AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBotswana’s Digital Economy: A new local analysis warns that many firms confuse social media visibility with real digital transformation, pointing to manual back-office workflows, unmanaged spreadsheets, and rising regulatory risk under the Botswana Data Protection Act. Mining Tech & Jobs: Botswana’s mining workforce is under pressure as a diamond slump leaves some workers “living on the edge,” while separate reporting highlights retrenchments at a northern Debswana contractor. KAZA Wildlife Policy: KAZA states meet in Victoria Falls to align on elephant conservation and potential trade in elephant products, with EU funding earmarked to update plans, strengthen conservation, and support livelihoods. Critical Minerals Supply Chain: Sandvik lands a major order to expand underground mining at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana, including remote monitoring and automation. AI & Creative Sector: Botswana is urged to fast-track rules on unregulated AI and piracy to protect the creative sector and cultural identity. Conservation Tech for Tourism: Goo-Moremi Resort receives giraffe tracking equipment to improve monitoring and visitor education. Future of Mining Summit 2026: Botswana’s mining leaders plan a late-June summit in Gaborone focused on investment, beneficiation, and transformation.
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