AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOkavango to Tsodilo Ultra-Trail: Runners are tackling Botswana’s wild landscapes on the inaugural Okavango to Tsodilo Ultra-Trail, with guides warning about elephants, hippos, crocodiles and snakes as the heat and terrain bite. Repatriation Support: Government is considering a repatriation fund (or dedicated policy) to help families cover the steep costs of bringing deceased Batswana home from abroad. Youth Mental Health in Botswana: Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia report promise for a youth-led “Safe Haven” model in Botswana, using peer facilitators to support teens and young adults with mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety or substance use. Polio Vaccination Drive: Health authorities launch a nationwide campaign (June 8–11) urging parents and guardians to ensure every eligible child receives polio vaccine drops to protect Botswana’s polio-free status. School Sports Alarm: The Botswana National Olympic Committee warns that the lack of organized school sports is becoming a national crisis, threatening future talent development and long-term athletic success. Energy Leadership Profile: A spotlight on Dr Never Tshabang, newly steering BERA through shifting energy dynamics while balancing supply security and energy transitions. Skate Culture Across Africa: Los Angeles skateboarder Jason Vanporppal returns after a 106-day Africa ride that included Botswana, raising funds for a skatepark project in Uganda.
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