AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Finance: Botswana’s domestic debt has ballooned from P27.2bn to P56.06bn, while external debt rose to P27.88bn, with officials saying borrowing remains necessary as the economy stays subdued. Governance & Corruption: A Financial Intelligence Agency report flags corruption as the biggest driver of criminal proceeds tied to CEDA and BDC, accounting for about P174.68m. Electricity Procurement: Botswana Power Corporation is facing fresh scrutiny over its smart meter tender after a local bidder quoted about four times the lowest evaluated international price. SADC Politics: Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa handed SADC chairmanship to South Africa’s Ramaphosa as anti-migrant protests (“It’s time to fetch your people”) escalated around the summit in Durban. Botswana Football: The BFA says it may take decisive action after reviewing the Botswana Football League crisis, with an acting CEO report expected soon. Tech & Payments: Absa Pay is pushing contactless, phone-based payments to deepen Botswana’s digital finance shift. Sports Venue: CAF inspections have reignited hopes the National Stadium could regain continental approval for Botswana’s 2028 AFCON push.
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