Waste & Textiles: Waste2Wear has signed an exclusive partnership with Kwality Holdings to supply recycled bags, uniforms and packaging across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, with blockchain-verified production as the selling point. Public Procurement & Water: Botswana’s DCEC has suspended the P1.5bn Ncojane Water Supply tender while it investigates alleged abuse of office, fraud and forgery, with Tawana JV challenging the probe’s secrecy. State-Owned Beef: Ngamiland farmers say Botswana Meat Commission payments are still delayed two months after cattle deliveries, threatening loan repayments and prompting talk of a petition over transparency. Energy Regulation: Botswana’s BERA has appointed a new board to strengthen licensing, tariff-setting, compliance enforcement and consumer protection as the power sector shifts toward more private participation. Mining Pipeline: Government says it will push harder on exploration beyond diamonds, targeting higher non-diamond exploration spend to build the next generation of projects. Agriculture & Food Security: A Botswana food processor tour highlights a wheat and maize production shortfall that keeps local supply below demand, reinforcing import dependence. Cross-Border Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus have activated a new cross-border fibre corridor linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia and South Africa to boost business connectivity. Mining Market Signals: De Beers has cut official diamond prices sharply as weak demand and synthetic competition pressure the market.