AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBotswana Tourism Organisation court fight: Suspended BTO Board Secretary Kgotso Mile Ollyn has dragged the employer to court, alleging unlawful suspension and pushing for an independent board to preside over disciplinary findings after a heated legal exchange over judicial bias and recusal. Climate and health risk: Aedes “tiger” mosquitoes are spreading tropical viruses into parts of Europe, with experts warning travellers to take precautions as climate change helps mosquitoes move north. Industrial decarbonisation push: Dangote Cement unveiled a sustainability scorecard targeting a 20% cut in net CO₂ emissions intensity and plans to reach 80 million tonnes capacity by 2030, including cleaner transport steps like CNG trucks and electric vehicles. Regional conservation for growth: A feature argues wildlife protection and sustainable tourism are driving jobs and revenue across Africa, pointing to nature-based travel and ecosystem restoration as economic engines. Wildlife safety in Botswana: A viral video shows a massive elephant charging a safari vehicle at speed, a reminder that even “safe” distances can turn deadly fast. Digital infrastructure for integration: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe say the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor is live, linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. Electronics sustainability: Start-ups are competing with solutions to rethink electronics through batteries, recycling and safer chemistry. Water stress data: A global look at water-stressed countries highlights how freshwater withdrawals are outpacing renewable supplies in many places.
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