AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBotswana Energy Regulation: The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has appointed a new board to strengthen licensing, tariff-setting, compliance enforcement and consumer protection as the energy sector shifts toward renewables and more private participation. Public Procurement Watch: Botswana’s DCEC has suspended the P1.5bn Ncojane Water Supply tender while it investigates alleged abuse of office, fraud and forgery, after court actions involving Tawana JV. Diamond Market Signals: Debswana says it plans to lift 2026 diamond output by about 20% to 18 million carats, aiming to support a recovery after weak global demand. Digital Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus have activated a cross-border fibre link carrying live traffic between Plumtree and Bulawayo, boosting regional business connectivity. Wildlife Tech in the Delta: The Chitabe Leopard ID Monitoring Project in Botswana’s Okavango is using GPS-linked photo ID to build a long-term digital archive of individual leopards. Regional Rail Partnerships: Botswana Railways says it wants to work with Chinese firms on new rail links to ports in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique.
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