AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoHigh Court & LGBTQIA+ Rights: Botswana’s High Court will hear a same-sex marriage case on July 14–15, after a lesbian couple were refused registration and took their fight to court. Sexual Violence Backlog: Court audits in Francistown and Maun point to a “pandemic of sexual violence,” with rape and defilement cases making up a large share of unresolved dockets. Economy Watch: Botswana’s GDP growth is back on paper, but businesses and households still report caution—an argument that growth doesn’t automatically mean shared prosperity. Sports Spotlight: Botswana’s Busang Kebinatshipi won the 400m at Monaco’s Diamond League, while Jereem Richards ran 44.44 in the 400m and Botswana’s athletes continue to make noise on the international circuit. Regional Football: Botswana’s BFA has tightened youth rules, forcing clubs to field real youth talent or face sanctions. International Tensions: Former President Ian Khama alleges a plot against him linked to Zimbabwe, saying warnings came from two sources.
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