AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Fraud Watch (Botswana): TransUnion reports suspected digital fraud in Botswana at just 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025, the lowest in Africa, though fraudsters are shifting toward higher-trust scams—especially during account creation (2.6%). AI Quality Assurance: A symposium in Accra urged African universities to move beyond “policing” AI use by updating assessment methods, strengthening academic integrity, and setting responsible-use guidelines. AI Browser Rollout: Google expands “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Botswana included in a wider Africa rollout. Regional Fintech Systems: Alexforbes begins consolidating fund administration platforms across Namibia, South Africa and Botswana into one system to cut costs and improve client service. Energy Regulation Leadership (Botswana): Botswana’s BERA CEO Dr Never Tshabang discusses steering the regulator through energy-transition pressures and market volatility. Botswana Health Research: CHOP researchers report a youth-led mental health model (“Safe Haven”) shows promise for Botswana teens and young adults, including underserved groups. De Beers Stake Talks (Botswana): Botswana seeks partners in the UAE and Oman to help fund a bigger De Beers stake as diamond demand faces pressure from synthetic stones. Mining Tech (Botswana): North Arrow drills at its Kraaipan gold project in Botswana, reporting new gold intercepts.
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