AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBotswana Arts & Culture: Gaborone-based sculptor Kelebogile Marope has won the 2026 FNB Art Prize, with judges praising her boundary-pushing work in a traditionally male-dominated medium. Youth & Innovation Policy: Botswana’s National Research and Innovation Council Bill has passed, reserving two permanent youth seats (under 35) to strengthen youth-led research, prototyping and commercialisation. Education & Digital Skills: BOTEPCO and UNICEF launched a nationwide teacher digital literacy drive, rolling out professional standards and a code of ethics to boost classroom professionalism. Governance & Civil Society: Botswana passed the Societies Act Amendment Bill to enable faster information-sharing with neighbouring countries, with MPs citing concerns about NGOs and churches being misused for money-laundering. Creative Economy Spotlight: The Creators Assembly in Gaborone faces controversy after Limpopo Boy was dropped over an X-rated viral video, with organisers considering a replacement. Regional Lifestyle & Travel: Southern Africa’s birding boom is pushing more travellers toward immersive, binocular-first wildlife experiences, with Botswana’s Northern Tuli highlighted as a standout. Culture Exchange: The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana unveiled a new Chinese-style pavilion to deepen Botswana–China educational and cultural exchange. Tourism Safety Moment: Heart-stopping footage from northern Botswana shows a hippo chasing tourists on a speedboat, captured during a trip between camps.
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