AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSACU Under Pressure: Botswana’s latest import bans are putting the Southern African Customs Union to the test, with critics warning the frequent non-tariff blocks disrupt regional farmers, raise costs for consumers, and drift toward protectionism. SA-Botswana Push for Faster Trade: In the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Botswana state visit and the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, both sides pledged to speed up border processes, deepen cooperation on vaccines and agriculture, and boost private-sector deal-making. Animal Health Crisis: Lesotho’s deadly African Horse Sickness outbreak is spreading alarm across Qacha’s Nek, while Botswana authorities also warn communities amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease fears—especially against eating dead cattle. Mining & Investment Signals: Botswana Minerals says AI work flagged 36 copper anomalies across two northern licences, while Leviathan Metals closed a $10m financing aimed at drilling and exploration in Botswana and beyond. Business Moves: Kaleido Logistics strengthens its African corridor footprint by integrating IFS South Africa into its network.
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