AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBotswana Trade & Markets: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE/BMX) signed an MoU to create Africa’s first “sister-hub” commodity trading corridor linking Dubai and Gaborone, aiming to boost global access for Botswana-origin diamonds, copper, coal, soda ash, critical minerals, beef and agri products. Digital Media in Botswana: eMedia launched Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST streaming service using RunnTV tech, rolling out in Botswana (plus several other African markets) to expand smart-TV and broadband entertainment access. Mining Tech & Energy: ReconAfrica reported preliminary testing results from Kavango West 1X, with gas produced from the Elandshoek formation and equipment moving to test Huttenberg zones next. Botswana Diamonds: Lucara recovered a 1,305.4-carat rough diamond at Karowe using its Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray system—its 10th find above 1,000 carats. Connectivity for Mining: Paratus Botswana and Eutelsat showcased integrated LEO + terrestrial connectivity solutions for remote mining operations at the Future of Mining Summit 2026. AI & Insurance: FastClaims launched in Zambia and says its AI-driven motor claims platform can cut settlement from weeks to hours, with talks underway across the region including Botswana. Conservation & Land Use: A new census found South Africa’s free-roaming cheetahs number under 100 mature adults, while another study flags rising human-elephant conflict risk in southern Africa as climate stress and land-use change intensify.
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