Lesotho

Cultural life The Sotho combine modern and traditional ways, providing The contradictions created by Lesotho’s lack of economic independence in the face of political independence are reflected in the cultural life of the Daily life and social customs Urban life is a blend of traditional and Western Village life centres largely on the fields, the Village life is dominated by basic agricultural tasks, with heavy responsibilities falling on women. Craftwork is still practiced in the villages and includes pottery, grass weaving (notably of traditional Sotho hats), and the painting of elaborate decorations on the walls of houses. Herders play a traditional lesiba, a stringed and mohobelo is a men’s stomping dance that consists of synchronized movements and high kicks. Women perform their own dance by kneeling in a line and beating the ground with their knees. Lesotho observes most Christian holidays, including see The arts The work of Lesotho’s artists is prized by collectors. Many artists are active in the country, and the sale of their work is an important part of Lesotho’s economy. Many use motifs borrowed from the ancient petroglyphs left by the The Sotho culture enjoys a rich tradition of Cultural institutions The government archives and the national library are located in Maseru. Outside the city is the country’s most important historic site, Sports and recreation Sporting activities are extremely popular. Football (soccer) is the most widely played sport in Lesotho, and ...

Located roughly in the center of the country amid the southern Maloti Mountains, Tsehlanyane National Park is the most accessible of Lesotho’s two national parks. Come to admire its breathtaking sub-Alpine scenery, including crystal clear highland rivers, plunging waterfalls, and montane landscapes dotted with indigenous fynbos. The park is best explored via an extensive network of hiking and riding trails, while wildlife to look out for ranges from the eland (the world’s largest antelope) to one of Lesotho’s biggest birding draws, the endangered bearded vulture. Trails start from Web Lesotho’s other national park is remote Sehlabathebe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the eastern border with South Africa. Here, the jagged peaks of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg escarpment provide a dramatic backdrop for geological wonders that range from soaring arches and deep caves to towering pinnacles and isolated outcrops. All were formed by erosion processes that have taken place over millions of years. Top activities include hiking, riding, fly fishing, and visiting the 65 ancient rock art sites located within the park’s borders. November to February is the best time to visit to catch Sehlabathebe’s annual wildflower blooms. Phone +266 6268 5000 Many of the country’s trophy trout are bred in fish farms on the Katse Dam, an impressive man-made lake in central Lesotho. Impounded by the second-largest dam of its kind in Africa, the lake covers almost 15 square miles when full. He...

Attachments • Download Report (PDF | 4.14 MB) FOREWORD Dr. Richard Banda , WHO Representative The year 2022 was another intense year as the Covid 19 pandemic continued to impact on the lives, well-being of many people and disrupt delivery of social services in the country. With the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the successes made over the years are at risk of being eroded. This pandemic has spotlighted the gaps in the health systems and the core capacities for international health regulations that already existed. The pandemic also highlighted the importance of partnerships and whole of government approach in tackling with humanitarian situations. Indeed, it proved that it is more crucial than ever before for Government, health development partners, civil society organizations, communities, and the private sector to closely work together for the attainment of SDG targets. None of us can achieve this bold agenda alone, it is only through our ability to work together in a coherent manner which will determine how far we will go. In this context, Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced our commitment towards attainment of universal health coverage. This annual report gives an overview of WHO Lesotho Country office's undertakings and achievements in the context of an extraordinary health emergency. As we walk another mile this year, may we embrace all lessons learned in the previous year, learn from what did not work so well and take on new opportunities in championing health in th...

Lesotho (previously known as Basutoland) is a country in the Cultural Life Like any other country in the world, the nation has been influenced by both modern and traditional ways of life. Despite the challenges facing traditional authority, such as political developments, the system still exists whereby the topmost position is the king while a chief is at the village level. Presently, the King of Lesotho is Letsie III who has been in power since his coronation on October 31, 1997. At the village levels, the chief’s authority mostly revolves around the distribution of land although the 1979 Land Act is also used. This system of cultural life is responsible for the stark contradiction in the nation’s economic development. Most of the other African countries obtained their independence and went ahead to make massive leaps in their economies. However, the traditional system of Lesotho, which is largely inefficient, has seen to it that the country lags behind in development. The cultural system also explains why many Sotho want to establish themselves in rural areas despite increasing urbanization. Way of Life Life in Lesotho is a mixture of western and local Sotho culture. For example, in Maseru, which is the capital city, several shops and markets peddle local goods as well as modern hotels and structures with western designs. The city also has something known as urban villages, which are structures established for the benefit of tourists who wish to explore the way of life b...

Lesotho , officially Kingdom of Lesotho formerly Basutoland, Country, southern Africa, an enclave lying within the Republic of South Africa. Area: 11,720 sq mi (30,355 sq km). Population: (2023 est.) 2,098,000. Capital: Maseru. Almost all of the population are Sotho, a Bantu-speaking people. Languages: Sotho, English (both official), Zulu. Religions: Christianity (official; Roman Catholic, other Christians, Protestant); also traditional beliefs. Currency: loti. About two-thirds of the total area is mountainous; the highest point is Mount Ntlenyana (11,424 ft [3,482 m]). The Maloti Mountains in the central northwest are the source of two of South Africa’s largest rivers, the Tugela and the Related Article Summaries