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.