AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBotswana’s diamond push: Botswana and Angola have joined the World Federation of Diamond Bourses as affiliated members, giving the country a louder seat at the table on trust, traceability, and how to stand out as synthetic gems surge. The move was confirmed at the WFDB International Summit in Gaborone on May 18, with Minister Bogolo Kenewendo saying Botswana wants to “bring the diamond industry home” and deepen Batswana’s economic participation. Health and skills momentum: Chinese medical teams continue boosting Botswana’s healthcare capacity, while Sentebale marks its 20th year with new trustees and fresh work toward a 2027–2030 strategy. Rights and policy shift: Botswana’s anti-LGBTQ legal provisions have been repealed following court action, and this week’s IDAHOBiT coverage keeps spotlighting the fight for equality. Digital and finance signals: Botswana is also in the spotlight for digital identity law progress and for women’s access to finance careers.
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