Botswana’s 60th Independence celebrations: Gaborone and communities across the country marked Diamond Jubilee with parades, traditional dance, crafts, and the deep cultural role of cattle—plus the big “meat-sharing” moment that turned the anniversary into a distinctly Botswana-style gathering. Independence backlash over elephants: Animal rights groups criticised Botswana for authorising the killing of 23 elephants for Independence feasting, warning it could weaken conservation and raise poaching fears, with added concerns raised about meat safety amid foot-and-mouth disease. Entrepreneurship education push: A Botswana Gazette piece argues entrepreneurship should start earlier, using the Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge’s free classroom-friendly simulation to build real decision-making skills before learners risk money. Regional cultural exchange with trade links: Bombo Investments partnered with the Africa Monologue Challenge, bringing 12 cultural ambassadors (including Botswana) to Accra to connect cultural exchange with intra-African trade and tourism. Music on the move: Drakensberg Boys Choir announced a Southern African tour with performances planned across Gaborone and other cities, blending Western classical, contemporary, and indigenous South African music under “Hope, Heritage, Harmony.” Heritage and community development: Masubia Traditional Authority urged faster development in Muyako, citing stalled projects, lack of electricity, and calls for a border post and better services.