*THE BOTSWANA GAZETTE* *LEAD STORY/S* New CJ admits drop in public trust in the judiciary Law society condemns Boko's attack on the judiciary Diss under scrutiny over "Secretive" legal services deals UDC yet to hold NEC meeting after elections Cervical cancer claims 200 lives per year *GENERAL* Govt moves to strengthen DCEC independence Gaolathe assembles council of economic advisors Govt to set up taskforce to review cattle pricing Govt courts foreign investors for universal energy access Govt urged to ensure uninterrupted HIV Care Leaders of SADC, EAC to meet over DRC crisis Tlokweng land board launches plots allocation probe Rising protests a sign of democratic maturity - Analysts MOH addresses staffing shortages JCE results show improvement *BUSINESS* BotswanaPost's year of financial challenges and digital transformation Chobe Holdings maintains strong performance FNBB forecasts up to P132m in profit before tax Real estate loan growth slows amid economic shifts Stanbic Bank Wins Two Visa Bank Awards High-Income Status: The Grand Delusion Banking Sector Maintains Profitability *LIFESTYLE, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT* Botswana's bold vision for the creative economy Chef Melissa Ngoni on crafting a presidential feast Création Botswana ushers in new era for fashion entrepreneurs Lil-lets restores dignity for the girl child Meet Showmax's youngins star Amogelang Telekelo Samantha Mogwe signs off the airwaves TatsoConnekt's vision board & Bubbly brunch with Mother K WDP encore with sold-out jazz experience *SPORT* Sports leaders call for renewed vision Chess players start year strong Botswana's Judo stars eye glory in Tunisia Sports ministry seeks solutions to persistent challenges Rollers reach the summit as relegation battle intensifies