Cybersecurity & Digital Rights: Botswana’s government admits it can’t unmask fake Facebook accounts, citing limits in tracing anonymous users and delays in fully operationalising the Cybersecurity Act, 2025—leaving citizens exposed while investigators wait for stronger enforcement. Wildlife Science: University of Washington researchers return to northern Botswana to study how climate change shifts the behaviour of lions and African wild dogs, using tracking collars as “Fitbits” for wildlife and focusing on heatwaves and drought impacts. Digital Economy: A new look at Botswana’s digital transformation warns that many firms confuse social media with real systems change, pointing to manual back-end processes and growing regulatory risk under the Data Protection Act. Banking Outlook: BMI flags mounting pressure on Botswana’s banking sector from weak macro growth, tighter monetary policy, and diamond-sector uncertainty, even as capital buffers keep the industry broadly stable. Mining Tech & Equipment: Sandvik lands a major underground mining equipment order for the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana, including remote monitoring and automation—supporting expansion in the Kalahari Copper Belt. Conservation Policy: KAZA states meet in Victoria Falls to push a united stance on wildlife conservation and elephant trade, with EU funding earmarked for conservation planning and livelihoods. Gold Exploration: North Arrow reports new reverse-circulation drilling results at the Kraaipan Gold Project, confirming gold mineralisation along a broad strike corridor under shallow Kalahari sand. AI & Piracy Warning: Botswana cautions that unregulated AI and piracy could threaten the creative sector and cultural identity.