AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCulture & IP Debate: Botswana’s Koki Kamala turned the National Museum into a runway with “Heritage Reimagined: Living Archives,” sparking a fresh question: can designers truly own culture, motifs and traditional symbols—or does heritage always belong to the people who created it? First Woman at BOMU: Gloria Dzwikiti was elected unopposed as the first woman president of the Botswana Musicians Union, but her focus is practical—tackling piracy, shaky royalties and the looming impact of AI on artists’ livelihoods. Regional Rail Push: Botswana and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the Trans Kalahari Railway, with both sides now set to firm up financing and procurement before construction timelines are announced. Connectivity Boost: Emirates and South African Airways expanded their codeshare with reciprocal access, adding nine routes that include Johannesburg–Gaborone and other regional links. SME Support via Mining: Khoemacau Copper Mining and Absa Bank Botswana launched a partnership aimed at empowering citizen-owned SMEs tied to the mining value chain. US Visa Policy Watch: The US made a permanent refundable visa bond programme for citizens of 30 African countries, with Botswana listed among those affected.
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