Agribusiness Push: Botswana targets lifting agriculture’s GDP share from 2% to 6%, with horticulture projects in Kweneng jumping to 430 (from 253) and output rising as import restrictions bite. Food Security Watch: SADC braces for a dry, hot rainy season, with El Niño-linked below-normal rainfall forecast for Botswana and neighbours, raising grain and water risks. Mining Health Payouts: Tshiamiso Trust reports a 64% surge in silicosis/TB claims lodgements to 13,337, paying R2.53bn to 26,300 ex-miners, though some beneficiaries still complain of delays. Property & Rates: Palapye landowners are urged to review the draft valuation roll now (Aug 7–Sep 4) via Palapye.thevalua.com to avoid missing corrections before the final roll. Consumer & SME Boost: Botswana Consumer Fair opens its 19th edition with a wider focus on trade, entrepreneurship and local innovation, drawing 550+ exhibitors regionally. Investment & Diversification: Tanzanian billionaire Mo Dewji meets Botswana leaders on the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, weighing renewable energy and financial services. FMD Response: Botswana supplies 100,000 FMD vaccine doses to Lesotho as authorities prioritise outbreaks. Tourism Industry Voice: HATAB outlines ongoing advocacy to cut regulatory barriers and support tourism operations. Cyber Risk: Hungry Lion faces a dark-web threat listing tied to ransomware activity, highlighting POS system exposure. Mining Exploration: One Bullion starts a 2026 diamond drilling programme at its Vumba Gold Project, targeting priority structural corridors.