AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForced Recruitment Watch: Botswana says an “alarming” rise in citizens being tricked into fighting for Russia has been reported, with the foreign ministry urging people to verify job offers and warning that recruits are forced into active combat. Diamond Deal: Anglo American has named the Global Diamond Consortium, led by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny, as preferred bidder for De Beers, while Botswana weighs whether to use its right of first refusal alone, with the bidder, or with a third party. APRA Leadership: The African Public Relations Association re-elected Arik Karani as president, Michele Mekeme as vice president and Omoniyi Ibietan as secretary general in Swakopmund, Namibia. Regional Trade: Botswana and Namibia reaffirmed plans to deepen trade links after a Walvis Bay port visit focused on the Botswana Dry Port and the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. Visa Updates: Taiwan listed only one African country for its 2026 eVisa, while Iran published its visa-free tourism list naming six African states. Sports & Culture: Botswana’s Gaborone Book Festival returns 20–22 August, and Botswana’s street dancer Alvan-Michael Okere won a ticket to the Red Bull world final in Switzerland.
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