AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoBotswana Economy Watch: Statistics Botswana says the economy grew 8.7% in Q2 after a 5.2% contraction a year earlier, marking two straight quarters of growth for the first time since 2023—an important signal for a country still feeling the strain. Investment Climate: In Bloomberg’s 2026 Africa investment risk ranking, Nigeria jumped four places to 8th, while Botswana slipped two places as its growth outlook weakened. Regional Health & Diplomacy: China is set to push a late candidate for WHO leadership, aiming to fill the vacuum left by the US; meanwhile, AU facilitators met AFC/M23 leaders in Goma as the DRC conflict continues. FMD Shock to Livelihoods: Namibia’s foot-and-mouth outbreak has triggered an EU suspension of Namibian beef imports, with Botswana among affected neighbours—raising fresh pressure on the region’s livestock trade. Water Security: ORASECOM has started the Fourth Joint Basin Survey (JBS4) for the Senqu River system, running to Dec 15, to track water quality and ecosystem health across Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. Sports & Youth: Botswana’s Young Zebras take on Seychelles in the second leg after a 2-1 first-leg lead, with Losika Ratshukudu starring.
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