AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCommonwealth Games Spotlight: World record holder Josh Kerr powered to men’s mile gold at Glasgow 2026, winning in 3:54.12 in a tactical race that brought home a major moment for Team Scotland. Botswana in Sport: Botswana’s presence at Glasgow continued across disciplines, including a men’s pairs bowls result where the Falkland Islands edged Botswana, and Botswana-linked Commonwealth Games coverage that keeps the spotlight on regional athletes. Diamond Industry Shockwaves: De Beers reported a $123m half-year loss and says it will cut production in the second half as weak demand and lab-grown competition pressure prices—an issue that matters across the diamond value chain in Southern Africa. Governance & Business Scrutiny: Botswana’s PAC pressed the Trade ministry over claims about Botswana Development Corporation CEO Oteng Keabetswe’s reported P400,000 salary and questioned the Chema Chema programme’s rushed rollout and funding gaps. US Visa Policy Change: The US confirmed a permanent visa bond programme for travellers from 50 countries, including Botswana, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants. Transport Recall: Toyota Urban Cruiser owners in Botswana were among those affected by a recall linked to a faulty fuel gauge that can misread fuel levels and delay low-fuel warnings.
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