By, April 30 -- Thandiwe Kubere
Statistics reveal that women constitute a majority of the population across African nations. Despite this, they are frequently excluded from pivotal conversations that shape national development and economic strategies.
This disparity extends to the mining industry, a sector with significant potential to spur economic growth and alleviate poverty. Yet, women's involvement remains markedly low.
In response to this imbalance, the Lesotho Women in Mining Association (LEWIMA) was founded to transform the landscape and promote the inclusion of women in this vital sector.
Aligned with the objectives of the SADC Women in Mining Association, LEWIMA emerges under the leadership of Mamphuto Jessie - a trailblazer w...