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Municipal Crisis Sparks Capital Push: A Northern Cape activist is calling for Upington to replace Kimberley as the province’s capital, arguing governance has collapsed after Sol Plaatje municipality was placed under administration over corruption, financial mismanagement, and failing basic services. Cross-Border Conservation: Botswana and South Africa are backing a new EU-funded Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park project to strengthen biodiversity protection and community resilience across the desert ecosystem. COVID Relief Misuse Exposed: Botswana’s Auditor General says hundreds of millions of pula earmarked for COVID-19 were spent on non-pandemic activities, including parties, retreats, cruises and other questionable costs. Cost Pressures Hit Borrowing: Botswana credit remains sluggish as higher rates cool demand and defaults rise. Digital Push: BTC has launched “BTC Business” to package integrated digital solutions for firms and institutions across Botswana and SADC. Regional Trade Focus: Botswana and Rwanda are trying to revive bilateral trade, with ICT, tourism, finance and agribusiness flagged as growth targets.

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