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Addressing men’s sexual health – Part 1
THERE are many questions and problems that men have that have not been addressed by society and the health fraternity. Unlike women who have access to gynecology clinics, men do not usually have anywhere to go for their questions to be answered except the few men’s clinics in Maseru such as at the Lesotho Planned [...]
16 Feb 2011 | 6 commentsGovernment workers must demand voice
As a citizen of Lesotho — a proud one for that matter — I am really challenged by what is happening in our neighbouring countries. I will ask all Basotho: how many of us have ever said to ourselves, “I voted for this government. I want my voice to be heard. It is my right.”? [...]
25 Aug 2010 | 13 commentsThabane will rue split
Re: LWP takes on ABC, Lesotho Times, August 19-25 2010 Lesotho Workers’ Party (LWP) leader Macaefa Billy is quoted as saying: “My view is that the old man (Thabane) should be called to order before he brings destruction into ABC.” I have been saying all along that All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader Thomas Thabane is [...]
25 Aug 2010 | 1 commentSave NUL
Re: NUL rebirth overdue, Lesotho Times, August 19-25 2010 The National University of Lesotho (NUL) is run by self-centred, greedy and stingy people who just don’t care about our country’s needs and what Basotho children are supposed to acquire from it. Maybe the university needs to have its structures, mission and vision changed so that [...]
25 Aug 2010 | 10 commentsUniversity must adapt or die
Re: NUL staff protest, Lesotho Times, August 19-25 2010 The National University of Lesotho (NUL) is on its knees. The traditional means of financing the long-standing institution’s activities through government funding no longer makes sense. This problem has been known for a long time now but no feasible alternative has been put in place. If [...]
25 Aug 2010 | 0 commentsMinistry must look before leaping into new curriculum
Re: Revamp Lesotho’s education system, Lesotho Times, August 19-25 2010 I fully agree with the argument put forward that it is high time changes are made to our education system. Our curriculum should keep pace with the demands of the modern world. Being a specialist in curriculum and assessment studies, I would say there are [...]
25 Aug 2010 | 1 commentMigraine headaches in children
DO children get headaches? The answer is yes. About four out of five children sometimes have a headache. The most common cause is a viral infection such as a cold or the flu. Children and adolescents can also get tension-type headaches and migraine headaches. Brain tumours can cause headaches, but these tumours are very rare. [...]
26 Nov 2009 | 0 commentsTaxi operator in court over student’s death
MASERU — A local taxi operator, Nkoli Malia, appeared in the High Court yesterday to answer a charge of murder. Malia is accused of fatally shooting Mosa Lemphane who was a student at Lerotholi Polytechnic in Maseru last year. The prosecution says Malia intentionally killed Lemphane along Kingsway Street in Maseru. Malia denies the charge. [...]
4 Nov 2009 | 11 commentsHooker to spend two months in jail
MASERU — A prostitute who stoned a police vehicle in a fit of rage will spend the next two months in prison after she was found guilty of malicious damage to property. Lahluoe Makoko, 29, who is from St Michael’s, was however given an option to serve 40 hours of community service. Makoko stoned the [...]
4 Nov 2009 | 10 commentsDOCTOR’S CORNER: Dealing with liver diseases
Alcoholic Liver Disease ALCOHOLIC liver disease is damage to the liver that results from excessive drinking of alcohol. It is a common but preventable health problem. In general, the amount of alcohol consumed determines the risk and the degree of liver damage. Women are more vulnerable to liver disease than men. In women who drink [...]
8 Oct 2009 | 0 comments
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