AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Fraud Watch: TransUnion reports Botswana’s suspected digital fraud at just 0.9% of transaction attempts in 2025—the lowest in Africa—while warning scammers are shifting to higher-trust scams, especially during account creation. AI in Education: A quality assurance expert urges African universities to move beyond “policing” AI, updating assessment and integrity systems so AI use strengthens standards instead of undermining them. Botswana Health System Pressure: A burned-infant case highlights medicine shortages at public clinics, forcing families to travel over 50 km for emergency care—raising urgent questions about access and emergency readiness. AI Browser Rollout: Google expands “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Botswana included in the broader rollout list, bringing built-in AI search and understanding closer to users. Corporate Tech Modernisation: Alexforbes begins consolidating fund administration platforms across Namibia, South Africa and Botswana into a single system to cut costs and improve client service. Energy Regulation Spotlight: Botswana’s BERA CEO discusses balancing energy transition with supply security amid volatile oil markets. Mining Tech & Data: Seequent highlights how modern subsurface modelling is gaining traction across West Africa, with Ghana positioned as a regional model. Governance & Committees: A Botswana-focused corporate governance piece argues board committees improve oversight depth and decision-making as organisations grow.
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