AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Power Stability: Botswana Power Corporation says all four Morupule B units are back online, cutting electricity imports as the country pushes a mixed generation plan including the 100MW Mmadinare Solar PV project. Trade & External Accounts: Statistics Botswana reports a P2.3bn merchandise trade deficit in June 2026, with imports falling but exports largely flat; diamonds and copper remain key export drivers. Consumer & Safety: The National Consumer Commission flags an Isuzu D-Max 2026 recall of over 2,500 bakkies across multiple countries, citing a possible loose brake pedal pivot pin and urging owners to visit dealerships. Business & Jobs: Sky Clouds aligns hotel and group salaries with Botswana’s P4,000 minimum wage, extending the move across its subsidiaries and prioritising youth recruitment. Regional Diplomacy & Investment: President Duma Boko’s official visit to Angola is advancing cooperation, with new legal instruments signed and a business forum planned to unlock trade and investment links. Mining & Exploration: North Arrow reports new gold-in-bedrock results at Kraaipan and starts Rotation 4 drilling at Target AE. Corporate Moves: International Gemological Institute completes consolidation of control over IGI Botswana, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
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