AI Quality Assurance: African universities are being urged to build systems that support AI use without turning quality checks into “policing,” with guidance on assessment, integrity and responsible use discussed at a regional symposium. Digital Fraud Watch (Botswana): TransUnion reports suspected digital fraud in Botswana at just 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025—lowest in Africa—while warning fraudsters are shifting to higher-trust scams, especially during account creation. AI Browser Rollout: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Botswana and other African markets, aiming to make AI help users find and understand information more easily. Energy Regulation Spotlight (Botswana): Botswana’s BERA CEO Dr Never Tshabang discusses steering energy pricing, licensing and compliance amid Middle East-driven oil market shocks and the push for energy transition. De Beers Stake Talks (Botswana): Botswana is exploring partners in the UAE and Oman to help fund a bigger stake in De Beers as diamond prices soften and synthetic competition rises. Mining Tech (Botswana): North Arrow reports gold drilling results at its Kraaipan project in Botswana, including 9m at 1.23 g/t and 7m at 1.99 g/t at target A. Health Research (Botswana): CHOP researchers report a youth-led mental health model (“Safe Haven”) showing promise for Botswana teens and young adults, including underserved groups. Regional Data Sovereignty: UN-linked discussions highlight “sovereign data” as key to Africa’s digital independence and economic security. Finance Systems Upgrade (Namibia/SADC): Alexforbes begins consolidating fund administration platforms across Namibia, South Africa and Botswana into a single system to cut costs and improve service.