19 February 2024 by Mamohlakola Letuka Est Read Time: 7 min(s) 42 sec(s) Quthing farmers display their produce at the launch of a four-year food program designed to strengthen the local economy by creating a market for farmers and ensuring children have access to nutritious meals. Credit: Provided. At Mohlakoana Primary [...]
16 February 2024 by Limpho Sello Est Read Time: 6 min(s) 10 sec(s) Listen to this article: Thetsane youth demonstrate female condom usage at the commemoration of the International Condom Day on 13 February 2024 in Maseru. Credit: Limpho Sello In the vibrant community of Ha Thetsane in capital Maseru, the [...]
14 February 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Est Read Time: 7 min(s) 37 sec(s) Listen to a Sesotho Interview: 28-year-old ‘Makeabetsoe Mokoena is HIV positive. She claims Molikaliko Health Centre turned her away a month before delivering her third child. Credit: Pascalinah Kabi. The water moves steadily but gently, creating a soft [...]
12 February 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Est Read Time: 9 min(s) 34 sec(s) Credit: The Plight of Rare Diseases in Southern Africa: Health and Social Services Policy Recommendations. “I would be told to do squats as punishment. But I cannot even do simple squats, my medical condition doesn’t allow me.” Amidst [...]
Dr Mohamed Zahir, third from left, attended a national human genetics stakeholders meeting co-organised by Tanzania Human Genetics Organisation and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR). Credit: Aneth David. In Lesotho, as in many African countries, the challenge of rare diseases persists, often exacerbated by the absence of newborn [...]
7 February 2024 by Nthatuoa Koeshe Embark on a journey beyond the headlines and bylines, where the untold stories of resilience, passion, and sacrifice come to life. Join us as we uncover the profound narratives of six Lesotho journalists, delving into the challenges they face, the victories they celebrate, and [...]
5 February 2024 by Limpho Sello Est Read Time: 8 min(s) 3 sec(s) ‘Makhauhelo Tlouoe, aged 43, is a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with a rare cancer condition called choriocarcinoma in 2020. Credit: Makhauhelo Tlouoe. A persistent wave of nausea washes over Makhauhelo Tlouoe, signalling the onset of pregnancy. Simultaneously, [...]
2 February 2024 by Limpho Sello Est Read Time: 5 min(s) 50 sec(s) Listen to this article: Health Minister Selibe Mochoboroane. Credit: Pascalinah Kabi. Five colleagues in their early 40s gather around a table adorned with a tray of papa (a staple food in Lesotho), spinach, and grilled pork. Alongside the [...]
Welcome to Episode 2 of ‘Limpho Thoahlane: A Portrait of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship.’ In this edition, we journey with Limpho as she recounts her experiences from the YouthConnekt Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2023. During her time in Kenya, Limpho not only felt the embrace of a [...]
29 January 2024 by Monyane Khau Est Read Time: 1 min(s) 44 sec(s) Listen to this article: A United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report reveals that Covid-19 lockdowns isolated adolescent herd-boys from their families and peers, triggering mental distress within this demographic. “For herd boys, spending long periods of time alone [...]