AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSADC Summit Prep: Botswana’s Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo opened remarks in Durban ahead of the 46th SADC Heads of State and Government summit, setting the tone on regional priorities. Regional Industry Push: SADC’s Industrial Week in Durban ended with a declaration urging faster industrialisation, deeper integration and stronger regional value chains. Botswana Electoral Reform: Government says voters should be allowed to use passports and driver’s licences alongside the Omang at polling stations to prevent eligible citizens being turned away, feeding into a review of the Electoral Act. Russia-Ukraine Recruitment Risk: Botswana and Russia are advancing talks on a possible Moscow embassy as Gaborone warns citizens are being deceived into combat recruitment. Energy Strain Watch: South Africa logged 13 straight years of falling electricity generation, with June output down 8.1% year-on-year. Transport Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways expanded their codeshare into a reciprocal deal, adding nine routes including Johannesburg–Gaborone. Trans-Kalahari Railway: Botswana and Namibia completed the feasibility study for the Trans Kalahari Railway, moving toward financing and procurement planning. Starlink Rollout: Starlink service is expanding across parts of Africa, including Botswana, amid ongoing regulatory and security concerns.
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