Kanye District Council launched Botswana's National Month of Prayer on September 4 under the theme "Let There Be Life," dedicated to prayer, reflection, and unity. Mohumagadi Mmasetsibi Gaseitsiwe highlighted the nation's progress against HIV, noting that Botswana exceeded UNAIDS targets and became the first African country to achieve the 95-95-95 goals, with new infections falling 71 per cent since 2005.