Cyber Safety in Villages: Rural communities are holding workshops under the Village Digital Safety Botswana Initiative, sharing real stories of mobile money scams, impersonation calls, fake competitions, and identity theft—plus practical tips like avoiding password reuse and not sharing personal details over the phone. Public Health Data Shock: Botswana’s Births and Deaths Registration System shows nearly 41,000 deaths over five years, with shifting death tolls and changing average ages at death raising fresh questions about health pressures and what’s driving mortality. Nursing Fees Under Fire: Nurses, midwives and supporters have petitioned Cabinet to reject proposed Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana fee increases, warning higher costs could push professionals out of practice. Gambling Age Debate: Opposition MPs are resisting plans to lower the legal gambling age from 21 to 18, as the Gambling Authority warns illegal betting drains about P850 million yearly and targets young people. Youth Innovation Seat Secured: Botswana’s National Research and Innovation Council Bill passed, reserving two permanent youth seats (under 35) to strengthen research and innovation leadership. Culture & Creative Spotlight: Botswana artist Kelebogile Marope won the 2026 FNB Art Prize, praised for expanding contemporary African sculpture; and Mountain Community Theater is set to stage eight short plays for its New Works Weekend. Hippo Encounter Goes Viral: Northern Botswana footage shows a hippo charging a speedboat, a reminder of how quickly wildlife encounters can turn dangerous.