AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife & Land-Use Pressure: Researchers warn a “turf war” between people and elephants is rising across southern Africa, with climate-driven water stress adding pressure to already expanding human land use. Conservation in the Okavango: The Chitabe Leopard ID Monitoring Project in Botswana is using GPS-linked photo ID to build a long-term archive of individual leopards, boosting how well the species can be protected. Health & Medicines: Botswana has rejoined SADC pooled procurement for essential medicines, aiming to cut costs and stabilise supply after shortages exposed weaknesses in past purchasing. Blood Supply Crisis: Botswana’s blood banks are understocked, with a major gap between national need and what the NBTS collects, putting patients at risk. Tourism with a Conservation Twist: Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino is rolling out “Saving the Wild” house wines (rhino, elephant, pangolin), with proceeds supporting tougher action against wildlife crime. Transport & Trade Links: Botswana Railways says it wants cooperation with Chinese firms on new rail links to ports in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique. Circular Economy Push: Waste2Wear and Kwality Holdings are bringing recycled bags and packaging to South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Energy Regulation: Botswana’s energy regulator, BERA, has a newly appointed board to strengthen licensing, tariffs, compliance and consumer protection.
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