AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChina Ties: President Duma Boko says Botswana and China have upgraded relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with plans to deepen cooperation in mining, health, education, agriculture and digital technology. Minerals: Boko-backed Okavango Circle aims to help Africa capture more value from its critical minerals through investment, technology and local industry. Fuel Prices: Botswana petrol costs P21.86 a litre, about R8.39 less than in South Africa, despite heavy reliance on South African imports; prices have not changed since July. Markets: Botswana is positioning itself as a regional hub for Aliko Dangote’s refinery share offer, with Access Bank Botswana taking a depository role for the listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Business: Famous Brands lifted its interim dividend 4.9% despite lower operating profit and earnings, citing weaker performance in Botswana among the pressures. Sport: The Botswana Golden Grand Prix has regained Gold status for 2027, with the Gaborone meet set for April 24.
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