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Africa mourns passing of Namibia’s Hage Geingob
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Africa mourns passing of Namibia’s Hage Geingob

WINDHOEK, Tributes flooded in from African countries after former Namibian President Hage Geingob passed away earlier Sunday. In his message of condolences, Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi described Geingob as a true friend of Botswana. “We deeply value his support in building an extraordinary partnership our two countries and people enjoy today. We honor his legacy,…

Challenges Faced by Lesotho Social Workers
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Challenges Faced by Lesotho Social Workers

Social Work in Lesotho emerged in response to unjust socio-economic and political conditions, tackling issues like poverty, discrimination, unemployment, and violence. The development of social work training programs was prompted by significant disparities between rich and poor, rural, and urban populations, exacerbated by economic growth. The field began in 1976 with the establishment of the…