AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours ago| Botswana Conservation Clash: Former president Ian Khama is reported to have ordered Bangwato tribesmen in Serowe to reject government-offered elephants for 60th Independence celebrations, while the Environment and Tourism minister says Khama has no authority to reverse the state decision. Independence-Elephant Backlash: Separate coverage says Botswana’s authorisation of 23 elephant killings for a national feast has drawn international criticism over conservation messaging, crowd management and how meat is distributed. Economic Diversification Push: Botswana’s BITC unveiled a 2025–2030 strategy aiming to mobilise P30bn in annual investment (up from P13.6bn), drive P10bn in annual exports and create 30,000 jobs a year by 2029/30. Labour Market Pressure: A Botswana HRDC report warns prolonged unemployment is making graduates’ skills go stale and highlights qualification mismatches with what employers need. Finance Sector Update: Standard Chartered Botswana posted a 22% rise in H1 2026 profit before tax while preparing for an anticipated ownership transition. Regional Trade Talks: Botswana and Mozambique agreed to upgrade cooperation into a Bi-National Commission to turn diplomatic ties into measurable trade, investment and infrastructure outcomes. AFCON Hosting Setback: Botswana withdrew from a joint 2028 AFCON bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa after missing CAF’s deadline and citing financial constraints. FMD Update (Regional): Namibia reported additional FMD positives on farms in the | Kharas region, urging farmers not to vaccinate or move livestock without guidance. Governance & Skills: HRDC also flags automation and digitalisation shifting Botswana’s labour market toward specialised, tech-driven roles. |
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