AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoDe Beers Stake Talks: Botswana is seeking “reliable, trusted partners” in the UAE and Oman to help fund acquiring a larger stake in De Beers, as diamond demand softens and synthetic stones rise. Youth Mental Health Research: CHOP researchers report a youth-led “Safe Haven” intervention in Botswana shows promise for teens and young adults, especially underserved groups including youth living with HIV. Cybercrime Limits: Botswana’s government says it can’t unmask fake Facebook accounts, citing gaps in digital enforcement and delays in fully operationalising the Cybersecurity Act, 2025. Wildlife Under Climate Pressure: University of Washington researchers are returning to northern Botswana to study how lions and African wild dogs shift behaviour during heatwaves and droughts. Mining Tech in Botswana: North Arrow Minerals released new Kraaipan Gold Project drilling results, confirming gold mineralisation along a 700-metre strike corridor under shallow Kalahari cover. Conservation Diplomacy (KAZA): KAZA states meeting in Victoria Falls pushes a united front on elephant conservation and potential trade in elephant products, with EU funding support. Banking Watch: BMI warns Botswana’s banking sector may stay stable but face limits on growth and profitability amid weak macro conditions and diamond-sector uncertainty.
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