Social Value in Action: Capricorn Group’s 2026 Social Value Report spotlights how purposeful partnerships are turning corporate social investment into education, wellbeing, sport and sustainable development across Namibia and Botswana. Public Accountability & Work Culture: A Gaborone UN-ECA workshop in performance contracts puts the spotlight on how public administration capacity shapes democratic service delivery. LGBTQ+ Rights in Court: Botswana’s High Court case on civil marriage recognition widens as LEGABIBO, religious groups and a University of Botswana human-rights scholar join the proceedings. Health & Mortality Trends: Statistics Botswana reports 14,037 deaths in 2024, with non-communicable diseases now driving most mortality. Youth Second Chances: Teens On Track is challenging the “bad result = bad future” idea with free tuition and practical skills training for teens across Botswana. Education & Innovation: BIUST student entrepreneurs pitch ventures aimed at fixing unreliable power, unsafe water and other everyday challenges. Conservation Through School Lessons: Wilderness and partners renew an environmental education programme at Tshwaragano Primary School, deepening support for Okavango Delta learning. Labour & Jobs: The Bank of Botswana warns unemployment remains high as job creation lags labour-force growth, with diversification and labour absorption key. Culture & Community Events: Walk for Giants and Beyond 40 Walk bring conservation and healthy ageing into public life through family-friendly participation. Regional Spotlight: Korea Eximbank discusses AI and digital cooperation with Botswana’s vice president at KOAFEC.