Unity & Tradition: Mafwe Chief George Mamili VII used the Lusata Cultural Festival in Chinchimani to call for unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence across the Zambezi region, warning against divisive speech. Diamonds & Diversification: As Botswana marks 60 years of independence, a look at the De Beers partnership highlights how diamond wealth helped build schools, hospitals and public institutions—while also stressing the need to plan for a post-diamond future. Politics & Delivery: Former BNF president Otsweletse Moupo says the UDC must confront a “crisis of public expectation” and move beyond opposition-style politics as frustration grows over unfulfilled promises. Youth & Entrepreneurship: Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Awards brought young innovators together with educators, funders and mentors to turn ambition into viable businesses. San Heritage: Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub urged San communities to preserve languages and indigenous knowledge, linking cultural tourism and crafts to future opportunities. Education & Skills: Botswana’s National STEAM push puts teacher readiness and school infrastructure under the spotlight as coding, robotics and AI enter classrooms. Conservation & Community: CAPT students in Botswana learned how conservation works best when scientific research meets local knowledge, with community-led initiatives shaping outcomes. Wildlife Story: Two unrelated male cheetahs—one Botswana-born—are being observed forming a rare social bond in India’s Kuno National Park. Tourism Growth: KAZA launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative to support women, youth and community tourism businesses across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.