AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBotswana Economy & Inflation: Bank of Botswana Governor Lesego Moseki says businesses and households should brace for persistent inflation as fuel and electricity costs rise, livestock movement restrictions bite, and global tensions keep prices under pressure. Social Protection Update: Moeti Mohwasa reports progress on pensions, a child support grant and settling supplier arrears, but admits flagship targets like old-age pension and tertiary allowances are still short and some promises face supply delays. Police & Security: Botswana’s neighbours’ crime headlines include two Zimbabweans arrested in Botswana over a Maun robbery worth over P375,000, while a kidnapping case in Zimbabwe alleges a taxi driver was forced into Botswana. Road Safety Recall: Ford Ranger Double Cab owners across the region are urged to check recalls after South Africa’s National Consumer Commission flagged an airbag/B-pillar trim defect; Botswana is listed among export destinations. Sports: Township Rollers face FIFA fallout after a registration ban tied to unpaid player compensation, adding pressure to an already tense season. Tech for Women: GirlCode Hackathon 2026 kicks off across South Africa and Botswana, with teams progressing to a pan-African finals and a R100,000 prize. Health & Policy: BOMRA is drafting rules for Botswana’s new medicines law, aimed at modernising regulation before it fully takes effect.
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