AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoAI & Copyright: Botswana’s music creators are pushing back as AI training datasets reportedly scoop up millions of songs, exposing gaps in the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act that protect ownership but don’t spell out machine learning, scraping or model training. Education & AI Literacy: Alliance Française de Gaborone launched COLORI, a screen-free programme for ages 5–11 teaching coding logic, AI basics, online safety and digital citizenship through movement and storytelling. Healthcare Workforce: St. George’s University (SGU) held a medical graduation in Gaborone, spotlighting Africa’s doctor shortages and the push to expand and retain trained professionals. Regional Connectivity: Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe say the first phase of a fibre corridor linking Zimbabwe with Botswana is now live, aimed at boosting cross-border digital trade. Sports Spotlight: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo is among the headline names as the Prefontaine Classic 200m scene heats up, while Botswana’s own athletics talent continues to draw international attention. Wildlife Safety: A viral Botswana elephant charge video underlines how quickly safari plans can turn dangerous when animals decide to move.
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