AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConservation-linked Hospitality: Avani Gaborone Hotel & Casino launched a conservation-inspired house wine range with species-themed bottles—Rhino Rosé, Pangolin Sauvignon Blanc, and Elephant Cabernet—aimed at boosting wildlife protection awareness. Energy Regulation Update: Botswana’s Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has a newly appointed board to strengthen licensing, tariff-setting, compliance enforcement, and consumer protection as the energy sector shifts toward renewables and more private power. Mining Future Push: Botswana is stepping up exploration beyond diamonds, targeting higher non-diamond exploration spending to build a stronger pipeline of future mining projects. HIV Prevention in Prisons: NAHPHA says Botswana Prison Service needs a policy framework before condoms can be provided to inmates, after new HIV-positive figures raised pressure on prevention measures. Transboundary Water & Waste: Angola’s Cubango province was highlighted for its Miombo forests and floodplains, with officials stressing that development must manage solid waste, sanitation, and urban growth to protect ecosystems feeding the Okavango Basin. Climate Finance for Southern Africa: IUCN secured nearly US$5m in GEF funding for projects including an “Orange–Senqu Water Fund” supporting water resources across Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Agriculture Investment: A P200m irrigated fodder venture in Matopinion Farming is set to create 183 jobs and cut reliance on imported animal feed, aligning with Botswana’s National Fodder Production Strategy.
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