Botswana–SA sci-tech push: South Africa and Botswana used the SA-Botswana Bi-National Commission to agree on deeper science, technology and innovation cooperation, including regional digital sovereignty, joint research and a regional research and innovation fund. Botswana finance meets tech: Botswana’s BTC hosted a Finance and Banking Sector engagement on how connectivity and digital tools can improve secure, inclusive financial services. Botswana health strain: A report highlights medicine and supply shortages hitting patients hard, with families in Botswana struggling to afford treatment and caregivers seeking support like mobility aids. Botswana critical minerals update: Giyani Metals released positive results for its Botswana manganese project, while Eastport Critical Metals unveiled first assay results from Botswana uranium drilling. Botswana elder care pressure: With diamond-linked growth slowing, Botswana’s ageing population is set to strain social protection budgets, spotlighting gaps in long-term care funding. Regional livestock tech: South Africa gazetted a voluntary foot-and-mouth disease vaccination scheme, raising stakes for Zimbabwe’s southern livestock producers. Fuel procurement controversy (Namibia): Namibia directed fuel firms to source bulk petrol and diesel exclusively from Vitol for three months, triggering transparency and conflict-of-interest questions. AI adoption (Tunisia): Tunisia reached 13.5% generative AI use among working-age people, ranking 8th in Africa. AI training (Kenya): Kenya launched an online eTVET model to widen access for youth and persons with disability.