AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy Transition: Botswana’s coal-heavy power system is getting a major shake-up as KP Energy lines up a renewable push with a government-backed MoU targeting nearly 5GW, while President Duma Boko’s 500MW solar ground-breaking in Maun signals a bid to turn Botswana into a regional solar hub. Wildlife Monitoring: Conservation groups are rolling out wider wildlife censuses, including a lion count in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shared by South Africa and Botswana, using camera traps and vehicle surveys to guide management. Water & Climate Risk: A Southern Africa climate outlook warns of below-normal rains for countries including Botswana, raising concerns for food security and water planning. Okavango Horticulture Markets: Okavango farmers say horticulture growth is being held back by limited, poorly structured markets, pushing them toward low-risk crops instead of higher-value produce. Economic Pressure & Diamonds: Botswana’s prolonged diamond slump is stressing the economic model and putting pressure on foreign exchange, with Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe warning monetary policy can’t permanently shield the Pula. SME Trade Support: DHL Express and Absa expand the GoTrade programme across Sub-Saharan Africa, pairing logistics with finance and training to help SMEs trade across borders. Conservation Governance: A Vulture Safe Zone Alliance is launched across Southern Africa to cut poisoning and other threats, protecting vultures in and beyond protected areas.
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