AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiplomatic Tensions: A Zambian MP has petitioned Botswana over former President Ian Khama’s reported description of President Hakainde Hichilema as a dictator, urging Gaborone to seek a clarification to protect relations between the neighbours. Youth Leadership: Participants at a Gaborone dialogue called for action on barriers that leave young people underrepresented in leadership and decision-making. Energy and Transport: Jindal Power secured a $470 million loan for its 700-megawatt Botswana plant, due to begin operating next month. Separately, the government launched a 10-bus electric public transport pilot in Gaborone and surrounding areas. De Beers: Botswana plans to raise its stake from 15% to 30% as part of a proposed sale of Anglo American’s majority holding. Angola is seeking 10%, while Namibia is also reportedly pursuing a stake; the deal is not yet final. Football: Botswana’s 2027 AFCON qualifying group remains open after Tunisia lost 2-0 to Libya. Botswana drew its first two matches, against Uganda and Tunisia. A joint Botswana-Namibia-South Africa-Zimbabwe bid is among proposals previously received to host the 2028 tournament.
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