AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDe Beers Stake Talks: Botswana is in talks with the UAE and Oman about buying a strategic stake in De Beers, as the diamond giant is being divested by Anglo American—aiming to give Botswana more say over pricing and sales of its biggest export. FMD Relief for Livestock: Botswana has eased Foot-and-Mouth Disease controls after suppressing the outbreak in the northeast; movement and slaughter are now allowed under veterinary permits and seals, protecting a sector that faces major revenue losses. BPF Internal Tensions: The Botswana Patriotic Front has imposed a mediation-backed ceasefire inside the party and urged members to stop inflammatory social media posts ahead of its July elective congress. Palapye Council Shake-up: BPF councillor David Buffalo Ikanyeng has taken the Palapye District Council chairmanship after a motion of no confidence removed UDC’s Kabo Ketshogile, despite UDC’s larger numbers. Botswana Flag False-Flag Claim: Botswana denied registering or operating the “Botswana-flagged” tanker Lexie that the US says it disabled near Iran’s Kharg Island, calling the claim unlawful. Sports—Davis Cup Teams: Botswana is among eight nations set to compete in Nairobi for the Davis Cup Africa Group IV, with promotion at stake.
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