28 February 2024 by Pascalinah Kabi Energy Minister, Professor Nqosa Mahao, has stated that he has informed the cabinet about the role of politicians in contributing to the chronic issues at Lesotho’s utility company – Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC). “LEC in is ICU (Intensive Care Unit),” Prof Mahao informed parliament [...]
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 [...]
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the introduction of free deliveries at a hospital in Lesotho drastically reduced maternal deaths during labour and delivery. Credit: MSF. [...]
6 November 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi In a concerning revelation, a 2022 report from the Lesotho Bureau of Statistics has brought to light a troubling trend within the country’s healthcare system. According to the report, the primary cause of female hospital admissions in Lesotho is incomplete abortions. “The main reason for [...]
“A person born in the African continent can expect to live 18 years less than someone born in America or Europe. Enduring life in a place with the world’s highest infant and child mortality rates does not guarantee the breaking of this curse.” 30 October 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi Despite witnessing [...]
12 October 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi From left to right: National Assembly Speaker Tlohang Sekhamane, Naturals Resources Minister Mohlomi Moleko, Prime Minister Samuel Matekane and Metsi ke Bophelo Director Mashudu Ramano sit together during the opening of Water Expo in Maseru today. Credit: Ramafahla Thamae. As the number of people with [...]
09 October 2023 by Teboho Lebesa International Women’s Peace Group on Peace Committee chairperson, ‘Malejaka Letooane, and member, ‘Mantopi Lebofa, attended the Summit in South Korea in September 2023. Credit: IWPG According to 2018 Lesotho survey on violence against children and youth, one in seven women aged 18 years and older [...]
Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee finds MoU between government and Metsi ke Bophelo grossly flawed, recommends postponement of linked Water Expo pencilled for 12-13 October 2023. 6 October 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi Natural Resources Minister Mohlomi Moleko says his ministerial team will meet on Monday to decide the future of Water Expo. [...]