AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Elephant Day & Poaching Pressure: World Elephant Day coverage spotlights the elephant population crisis and warns that while poaching may look reduced, ivory trafficking networks are still active and growing. Wildlife Tourism Safety: A viral-style account of a huge hippo charging boats in Botswana underlines the need for safer boat-safari rules around wildlife. Water & Ecosystems Debate: Namibia-based experts weigh in on the planned Kavango Link water pumping idea, flagging risks to river ecology, livelihoods and biodiversity. Aviation Disruption: Air Botswana says 11 pilots resigned in early 2026, worsening fleet constraints and causing irregular operations. Conservation Travel Trend: Birding is booming, with Botswana’s Northern Tuli and Mashatu highlighted as a strong fit for immersive wildlife travel. Botswana Agriculture Branding: Botswana launches a global beef brand aimed at certified, sustainably raised, 100% grass-fed beef to move beyond raw commodity exports. Governance & NGOs: Botswana passes Societies Act Amendment to enable faster cross-border information sharing, including concerns about misuse by NGOs and churches. SME Capital Markets Push: Botswana Stock Exchange urges SMEs to use stock markets for long-term funding, backed by regional collaboration efforts.
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