Botswana Railways Fallout: President Duma Boko says the former Botswana Railways board blocked a private-sector partnership that could have helped return the loss-making parastatal to profitability, after Parliament heard BR posted operating losses of P235 million (2021–2024). New Freight Deal: In the same BR recovery push, businessman Shadrack Baaitse says Life Compass Botswana has secured a 25-year concession to expand BR freight capacity, while settlement talks continue over a cancelled P25 million contract. Corruption Pressure: The opposition is demanding urgent action on corruption after Public Accounts Committee findings, as government also faces mounting land-allocation backlogs and limits on clearing the waiting list. Education Upgrade: BOTEPCO and UNICEF launched a nationwide teacher digital literacy drive, alongside professional standards and a code of ethics. Migration Costs: South Africa spent R292 million repatriating foreign nationals under Ramaphosa’s migration plan, and Home Affairs is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Trade & Markets: Botswana and Nigeria are building a SADC trade gateway, positioning Botswana as a production and distribution hub under AfCFTA. Drought Alert: El Niño has put Botswana on drought red alert. Societies Act Update: Botswana passed the Societies Act Amendment Bill to enable information-sharing with neighbouring countries. Culture & Youth: Limpopo Boy was removed from Botswana’s Creators Assembly 2026 lineup after a leaked-video controversy.