AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAnglo American Coal Exit: Anglo American is selling its Queensland Bowen Basin coal mines to UK miner Dhilmar for $3.9bn, including $2.3bn upfront and up to $1.58bn more tied to coal prices—part of a push to cut debt and focus on copper and other “transition” commodities. Botswana Power Pressure: Botswana Power Corporation has appealed for urgent tariff adjustments, saying net losses, liquidity strain and rising import costs have left it with a creditor balance of P3.5bn. BAMB Turnaround: The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board is weighing sweeping reforms and possible PPPs after losses of P112.4m from 2022–2025, with fraud and procurement failures cited. Conservation Clash: US elephant trophy-import permits hit 300-plus in 2025, with nearly two-thirds linked to Botswana—sparking renewed debate as rhino survival hangs by a thin thread. Women in Finance: CISI launched a global initiative offering 100 complimentary memberships to women entering or returning to financial services, with Botswana among the top applicants. Regional Trade Signals: ZHL reported a 28% jump in insurance contract revenue in Q1 2026, driven by its “Great Africa Trek” expansion.
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