AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDe Beers Sale Watch: Anglo American has picked a preferred buyer for its De Beers stake, with Botswana weighing whether to use its right of first refusal—either alone, with the chosen bidder, or with a third party—while officials say the deal needs an experienced operator and a credible turnaround plan. Botswana Politics & Society: President Duma Boko’s blunt relationship advice has sparked a continent-wide debate, urging people not to stay in toxic unions that threaten peace and safety. Public Health: WHO data shows Southern Africa as a suicide hotspot, with Lesotho and Eswatini worst on the continent and Botswana recorded at 20.5 deaths per 100,000. Transport Safety: Ford has issued a recall for certain 2026 Transit and Tourneo models over a transmission fault that can cause sudden loss of vehicle movement; affected vehicles were sold in South Africa and exported to Botswana. Regional Trade & Finance: The Botswana Stock Exchange has signed up to the ADX-led Tabadul platform, linking Botswana’s market to Middle East investors for cross-border trading. Tourism & Connectivity: eMedia launched Openview Stream, a free ad-supported streaming service, rolling out in Botswana and several other countries.
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