AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBotswana Artemis push: Botswana has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 68th signatory and underlining its growing space ambitions after launching BOTSAT-1 in 2025. Digital governance & tax tech: Botswana introduced VAT on remotely supplied electronic and professional services, alongside moves to digitise tax administration, while separate reporting says Botswana is clamping down on digital services. Competitiveness warning: Botswana slid seven places in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking to 66th/70, with concerns over fiscal stability, infrastructure readiness and heavy diamond dependence. Regional funding: SACU leaders agreed to set up a regional innovative funding mechanism with an initial N$5 billion capital to back development projects across member states. Health & HIV: The UN adopted a declaration to accelerate efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, focusing on testing, treatment, prevention and funding gaps. Wildlife enforcement gap: Botswana reported 35 elephants killed in 2025 with no arrests or prosecutions yet, citing cross-border challenges in remote conservation areas. Local innovation & skills: Limkokwing’s inaugural final-year student-led fashion show highlighted Botswana’s creative talent pipeline.
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