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Africa–France Diplomacy: President William Ruto used the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to push a “win-win” partnership with France based on sovereign equality and investment—not aid or extraction. Botswana Business & Energy: Botswana’s mining sector is getting a power boost with two 30MVA transformers being built for a local mining house, while the country’s growth outlook is clouded by rising inflation pressures. Inflation Watch: Bank of Botswana forecasts inflation climbing sharply through 2026, with fuel, transport and medical aid costs driving the squeeze on household spending. Digital Payments: BTC has launched “BTC Business” to package connectivity and secure digital services for government, banking, mining and other key sectors. Tax Deal: Botswana and Rwanda signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement aimed at easing cross-border investment—though revenue-loss and avoidance concerns remain. Global Commodity Shock: The World Bank warns Middle East conflict is pushing up energy, fertiliser and metals prices, raising inflation risks for import-dependent economies like Botswana. Mining Sentiment: Copper prices are surging again, lifting mining stocks in Australia—good news for the metals mood.

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