AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife crime at the border: South African authorities say a 27-year-old Botswana man, Tholego Gaebolae, was arrested near Groblersbrug after SANDF patrols spotted him crossing the Limpopo River with a live pangolin in his bag; he couldn’t produce a passport and faces charges for possessing a specially protected wild animal and allegedly violating immigration rules. Dry season warning for Botswana: Climate scientists at SARCOF-33 warn Southern Africa, including Botswana, is likely to see below-normal rainfall from October 2026 to March 2027, with above-normal temperatures—raising risks for water, crops and livestock. Dark skies for nature lovers: A safari agency ranking puts Botswana among the best places for nighttime safaris and astrophotography, citing very low light pollution and strong odds of nocturnal wildlife activity. Local agriculture push: Botswana targets lifting agriculture’s GDP share from 2% to 6%, with horticulture projects in Kweneng rising sharply and government pointing to irrigation, innovation and import restrictions. Tourism and conservation spotlight: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 previews include a Botswana Okavango Delta image, keeping attention on the region’s biodiversity and habitats.
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