Botswana AI & piracy warning: Botswana’s broadcasting officials say unregulated AI and piracy could erode the creative sector, urging stronger intellectual property protections to safeguard local film, music and storytelling. Mining tech in Botswana: JCHX has ordered a 45-unit underground equipment fleet from Sandvik for MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine, with deliveries starting Aug 2026 and running to 2030, including automation and remote monitoring tools. Battery materials push: Giyani Metals’ K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana has released a definitive feasibility study showing strong economics for producing high-purity manganese products, alongside plans to cut costs and lower carbon inputs. Regional tech services expansion: Smart Hands Africa is adding Supermicro to its portfolio as an authorised services partner, offering installation, break-fix support and maintenance across multiple African markets including Botswana. Science education in the region: Merck and the University of Zambia are running the Curiosity Cube mobile lab in Zambia, using hands-on synthetic biology activities to spark STEM interest. Wildlife conservation leadership: Tanzania’s wildlife biomass leadership is linked to its 2024/2025 national wildlife census and conservation planning, funded fully from domestic sources. World Cup health concern: US public health officials warn that major cuts and reduced global health capacity could raise infectious disease risks as teams and fans travel to World Cup host cities.