AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Rail Push: Botswana and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the Trans-Kalahari Railway, clearing the way for implementation of the N$264b, US$16bn corridor linking Botswana’s coal fields to Namibia’s Walvis Bay, with construction targeted for 2027 and an estimated 10,000 jobs in the first phase. Aviation & Trade Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways expanded their codeshare, adding nine new routes and enabling reciprocal codeshare access that now includes Gaborone (Botswana) plus other regional cities, with single-ticket booking and through-checked baggage. Diamond Economy Pressure: The AfDB warns Botswana’s growth stayed weak in 2025, citing diamond dependence and collapsing investment, while De Beers rejects Botswana’s renewed claim of a P14bn unpaid tax liability amid rising opposition scrutiny. Digital Safety for Rural Communities: Botswana’s Village Digital Safety initiative is tackling mobile-money scams and phone fraud through village-to-village outreach and practical community discussions. Cybercrime Awareness: Communities are sounding the alarm on cybercrime, pushing for better protection and faster education as digital adoption grows. Local Development & Water: In Namibia’s Zambezi region, leaders call for urgent water pipeline extensions and basic services—an echo of the wider regional infrastructure needs tied to business and livelihoods.
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