando Pirates confident ahead of crucial Soweto Derby

As Orlando Pirates prepare to face a much-improved Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says control will

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e-Edition
April 22, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 22 April 2026

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April 21, 2026 Metro News

Four maternal deaths shake Qacha’s Nek

A Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) mentor at the District Health Management Team (DHMT), Mrs. ‘Masenate Makhasane-Ramone, has

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NewsPoliticsWorld
April 20, 2026 Metro News

Ceasefire at risk after US seizes Iranian ship

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared in jeopardy on Monday after the US said it had seized an

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BusinessNews
April 20, 2026 Metro News

New R2.4 billion mega-bridge launching this week

South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho will officially unveil the completed Senqu Bridge this week, marking a major milestone

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News
April 20, 2026 Metro News

SA and Lesotho farmers unite against stock theft

Commercial and subsistence farmers from South Africa and Lesotho have reached an agreement to combat stock theft across the border. Farmers

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NewsWorld
April 20, 2026 Metro News

Tsunami warning as 7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to

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BusinessNewsPoliticsWorld
April 17, 2026 Metro News

Iran announces Strait Of Hormuz “Completely Open” During Ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” for the remaining period of

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NewsPoliticsWorld
April 17, 2026 Metro News

South Africa’s Supreme Court rules RAF must compensate all accident victims, including undocumented foreigners

The Supreme Court of Appeal  (SCA) has ruled that the Road Accident Fund (RAF) must compensate all road accident victims, including undocumented foreign

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April 17, 2026 Metro News

Lerotholi Polytechnic consultative meeting about transition into University

A consultation meeting was held at Lerotholi Polytechnic in Maseru on Thursday to discuss the development of a new bill

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April 17, 2026 Metro News

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting

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April 16, 2026 Metro News

SA’s Home Affairs clarifies permanent residency status for ZEP and Lesotho permit holders

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa has clarified that Zimbabwean and Lesotho exemption permit holders are not

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BusinessFeaturesNewsWorld
April 16, 2026 Metro News

The Sibolla sisters lead African Sustainable Denim Innovation at Kingpins Show 2026 in Amsterdam

The Sibolla sisters are making global fashion history as the first African brand ever invited to the Kingpins Show 2026

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News
April 16, 2026 Metro News

Hloahloeng Community facing outbreak

Mohale’s Hoek – As the district continues to make plans to curb the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

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PoliticsWorld
April 16, 2026 Metro News

EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to an effective five years’ direct imprisonment

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawfully discharging a firearm

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April 15, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 15 April 2026

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April 15, 2026 Metro News

Collaborative engineering powers iconic Senqu Bridge across Lesotho’s Highlands

Undertaken in the Kingdom of Lesotho by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) on behalf of the governments of Lesotho

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April 15, 2026 Metro News

LHDA invites Basotho to name Tunnel Boring Machine in celebration of culture and national pride

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has launched a unique cultural initiative that brings together engineering progress, national identity, and

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NewsPolitics
April 10, 2026 Metro News

T’soele, a PS with a spine

MASERU – A dramatic power struggle is unfolding at the heart of Lesotho’s government, pitting the newly appointed Principal Secretary

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April 10, 2026 Metro News

Trump Says Iran Is Doing a ‘Very Poor Job’, ‘That Is Not the Agreement We Have’ Amid Strait of Hormuz Oil Tensions

Trump has escalated tensions over Middle East energy security after accusing Iran of failing to uphold expectations on oil transit through

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BusinessNewsPolitics
April 10, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho, China sign protocol on waiving partial loans

Maseru – Ties between Lesotho and the People’s Republic of China were strengthened during the signing of a protocol on

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News
April 9, 2026 Metro News

UNICEF donates gifts to JCT children

Maseru – The United Nations Children’s Fund hosted a donation event at the Juvenile Training Centre (JCT) in Maseru on Wednesday, aimed at

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BusinessPoliticsWorld
April 9, 2026 Metro News

Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire

Even after the ceasefire with the US, Iran is tightening its control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the

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BusinessNews
April 9, 2026 Metro News

Another product pulled in South Africa over safety concerns

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa has alerted consumers to yet another product recall in the country, with

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April 9, 2026 Metro News

Israeli attacks on Lebanon ‘grave violation’ of US-Iran ceasefire, Iranian minister says

The Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday were a “grave violation” of the US-Iran ceasefire, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed

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April 9, 2026 Metro News

Tourists Targeted on Lesotho Roads: Hon. Maqelepo Calls for Community Action

Tourists being targeted on Lesotho’s roads has become a growing concern for the government and the public. Hon. Motlatsi Maqelepo,

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April 9, 2026 Metro News

Leribe to host Moshoeshoe’s Day horse race

Leribe – In celebration of Moshoeshoe’s Day, observed annually on March 12, the Ramela Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry

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BusinessNews
April 9, 2026 Metro News

Six Basotho Youth Take the Global Stage at the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026

The BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 has brought together some of the most promising young innovators from across the globe,

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NewsPolitics
April 8, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho Marks Milestone with Flag Raising at the African Union

The Kingdom of Lesotho celebrated a moment of pride and purpose with the ceremonial raising of its national flag at

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April 8, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 08 April 2026

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April 8, 2026 Metro News

US and Iran agree to 11th-hour ceasefire, both sides claim victory

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to

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April 8, 2026 Metro News

Revenue Services Lesotho Shines at SAIRAG 2026 in Namibia

Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) delivered a remarkable performance at the Southern African Inter-Revenue Administration Games (SAIRAG), held in Swakopmund, Namibia,

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BusinessNewsWorld
April 7, 2026 Metro News

Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran

On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it failed to agree a

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April 7, 2026 Metro News

Government suspends all passport services across Lesotho

A memorandum dated 2 April 2026 and issued by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home

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April 5, 2026 Metro News

Trump has given Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz or “all Hell will reign down”

United States President Donald Trump has issued another threat to Iran, writing that it has two days to “make a

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BusinessNews
April 5, 2026 Metro News

Gas prices increase

Gas prices in Lesotho have increased, a move confirmed by Easigas Lesotho in an interview conducted yesterday. Easigas indicated that

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BusinessNewsWorld
April 5, 2026 Metro News

UN says Africa should borrow and boost revenue to capture AI opportunity

African countries should increase borrowing, boost domestic revenue, and tap pension and sovereign wealth funds to finance the infrastructure needed

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April 5, 2026 Metro News

Leribe kickstarts U15 Girls Inter-District Tournament

Leribe hosted the 2026 Girls U15 Inter-District Tournament at Tšeliso ‘Saxophone’ Thejane Technical Centre in Maputsoe on Good Friday. Five

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April 4, 2026 Metro News

Diesel shortage disrupts MCC garbage collection schedule

The Maseru City Council (MCC) says a shortage of diesel and petrol that the council is going through is disrupting

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April 4, 2026 Metro News

Israel says it has begun striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut

The Israeli military said Saturday it had begun striking “Hezbollah infrastructure” in Beirut after it destroyed a bridge in eastern

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BusinessNews
April 4, 2026 Metro News

522 vehicles recalled over safety fears

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has alerted consumers to a series of vehicle recalls affecting certain Ford Ranger, Ford Puma

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April 4, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho calls for faster domestication of SADC Protocols as youth unemployment and social vulnerability persist

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), Honourable Mope Khati of Lesotho,

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NewsPolitics
April 4, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho hails Chinese medical teams as symbol of people-to-people solidarity

Lesotho’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Neo Matjato Moteane on Wednesday praised China’s rotating medical teams as

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April 3, 2026 Metro News

Easter Road Safety Campaign

As part of the Free State province’s Easter Road Safety Campaign, Hon. Jabu Mbalula who is a Member of the

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FeaturesNews
April 3, 2026 Metro News

A Herd Boy’s Journey Toward Education and Hope in Mokhotlong

In the rugged highlands of Matsoaing, Mokhotlong, the day begins long before the sun touches the peaks. For 18-year-old Toma

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BusinessSportsWorld
April 3, 2026 Metro News

FIFA charging up to $10,990 (M186 228) for tickets to 2026 World Cup final

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (M186 228)

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April 3, 2026 Metro News

Health workers down tools over unpaid salaries

Health services at state facilities across the country have been brought to a standstill by health workers who have downed tools over

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BusinessNews
April 2, 2026 Metro News

Toll Gate Fees Set to Increase

The Road Fund Secretariat informs all road users and the public at large that Toll Gate Fees are set to

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BusinessNews
April 2, 2026 Metro News

It will now cost up to M253 000 ($15,000) to secure a United States visa

Starting April 2, 2026, nationals of Lesotho who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of

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April 2, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho organisations push back against US health deal

Civil society organisations in Lesotho want the government to disclose a health funding agreement signed with the United States on

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April 2, 2026 Metro News

UN Resident Coordinator Residen Taija Kontinen Holds Courtesy Meeting with Lesotho Minister Nthati Moorosi

The new United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms. Residen Taija Kontinen, recently paid a courtesy call on Lesotho’s Minister of Information,

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World
April 2, 2026 Metro News

Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address

President Donald Trump has told the nation in a televised speech that the US military has nearly completed its goals

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April 2, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho Government Takes Action to Ease Impact of Rising Fuel Prices

On April 1, 2026, Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane announced a series of government measures aimed at reducing the burden

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April 2, 2026 Metro News

Bela-Bela, Kolojane Child Protection Team recount on successes

Bela-Bela and Kolojane Community Council Child Protection Teams (CCCPT’s) said their countless efforts of raising awareness on children’s rights has

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April 2, 2026 Metro News

Metro e-Edition 01 April 2026

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March 31, 2026 Metro News

Mochesane Mpali Becomes First Mosotho Shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Mochesane Mpali has made history by becoming the first Mosotho to be shortlisted for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering

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March 31, 2026 Metro News

Mafokotsane Ladies benefit from psychological sessions ahead of B-division playoffs

Mafokotsane Ladies coach, Mr. Nkieane Kolisang, says the team has successfully completed psychological sessions aimed at strengthening players’ mental readiness

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March 31, 2026 Metro News

Lesotho Joins SADC Missions in Berlin to Commemorate Southern Africa Liberation Day

Lesotho recently participated in the commemoration of Southern Africa Liberation Day, joining other SADC missions at Angola House in Berlin.

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