Lesotho, April 16 -- Sports betting has become one of the fastest-growing industries in Lesotho, drawing in women and youth who see it as both a source of entertainment and a potential means of survival.

At the Maseru betting kiosks, football culture dominates, with many participants believing that a single win can change their fortunes. One worker in the sector, who asked to be identified only as Mpho, estimated that women make up just two percent of betting participants. He explained that football plays a major role in income generation, as some people win money and improve their lives by buying cars or building houses. "If an individual won M500.00 he or she becomes ambitious and wants to make more money," he said. "People should sto...