Wildlife Crime Watch: A South African lodge says it sheltered tigers after a film production allegedly tried to sell them into the illegal medicine trade, sparking outrage after a TikTok expose. Elephant Conflict & Climate: A new study warns that population growth, expanding farms and drier protected-area conditions could intensify human-elephant crop raiding across Southern Africa, including northern Botswana. Climate Risk for Botswana: Experts flag a looming “super” El Niño that could bring hotter, drier conditions, water stress, wildfire risk and wildlife impacts across Africa, with Botswana among the exposed. Conservation Media: Pan-African group Wild Africa launches a new TV series premiering 15 Aug, spotlighting Nigeria’s endangered-species efforts and conservation stories. Botswana Economy & Environment Link: The AfDB warns Botswana’s diamond-heavy model is weakening, urging diversification and better spending—an issue that can shape future environmental and land-use choices. Policy & Youth Protection: Opposition MPs push back on lowering Botswana’s gambling age from 21 to 18 amid warnings about illegal offshore betting draining money and exposing young people. Regional Infrastructure: Botswana and Namibia complete the feasibility study for the Trans-Kalahari Railway, a major freight corridor that could reshape land and transport pressures. Circular Economy Push: A Southern Africa circular innovation challenge offers R250,000 for waste-reducing, regenerative business ideas with prototypes ready for testing.