AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiamond value chain pressure: Botswana Diamond Workers Union says it will launch a nationwide campaign for higher wages, better labour protections and stronger localisation, arguing diamond wealth is not translating into decent work across cutting, polishing, sorting and processing. Banking outlook: Business Monitor International warns Botswana’s banking sector may stay stable but face tighter conditions from weak growth, tighter monetary policy and diamond-sector uncertainty, limiting credit demand and profitability. Education-to-jobs gap: Higher Education Ministry says graduate unemployment is driven by a mismatch between skills produced and what industry needs. Pharma deal: CCA approved French CFAO Healthcare’s acquisition of a 75% controlling stake in Medswana, expanding its role in Botswana’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Digital economy caution: A local analysis warns many firms confuse online presence with real digital maturity, citing manual back-end processes and rising regulatory risk. Manufacturing push: Sunlux Solar breaks ground on a P14m manufacturing facility in Tlokweng, targeting about 160 jobs and higher local production of solar lighting. Trade and governance: Botswana’s acting finance minister calls for stronger SADC cooperation to protect financial systems and curb illicit flows. New city investment: Albaddad launches “New Botswana City” in Gaborone, a US$1.9bn mixed-use project with hotels, offices and residential towers aimed at boosting trade and tourism.
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