AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBotswana Diamonds: Lucara recovered a 1,305.4-carat rough diamond from Karowe using its Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray system, the mine’s 10th find above 1,000 carats since production began. Digital Insurance: FastClaims says Africa is ready for digital insurance, cutting motor claims from 30–60 days to 2–3 hours via an AI-powered platform, while urging faster regulator adoption; it’s now talking with operators including in Botswana. Mining Connectivity: Paratus Botswana and Eutelsat showcased resilient LEO-plus-terrestrial connectivity for remote mining at Future of Mining Summit 2026, pushing “redefine how you connect” for scalable, low-latency operations. Regional Fiber Build: Powertel and Paratus launched the first phase of a cross-border fiber corridor, with live traffic running on a Plumtree–Bulawayo segment to link Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and beyond. AI for Growth: At the CEO Africa Roundtable, Botswana’s push toward a $40B economy by 2036 was tied to practical AI adoption and workforce readiness. Policy & Compliance: Bank Gaborone named CFO Tsaone Raboloko as Acting Managing Director during a leadership transition, while Yellow Card picked up multiple governance, risk and compliance nominations. Energy & Water: SADC energy and water ministers meet in Pretoria (14–17 Jul) to advance regional energy security and water sustainability. Streaming in Africa: eMedia launched Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST platform rolling out first to Botswana and other markets.
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