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Effect of planting date of maize on damage and yield loss caused by the stalk borer, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: A.A. Ebenebe --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Republic of South Africa J. van den Berg --- , Republic of South Africa T.C. van der Linde --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Republic of South AfricaThe effect of the time of planting of maize on the incidence of infestation and yield loss caused by Busseola fusca (Fuller) was studied using five successive plantings (early November to early January) during the 1995/96 and 1996/97 growing seasons... -
Response of local maize varieties and commercial hybrids to natural infestation by Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: A.A. Ebenebe --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Republic of South Africa J. van den Berg --- , Republic of South Africa T.C. van der Linde --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Republic of South AfricaThe response of farmers' varieties and maize hybrids commonly grown in Lesotho was evaluated in field trials under natural infestations of Busseola fusca (Fuller). Plant response of varieties and hybrids was evaluated in relation to a susceptible and resistant maize... -
PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS ON THE FISH POPULATIONS OF THE RECENTLY-IMPOUNDED KATSE RESERVOIR, LESOTHO
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences • Authors: D. Tweddle --- , South Africa M. T.T. Davies --- , , South AfricaKatse is a new 35 km long impoundment on the Malibamatso River, a highland tributary of the Orange River in Lesotho. Two fishing surveys in 1996 yielded Barbus aeneus, Labeo capensis, Oncorhynchus mykiss and the occasional Austroglanis sclateri. Length frequency... -
Addressing the HIV/AIDS—food insecurity syndemic in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: DavidA Himmelgreen --- Department of Anthropology, United States Nancy Romero-Daza --- Department of Anthropology, United States David Turkon --- Department of Anthropology, United States Sharon Watson --- Department of Anthropology, United States Ipolto Okello-Uma --- Department of Animal Science, Lesotho Daniel Sellen --- Departments of Anthropology and Public Health Sciences, CanadaRecently a few vocal health experts have suggested that some of the billions of dollars currently used to prevent and treat HIV and AIDS be reallocated to address more basic problems such as malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria, and enteric and diarrheal... -
Changes in algal composition and environmental variables in the high-altitude Mohale Dam — an important water supply reservoir to South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Sanet Janse van Vuuren Nicolene van der Walt Annelie SwanepoelWhereas limited knowledge exists on the ecology and algae present in Lesotho's high-altitude Katse Dam, nothing is published about these aspects in the linked Mohale Dam, completed in 2003. This study investigated the changes in algal composition and associated environmental... -
Development and characterisation of a modified multi-purpose pine oil detergent for a small-scale manufacturer in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Mosotho George --- Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Lesotho Ts'ukulu Motsamai --- Chemistry and Chemical Technology, LesothoThe interest in small-scale manufacturing of simple products seems to be growing in Lesotho. However, this could have undesirable effects without insights into the chemical processes involved in such presumed simple processes. This manuscript reports the partnership between the National... -
The rise and fall of Liqhobong Diamond Mine Cooperative in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Esther Makhetha --- Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, South AfricaDiamond mining in the rural highlands of Lesotho has taken different forms over the past century: unregulated diamond digging by locals and “migrant” diggers in the early 1950s; regulated diamond mining by a state-sponsored diamond cooperative from 1978 onwards; and... -
Anthropometric profile and complications in patients with diabetes mellitus seen at Maluti Adventist Hospital, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MT Makwero --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa WF Mollentze --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa WJ Steinberg --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Patients attending outpatient departments for follow-up of diabetes mellitus (DM) may seem content about the control of their disease. However, complications resulting from DM may present before diagnosis and treatment initiation or continue to develop while on treatment. -
Nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance among patients with type 2 diabetes attending public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Louise van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mohlakotsana Mokhehle --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaObjectives: To evaluate the nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance of outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending two public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho. -
Utilising counselling services by law enforcement: An exploratory case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Maximus Monaheng Sefotho --- , South Africa Cecilia Tlaleng Seema --- , BotswanaThis study explored police officers’ dispositions to utilise counselling services. Informants were 20 offers of the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (females = 42.5 %; constables = 57.5 %, age range 21 to 50+). The officers completed the Workplace Counselling Service... -
Critical Literary Arts in Action: The Decolonial Project of Ba re e ne re within and beyond Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies • Authors: Lineo Segoete --- , Lesotho Zachary Rosen --- , LesothoIn this article we explore the historical construction of literary infrastructure established in Lesotho. Building on an analysis of Sesotho language orthography by Dr Litšepiso Matlosa, we recall the colonial genesis of written Sesotho by Swiss and French missionaries. As... -
Confidentiality or continuity? Family caregivers' experiences with care for HIV/AIDS patients in home-based care in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mokhantšo Makoae --- Child, Youth, Family and Social Development Programme, Human Sciences Research Council, Ken Jubber --- Department of Sociology, University of Cape Town,In the context of poor access to antiretroviral therapies in sub-Saharan Africa, the minimum treatment package intended to treat opportunistic infections common with HIV infection is inadequate but appealing, since it presumes universal coverage of medical care for patients living... -
Ambiguous diagnosis, futile treatments and temporary recovery: Meanings of medical treatment among HIV/AIDS family caregivers providing care without ARVs
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mokhantšo Makoae --- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC),The capacity of countries with high HIV and AIDS prevalence to provide antiretroviral treatment and care for all people who need support remains a public health challenge. In Lesotho, there are improvements in this area but the high proportion of... -
Responses to the global HIV and AIDS pandemic: a study of the role of faith-based organisations in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Dejo Olowu --- , , NigeriaThis article attempts to establish the key contribution by people of faith to the global HIV pandemic response, using Lesotho as a case study. Particular focus is paid to the work of selected religious organisations in Lesotho in this context,... -
Difficulties facing healthcare workers in the era of AIDS treatment in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Masebeo Veronica Koto --- , South Africa Pranitha Maharaj --- , South AfricaSub-Saharan Africa is most affected by the AIDS pandemic and Lesotho is no exception. In many countries, healthcare workers are at the forefront of the fight against AIDS. This study explores the difficulties facing healthcare workers in Lesotho using a... -
Perceived impact of climate variability and change on livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Christopher Dick-Sagoe --- University of Botswana, Botswana Kwame Nkrumah Hope --- Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Peter Asare-Nuamah --- University of Environment and Sustainable Development, GhanaLesotho is a poor country that heavily depends on rain-fed agriculture for socioeconomic growth and development. However, climate change threatens the agriculture sector, which has implications on the ability of the country to harness its development, especially among smallholder farmers,... -
Experiences and challenges of nurses in initiating antiretroviral drugs among adolescents living with HIV and AIDS in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Palesa Grace Likoti --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Nelisiwe Khuzwayo --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaBackground: Lesotho has the second-highest HIV and AIDS prevalence globally and is the country’s second leading cause of death. Despite increasing ART coverage, adolescents remain left behind and face high mortality because of delayed ART initiation. This study aimed to...
