AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Jobs: LEA and Okavango Wilderness Safaris have launched a Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme to improve market access for Botswana’s citizen-owned tourism suppliers, tackling the big bottleneck of inconsistent buyers. Invasive Species Watch: Researchers warn Australia’s redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) could reach the Okavango Delta in about 10 years, threatening fisheries, food security and fragile ecosystems. Wildfire Response: Namibia’s environment ministry says a Kunene wildfire near Khorixas has been extinguished, while urging stronger public fire vigilance after this year’s burns reached 19,353 hectares. Tourism Revenue Debate: Botswana’s hospitality body (HATAB) rejects claims that foreign booking agents drain Okavango Delta revenue, and also flags missed opportunities for Maun-based tourism. E-waste Strategy: Botswana has launched an e-waste strategy with a new inter-agency alliance to strengthen waste handling. Visa Access: Botswana released its 2026 visa-free list, with only a limited set of African countries included. Conservation & Wildlife: A first national census of South Africa’s free-roaming cheetahs finds fewer than 100 mature adults, pointing to habitat fragmentation and persecution as key threats. Trade & Connectivity: ADX and the Botswana Stock Exchange signed up to Tabadul, linking Middle East and African capital markets, while DMCC and BSE push a Dubai–Gaborone commodity trade corridor.
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