AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Protection & Security: Botswana’s anti-poaching fight is framed as a national duty, with the BDF’s role highlighted as support for remote, organised poaching threats. Digital Infrastructure Investment: WIOCC secured a combined $300m from AFC and Vision Invest to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa, with BoFiNet among shareholders. Mining & Environment: Epiroc won a large underground equipment order worth about SEK 610m for MMG’s Khoemacau copper mine expansion in Botswana, with remote-control tech and local skills support. All-Gender Inclusivity in Mining: Women miners in Gaborone called for SADC policy and funding reforms to remove barriers in artisanal and small-scale mining value chains. Wildlife Crime at Borders: A Botswana national was arrested in South Africa after a live pangolin was allegedly found in his bag at the Limpopo River crossing. Climate Outlook: Southern Africa is bracing for a below-normal rainy season in Oct–Dec 2026, with El Niño expected to strengthen. Botswana Creative Economy Push: UNESCO helped lay groundwork for Botswana’s first digital environment mapping for cultural and creative industries, aiming to improve skills and market access. Dark Skies for Nature Lovers: A new ranking spotlights Botswana among top night-safari and astrophotography destinations for its low light pollution.
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