AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInvasive Species Watch: Researchers warn Australia’s redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) could reach Botswana’s Okavango Delta in about 10 years, after spreading through connected waterways in southern Africa—raising alarms for fisheries, food security and fragile ecosystems. Diamond Tech & Mining: Lucara Diamond Corp recovered a 1,305.4-carat white, unbroken diamond from Botswana’s Karowe mine using Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray Transmission tech, adding to the country’s streak of record finds. Streaming for Botswana: eMedia and RunnTV launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent FAST platform, rolling out free ad-supported live TV and on-demand content in Botswana plus six other countries. Trade Corridor Boost: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE/BMX) signed an MoU to create a Dubai–Gaborone sister-hub corridor for diamonds, copper, coal, soda ash, critical minerals, beef and agri exports—linking market access, trade finance, logistics and digital infrastructure. AI & Mining Policy: A new analysis argues colonial-era mapping and infrastructure slow critical-mineral discovery in Africa, and calls for “smart mining” partnerships that speed development while delivering long-term benefits to African countries.
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