AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElephant Poison Alert: Fears are growing in southern Kenya after a mystery illness killed 15 elephants near Amboseli, with 10 showing partial paralysis before death; labs found a “potential toxic substance” in preliminary tests, while other toxin checks came back negative as investigations continue. Wildlife Recovery Research: A new study suggests elephants returned from captivity can relearn wild-like behaviours, with 11 elephants on South African reserves showing vigilance and social actions similar to wild counterparts, though stress levels point to more work needed. Botswana Housing & Resilience: Botswana Housing Corporation says it will lean on a 2025–2030 strategy and the Bonno National Housing Programme after posting a P102m pre-tax loss, aiming for improved delivery as non-mining activity picks up. Sports Integrity: Botswana reaffirmed plans to strengthen sports governance at Commonwealth Games-linked meetings, including anti-doping law steps and capacity-building support. EV Manufacturing Push: Botswana’s EV ambitions are drawing local suppliers and engineers, as the country targets deeper EV manufacturing capacity by 2030. Southern Africa Construction Pressure: PPC warns slow public infrastructure delivery and high transport and energy costs are still weighing on construction demand across Southern Africa.
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