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CHILDREN HAVE S*X AS EARLY AS 13 YEARS-Behaviour driving Botswana’s youth HIV rise

Botswana, a nation once heralded as a beacon of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, now faces a troubling new reality. Recent testimony before the Public Accounts Committee revealed that children as young as 13 in Botswana are beginning to engage in sexual activities, with many more starting by age 15. This early initiation into sexual behavior sets the stage for a public health crisis that threatens to reverse years of hard-won gains. In 2025 alone, the country recorded 1,077 new HIV infections among young people aged 15 to 24, with an alarming 839 of those infections occurring in females, according to the UNAIDS 2025 Epidemic Estimates Report.
This stark data reflects more than just numbers; it reveals underlying social and economic dynamics that disproportionately affect young women in Botswana.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 68
𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬!!!!!!
𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊S 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃!!!
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VI**RA: FROM SPARKING ROMANCE TO SLOWING CANCER SPREAD

A drug best known for sparking romance may soon find a new role on the battlefield against cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Vi**ra, famous for treating erectile dysfunction, has emerged from the shadows of its primary use to reveal a surprising potential: slowing the spread of cancer. Recent research from leading scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science and collaborators has uncovered how this little blue pill might interfere with a cancer cell’s ability to hijack cholesterol, a crucial resource tumors exploit to grow and metastasize. The findings, published in the Cancer Research Journal, have sent ripples through the medical community, hinting at a powerful new weapon in the war against cancer.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 68
𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬!!!!!!
𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊S 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃!!!
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We’re going LIVE on UB Radio!🎙️
‎Tune in *Thursday, 7th August 2026 at 08:30am* as we talk all things *7th Annual Botswana Youth Awards & Festival 2026* — celebrating young Batswana doing big things.
‎Don’t miss it. Set your alarms and let’s make noise for our youth!
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Winners of the Botswana Stock Exchange–Stanbic Bank Senior Secondary Schools Finance and Investment Competition have been announced, with Lobatse Senior Secondary School emerging as the overall champion.

The final rankings were as follows:
1st Position: Lobatse Senior Secondary School
2nd Position: Al-Nur School
3rd Position: Gantsi Senior Secondary School
4th Position: Swaneng Hill School

𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗔 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

Maitisong is gearing up for an exciting weekend of culture and performance with Maitisong in Concert, taking place from August 21st to the 23rd. Serving as a special build-up to the institution's 40th anniversary in 2027, marking four decades since its establishment as Botswana's first working theatre in 1987, this intimate gathering celebrates a rich legacy of community storytelling and artistic expression.

The packed three-day program features five distinct shows spanning music, dance, and drama. Opening night brings a vibrant fusion event titled For the Culture, which pairs hip-hop artists like Zeus and Shea with traditional dance groups and a live band from the Jazz Tribute Project.

Throughout the weekend, audiences can experience community drama with Baota's Victoria's Boys, student-focused matinee performances of interactive playback theatre by Arts4Life Global Health, including Holding Stories and Tell Me a Story, and a closing performance of Between These Walls by Ayanda.

Alongside the festival, Maitisong is undergoing significant infrastructural investments, including venue renovations and new seating, with further lighting and sound upgrades planned ahead of the 2027 milestone.

These updates form part of a renewed strategic commitment to reinvigorate the space, support both local and international talent, and reconnect deeply with the surrounding community and youth through upcoming initiatives like the Maitisong Unplugged and Unfiltered pilot program.

𝗪𝗨𝗖 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦

The Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) says it is prepared to sustain reliable water supplies across the country despite forecasts of El Niño conditions expected to bring hotter, drier weather to southern Africa.

Chief Executive Officer Gaselemogwe Senai said the utility has put measures in place to ensure uninterrupted water delivery, even as the anticipated climate pattern heightens the risk of drought and intensifies pressure on already stretched water resources. He assured consumers that WUC has strengthened its preparedness to manage the expected challenges.

Meanwhile, Senai revealed that the corporation is grappling with a backlog of more than 6,000 outstanding water connection applications. He attributed most of the delays to growing demand from multi-residential housing developments and the continued allocation of new residential plots, underscoring the mounting pressure on the country's water infrastructure.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 68
𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬!!!!!!

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊S 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃!!!
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Milk Valley's imported Brazilian dairy cattle have produced their first calf, marking an early milestone for the herd acquired by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)-owned milk producer. The cattle, which arrived in Botswana in July, are expected to strengthen domestic milk production and support the country's drive towards greater dairy self-sufficiency.