Heritage & Memory: Photojournalist Anjith Kally’s “Homecoming” exhibition spotlights Oliver Tambo walking among open coffins after the 9 December 1982 SADF raid into Maseru, urging Basotho to broaden what “heritage” means beyond comfort and slogans. Maternal Health & Safety: MPs say climate change is worsening access to maternal care in Mafeteng, where women cross flooded rivers and travel long distances—while road and clinic gaps also heighten gender-based violence risks. Public Health Watch: The Ministry of Health recovered 160 expired ARV bottles near Ha Thetsane’s Mabolou River, warning that improper disposal can lead to misuse and accidental ingestion. Football & Youth Culture: STANLIB Lesotho injects M250,000 into the Premier League Man of the Match programme, with an independent technical panel and M2,000 cash awards. Sports & Inclusion: Lesotho will compete in only eight codes at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games due to budget limits, with mainstream athletics restricted to visually impaired athletes. LGBTQI Recognition: Lesotho’s LGBTIQ+ community says the 2026 Population and Housing Census finally made them feel “part of the Basotho,” after gender identity and sexuality questions were included. Tourism & Tech: Lesotho launches a free 360-degree VR experience, “Kings of Lesotho – The Royal Succession Story,” bringing royal sites and landscapes to life for visitors from 23 September. Food & Community Hygiene: A food specialist urges safer handling at funerals and gatherings, warning that cross-contamination and poor storage can spread illness. Digital Transformation: Lesotho becomes the first African country to validate a Data Value Creation Blueprint, marking a milestone for its digital agenda. Science Spotlight: Young scientists from across the region, including Lesotho, head to the Eskom Expo ISF in late September to showcase research tackling real community problems.