Mineworker TB & silicosis payouts: Tshiamiso Trust says it has paid about R2.53bn to 26,300 eligible claimants, with Lesotho leading successful claims (10,329 worth R970m), but many widows and former miners still report delays and missed payments as the trust moves into its final years. Oral health push in Lesotho: The Health Ministry will close an Oral Health Awareness campaign in Leribe under “A Healthy Mouth, Is A Happy Mind,” aiming to tackle tooth decay, gum disease and limited dental access, especially in rural areas. Maternal care staffing shift: Reports highlight male midwives in Lesotho, including long-serving practitioners travelling far to support pregnant women, as the country works to reduce deaths around childbirth. Digital health and training: Lesotho’s National Health Training College and partners held a Digital Innovators Summit focused on using digital tools and AI responsibly to improve healthcare access and outcomes. Trafficking prevention: IOM is intensifying trafficking-in-persons awareness in Berea, training and mobilising government and civil society to strengthen case identification, investigation and survivor support. Health system integrity: A Maseru court sentenced a man to an effective 10 years for posing as a Ministry of Health official and running a job scam that defrauded applicants. Community fundraising: A Kempton Park burn victim’s family faces a near R700,000 medical bill, with donors rallying to help cover treatment costs. Workplace safety reminder: A tragic safari incident in South Africa saw a filmmaker killed after a giraffe struck him, underscoring risks around wildlife filming.