University & Jobs: University of Botswana’s UniPod is under fresh scrutiny after UB Vice Chancellor David Norris argued that universities must deliver real empowerment and livelihood creation, not just prototypes. Sport & Governance: At the Business of Sport Summit in Gaborone, Botswana’s sport leaders were urged to move beyond volunteer-heavy administration to attract investment and build a real sport economy. Chieftaincy & Law: Kgafela Kgafela II is seeking R2.5 million from his people to fund a legal fight over the Bakgatla ba Kgafela chieftaincy in South Africa. Environment & Daily Life: Botswana plans to ban single-use plastics by 2027, even as the plastic levy still brings in about P1.5 million monthly. Climate & Children: UNICEF reports almost all children worldwide face climate hazards, with huge numbers exposed to drought and extreme heat, and many facing overlapping risks. Culture & Memory: Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising stress that South Africa remembers the protest but risks forgetting the Black Consciousness philosophy behind it. Health & Access: A Botswana family’s ordeal after severe burns highlights ongoing medicine shortages and gaps in emergency care. Sport Heritage: Bona Life returns as partner for Botswana’s 2026 Betway Clash of Legends, spotlighting football legends and community impact. Green Skills: Hwange youths are getting solar “train-the-trainer” support to prepare for green energy jobs. Tech & Learning: Southern Africa education leaders met in Lesotho to discuss AI’s impact on assessment and learning.