Gender & Rights Watch: The expanded Southern Africa Gender and Development Index puts the region at 58%, with Lesotho among the few scoring above 60%, tracking progress across law, health, representation and GBV. Child Health & Nutrition: Lesotho is tackling a “double burden” of malnutrition, with officials warning young people face under-nutrition alongside rising childhood overweight and obesity. Disability Access: Rotary Club of Maloti and the Vodacom Lesotho Foundation donated wheelchairs, crutches, therapy chairs and hospital beds to over 200 beneficiaries and 10 health facilities, boosting mobility and care. Eye-Care Fundraising: The Basotho nation is being asked again to support ‘Makarabo Letsoela after a reactivated campaign for treatment costs above M300,000. Digital Health Link: Vodacom Lesotho and Starlink launched satellite broadband to improve connectivity in remote areas—key for schools and health facilities. Preparedness for El Niño: The Disaster Management Authority held a national forum to plan early action for forecast El Niño impacts on food, water, health and livelihoods. Justice & Health System Stress: The Khubetsoana drug case push to quash charges before trial is criticised as undermining fair trial rights. Regional Health Training: VP Mohadi backed investment in specialist medical training and retention to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths. HIV Progress Note: UNAIDS highlights that Lesotho is among countries reaching the 95-95-95 HIV targets, showing what partnerships with communities can achieve.