AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVisa Rules Update: Russia says only one African country is fully eligible for visa-free travel, while most others qualify only on specific passport types (diplomatic/service). Regional Trade & Tech-Enabled Markets: Botswana and Namibia reaffirmed trade integration after a Walvis Bay port visit, highlighting the Botswana Dry Port and Trans-Kalahari Corridor. Digital Media Expansion: eMedia launched Openview Stream, an ad-supported free streaming TV service (FAST) rolling out first in Botswana and several other countries. Invasive Species Watch: Researchers warn Australia’s redclaw crayfish could reach Botswana’s Okavango Delta within about 10 years, threatening fisheries and ecosystems. Mining Spotlight: Lucara Diamond Corp recovered a 1,305.4-carat diamond from Botswana’s Karowe mine, adding another 1,000+ carat milestone. Commodity Corridor Deal: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group signed an MoU to create a Dubai–Gaborone sister-hub trading corridor for Botswana commodities, including diamonds and critical minerals. Governance & Comms: APRA re-elected Arik Karani, Michele Mekeme and Omoniyi Ibietan to lead the continental public relations body for another term.
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