AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBotswana Sport & Governance: Minister Jacob Kelebeng has appointed a new 11-member board for the Botswana National Sport Commission, chaired by Goitseone Gadifele of Jwaneng Mine, aiming to strengthen governance, athlete welfare, and attract private support as federations face tighter budgets. Botswana Education & Culture: In Gaborone, BOTEPCO sponsors were thanked for backing the 13th AFTRA Teaching and Learning Conference and 15th Roundtable, which drew delegates from 17 countries and adopted resolutions for the teaching profession. Botswana Economy & Lifestyle: Botswana is pushing to diversify beyond diamonds, with officials pointing to wildlife, protected landscapes, and high-end safari tourism as a long-term growth engine. Regional Mobility & Community: A Ditsala International Cup in Botswana brought US college volleyball players together with Southern African teams, mixing competition with youth coaching and community outreach. Health & Rights (LGBTQ+): A short film, Exiled for Existing, premiered in Scotland during Pride Month, sharing refugee stories from countries where LGBTQ+ people face criminal penalties or violence, including Botswana. Public Services: Botswana’s public service salary negotiations for 2026/27 are set to begin in July after a framework was agreed with unions, with health-sector conditions highlighted. Regional Migration Tensions: South Africa’s taxi industry says operations will continue during nationwide protests against undocumented immigration, while police warn of major traffic disruptions.
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