AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoForeign Policy & Diplomacy: Botswana’s foreign policy pitso signals a shift toward using diplomacy as an economic survival tool, with Minister Dr Phenyo Butale saying the modern global environment now demands a clearer posture. Media Regulation: The Draft Media Bill 2025 is stirring debate as it promises reform and consultative safeguards, while critics warn it could still tighten control. FMD & Border Security: Village “mephato” are stepping up vaccination and border defence roles as police and veterinary teams report continued cross-border meat movement through ungazetted points despite the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak. Cross-Border Crime: Authorities say Zone 11 remains vulnerable to cross-border crime even as FMD measures continue. Politics & Cost of Living: UDC coalition activities are under fire for appearing expensive during a financial crisis, with citizens questioning the gap between official warnings and political spending. Civic Crackdown: Government has deregistered over 5,700 societies, a sweeping move hitting churches, clubs, business groups and civil society under the Societies Act. Sports—Botswana on Track: Letsile Tebogo took silver in the Rabat Diamond League 200m, while Diamond League action also featured Botswana’s Sinesipho Dambile and other regional stars. Environment Funding: The GEF council approved $144.3m in final GEF-8 disbursement support, including projects that mention biodiversity work in Botswana.
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