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Digital Fraud Watch (Botswana): TransUnion reports suspected digital fraud in Botswana at just 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025, the lowest across Africa in its H1 2026 update—though fraudsters are shifting to higher-trust scams, with the biggest risk during account creation (2.6%). Cybersecurity & Enforcement: Botswana’s government says it can’t fully unmask fake Facebook accounts, citing limits in tracing anonymous activity and delays in fully operationalising the Cybersecurity Act, 2025. AI for Everyday Browsing: Google expands “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Botswana included in a wider rollout across 55 African locales. Botswana Research & Health: CHOP researchers report a youth-led mental health intervention model (“Safe Haven”) shows promise for adolescents and young adults in Botswana, including underserved groups living with HIV. Energy Sector Leadership: A profile of Dr Never Tshabang at Botswana’s BERA highlights how he’s steering energy regulation amid global market shocks and the transition to cleaner power. Mining Tech & Data: Seequent discusses turning old mining data into new subsurface insights, pointing to growing demand for modern modelling tools across West Africa. De Beers Stake Talks (Botswana): Botswana explores partners in the UAE and Oman to acquire more of De Beers as diamond demand shifts and synthetic stones rise. Wildlife Monitoring (Botswana): University of Washington researchers return to northern Botswana to study how climate change is reshaping predator behaviour and human-wildlife contact.

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Botswana looks to UAE, Oman to help acquire remaining De Beers stake

Botswana looks to UAE, Oman to help acquire remaining De Beers stake

CHOP researchers report promising mental health intervention for adolescents in Botswana

CHOP researchers report promising mental health intervention for adolescents in Botswana

In the Field: UW researchers are tracking how lions and African wild dogs in Botswana are responding to climate change

In the Field: UW researchers are tracking how lions and African wild dogs in Botswana are responding to climate change

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Bridging The Execution Gap: How collaborative action can transform Botswana’s economic future


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