AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBotswana Mining Policy: Botswana’s Parliament is running a week-long seminar with SADC partners to sharpen lawmaking, including sessions on AI, climate change, and gender/SRHR—setting the tone for the 13th Parliament’s next session. Mining Rebound: Statistics Botswana reports a Q1 2026 rebound in mining production, with the Index of Mining Production rising to 82.2, after a tough 2025. Future of Mining Summit: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe used the Future of Mining Summit to push a shift from extraction to sustainable, inclusive mining-led industrialisation. Exploration Push: Government is planning a major shake-up to boost non-diamond mineral exploration, targeting P150 million by 2029 to unlock new mineral wealth. Agribusiness Deal: Matopi Commercial Farmers and South Africa’s Pinion signed a joint venture creating Matopinion Farming (Pty) Ltd, backed by over P288 million and 183 jobs. Land Conflict: Rev. Dr. Rupert Hambira lodged a complaint over a one-hectare land parcel near the Hika La Ngwanyana dam, raising questions about process and compensation. Copyright & AI: Botswana’s music creators are confronting a new copyright grey zone as AI training datasets reportedly include local songs, with calls for preparedness beyond existing protections.
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