*BOTSWANA GUARDIAN* *LEAD STORY/S* Gumare – Sepopa road stalls DCEC probes Air Botswana Botswana youth unemployment a ticking time bomb *GENERAL* BDC increases disbursement GFRS identifies AI risks Abdoola steps down Forrester resigns at Mount Burgess Inflation decreases in April ETF's performance doubles Peo Finance MD hails Bank Gaborone services Botswana optimistic of EU – AU partnership Loophole leads to potholes Botswana’s Human Development Index conceals deep inequalities Masisi to mediate in DRC PAC exposes disparities in public service allowances Mascom launches MyZaka Flexi to bridge Botswana’s digital divide Botswana marks International Nakba Day amid new revelations on Palestinian displacement Gov’t urged to reform TVET BTC extends digital hands New initiative brings hope to special needs learners ANC, BNF strengthen relations Mine workers union slams Adv . Boko Joseph calls for land and education reforms Legase raises his hand for BNFYL presidency Kedise hopeful of leading BNFYL Stakeholders consider feminist path to trade justice amid US tariff shock Digwa lambasts Police Commissioner’s absence at PAC Corruption perpetuates gender inequalities - Dr Williams WWII Memorial exhibition honours Soviet sacrifices Paratus Botswana establishes Wholesale Division *BUSINESS* World Bank identifies business exit barriers BDC appetite for growth surges BSE reports rise in corporate bonds listing, as shortages of liquidity persist RDC Properties realigns with new diversification drive Botala Energy extends government offer Four women in fintech to watch Fintech locates its gaps BIHL charts progress in innovation, inclusion ICT strategy bridges existing gaps in gender inequality Regional Forum calls for fast-tracking of AfCFTA ECA makes technical presentations on financial inclusion *LIFESTYLE, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT* Revolution in worship Munchies Market delivers culinary experience Queer club displays at RMB latitudes 2025 Bartender marks International Tea Day Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day Kwa Isong cultural festival on its 6th edition Pajero Sport flaunts tech upgrades *SPORTS* BFA mobilises supporters for (W)Afcon Raguin clinches ITF J100 title in Algeria Sunday cycling with Mokolodi Scorpion Challenge Davis Cup Africa returns to Botswana Security Systems survival uncertain Women football championships nears conclusion All Kasi demands reversal of termination Galaxy faces criminal misconduct Ghetto Classic scoops bronze status