Lesotho
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No girl should face this alone: Why China and the UN are standing together for Lesotho's girls
In the remote highlands of Mokhotlong, Lesotho, adolescent girls and young women face a 'Triple Threat' of high HIV burden, pervasive gender-based violence, and early pregnancy.…
How Soweto and Lesotho inspired Thandi Moagi’s breakout debut
Thandi Moagi's debut novel, Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers, draws inspiration from the vibrant streets of Soweto and the mountainous landscapes of Lesotho. This compelling…
Immigration debate is misdirected, savage
It is also true that undocumented migration can create space for criminal activity. But we have to be honest: immigrants are not the main drivers of crime in this country. Data…
Where are the unions and the ANC for suffering silicosis victims?
Recently, a proposed amendment announced by the Tshiamiso Trust — set up to disburse compensation — now threatens to shut out even more former mine-workers with the disease from…
Supporting adolescent girls advances us all this International Women’s Day
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
Decriminalization – a prerequisite to ending Aids and TB
The same structural failures that sustain the HIV epidemic also sustain tuberculosis
Maleh on music, faith, and her artistic rebirth
Maleh’s path as a musician has evolved into a journey of faith, self-discovery, and artistic honesty, charting a deeply personal creative course
Lesotho Highlands Water Project must work with women, not against them
Public banks – Development Bank of Southern Africa, African Development Bank and the New Development Bank – and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority render women invisible…
Mapping power, memory and belonging through collage
Collages crafted by 2025 FNB Art Prize winner Thato Toeba confront colonial legacies and celebrate African intimacy and connection
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa
The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback
Joburg’s water woes are self-inflicted
The temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho is not the problem
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
Finding Lesotho’s lost lake
A glimpse into the past, which shows the effect of climate change, can help predict the future