AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoArtemis in Botswana: Botswana will sign the NASA Artemis Accords at 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 25 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, with in-person media RSVP by June 24—another step for civil space cooperation. Critical minerals push: Altona Rare Earths rebrands as NeoTerra Group Plc, widening beyond rare earths into gallium, fluorspar and copper, with Botswana exposure via its Sesana project as global supply-chain scramble intensifies. Botswana mining tech deal: Sandvik will supply a 45-unit underground mining fleet to JCHX for MMG’s Khoemacau copper mine, including digital monitoring tools, supporting ramp-up plans. Digital banking in Botswana: BSB bets on mobile, internet, USSD and agency banking to become “Botswana’s Primary Bank,” expanding routine services without branch visits. Regional telecom licensing snag: Namibia rejects Starlink’s bid to reconsider its licence denial, citing ownership/control non-compliance—while Starlink continues expansion across several African markets. Health capacity boost: Merck Foundation’s Africa Asia Luminary 2026 highlights 2,600+ healthcare scholarships across 52 countries, with First Ladies and health leaders backing skills for underserved specialties.
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