Health Campaign: Lesotho’s Health Minister ’Mamokete Ntšekhe will close the Oral Health Awareness drive in Leribe under the theme “A Healthy Mouth, Is A Happy Mind,” as officials warn tooth decay and gum disease remain major rural challenges. Maternal Care: A growing number of male midwives are entering Lesotho’s clinics to help cut high childbirth-related deaths, challenging the idea that midwifery is only women’s work. Food Security: The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) opens registration for grain under the Local Purchase Programme from today until 4 September, with purchases planned for 9–18 September, but registration won’t guarantee buying. Justice: The High Court in Maseru denied bail to Foliki Makhutle, charged with the murder of Lesotho Nurses Association secretary-general Morephe Santi. Infrastructure & Courts: South African firm Esor is suing over unpaid work on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel (LHWP Phase 2), claiming over M165-million, while the joint venture disputes any valid agreement. Local Economy & Labour: Workers at Precious Garments in Maseru staged a strike over reduced hours, unpaid wages and claims production is being diverted to cheaper factories. Regional Weather Watch: South Africa’s SAWS has issued Yellow Level 4 warnings for a cut-off low bringing disruptive rain and damaging winds, with possible snowfall in high areas that could affect Lesotho. Transport Safety (Regional Impact): South Africa’s National Consumer Commission issued a recall for 2,275 Ford Ranger Double Cabs (exported to Lesotho too) over a side-airbag and B-pillar trim defect that could increase injury risk.