AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBotswana Energy Regulation: Botswana’s energy regulator BERA appoints a new board to strengthen licensing, tariff-setting, compliance and consumer protection as the power sector shifts toward renewables and more private participation. Diamond Market Signals: Debswana plans a 20% diamond output increase in 2026, aiming to support Botswana’s recovery after weak global demand. Procurement Integrity: Botswana’s DCEC suspends the P1.5bn Ncojane Water Supply tender while investigating alleged abuse of office, fraud and forgery. Wildlife Tech in the Okavango: The Chitabe Leopard ID Monitoring Project uses GPS-precise photo ID to build a long-term digital archive, tracking 64 leopards over 12 years. Regional Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus switch on a cross-border fibre “digital highway” linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. AI & Smart Cities (Regional): Namibia backs a Huawei smart-city pilot in Windhoek and Swakopmund, pushing for jobs and public-service gains alongside ICT and AI skills. Conservation Pressure in Hwange: Reporting highlights how blocked elephant corridors around Hwange are driving crop losses and escalating human-wildlife conflict.
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