*THE BOTSWANA GUARDIAN* *LEAD STORY/S* BPS’s forensic failures exposed Okavango villages call for closure of secondary schools New diamond sales agreement shrouded in secrecy *GENERAL* More of Botswana exports go to Asia Pick n Pay wants to acquire NTS Holdings Zimbabwe could clear arrears with bold reforms, World Bank says Absa appoints new director Botswana at the forefront of change Dow tears Gaolathe’s budget speech apart BPS’s forensic failures exposed New diamond sales agreement shrouded in secrecy Boko reaffirms commitment to forensic audit Ten Okavango East villages call for closure of area secondary schools BIUST calls for establishment of a national space agency SADC warns of more rain, as Botswana grapples with floods Khato Civils donates over P1 million to disaster fund Khan slams Govt. for failing to address Molepolole water crisis Keorapetse - A Parliamentary facilitator of repute AAF, CACB joins forces to help flood victims Dr Oarabile Tshenyego , the brains behind City Physiotherapy Decentralisation Draft Policy needs meritocracy Youth Innovation Districts: A Catalyst for Research Commercialisation and Economic Growth Macron warns Ukraine- peace can’t mean ‘surrender’ Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health Zambia, SA to chair key SADC PF committee *BUSINESS* Lucara optimistic about diamond market Robust investments needed in power generation – SADC Europe stands with Ukraine Diamond market challenging in short term PAP at loggerheads over office tenure Selective Humanitarianism: The Politics of War Aid Trump’s provocative interference in SA’s affairs contrary to core G20 norms Conservation remains Botswana’s cornerstone of improved livelihood FaR Property grows footprint Debswana major projects on course after signing of new agreement Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward AfDB, Standard seal deal for SMMEs BDC donates P300 000.00 to private sector disaster response fund ‘Energy transition must prioritise women, youth’ Climate change exposes SADC energy vulnerabilities Shell lifts forecast for global LNG demand *LIFESTYLE, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT* Lone Motsomi does it again Phodiso publishes Crossing Roads Double calling Thapong hostes poetry battle Pilates for weak muscles *SPORTS* Judokas put up a fight Epic Off- season for Letsile Rennie, Kenaope drill for professional bouts Survival of the fittest Professional boxing hits a snag The Mares bows out Golden boot rush Mapantsula, Mapalastina revive rivalry BFL withdraws Mascom Lawsuit