AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiamonds & Diversification: Botswana and De Beers have appointed former AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina as Chairperson of the new “Diamonds for Development Fund”, aimed at turning diamond wealth into long-term economic transformation, innovation, beneficiation and jobs, with him set to assume office on June 15, 2026. Finance & Connectivity: Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) convened a Finance and Banking Sector engagement on “Convergence: Where Finance and Technology Meet”, focusing on secure digital transactions, better customer experiences and future-ready collaboration across the financial ecosystem. University Restructuring: Cash-strapped University of Botswana (UB) secured two loans totalling P395 million to fund retrenchment packages for 590 staff who left, while creating 476 new job profiles under a new structure. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Botswana’s regional neighbours report a major pangolin-trafficking case outcome, with two traffickers sentenced to eight years in direct imprisonment after a sting operation intercepted a live pangolin. Mining & Critical Minerals: Giyani Metals reported positive definitive feasibility study results for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, projecting strong returns and supporting next development steps. Land Administration Dispute: Mqondisi Moyo’s MTHWAKAZI Republic Party criticised Zimbabwe’s title deeds revalidation drive as costly and risky for vulnerable communities, warning it could enable exploitation.
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