AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArtemis Accords Expansion: Botswana signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords, joining 68 nations as lunar exploration shifts from moon landings to rule-making and geopolitics. Regional Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switched on the first phase of a high-capacity fibre optic corridor linking Zimbabwe with Botswana and beyond, boosting Southern Africa’s digital integration. Exploration Tech in Botswana: One Bullion started a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey over its Vumba Project, using data-driven targeting ahead of a maiden drill campaign. Clean Energy Governance: Experts warned that Africa’s just energy transition could repeat extractive patterns unless accountability, community protections, and oversight are built into policy and investment deals. Digital Economy & Funding: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing about $1m to help small studios scale and reach global audiences. Telecom Leadership: MTN Eswatini confirmed Jerry Soko as substantive CEO, aiming to strengthen network competitiveness and customer experience. Health & Public Policy: Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Alliance urged smoke-free cities to protect children and non-smokers, citing ongoing exposure in public spaces. Finance & Competitiveness: An IMD ranking put Nigeria top among African economies on economic performance, while Botswana placed lowest in the same pillar.
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