AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourt Ruling on FMD Vaccines: Botswana’s region just got a major legal jolt: South Africa’s Pretoria High Court ruled farmers and agri-businesses can lawfully procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines outside the state-controlled system, blocking interference and criticising the government’s scheme. Botswana Diamonds Push: In Botswana, Minerals and Energy Minister Bogolo Kenewendo used the World Federation of Diamond Bourses summit to pitch diamonds as “stories, brands, craftsmanship” and to expand beyond mining into trade, value addition and provenance. Inflation vs Rate Cuts: Across Africa, central banks are pausing rate cuts as an oil shock and Iran-linked tensions threaten to re-ignite inflation. Ageing Pressure from Budget Cuts: A new Botswana report warns fiscal tightening could worsen inequality and strain elder care as demand rises. Power for Mining: Industry news also lands locally: two 30 MVA transformers are being supplied for a mining house to handle higher demand and reliability needs. Aviation Tech Tie-Up: South Africa’s ATNS and Botswana’s CAAB signed a deal to expand joint training and tech collaboration for safer, more efficient air traffic.
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