AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining justice & land rights: Church leaders and activists met in Botswana to push for stronger protections for communities affected by mining, calling for environmental accountability, protection of customary land rights, and informed consent before projects start. Botswana copper push with AI: Botswana Minerals plc says AI analysis found 36 copper anomalies across two northern licenses, with field exploration planned in about three months. Diamonds, trade and value addition: Botswana joined the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, positioning itself to expand beyond rough production into trade, provenance, and local value-chain participation. Health tech & lab diagnostics: ABL Diagnostics announced new public tenders and contracts for sequencing-based HIV and hepatitis workflows, including wins tied to Botswana. Digital skills in Botswana: Orange Digital Centre reports 4,300+ beneficiaries since launch, training youth in coding, entrepreneurship, electronics, and digital fabrication. Public health leadership: Dr Richard Kamwi was confirmed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, with a new board focused on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and emerging infections. Livestock disease pressure: Botswana’s FMD situation remains a concern as reports highlight strain on farmers and the need for stronger control measures. Economy & ageing: A new study warns Botswana’s spending cuts during fiscal consolidation could worsen inequality and strain elder care as demand rises.
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