AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina Ties: Botswana and China have elevated relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, signing agreements on green mining, health, skills and other areas. President Duma Boko also discussed mining, digital technology and trade with Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. Dangote IPO: Botswana is positioning itself as a Southern African hub for Dangote Refinery’s $1.6 billion share offer, with the Botswana Stock Exchange backing efforts to widen cross-border investment. De Beers: A consortium bidding for the diamond giant is discussing a bigger Botswana stake, potentially lifting it from 15% to about 25%. Cartier-owner Richemont and US retailer Signet are also in talks to join the group. Anti-corruption Drive: Prosecutor General Nigel Ngakaagae has warned that ministers, senior officials, executives and union leaders could face prosecution, with cases expected before the courts by December. Football: Gaborone hosts African Stars and Orlando Pirates on Saturday in the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie, after Namibia’s champions were unable to use a compliant home venue.
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