AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBotswana Trade & Markets: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE/BMX) signed an MoU to create a Dubai–Gaborone sister-hub commodity corridor, linking Botswana’s diamonds, copper, coal, soda ash, critical minerals, beef and more to global buyers, trade finance and logistics, with early diamond tenders expected late 2026. Mining & Jobs: Nova Africa plans to restart the Mupane Gold Mine near Francistown after a court cleared the sale, with about $21.5m upfront and back-wages for former workers. Immigration & Safety: Zambian authorities say 10 Ethiopians are feared drowned after a canoe capsized on an illegal Zambezi crossing into Botswana; two survivors were detained and searches continue. Sports: Herentals Queens await confirmation for the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers in Gaborone (Aug 20–29). Rights in Court: A Botswana same-sex marriage case returns to court on 14 July, with church and cultural groups opposing the challenge. Public Services: Botswana launched a national e-waste strategy via a new BOCRA–environment partnership to improve collection, recycling and public education. Transport Recall: Ford recalls 2026 Transit and related models sold in South Africa and exported to Botswana over a transmission fault; repairs will be done at no cost.
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