AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBotswana–South Africa tensions: President Duma Boko declares a state of emergency after xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans, ordering border closures and cutting electricity supply to several South African provinces. Mining & exploration: Vantage Metals starts a maiden 5,000m–10,000m drill programme at its Kalahari copper project, while Cobre Limited reports progress in Botswana, including an Equinor-backed in-situ copper recovery collaboration and partner-funded drilling with encouraging copper-silver results. Agribusiness & jobs: Botswana turns to industrial hemp trials near Mochudi as a diversification push beyond diamonds, and BDC moves ahead with a dairy expansion plan importing 1,000 high-yield cattle from Brazil to build Milk Valley’s herd and boost local milk supply. Trade & policy: Botswana signs an MoU to export mining skills via Naledi Mining Services, and KEI backs Botswana in a US tariff dispute, arguing the impact on US-bound diamond exports is disproportionately harsh. Consumer & transport: The NCC confirms recalls affecting Nissan Qashqai (fuel leak risk), Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 (engine defect/possible stalling), urging owners to use authorised dealerships for free repairs. Healthcare tax: Private healthcare VAT is set to start from 1 August 2026, sparking pushback from doctors and dental groups. Finance: BDC and BADEA formalise €100m in proposed facilities to expand private-sector lending and trade finance.
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