AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US will stop routine visa services at its Abuja embassy from August 1, 2026, shifting applicants to regional hubs—also listing Gaborone among affected locations—aimed at tighter security screening and smoother processing. Courtroom Win for Road Project: Botswana’s Pro-Serve Consulting scores a major Appeal Court victory after a ruling overturned a High Court freeze on funds tied to the Modipane-Mabalane Road project. Critical Minerals Deal-Making: M2i Global signs a non-binding collaboration with Evrensel Impact Group to identify and develop critical minerals opportunities across multiple African countries, including Botswana. Regional Payments Push: Angola’s kwanza is added to the SADC-RTGS system as a second settlement currency, with plans to expand to more currencies such as the Botswana pula. Commonwealth Games, Botswana in the Mix: In Glasgow, India’s lawn bowls pair beat Botswana in a tie-break, while cycling and boxing headlines continue as the Games enter the final stretch. Sports Business at Home: Botswana’s BNOC switches technical partner to Nike, while Puma signs with the Botswana Athletics Association—sparking questions over consultation and incentives.
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