AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoIndependence Spotlight: Botswana marks 60 years since 1966 with nationwide Diamond Jubilee celebrations, reflecting on major gains in roads, electricity access and urbanisation. Conservation Backlash: The government is facing backlash after authorising the killing of 23 elephants for Independence Day feasting, with activists warning it could undermine conservation and fuel poaching—especially amid foot-and-mouth disease concerns. Local Development Pressure: Masubia Traditional Authority in Muyako is urging faster delivery of stalled projects, including electricity, a clinic and the Bukalo–Muyako–Ngoma road, and wants a border post to ease farmers’ livestock movements. Finance Watch: Capricorn Group’s profit fell 6.4% as Botswana operations dragged results, with higher impairments and funding costs cited. Business & Trade: Access Bank Botswana reports a 20% profit drop in 2025, pressured by higher funding costs and impairments. Health & Agriculture: Foot-and-mouth disease investigations continue, with Namibia’s outbreak origin under review and new containment steps discussed.
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