*SUNDAY STANDARD* *LEAD STORY/S* Botswana hits a rough patch CEDA Board turns down Minister's demand for P30 million Unemployment set to worsen as Trump's aid cut escalates *GENERAL* Trump throws spanner into Botswana's ailing health sector as Tebelopele shuts down Vegetable import ban was disaster in the making - economists Judicial officers jittery as burglar breaks into prosecutor's home BAC alliance with UN rally Botswana youths towards SDG push Closure of Morupule B proposed as ministries clash on energy policy Proposed P4 000 minimum wage a double edged sword Jamali stuck with Mmegi shares as buyers remain elusive Khama, China smoke peace pipe Africa first, Trump might just force it Accumulation of contradictions cost BDP state power *BUSINESS* De Beers slashes 2025 production target Pula drops against Rand in January, gains on major currencies De Beers' glitter fades as Anglo eyes the exit Boko's face joins the money market on P10 note Business confidence rises on hopes of economic turnaround Moseki's new gig: Deputy Governor and economic lifeguard Pension funds surpass target, maintaining firm growth Gaolathe's first test: Steering the economy through crisis Chobe Holdings secures prime safari leases Horticulture Farmers push for tailored financing to revive sector SACU-UK joint council strengthens trade framework *LIFESTYLE, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT* Obsession with expiration - ageing as a woman *SPORTS* Uncertainty surrounds Botswana Continental Tour Kids Marathon brings physical activity back into children's lives Kelebeng calls for collaboration to address challenges in the sports sector