AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRussia Recruitment: Government says 27 Batswana men have been reported missing since June 2025 and are believed to have travelled to Russia to fight in the Ukraine war, with some reportedly injured or captured. Investment: Botswana’s access to Dangote Refinery’s IPO through BSE depositary receipts closes at midnight; each receipt costs P5.85, with a 100-receipt minimum. Water Crisis: Zutshwa residents say salty groundwater and unreliable supply leave the village dependent on water trucked 56 kilometres from Ngwatle, with some households going days without water. Governance: Botswana ranked third in Africa and 70th globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, though the report cautions that strong capability does not always translate into results. Mining and Jobs: Government leaders say mineral wealth must deliver skills, jobs and wider economic opportunities, not just extraction. Regional Trade: UNDP says training and market links are helping Botswana’s small businesses build export readiness and reach regional customers.
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