AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI for Mining: A new Atlantic Council report says AI-driven mining and mapping could cut exploration time and help producers save up to $390bn a year by 2035, but Africa still lags due to colonial-era surveys and low exploration spend. De Beers Deal Watch: Anglo American’s De Beers sale is moving toward a decisive phase, with a Gareth Penny-led consortium reportedly preferred; Botswana’s 15% stake and right of first refusal could shape the outcome, with completion targeted for late 2026. Streaming in Botswana: eMedia has launched Openview Stream, an ad-supported FAST service, rolling out first in Botswana and several other countries with free live TV and on-demand content via RunnTV tech. Invasive Species Risk: Researchers warn Australia’s redclaw crayfish could reach Botswana’s Okavango Delta within about 10 years, threatening fisheries and fragile ecosystems. Connectivity & Trade: Namibia and Botswana reaffirmed trade integration after a Walvis Bay port visit focused on the Botswana Dry Port and Trans-Kalahari Corridor. Water & Environment: Mururani and Ou Kordon residents are calling for improved water supply, as regional climate pressures keep showing up in daily life.
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