AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoXenophobia Call-Out: A fresh debate is brewing in South Africa after reports that major business leaders and corporate executives have stayed largely silent during repeated xenophobic attacks—despite the violence hitting workers, customers, investors and regional stability. Banking Ambition: Access Holdings says it has completed about 20 acquisitions in four years and now wants to be measured against Africa’s biggest bank, Standard Bank, as it shifts focus to profitability and investor returns. Botswana–SADC Democracy: President Duma Boko praised the ECF-SADC for strengthening citizens’ trust in electoral processes and promoting stability across the region. Tourism Pressure: Botswana officials say more Batswana are choosing Namibia for tourism, prompting a fact-finding mission to understand what’s pulling travellers away from local destinations. Defence Update: The BDF confirmed deaths of two service members in Francistown and said investigations are underway, urging the public to avoid speculation. Women’s Rugby Milestone: Botswana Rugby Union announced the first-ever women’s 15-a-side match in the country, with BDF Cheetahs set to face Jwaneng. Oil & Jobs Plan: Botswana’s Seth Resources Petroleum unveiled plans for a Chobe-based refinery and large storage facility, aiming to turn the district into an energy hub without producing crude oil locally.
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