AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMining Transformation: Botswana’s Future of Mining Summit 2026 (29–30 June, Gaborone) will focus on investment, beneficiation and exploration financing gaps, with attention on the Kalahari Copper Belt and the role of the Exploration Investment Company Botswana (EICB). Digital Inclusion: A media brief highlights how telecoms like Kenya’s Safaricom and South Africa’s Vodacom have pushed accessibility for persons with disabilities, using assistive tech to narrow the digital divide. Wildlife Tech for Tourism: Goo-Moremi Resort received giraffe tracking equipment from Save Giraffes Now, including real-time tracking and camera systems to improve monitoring and visitor education. AI & Piracy Risks: Botswana warns that unregulated AI and piracy could erode the creative sector and cultural identity, urging stronger intellectual property protections. Botswana in Global Tech Services: Smart Hands Africa expands its Supermicro services partnership, covering installation, break-fix support and maintenance across multiple African territories including Botswana. Critical Minerals Supply Chain: JCHX booked a Sandvik order for 45 underground mining machines for MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana, with deliveries starting August 2026.
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