Labour-Politics Rift: The Manual Workers Union says it will not be “muzzled”, positioning itself as a national watchdog amid rising friction with government and former allies. UDC/UDC Labour Influence: A deeper power struggle is emerging inside Botswana’s labour movement and the ruling UDC orbit, with Motshwarakgole’s union clout contrasted against Boko’s party-and-presidency reach. Legal Fight Over Law Training: Gaborone Universal College of Law graduates refuse to accept a High Court dismissal, escalating a dispute over regulatory power and admission to the Bar. Housing Market Shift: Bank of Botswana-linked reporting shows homebuyers are getting older, with the median buyer now at 46 as tighter lending reshapes demand. Public Media Accountability: A new argument warns Botswana needs public journalism that challenges power, not state media that merely swaps political masters. Football—CAF Champions League: Yanga coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits missed chances as Yanga beat Gaborone United 2-1 to advance. Botswana Social Cohesion: An Afrobarometer report flags weak trust and concerns about equality before the law, including perceptions that judges prioritise powerful figures. Jobs Pressure: A Botswana graduate describes giving up on government work after years, turning to roadside food sales as formal jobs lag. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: Botswana is urged to invest in irrigation and learn from best practices to protect yields as El Niño risks intensify. Sports—Athletics Spotlight: Letsile Tebogo’s Botswana finish and the wider World Athletics Ultimate Championship results keep Botswana’s sprint profile in the headlines.