AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChina Visit: President Duma Boko heads to China on October 12–17 for his first visit there as president, including talks with Xi Jinping. Beijing says the trip aims to deepen the countries’ strategic partnership. Economic Turnaround: The Botswana Development Corporation returned to profit, recording P20.5 million after tax for the year to June, following a P167.7 million loss the year before. Higher income, lower costs and reduced credit charges drove the recovery. Elephant Relocation: Botswana’s plans to move surplus elephants abroad are stalled by transport costs. Mozambique withdrew interest after learning it would have to cover the expense. Livestock Risks: South Africa says regional cooperation with Botswana and Namibia is vital to containing foot-and-mouth disease. The resumption of red-meat imports depends on agreement over biosecurity protocols. Land Governance: Government is weighing a proposal to replace local land boards with a central Land Commission, but key details remain unclear. Regional Ties: Botswana and Mozambique agreed to elevate their cooperation framework to a presidentially chaired Binational Commission, aimed at strengthening trade and tracking the delivery of joint agreements.
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