AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoProcurement Crackdown: Botswana’s Industry and Commerce Minister warned against abuse of procurement price exemptions, saying some public entities are bypassing the National Standard Price List through vague “special circumstances,” undermining value for money. Digital Safety: TransUnion reports Botswana’s suspected digital fraud is still the lowest in Africa at 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025, though fraudsters are shifting to higher-trust scams targeting account creation and logins. Energy Theft Hits Francistown: Botswana Power Corporation says cable theft and vandalism in Francistown have reached 624 incidents since April 2025, costing about P6.864 million and causing frequent blackouts. Local Football & Community Sport: TAFIC’s management deal has ended, with Petro Hyper stepping away and the society taking full control again. Aviation & Tourism Push: Botswana hosted AviaDev Africa, drawing about 450 delegates to boost air connectivity and tourism partnerships. Royal Engagement: Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso confirmed her participation in the 10th Anniversary Desert Bush Walk in Jwaneng, alongside President Duma Boko. Sports Spotlight: Letsile Tebogo won the 200m at the Bislett Games in Oslo, with Botswana’s sprint scene staying in the global spotlight.
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