Editorial

Natural disasters seem to happen frequently. The environment is changing which is resulting in more frequent weather-related natural disasters. When these things occur, entire villages, cities or geographical regions can be affected. Entire populations of dozens, hundreds, or thousands, of people will require shelter. It is the following days, weeks,...

As Covid-19 tightens its grip on Lesotho as evidenced by the rapid rise of cases and deaths, it is now more imperative than ever for every member of society, regardless of country of origin, to take it upon themselves to take measures to protect themselves and others from the...

Last week, Lesotho introduced rapid Covid-19 testing at the Maseru port of entry/exit for Basotho who wanted to cross into neighbouring South Africa. However, those who took the test and tested negative were barred entry into SA by immigration officers on the other side of the border. Prior to this,...

Two weeks ago, a video clip went viral of a male member of the Lower House of Parliament ‘groping’ a female member of the House. Since then, we have not heard any apology from the randy Member of Parliament, apart from the female MP spewing vitriol at state television for...

Tuesday November 17 marked the global launching of the cervical cancer elimination strategy and we would like to throw our weight behind all attempts to eliminate the disease. We would also to dedicate this week’s editorial comment to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which is spearheading this noble initiative. The...