AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpace Policy: Botswana has officially signed the US-led Artemis Accords, pledging peaceful civil space exploration; the signing was witnessed at NASA headquarters in Washington and follows Botswana’s earlier satellite milestone, BOTSAT-1. Regional Tech & Industry Finance: SACU leaders agreed to set up a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial N$5 billion capital to back development projects across member states, with work now focused on governance, access rules and project pipelines. Digital Economy & Tax: Botswana introduced VAT on remotely supplied electronic and professional services, with a 14% rate and a reverse-charge approach for local recipients—part of broader moves to digitise tax administration. Governance & Security Tech Oversight: Botswana plans a public complaints mechanism for the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to boost accountability while protecting operational integrity. Wildlife Enforcement: Botswana reported 35 elephants killed in 2025 but noted no arrests or prosecutions yet, citing cross-border escape routes and enforcement challenges in remote areas. Business & Regulation: Taxi operators warned they may surrender licences and move to e-hailing if new rules are seen as favouring platform businesses. Health Policy: The UN adopted a declaration to accelerate efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, pushing expanded testing, treatment, prevention and sustainable access to medicines.
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