AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDe Beers Stake Talks: Botswana is seeking UAE and Oman partners to help fund the acquisition of the remaining De Beers stake, as diamond demand softens and synthetic stones rise. Power Supply Watch: Botswana says major winter load shedding is unlikely, citing improved generation capacity at Morupule and better grid stability. Health Screening: The Ministry of Health reports isolated refusals of Ebola screening at Tlokweng Border Post, saying the situation is under control. Mining & Investment: Belararox secured an extra $2m for Botswana Kalahari copper drilling, while ReconAfrica begins production testing at its Kavango West discovery well. Sports Spotlight: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo beat Olympic rival Gout Gout in the Oslo 200m, with Sinesipho Dambile taking second; Tebogo also advised Gout Gout to race with age-mates to avoid injuries. Labour & Rights: BOFEPUSU condemns Choppies Botswana’s planned retrenchments as workers’ wage pledge backlash grows.
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