AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFMD Watch: Botswana is tightening foot-and-mouth disease controls after outbreaks across SADC raised alarms for livestock trade, with Parliament hearing how the country aims to protect livelihoods and keep access to export markets. Cross-border Solidarity: Botswana also donated 100,000 FMD vaccine doses to Lesotho, backing regional surveillance and vaccination efforts. EU Market Pressure: Botswana exporters are being warned they could lose access to key European markets unless they meet the EU deforestation rules across supply chains. Wildlife Monitoring: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park lion counts are underway, with data from both sides of the border set to be combined to avoid double counting. Rail & Trade Links: The Trans-Kalahari Railway has moved into its procurement phase after feasibility work, targeting freight routes that could boost access to major minerals and strengthen Walvis Bay’s role. Inflation Relief: Botswana’s inflation eased to 9.4% in July as transport costs fell following diesel and petrol price cuts. Water & Policy: Namibia is being urged to drop its Kavango water link plan, with concerns it could strain relations with Botswana and harm the environment. Regional Push: SADC leaders backed industrialisation, infrastructure, agricultural transformation and a regional tourism visa as the bloc charts its next steps.
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