AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoSADC Trade Push: Botswana’s Dumelang Saleshando says SADC PF and UNCTAD training is helping lawmakers tackle AfCFTA hurdles like non-tariff barriers, border delays and red tape. Diamond Economy: Mines minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo reports a soft recovery in natural diamond demand in the US and China, while Botswana keeps “supply discipline” as lab-grown stones pressure the market. Parliament Accountability: Botswana’s PAC moves to refer the Gabane Infrastructure Project to the DCEC and subpoena officials over cost overruns and weak oversight, after the project’s price jumped by over P107m. Livestock Security: Botswana Vaccine Institute says FMD vaccines are available and production/testing is ramping up as outbreaks strain animal health and threaten trade. Banking & Currency Watch: Fitch Solutions warns the Pula could face further decline, while BoB faces pressure as inflation remains a key concern. Football Reform: BFA president Tariq Babitseng unveils a new Impact Programme to restructure regional football funding and governance. Mobile Connectivity: BTC launches “Own Your Mark,” partnering with athlete Collen Kebinatshipi to drive a new consumer brand push. Citizenship Rules: Registrar-General Tobaiwa Mudede says “aliens” are not citizens and birth certificates don’t automatically confer citizenship, amid preparations for biometric voter registration. Regional Politics: Ian Khama’s criticism of Zimbabwe’s CAB3 triggers sharp responses from Zimbabwean officials and commentators.
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