AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Botswana City Deal: Botswana has signed a roughly $2bn agreement with UAE’s Albaddad Group to build “New Botswana City” in Gaborone, a mixed-use development covering 1.24 million sq m with exhibition and trade facilities, hotels, offices, retail and residential towers; Albaddad will finance the full project while Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) contributes land and takes an initial 5% stake, aiming to grow it to 26%. PPC Turnaround Payoff: Cement giant PPC says its turnaround is continuing to bite, reporting a 31% jump in EBITDA to about R2.1bn for the year to March 31, with earnings per share up 75% and a 72% dividend increase, as margins expand under its “Awaken the Giant” strategy. Climate Risk, More Extreme Weather: A report links more frequent intense storms and heavy downpours to global warming from fossil-fuel emissions, warning that local impacts depend on preparedness even when the timing can’t be predicted precisely. Netball Crisis: Botswana netball is in turmoil after match-fixing allegations led to the cancellation of men’s league finals, with clubs questioning how the issue was handled and whether proper processes were followed. Energy/Finance Watch: Botswana’s sovereign debt pressures remain in the spotlight after coverage noted that only Botswana saw a steeper debt rise than the UK, tied to the diamond downturn and fiscal strain.
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