Climate Risk for Botswana: Botswana’s Meteorological Services says El Niño is likely to dominate the 2026/27 summer rains, with a greater than 90% chance of below-normal rainfall, longer dry spells and hotter conditions—prompting calls to prepare for impacts on farming, water, livestock, rangelands, health and wildland fires. Wildlife Health Watch: Reports of a mystery illness in southern Kenya killed 15 elephants, with some showing paralysis before death; labs are running further tests after mixed toxin results. Elephant Welfare Research: A new study suggests elephants returned to the wild can regain many wild-like behaviours, though stress signals point to a need for more follow-up on how well they truly adapt. Regional Water Science: A Zambezi River research push launched in Ethiopia aims to protect ecosystems and livelihoods across multiple countries through stronger science, cooperation and cultural preservation. Sports Integrity & Governance: Botswana says it’s strengthening sports integrity, including anti-doping legislation and plans for a National Anti-Doping Organization, while also using sport to support economic growth. Botswana Community via Sport: Debswana Jwaneng Mine’s GM Soccer Fiesta is back (July 31–Aug 2), with proceeds funding health and education projects in Tlhankane and surrounding areas. Digital Resilience: Botswana’s cyber-security push is being framed as part of cloud and AI adoption, warning that digital growth expands the attack surface and resilience must be built in. Mining & Environment Lens: A Zambezi-focused study and broader mining expo coverage underline how resource development and water protection are increasingly linked across the region.