AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArtemis Space Deal: Botswana will sign the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters in Washington on Thursday, June 25, with in-person media RSVP by June 24—an upgrade for civil space safety and coordination as Botswana becomes the 68th signatory. Digital Banking Push: BSB is betting on digital-first services—mobile, internet, USSD, agency banking and merchant payments—to handle most routine transactions and position itself as “Botswana’s Primary Bank.” Election Tech Reform: Botswana’s IEC is rolling out technology-driven voter registration and electoral data management changes, while also clarifying that opposition to EVMs was personal opinion. Corporate Comms in Gaborone: Botswana hosts the inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Corporate Communications Summit in August, aiming to raise standards through masterclasses and CEO/CFO sessions. Health & Skills Funding: Merck Foundation’s Africa Asia Luminary 2026 highlights 2,600+ healthcare provider scholarships across 52 countries, with First Ladies and health experts backing capacity-building. Mining Tech Spillover: Laxyo Ltd. lands a $23m raise-boring contract at Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines, signaling more specialized underground mining services across Africa. Satellite Internet Blocked: Namibia rejects Starlink’s licence bid over ownership/control compliance, a reminder that telecom expansion still hinges on local rules.
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