AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife & Tourism: A guide highlights Botswana’s wildlife sanctuaries and what to expect for nature lovers, with Nxai Pan’s salt pans and seasonal rains also spotlighted for birdlife and big-game viewing. Community & Industry Partnerships: BEMA and BaMangwato leadership sign an MoU to back community-owned enterprises across agro-processing, leather, tourism, renewable energy, and a wildlife economy—aiming for jobs and local wealth in all seven districts. Animal Health: Botswana reports progress in suppressing Foot and Mouth Disease, citing vaccination and containment measures, while work continues on a major containment zone fence. Food Security & Climate Risk: A new warning flags a super El Niño that could bring drought to southern Africa (including Botswana) and drive up food prices, with calls for urgent support to farmers. Energy & Infrastructure: SADC urges more investment in energy infrastructure as the region lags on electrification, pointing to cross-border transmission projects that could boost trade. Digital Growth: The Botswana Tech Fund reaches a first close of US$6.7m to back technology businesses and help close the digital gap across Southern Africa. Agriculture & Dairy: Botswana Development Corporation receives the first 200 pregnant Girolando cows from Brazil to expand Milk Valley and cut the national milk deficit.
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