AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAnti-Corruption Push: Botswana’s DCEC says the surge in corruption reports since 2023 doesn’t automatically mean corruption is rising—957 reports were logged in 2025 versus 687 in 2024—arguing it may reflect growing public confidence and the need for stronger prevention. Wildlife Crime: A Botswana man was arrested after allegedly crossing the Limpopo River into South Africa with a live pangolin hidden in his bag; he faces charges that could bring up to five years in prison. LGBTQ Legal Battle: LEGABIBO wants to join Biggie Ganda Butale’s High Court challenge over deleted Penal Code provisions on consensual same-sex relations, attacking Butale’s legal standing. Marriage Fraud Crackdown: Economy and Labour Minister Jason Hayward says Botswana lacks a clear framework to define and investigate “sham marriages,” and proposes referral of suspicious cases to immigration for assessment and possible criminal penalties. Fuel Safety Enforcement: BERA has given fuel retailers three months to fix safety and environmental breaches or face closures and licence losses. Sports & Business: Gaborone United open their CAF Champions League prelim at home against Yanga, while FNBB and SPEDU sign a partnership aimed at unlocking bankable finance for industrial projects in Selebi-Phikwe.
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