AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBotswana Medicine Crisis: MPs and health officials clashed at the Public Accounts Committee hearing over medicine shortages, expired drugs and blame-shifting between the Ministry and Central Medical Stores, with Lobatse MP Kamal Jacobs alleging patients are “paying with their lives.” Youth & Jobs: Botswana has formally acceded to the African Youth Charter, a move aimed at boosting youth empowerment, employment and participation in decision-making. Tax Overhaul: Botswana Unified Revenue Service reforms are set to modernise tax administration and raise more domestic revenue as mineral earnings decline, targeting a higher tax-to-GDP path. FMD Battle: Minister Edwin Dikoloti says Foot and Mouth Disease cases in parts of the North East have been suppressed through vaccination, while more complex zones are being tackled via further rounds and containment fencing. Regional Trade & Transport: Botswana and Namibia are advancing the Trans Kalahari Railway with bilateral talks focused on a freight corridor linking Botswana to Walvis Bay. Sport & National Pride: Team Botswana has arrived in Glasgow targeting seven medals at the Commonwealth Games, while Botswana’s tennis women marked a milestone with a first Billie Jean King Cup win.
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