AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism: Kanana Nyana has opened in the Okavango Delta, adding a four-suite luxury camp to Botswana’s visitor economy. Clean Energy: Water Utilities Corporation is seeking bids to design and operate floating solar plants at its dams; expressions of interest are due November 19. Fuel Security: Botswana is in talks with Dangote, Angola and Côte d’Ivoire to diversify fuel supplies, alongside new routes through Mozambique and Namibia. Mining: Appian says Botswana is among its preferred African jurisdictions as it considers allocating about $2 billion to the continent, but warns policy uncertainty can drive investment elsewhere. Economic Diversification: An AfDB loan worth about P6.62 billion will support energy-cost relief, business reforms and jobs, while the Diamonds for Development Fund has received its first P1 billion to help build industries beyond mining. Livestock: South African feedlot opposition to Botswana cattle and beef imports threatens farmers’ export recovery.
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