AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLGBTQ+ Rights in Court: Botswana’s High Court hears a landmark same-sex marriage challenge as church and cultural groups oppose the bid by Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile to overturn the Marriage Act’s “bride” and “bridegroom” wording. Cultural Life: Maitisong Theatre’s Maitisong Festival 2026 returns 21–23 August with a community-first programme ahead of its 40th anniversary. Music Loss: Botswana mourns Afro-jazz guitarist and cultural visionary Kabo Leburu, who died 9 July, leaving a legacy of songs like Mmapaseka and Sejaro. Trade & Lifestyle Economy: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group sign MoUs to build a Dubai–Gaborone commodity corridor, linking Botswana diamonds and other goods to global buyers. Environment & Everyday Tech: Botswana launches a national e-waste management strategy with a new BOCRA–environment partnership. Migration Tragedy: Zambian authorities search after 10 Ethiopian nationals are feared drowned in the Zambezi while attempting to cross into Botswana. Regional Mobility: Zambia publishes its 2026 visa-free list, including Botswana, and sets entry conditions for travellers. Afrobeats Spotlight: AFRIMMA 2026 nominees are out, with Davido leading the pack and the awards set for 12 September in Dallas.
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