AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMakhadzi Dispute: Promoter Gilbert Promotions says a court order requires South African singer Makhadzi to surrender her passport amid a contract dispute. The company denies kidnapping claims; a court hearing is expected this month. Public Procurement: President Duma Boko has defended direct government appointments to speed up projects, despite an audit linking weak procurement to an estimated P33 billion in losses over a decade. Diamonds and Diversification: Boko says Botswana should build new industries without retreating from diamonds, backing a bigger state role in De Beers despite warnings about financial risk. Public Transport: Bus operators support the Tana transport project and have been offered a 35% stake, as the service begins its rollout in Gaborone. Trade: China has approved imports of Botswana-grown oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit, opening a new market for local citrus. Basketball: Dolphins made history as the first Botswana club to reach the Road to BAL Elite 16, advancing with a 3-2 record.
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