AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOkavango Delta Storytelling: Botswana premiered “Batho Ba Metsi” in Gaborone, a documentary that shifts focus from wildlife to the people who live with and manage Okavango waters—mokoro polers, basket weavers, elders and youth—filmed entirely in Botswana with a local production team. Mining for Local Value: Khoemacau Copper Mining and Absa Bank Botswana announced a partnership aimed at empowering citizen-owned SMEs, pushing mining wealth into local enterprise growth and scaling opportunities. Elephant Conservation Moment: World Elephant Day celebrations are set for Aug 8 with EleFest events, including keeper talks and activities tied to elephant welfare and public awareness. Community Conservation & Water Needs: In Mudumu/Nkasa Rupara park-adjacent areas, a councillor urged urgent investment in land servicing and water, highlighting the Kongola–Sangwali–Kapani water pipeline as a way to cut human-wildlife conflict and improve safe drinking water. Climate Risk Alert: Africa is bracing for a likely Super El Niño, with leaders urged to move from forecasts to action to reduce drought, flood and food-system shocks. Wildlife Crime Pressure: Rustlers’ cross-border cattle theft along the Okavango corridor is escalating, with interceptions in Namibia showing how organised syndicates are stripping rural livelihoods.
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