AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLeadership & Governance: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima told a summit that leadership “is not meant for nice men,” urging tough decisions for development and warning against simplistic comparisons between countries like Nigeria and smaller states including Botswana. Energy Costs: Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) approved a 9% electricity tariff increase, adding pressure as inflation stays elevated. Defence & Logistics: The US delivered another C-130 Hercules to Botswana under the Excess Defence Articles programme, boosting Botswana Defence Force airlift capacity. Tourism Policy: Botswana’s hospitality body (HATAB) says there’s no revenue loss to foreign booking agents and backs a new tourism law aimed at tightening standards and boosting citizen participation. Markets & Trade: Botswana Stock Exchange joined the Tabadul cross-border trading hub via ADX, creating a new Middle East–Africa market link for investors. Regional Integration: Botswana took over SACU chairmanship for 12 months, with President Duma Boko leading the Summit and Vice-President Ndaba Gaolathe heading the Council of Ministers. Sports (Botswana in focus): Uganda asked CAF to use Hoima City Stadium for AFCON 2027 qualifiers; Botswana is in the qualifying group. Business/Tech: Botswana and Dubai’s DMCC signed MoUs to expand commodity trade corridors, including a sister-hub deal with the Botswana Stock Exchange.
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