AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMonetary Shock: Botswana became the first African central bank to hike rates after the Iran war’s energy shock, lifting the key rate to 5.5% from 3.5% as inflation is expected to jump and breach the upper band. Regional Diplomacy: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir mourned late Botswana ex-president Festus Mogae, praising his peace-broker role. Cross-Border Finance: Broll Property is expanding into Dubai to tap Gulf–Africa investment flows. Tech Push: Botswana’s BTC launched BTC Business, a one-stop enterprise unit for digital solutions across Botswana and SADC, while Huawei reiterated support for Botswana’s digital transformation. Sports & Business Spillovers: Zimbabwe’s Tapiwanashe Makarawu missed a 100m medal after a photo-finish call, and Botswana’s BOSMA announced an international masters softball tournament in Jwaneng. Deal Watch: Letshego Ghana is set to be taken over by Axian Digital as Letshego reshapes its portfolio toward Southern Africa.
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