Botswana–Angola Diplomacy: President Duma Boko’s three-day official visit to Angola kicks off in Luanda, with talks with João Lourenço and a business forum aimed at new investment and trade links, including energy, mining, transport and diamonds. Regional Security & Environment: Botswana’s Moeti Caesar Mohwasa signals stronger defence and security cooperation with Angola, while separate reporting from Eswatini flags explosives found in Peak Timbers forest, with investigators linking the find to illegal mining. Water & Public Services: Statistics Botswana reports national water production fell 0.6% in Q1 2026, with Gaborone 1 and the North region supplying 54% of output. Economy & Currency Pressure: Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe warns that monetary policy can’t permanently shield the Pula as diamond downturns strain revenues and reserves; BMI forecasts household spending to drop by P1.3bn in 2026. Finance Sector Watch: Bank of Botswana stress tests say banking risks look manageable under moderate shocks, but commercial real estate vulnerabilities could surface in harsher scenarios. Justice & Legal Profession: Botswana’s High Court dismisses a bid by GUC/Leeds Beckett law graduates blocked from June bar exams, leaving questions about qualification scrutiny and admission rules. Human Rights Debate: Parliament Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse says Botswana must have an honest death-penalty conversation, citing public opposition and lack of deterrence. Sports & Governance: Keenese Katisenge-Tizhani lands an AU Sports Council women’s role, while CAF Champions League results include Gaborone United drawing Young Africans 1-1.