Polio Prevention Drive: Botswana health authorities kick off a four-day, house-to-house polio vaccination campaign (June 8–11) to protect children and keep the country polio-free, urging parents and guardians to cooperate. Youth Mental Health: Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia report promise for a youth-led mental health support model in Botswana, using trained youth facilitators to reach underserved adolescents, including those living with HIV. Education & Jobs: The Higher Education Ministry flags graduate unemployment, pointing to a skills mismatch between what tertiary institutions produce and what industry needs. School Sports Alarm: The Botswana National Olympic Committee warns that the lack of organized school sports is a “national crisis,” risking an entire generation of athletes and calling for urgent revival. Cultural Tourism Spotlight: Cresta Riley’s reinforces its role in Botswana’s heritage tourism through the Ngamiland Cultural Festival, highlighting local talent, traditions, music, dance, and community participation. GBV Numbers: Botswana records 7,517 gender-based violence cases in the first quarter of 2026, with rape and defilement figures still alarmingly high, as reported to parliament. TVET Partnerships: Government explores how private education and training providers can help drive the TVET revolution, addressing capacity limits in public colleges and brigades. Indigenous Knowledge & Youth: SASDO shares youth empowerment work with workshops on traditional knowledge, leadership, and modern skills, alongside artisan training and cultural preservation.