AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBotswana–UAE Trade Push: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE) have signed an MoU to create Africa’s first “sister-hub” commodity corridor linking Dubai and Gaborone, aiming to boost global market access for Botswana-origin diamonds, copper, coal, soda ash, critical minerals, beef and agri products, with support across trade finance, logistics, vaulting and digital infrastructure. Mining & Exploration Momentum: Belararox (now set to rebrand as Vantage Metals) says new airborne EM work has added copper drill targets across its Kalahari licences, with initial drilling expected within weeks. Gold Sector Revival Bid: Nova Africa says it has cleared the legal path to restart the long-dormant Mupane Gold Mine near Francistown after an appeal ruling, with plans including a new gold refinery and back-wage payments for former workers. Diamond Spotlight: Lucara reports recovery of its 10th diamond over 1,000 carats from Karowe—an event that underlines Botswana’s continued role in large-stone production. Travel Policy: Botswana released its 2026 visa-free entry list for African countries, with only a limited set granted exemption. Regional Business Watch: Ford recalls certain 2026 Transit and related models sold in Botswana and neighbouring markets over a transmission fault.
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