AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Pressure on Botswana: Botswana officials say more Batswana are choosing Namibia over local trips, even though Namibia’s draw includes the Okavango Delta and wildlife; the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is now investigating what Namibia offers that Botswana isn’t. Conservation & Coexistence: A new conservation look at wildlife-human interactions argues relationships shift fast as rules, human practices and animal behaviour change—key for managing coexistence. KAZA Tourism Boost: KAZA TFCA ministers commended Zimbabwe’s First Lady for enabling 10,000 women to visit Victoria Falls, highlighting the region’s cross-border conservation and tourism push. Energy & Environment Oversight: Botswana’s energy regulator CEO says BERA must balance supply security with energy transitions, including environmental oversight. Digital Trust: Botswana’s suspected digital fraud rate is low (0.9% of transaction attempts), but fraudsters are shifting tactics toward higher-trust scams. Aviation Connectivity: Botswana hosted AviaDev Africa, pitching better air access to grow tourism and trade across the continent. Wildlife Monitoring: A Botswana-focused update highlights improved giraffe monitoring efforts.
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