AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoHealthcare & Cost of Living: Botswana’s medicine shortages are hitting households hard, with patients reporting months without buying treatment and caregivers stretching pensions just to cover drugs and supplies. Ageing & Social Protection: With the economy pressured by a diamond slowdown, Botswana’s older-person support is under strain as care services lag behind rising pension needs. Critical Minerals Update: Giyani Metals’ K. Hill manganese project DFS points to battery-grade output for EV supply chains, but with a big jump in upfront costs in today’s inflation-heavy environment. Uranium Drilling Signals: Eastport Critical Metals reports first assay results from Botswana uranium RC drilling, showing uranium intersections near the Letlhakane area. Digital Finance & Connectivity: BTC convened a finance-and-banking engagement on how telecom and tech can enable more secure, inclusive digital transactions. Regional Sci-Tech Cooperation: South Africa and Botswana used the Bi-National Commission to push stronger research links, digital sovereignty, and a regional innovation fund. AI Adoption Benchmark: Tunisia’s generative AI use is rising, ranking 8th in Africa, while Botswana sits among the mid-tier adopters. Cultural Tech: Sample Botswana launched an indigenous audio sample library to help local creators use Setswana sounds in music, film, and education. Sports Tech & Integrity: Botswana’s doping concerns continue to draw scrutiny as athletes face suspensions and challenges to test results.
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