AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in Education: Namibia’s academic year opening highlights how AI is already reshaping classrooms and assessments, with Botswana and parts of South Africa moving toward AI literacy while some still lean on bans. Digital Fraud Watch (Botswana): TransUnion reports suspected digital fraud in Botswana at 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025, lowest in Africa, but warns fraudsters are shifting to higher-trust scams targeting account creation and logins. AI Browser Rollout (Africa): Google expands “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Botswana included in the broader supported list—pushing AI search and help into everyday browsing. Botswana Energy Leadership: Dr Never Tshabang discusses his first months as BERA CEO, balancing energy regulation, tariffs and licensing amid market shocks and the push for energy transition. Botswana Diamonds (De Beers): Botswana explores partners in the UAE and Oman to help fund a bigger De Beers stake as prices fall and synthetic stones rise. Regional Tech & Governance: A UN Africa roundtable argues digital independence depends on who controls and stores data, framing “sovereign data” as a new development priority. Mining Tech Signals (Botswana): North Arrow reports gold drilling results at its Kraaipan project, reinforcing ongoing exploration momentum.
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