AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoIndependence Celebrations Backlash: Botswana authorised the killing of 23 elephants for 60th Independence Day festivities, drawing sharp criticism over conservation messaging and concerns about how meat was distributed and managed. Regional Diplomacy to Trade: Botswana and Mozambique agreed to upgrade ties into a Bi-National Commission aimed at turning decades of cooperation into stronger trade, investment and infrastructure links. AFCON Hosting Setback: Botswana withdrew from the joint 2028 AFCON bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa after missing CAF paperwork deadlines, citing financial constraints. Labour Market Shift: Botswana’s HRDC warns automation and digitalisation are displacing routine work, while demand grows for specialised, tech-linked skills. Skills and Jobs Debate: A Botswana opinion piece argues the country can’t preach entrepreneurship while policing the informal sector that supports nearly one in four jobs. Business Spotlight: Wendy Piggery is highlighted as a Botswana pig-farming model that adds value by turning manure into fertiliser. Health Watch: Namibia’s energy-security push and Eswatini’s water-investment calls dominated regional policy coverage, while Botswana’s labour and skills focus stayed local.
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